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Customs partially ends strike, fuel deliveries resume
Fuel and gasoline deliveries to gas stations across Lebanon resumed Tuesday morning, after Customs partially suspended …
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British Steel on brink of collapse with 25,000 jobs at risk: source
British Steel, the country's second largest steel producer, is on the brink of collapse unless the government agree…
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Explainer: How a dispute over Indonesia's election is likely to unfold
Indonesian President Joko Widodo comfortably won last month's presidential poll, an official count showed, but the …
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Egypt to free ex-diplomat critical of Sisi's rule: lawyer
Egyptian authorities have ordered the release of a former diplomat who was detained after proposing a referendum on the…
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New Zealand MP gets security cover after threats over hate speech debate
A New Zealand lawmaker was given a security escort on Tuesday after threats against her by white supremacists opposed t…
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Austria's FPO would back no confidence vote in chancellor: media
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPO) would support a vote of no confidence in conservative Chancellor Sebastian …
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Australia election triggers refugee suicide attempts
At least four refugees in Australia's offshore Pacific camps have attempted suicide since the conservative governme…
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Sherpa climbs Everest twice in a week, setting record 24 ascents
Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record, climbing the mountain for the second time in one week. from BBC News - World h…
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Emmanuel Macron’s Grand Ambitions Are at Stake in European Elections
By ADAM NOSSITER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2WRd6Sq
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With Joko Widodo’s Re-Election, Indonesia Bucks Global Tilt Toward Strongmen
By HANNAH BEECH and MUKTITA SUHARTONO from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2QdJn3y
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On Politics: Secrecy Fight Between Trump and Congress Escalates
By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2VS5N0r
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Lawmakers Break Ramadan Fast on Capitol Hill
By EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2VDTcc2
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Big Question at the Hockey World Championship: Who’s No. 1 (in the Draft)?
By JULIE ROBENHYMER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2HMiVui
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Niki Lauda, Formula One Road Warrior Who Pushed Limits, Dies at 70
By ROBERT D. McFADDEN from NYT Obituaries https://nyti.ms/2Hte3en
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They Hoped the Catholic Church Would Reveal Their Abusers. They Are Still Waiting.
By RICK ROJAS from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2JrssKg
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Word + Quiz: efface
By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2X4rd6Q
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What’s on TV Monday: ‘Blood & Treasure’ and Wanda Sykes
By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2JYUpIK
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Seth Meyers Says Trump’s Iran Threats Are a Good Case for More Golf
By TRISH BENDIX from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2LX5NYv
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Las principales noticias del martes
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Quotation of the Day: Palestinian Business Leaders Reject Trump’s Economic Overture
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://nyti.ms/2VGEcKR
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Obie Awards Honor ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’
By MICHAEL PAULSON from NYT Theater https://nyti.ms/2WVvIRp
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Warriors Sweep Blazers to Reach Their 5th Straight N.B.A. Finals
By SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2WiUJc3
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Mets’ Brodie Van Wagenen Isn’t Ready to Give Up on His Roster, or His Manager
By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2VPFYOt
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How a Lone Republican Set an Example for Democrats on the Mueller Report
By CRISTIAN FARIAS from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2EkK2LW
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Austria, Huawei, Eiffel Tower: Your Tuesday Briefing
By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://nyti.ms/2EmW5IF
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Rise in global sea levels could have 'profound consequences'
Researchers say sea levels may rise by 2m by the end of this century, double current predictions. from BBC News - Wor…
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Ren Zhengfei says US government 'underestimates' Huawei
A dispute over Huawei has escalated with implications for the firm, the tech sector and consumers. from BBC News - Wo…
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Don McGahn: White House directs former lawyer not to testify
Donald McGahn told Robert Mueller that President Trump repeatedly tried to thwart his investigation. from BBC News - …
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Christchurch shootings: Mosque attacker charged with terrorism
Christchurch mosque attacker Brenton Tarrant is formally charged with terrorism for the March killings. from BBC News…
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Martin Tower, former Bethlehem Steel headquarters, demolished
The 21-storey Martin Tower, former headquarters of a US steel company, is demolished in Pennsylvania. from BBC News -…
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Niki Lauda, Austrian Formula 1 legend, dies at 70
The three-time world champion is famous for staging an audacious recovery from a near-fatal crash. from BBC News - Wo…
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North Korean women 'forced into sex slavery' in China - report
Thousands of North Korean women and girls are forced to work in China's sex trade, a new report says. from BBC Ne…
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Michael Slater: Former Australia cricketer removed from flight
Michael Slater, now a popular Australian commentator, apologises for his "disruptive" behaviour. from BBC N…
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Indonesia election: Joko Widodo re-elected as president
President Joko Widodo wins a new term in Indonesia, but his rival may mount a court challenge. from BBC News - World …
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Venezuela crisis: Maduro proposes early National Assembly vote
Venezuela's embattled leader proposes an early election for the opposition-controlled body. from BBC News - World…
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Malawi election: Voters weigh up choice in close race
Seven million Malawians are voting for a new president in one of the country's most unpredictable polls. from BBC…
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India election 2019: Echoes of Trump in Modi's border politics
Narendra Modi and Donald Trump have used anti-immigration rhetoric to divide voters on national identity. from BBC Ne…
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Why Israel eyes the EU with distrust
Despite Israelis' love of Eurovision, many view Europe with distrust, says James Landale. from BBC News - World h…
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Niki Lauda obituary: 'A remarkable life lived in Technicolor'
A three-time Formula 1 world champion and non-executive chairman of the Mercedes team, Niki Lauda was one of the bigges…
BBC News - World
Are barcodes the way to protect dementia patients?
How technology and community support is keeping people with dementia in Japan safe. from BBC News - World https://bbc…
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Miami Beach: The hedonistic spirit of the early 90s
Photographer Barry Lewis discovered the colourful world of Miami Beach and documented its rejuvenation. from BBC News…
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India election 2019: The looming water crisis politicians ignore
Political parties in India promise water for everyone - but that could be a tough challenge from BBC News - World htt…
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Morehouse College student: 'I want to change the world'
Dwytt Lewis is one of the 400 Morehouse College graduates whose debt is being wiped by a US billionaire. from BBC New…
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Saving lives from Swansea to Bangladesh
Swansea-based RNLI lifeguard Darren Williams is on a mission to prevent children drowning in Bangladesh. from BBC New…
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How a new diet for gassy cows is helping the environment
Colombian farmers are piloting a way of raising cows that's better for the environment. from BBC News - World htt…
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US billionaire clears 400 student loans
Robert F Smith made the commitment to graduates at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. from BBC News - World https…
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Lake Malawi: The man saving baby fish from mosquito nets
Force Ngwira is fighting the use of mosquito nets for fishing, which depletes stocks in Lake Malawi. from BBC News - …
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Manchester City fans cheer on heroes after treble triumph
Fans partied on the streets of Manchester as an open-top bus paraded through the city. from BBC News - World https://…
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Cambodia re-enacts Khmer Rouge killings - in pictures
Actors pretend to slit throats on 20 May, an official holiday known as the "Day of Anger". from BBC News - …
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Game of Thrones finale gets mixed response
No plot spoilers - but fans and critics have been weighing in on the finale of season eight. from BBC News - World ht…
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The tycoon who just paid off 400 students' debt
Who is the US philanthropist who paid off 400 students’ loans in a graduation speech this weekend? from BBC News - Wo…
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Christchurch attacker charged with terrorism: police
The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshipers in the Christchurch mosque attacks was formally charged with terr…
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Trump: U.S. will respond with 'great force' if Iran attacks interests
President Donald Trump warned on Monday Iran would be met with "great force" if it attacked U.S. interests in…
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Iran's Rouhani: Today's situation isn't suitable for talks, resistance is our only choice: IRNA
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said he favors talks and diplomacy but not under current conditions, state news agency…
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Indonesia opposition plans legal challenge after president's re-election confirmed
Indonesian President Joko Widodo comfortably won re-election in last month's poll, an official count showed on Tues…
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Australia PM struggles to meet tax relief election pledge, central bank urges stimulus
Australia's re-elected coalition said on Tuesday it would struggle to deliver tax breaks for tens of millions of vo…
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Police file New Zealand's first terrorism charge over mosque shootings
New Zealand police have charged the man accused of murder in shootings at two Christchurch mosques in March with engagi…