A French judicial official says the president of Interpol has been reported missing after traveling to China. The 64-year-old Meng Hongwei was elected president of Interpol in November 2016.
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OUTRAGE: 6-Year-Old Students Told to Write Gay Marriage Proposal and Love Letter
A controversy is brewing in the UK after a video surfaced last month showing a group of young students at a primary school in England being asked to write a same-sex "love letter."
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Operation Blessing in Indonesia Among First to Bring Aid to Quake-Tsunami Survivors
Despite difficulties in logistics, Operation Blessing in Indonesia managed to bring aid to survivors in Palu. They brought in boxes of food, medicine and gave medical help to the sick and injured.
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Indonesia Volcano Erupts on Same Island Struck by Devastating Tsunami
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Franklin Graham Urges Prayer for First Lady's Africa Tour: 'I'm Sure She'll Be a Blessing to All She Meets'
In her first solo international tour as first lady, Melania Trump is in Africa this week where she is hoping to highlight her "Be Best" child welfare initiative. Meanwhile, evangelist Franklin Graham praised the first lady for her willingness to reach out to those who are less fortunate.
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8 Ways Authors Can Sell More Books on Twitter
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CHRISTMAS CAKE MURDER by Joanne Fluke
While on the verge of opening her bakery, Hannah Swensen gets sidetracked by a mystery she discovers in an elderly local’s notebooks.
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HOT WINTER NIGHTS by Jill Shalvis
Things get complicated between Molly Malone and Lucas Knight after he gets shot on the job and she is assigned her first case.
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CROSS BREED by Lora Leigh
A woman who is a mix of wolf, coyote and human sacrifices herself to save her sister.
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TRANSCRIPTION by Kate Atkinson
Ten years later, figures from a BBC radio producer’s past as an M15 recruit in 1940 confront her.
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AN ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE THING by Hank Green
After posting a video that goes viral, April May must deal with the pressures of becoming an internet sensation.
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VINCE FLYNN: RED WAR by Kyle Mills
When the Russian prime minister plots to invade the Baltics, only Mitch Rapp can stop him.
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To Win a Supermodel’s Hand, 4 Goats and a Cola Nut
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Chidegar Liberty would joke he wasn’t married because he was “holding out for a supermodel.” Georgette Badiel wanted a God-fearing man. Suddenly the search was over for both.
Checking In on the Alaïa Experiment
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Think you can identify clothes from 1985 and 1990 today? Think again. Sometimes, fashion really is timeless.
Brett Kavanaugh inches closer to the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, U.S. - The U.S. President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh inched closer towards winning a lifetime appointment as a justice in the country's top court on F
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Where is the Interpol President?
LYON, France - The man who heads the international police organization has reportedly gone missing after a trip to China.
The 64-year-old President of Interpol, Meng Hongwei was reporte
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Indonesians Grieve for Families, Seek Missing a Week After Quake
PALU, INDONESIA - A week after a major earthquake brought devastation to Indonesia's Sulawesi island, Ichsan Hidayat found his sister and her baby daughter, who were killed when their neighborhood
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Singapore charges British national for 2005 terror attack hoax
Singapore - A British national was charged on Friday for falsely claiming 13 years ago that a terrorist attack would take place during Singapore's National Day celebrations. Khor Chye Siew, 42
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LOOK: Celebs arrested as thousands stage #CancelKavanaugh protest outside US Senate
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WATCH: We failed you and we are sorry, Scouts Australia tells abuse victims
In this screengrab made from video, Phil Harrison, the chief commissioner of Scouts Australia, apologises to victims of sexual abuse by members of the organisation....
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Republican hopes rise for Kavanaugh confirmation as Democrats decry FBI report
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., arrives to view the FBI report on sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018
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Accuser in Cristiano Ronaldo rape claim took 'courage' from #MeToo
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331 nominees vying for 2018 Nobel Peace Prize
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Harry and Meghan prepare to meet Kiwis, throw some gumboots
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Endless search for Indonesia's dead continues a week after quake
Palu, Indonesia - A week after a major earthquake brought devastation to Indonesia's Sulawesi island, Hasnah has trouble remembering all of the dead relatives she's trying to find in the
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West Accuses Russia Of Global Hacking Conspiracy
The charges came as part of a joint crackdown by Britain, The Netherlands, Canada and the United States against a string of hacking attempts by what London called 'pariah state' Russia...
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‘A Star Is Born’ | Anatomy of a Scene
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Bradley Cooper narrates a sequence from his film, in which he stars with Lady Gaga.
A History of Studio 54, This Time Told by the Quiet Partner
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Ian Schrager, convicted with Steve Rubell of tax evasion, was conflicted about his club years. But now he wants his family to know about that time, via a new film.
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Coconut thrown by monkey kills woman
An elderly woman in Sri Lanka was killed after being hit by a coconut that was thrown by a monkey, Tamil Nesan reported.
Ranjani Kularatna, 72, was sitting in front of her house when the incident happened.
The monkey climbed a coconut tree next to her house in the Hulangamuwa village about 150km from the capital city of Colombo, picked the fruit and threw it from the tree top.
Unfortunately, it hit the woman on the head and she died from her injuries.
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Last-ditch search for survivors as Indonesia disaster toll tops 1,500
PALU - Search teams made desperate last-ditch efforts Friday to find survivors, a week on from Indonesia's devastating quake-tsunami, as the death toll from the disaster rose above 1,500.
The city of Palu on Sulawesi island has been left in ruins after being hit by a 7.5 magnitude quake and a wall of water, which flattened homes, ripped up trees and overturned cars.
After days of delays, international aid has finally started to arrive in the disaster zone, where the UN says almost 200,000 people are in need of humanitarian assistance.
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Toyota to recall 2.4 million hybrid vehicles over stalling issue
TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp on Friday (Oct 5) said it was recalling a total of 2.43 million gasoline hybrid vehicles at home and abroad over a hybrid system issue which can lead to stalling.
The recall, which includes Prius and Auris models, covers vehicles produced between October 2008 and November 2014.
It affects about 1.25 million vehicles sold in Japan, 830,000 vehicles in North America, and 290,000 vehicles sold in Europe. Vehicles sold in China, Africa, Oceania and other regions are also affected.
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Philippines' Duterte says underwent 'cancer' testing
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has revealed that he is awaiting the results of fresh medical tests, adding that "if it's cancer, it's cancer".
Duterte, 73, is the oldest person ever to be elected president in the country and speculation about his health has cropped up regularly since he took power in 2016.
In a speech late Thursday the president said he underwent an endoscopy and colonoscopy about three weeks ago but that he was advised this week to repeat the tests.
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Driver charged after 12-year-old boy crushed to death by truck in Thailand
A 12-year-old boy who was being driven to school by his mother, was crushed to death when their motorcycle was hit by a 10-wheel truck in Phayao's Muang district on Thursday morning.
The accident happened at 7.30am near the Pa Mai fresh market in Ban Mae Tam village.
The sixth grader, Kuptan Phakdee, was run over by the left rear wheels of the truck driven by Keng Puanthong, 56, police say.
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Teens in love with same girl set selves on fire
Two high school students in Telangana, India, who found out they were both in love with the same girl set fire to themselves, killing one and leaving the other in critical condition.
The two Grade 10 (equivalent to Form 5) teenagers from a school in Hyderabad met up a few nights ago with another student to drink and talk late into the night.
After the subject of the girl came up, the two poured petrol all over each other and set themselves alight.
The injured student is in intensive care currently.
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Dying of cancer, but Indonesia's disaster spokesman battles to tell world about quake-tsunami
JAKARTA - Indonesia's disaster agency spokesman is fighting a daily battle to update the world 24/7 on the latest developments in a deadly quake-tsunami, despite his own impending date with death from terminal cancer.
Dr Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, known affectionately as Pak Topo (Mr Topo), is the face of the government's communication efforts to get word out on the devastating crisis on Sulawesi island that has killed over 1,400 people.
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Hong Kong researchers warn of health risks due to some chemicals used in sunscreen
HONG KONG - New research in Hong Kong has found that UV filters commonly used in sunscreen are polluting surrounding waters and could endanger human health, one of the city's leading universities said on Thursday (Oct 4).
An "extensive amount" of seven common UV filter chemicals was found in Hong Kong seawater as well as in fish, shrimps and mussels on aqua-farms, scientists from Hong Kong Baptist University told reporters.
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Strong quake hits Japan's Hokkaido, no tsunami danger
TOKYO: A strong earthquake on Friday (Oct 5) jolted the same area of Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido that was hit by one of the country's most powerful tremors last month.
The quake, which struck at 8.58am (7.58am Singapore time), had a preliminary magnitude of 5.3, and measured a "weak 5" on Japan's quake intensity scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the strongest, Japanese broadcaster NHK said.
There was no danger of a tsunami from the quake, it said.
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Foreign aid picks up for Indonesia's desperate quake survivors
PALU, Indonesia - International efforts to help survivors of Indonesia's devastating earthquake and tsunami gathered pace on Thursday as concern grew for hundreds of thousands with little food and water, six days after disaster struck.
Desperate residents on the west coast of Sulawesi island were scavenging for food in farms and orchards as the government struggled to overcome shortages of water, food, shelter and fuel in a disaster zone with no power and degraded communications.
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Myanmar torches illegal wildlife stockpile to deter smugglers
YANGON - Myanmar authorities destroyed hundreds of seized elephant tusks, pangolin scales and other animal parts, worth a total of US$1.3 million (S$1.79 million) on the black market, on Thursday (Oct 4) as part of a crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking.
Authorities set fire to pyres stacked with 277 pieces of elephant ivory, 1,544 antelope horns, 180 tiger bones and other confiscated items weighing more than 1.4 tonnes at a government compound in the capital, Naypyitaw.
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Bangladesh kids turn the tide on climate change aboard floating schools
CHALAN BEEL, BANGLADESH - Mosammat Rekha's older cousins grew up unable to read and write, as their tiny village was so frequently cut off from the nearest school by floods that would rise suddenly in their remote corner of disaster-prone Bangladesh.
But Mosammat is learning her ABCs aboard a boat fitted with a classroom and play equipment that is helping children thrive even as climate change alters the world around them.
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Japan hospital threatens car owners who park illegally with 'fine or injection'
Illegal parking is a problem experienced by many countries, including the Philippines where parking in side streets is a norm. In order to deal with such violations, a hospital in Japan has resolved to give "free injections" to hardheaded car owners.
Seibu General hospital has had enough of non-hospital visitors who park their cars in the hospital's parking lot. Twitter user @matsujun5213 posted on Sept. 26 a photo of the sign which the hospital erected to warn owners of illegally parked vehicles.
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Japanese woman gives out money as 'apology' for war in Philippines
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY - It's not every day that you see a Japanese woman at a marketplace here and randomly handing out money to complete strangers.
Mariko Tsuchioka did just that on Tuesday afternoon at the Cogon Market - the city's busiest public market - and was mobbed, prompting village officials to escort her to the police station for her own safety.
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Thai woman arrested for procuring girl, 13, for elderly Japanese man
A Thai woman was arrested early on Wednesday for allegedly soliciting a 13-year-old girl to sell sex to a 71-year-old Japanese man in Pattaya.
Police arrested Ployphan Muangdit, 20, at a restaurant on Soi Yai Lia 31 in Tambon Nong Plue of Chon Buri's Bang Lamung district at 12.20am. The arrest came after Hiroyuki Nakashima was arrested at a condominium on Jomtien Beach for allegedly buying sex from a 13-year-old girl on Monday. Police raided the condo room after receiving tips that the elderly man liked to buy sex services from underage girls.
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Indonesian activist who underwent plastic surgery apologises for claiming she was assaulted
Outspoken antigovernment activist Ratna Sarumpaet admitted to having lied about being assaulted in Bandung, West Java, saying pictures of her swollen eyes that went viral on Tuesday were the result of liposuction.
Ratna said that after having surgery at a hospital in Jakarta she had bruises on her face and lied to her children, telling them that she had been beaten by unidentified assailants.
"There was no assault. That was just a delusion inspired by Satan," she told the media hours after the police held a conference questioning her claims.
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Indonesian soldiers ordered to fire on looters in disaster zone
PALU, Indonesia - Indonesian soldiers have been ordered to fire on people caught looting on the quake and tsunami-struck island of Sulawesi, a colonel said Wednesday, after desperate survivors raided shops for food and water.
Police have already arrested dozens of people for looting in the disaster zone around the seaside city of Palu, which has been reduced to rubble.
Local military colonel Ida Dewa Agung Hadisaputra told AFP soldiers had now been given orders to shoot people spotted stealing from shops.
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Thailand will stick to 2019 date for general election, deputy PM says
BANGKOK - There will be no delays to a general election planned in Thailand for 2019, the deputy prime minister said on Wednesday, amid the concerns of government critics and the opposition that it could be pushed back.
The military government, which came to power after a 2014 coup, has promised to hold an election between February and May next year, following repeated delays on the grounds of constitutional and legislative steps needed ahead of a vote.
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Indonesian disaster raises risks for President Widodo as he eyes re-election
The official death toll from the Friday's 7.5 quake and tsunami that struck the west coast of Sulawesi island has surged to 1,407 but there are fears it will rise when the full scale of destruction is determined and the missing are accounted for.
Widodo, a former furniture businessman and the first president to come from outside the political or military establishment, will seek another five-year term in the April 17 election.
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Sulawesi's Mt Soputan erupts days after devastating quake
Mount Soputan in North Sulawesi's Minahasa regency emitted a 4-kilometer column of ash on Wednesday morning around 8:47 a.m. local time, or 7:47 a.m. Jakarta time, prompting authorities to raise the volcano's status to Level III (alert) of the four-level national volcano alert system.
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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2018
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2018
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $53.2 billion in August, up $3.2 billion from $50.0 billion in July, revised. August exports were $209.4 billion, $1.7 billion less than July exports. August imports were $262.7 billion, $1.5 billion more than July imports. Full Text
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The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced today that the goods and services deficit was $53.2 billion in August, up $3.2 billion from $50.0 billion in July, revised. August exports were $209.4 billion, $1.7 billion less than July exports. August imports were $262.7 billion, $1.5 billion more than July imports. Full Text
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Ukrainian Filmmaker Oleg Sentsov Ends 145-Day Hunger Strike
“I’m grateful to everyone who supported me and apologize to those whom I failed.”
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Support for Russia’s Ruling Party Drops to 10-Year Lows, Poll Says
Only 31 percent of respondents said they would back United Russia if elections took place this Sunday.
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Century-Old Moscow Tool Factory Opens its Doors, In Photos
First opened in 1919, the Moscow Tool Factory is almost 100 years old.
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Half of Russian Youth Say They’re Unaware of Stalinist Repressions – Poll
Conservative estimates say nearly 700,000 Soviet citizens were killed in the ‘Great Terror’ under Stalin’s rule.
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Head-on Bus Crash Kills 13 Near Moscow
All but one of the minibus passengers were immediately killed in the head-on collision.
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'Orchestrated Propaganda:' Russia Reacts to Dutch Hacking Accusations
Dutch authorities said they had deported four Russian military intelligence agents who had attempted to hack the OPCW.
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Mig-29 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Moscow, Media Reports
The reasons behind the crash are still unclear.
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India Signs $5Bln Deal to Buy Russia's S-400 Missile System, Despite U.S. Pressure
The contract was signed during President Vladimir Putin's trip to India.
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The Moscow Times Launches 'Mothers & Daughters'
Three generations of women from five families talk work, marriage, love, sex and everything in between.
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Moscow Accuses U.S. of 73 Deaths at Biolab Near Southern Russia
“We will take diplomatic and military measures,” a senior Russian lawmaker warned.
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U.S. General Slams Russia's Deployment of S-300 Missiles in Syria
The general called it a "needless escalation."
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Will Russia Stop Arresting Its Citizens For Posting Memes?
After Putin proposes softening an extremism law, skeptics say the liberalization is a facade.
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Exclusive: Russian Man Identified in Dutch Hacking Probe Played in 'Spy Football Team' — Source
“Our team is known as the ‘security services’ team,’” Yershkov said. “Almost everyone works for an intelligence agency.”
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Russian Police Accuse Colleagues of Displaying Swastika in Anti-Nazi Poster
The offending poster features a Red Army soldier holding a swastika-bearing wolf in sheep’s clothing.
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New on Sports Illustrated: Red Sox Can't Afford to Lean on Bullpen Like They Did in Game 1 Win Over Yankees
ALDS Game 1 didn't go exactly how the Red Sox imagined, but their pitchers just barely held strong enough to hold off the Yankees.
October 06, 2018 at 12:06PM
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New on Sports Illustrated: Yankees Collapse in Key Situations as Red Sox Take ALDS Game 1
The Yankees did well to threaten the Red Sox after falling in a 5-0 hole, but couldn't quite get the big hit when they needed it.
October 06, 2018 at 11:07AM
Yankees Collapse in Key Situations as Red Sox Take ALDS Game 1
New on Sports Illustrated: Clayton Kershaw Baffles Braves as Dodgers Coast to Game 2 Win
Manny Machado's first-inning homer was all the support Clayton Kershaw needed on Friday night.
October 06, 2018 at 09:58AM
Clayton Kershaw Baffles Braves as Dodgers Coast to Game 2 Win
New on Sports Illustrated: Khabib Nurmagomedov Could Write His Legacy as the Challenger to Conor McGregor's Comeback Story
As Conor McGregor plays his role as the full-throated showman, Khabib Nurmagomedov is the quiet favorite of UFC 229 who’s ready to defend his title in the biggest fight of UFC history.
October 06, 2018 at 09:51AM
Khabib Nurmagomedov Could Write His Legacy as the Challenger to Conor McGregor's Comeback Story
New on Sports Illustrated: Yasiel Puig Caught Stealing, Kisses Former Teammate Charlie Culberson
Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig tried to smooch his way out of a poor situation during Friday night's NLDS matchup against the Braves.
October 06, 2018 at 09:34AM
Yasiel Puig Caught Stealing, Kisses Former Teammate Charlie Culberson
New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Kevin Durant Returns to Key Arena, Tells Crowd He Hopes Basketball Returns to Seattle
Warriors forward Kevin Durant sported a Shawn Kemp SuperSonics jersey and addressed the crowd at Key Arena ahead of an exhibition on Friday.
October 06, 2018 at 09:13AM
Watch: Kevin Durant Returns to Key Arena, Tells Crowd He Hopes Basketball Returns to Seattle
New on Sports Illustrated: Red Sox Stave Off Yankees in Late Innings to Win ALDS Opener
The Yankees tried creeping back into the game late, but the Red Sox hung on long enough to seal an ALDS Game 1 win.
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Red Sox Stave Off Yankees in Late Innings to Win ALDS Opener
New on Sports Illustrated: Khabib Nurmagomedov Remains Favored to Win UFC 229
Khabib Nurmagomedov remains the slightly bigger favorite to remain undefeated against Conor McGregor at UFC 229.
October 06, 2018 at 07:03AM
Khabib Nurmagomedov Remains Favored to Win UFC 229
New on Sports Illustrated: Brewers Silence Rockies in Game 2, Move Within One Win of NLCS Berth
The Brewers inched closer to the NLCS, topping the Rockies 4-0 to take a commanding 2-0 series lead.
October 06, 2018 at 05:59AM
Brewers Silence Rockies in Game 2, Move Within One Win of NLCS Berth
New on Sports Illustrated: Ryan Lochte to Enter Rehab for Alcohol Addiction, Says Lawyer
Ryan Lochte's laywer said the former Olympic medalist is seeking help for his addiction to alcohol.
October 06, 2018 at 05:42AM
Ryan Lochte to Enter Rehab for Alcohol Addiction, Says Lawyer
New on Sports Illustrated: Astros Pick Up Where They Left Off, Topple Indians in Game 1
Buoyed by four homers and a strong outing from Justin Verlander, the Astros cruised to a series-opening win against the Indians.
October 06, 2018 at 03:36AM
Astros Pick Up Where They Left Off, Topple Indians in Game 1
New on Sports Illustrated: The Business of Conor McGregor: Agent Audie Attar Details How the Last Two Years Have Led to UFC 229
Conor McGregor's agent and manager Audie Attary discussses his client's comeback from boxing Floyd Mayweather, reflecting on the Brooklyn incident, and previews McGregor's first fight in almost two years.
October 06, 2018 at 03:17AM
The Business of Conor McGregor: Agent Audie Attar Details How the Last Two Years Have Led to UFC 229
New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Manchester United to Sack Jose Mourinho This Weekend
Manchester United will reportedly sack manager Jose Mourinho regardless of the outcome of their match against Newcastle this weekend.
October 06, 2018 at 03:15AM
Report: Manchester United to Sack Jose Mourinho This Weekend
New on Sports Illustrated: Junior Seau's Family Reaches Settlement With NFL Over Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Junior Seau's family reaches a confidential settlement with the NFL over the Hall of Fame lineback's suicide in 2012.
October 06, 2018 at 02:58AM
Junior Seau's Family Reaches Settlement With NFL Over Wrongful Death Lawsuit
BBC NEWS : Gambling: 'A banking app helped me beat my addiction'
As thousands sign up to "gambling blocks" on two apps, one ex-addict talks about how it helped him.
October 06, 2018 at 04:39AM
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BBC NEWS : What's behind Italy's economic turbulence?
The controversy surrounding the Italian government's spending plans has led to more nervousness on the financial markets.
October 06, 2018 at 02:13AM
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BBC NEWS : Topshop dismantles feminism pop-up
The retail store took down a London pop-up promoting a Penguin book on feminism, the publisher says.
October 05, 2018 at 11:15PM
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BBC NEWS : US jobless rate hits 49-year low of 3.7%
The US jobless rate falls to 3.7% in September, the lowest level since December 1969.
October 05, 2018 at 08:41PM
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BBC NEWS : Unilad: Boss says the brand is 'doing better than ever'
John Quinlan says he's confident a buyer will be found for the brand after its owner went into administration.
October 05, 2018 at 09:01PM
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BBC NEWS : Where have all the 'for sale' signs gone?
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says the lack of homes on the market means prices are still rising.
October 05, 2018 at 02:30PM
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BBC NEWS : Productivity perks up in second quarter
UK worker's output growth rebounded in the second quarter, but still lags the pre-crisis average.
October 05, 2018 at 05:56PM
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BBC NEWS : Lenovo and ZTE shares hit by spyware row
Shares in Lenovo and ZTE drop after a report that Beijing inserted spying devices into US computers.
October 05, 2018 at 04:35PM
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BBC NEWS : Walkers crisp packets recycling scheme announced
Campaigners had been attempting to "flood" the snackmaker by posting empty packets back to its HQ.
October 05, 2018 at 09:46PM
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BBC NEWS : The world’s first fully-autonomous indoor farm
The world’s first fully-autonomous indoor farm in San Carlos, California, is soon to be operational.
October 06, 2018 at 09:11AM
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BBC NEWS : Tsukiji: Japan's famed fish market to relocate
Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market holds its last pre-dawn tuna auction before being moved to a new site.
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Sketching for beginners
Good demonstration by Anton Ruckman about sketching.
Disseminated further for the benefit of those who want to learn to sketch
Paul Banks Tours His Bright East Village Apartment
By STEVEN KURUTZ from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/fashion/mens-style/paul-banks-interpol-apartment.html?partner=IFTTT
The Interpol singer lives and creates in a lofted living room with 10-foot-tall iron-frame windows.
Take a Hike With Fall’s Hottest Boots
By MAX BERLINGER from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/fashion/mens-style/hiking-boots-fashion.html?partner=IFTTT
Hiking boots are going off the trails and veering into fashion’s lane.
Iran slams 'spiteful' U.S. move after it ends 1955 agreement
WASHINGTON, U.S. - Irked by an International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict on its sanctions against Iran, the U.S. responded by delving another blow to the Islamic Republic.
After pull
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Spokane Valley man survives plane crash
ELK RIVER, Wash. - A 73 year old Spokane Valley pilot survived a plane crash in Elk River, Idaho.According to the Clearwater County Sheriff';s Office, Norris Brown was landing his private plan
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Power restored to Indonesian quake city, but fate of thousands unknown
PALU - Electricity was restored and some shops reopened in Indonesia's quake and tsunami stricken city of Palu on Thursday, but the fate of many thousands of people in outlying districts was u
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Brett Kavanaugh awaits fate as FBI's report nears completion
The FBI's report on sexual misconduct allegations against US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh neared completion. Picture: Tom Williams/Pool Image via AP...
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Matilda the anteater has a very prickly problem
Melbourne - With puffy eyes and sore skin, young Matilda was obviously suffering from a prickly problem. So vets were stunned when they found the source of the anteater's complaint - an allerg
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High flying: Canada to let airline passengers pack cannabis
Ottawa - Canadian airline passengers will soon be able to pack up to 30 grams of cannabis when they board a flight once recreational use of the mind-altering drug is legalized, the government said
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'Drunk birds' wreak havoc in Minnesota town
Gilbert - Police in Gilbert, Minnesota, are warning residents about a group of youthful residents unable to handle their alcohol. They've been drifting around town looking disoriented, narrowl
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Judge uses Trump's racial bias to block immigration policy
A federal judge in California temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plans to terminate the legal status of about 300 000 immigrants. Picture: Rogelio V. Solis/AP...
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Why US officials blocked a brothel from featuring sex dolls
The Houston City Council prevented what was billed as the first brothel in the United States equipped with sex dolls from opening in the Texas city. Picture: Reuters/Aly Song/File Photo...
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Indian actress sued, threatened after sexual harassment claims
Mumbai, India - An Indian actress who alleges she was sexually harassed on two film sets said Thursday she had received legal notices and threats of violence over her claims. Former Miss Universe c
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Teacher accused of having sex with pupil on flight home after school trip
London - The former boyfriend of a teacher accused of having sex with a 16-year-old in an aircraft toilet told a court on Wednesday that their sex life at the time could not have been worse. Eleano
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Hospitals struggle to cope as #IndonesiaEarthquake, tsunami toll tops 1400
A man walks past remains of cars that were destroyed in the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. Life is on hold for thousands living in
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Why UK zoo filled new enclosure with plastic penguins
Zookeepers have been left in a flap after a shortage of penguins forced them to fill a brand new enclosure with plastic models. File picture: Reuters/Ilya Naymushin...
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Facebook hits back at lawsuit, says sex trafficking is banned on site
Facebook said in response to a lawsuit accusing it of not doing enough to protect users from human traffickers that it works to thwart such predators. Picture: AP Photo/Richard Drew, File...
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Wife of ex-Malaysian PM charged over multi-billion-dollar scandal
Rosmah Mansor, wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak arrives at Kuala Lumpur High Court in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Picture: AP Photo/Yam G-Jun...
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Republicans release explicit statement about Kavanaugh accuser's sex life
Republicans on the Senate Committee released a statement that describes the sexual preferences of Brett Kavanaugh's accuser. Picture: Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP...
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Foreign aid ramps up for Indonesia's desperate, starving quake survivors
Officials unload aid for victims of the earthquake and tsunami at Pantoloan port in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Picture: Antara Foto/Hafidz Mubarak A/ via Reuters...
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Six Malaysian rescue divers drown in bid to save boy
Six Malaysian rescue divers drowned in a freak accident while searching for a boy who had gone missing in a pool at an abandoned tin mine, emergency officials said on Thursday.
The 17-year-ol
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Journo Brohi remembered
October 4, 2018 Obituaries Web Desk
SHIKARPUR - The 15th death anniversary of journalist Ameer Bakhsh Brohi was observed here at Shikarpur on Wednesday.
The journalists of Shikarpur pai
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Review: In ‘Wobble Palace,’ a Relationship Hangs by a Stringy Toupee
By TEO BUGBEE from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/wobble-palace-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The movie is a sendup of broke-artist types that shimmers with abashed affection.
Review: In ‘Wajib,’ a Father and Son Trek Through Nazareth
By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/wajib-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The writer-director Annemarie Jacir adds quiet warmth to the story of a strained but loving relationship in a Christian Palestinian community.
Review: In ‘Viking Destiny,’ a Warrior Princess Reclaims Her Throne
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/viking-destiny-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This low-budget Nordic caper is about a Viking princess and her stolen throne.
Review: In ‘Venom,’ Tom Hardy as a Weirder-Than-Usual, Not-Quite Superhero
By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/venom-review-tom-hardy.html?partner=IFTTT
The film, which focuses on a popular Marvel character, feels like a body-horror movie played for slapstick.
Review: ‘Trouble’ in Vermont, as Two Siblings Fight for Land
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/trouble-in-vermont-review-bill-pullman-anjelica-huston.html?partner=IFTTT
Anjelica Huston and Bill Pullman play feuding siblings in this dull comedy.
Review: Against the Odds, ‘Studio 54’ Sheds Light on the Club
By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/studio-54-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The documentary is at its best when focused on Ian Schrager, one of the founders, who hasn’t shared his side of the story in such depth before.
Review: ‘Shine’ Puts the Focus on Salsa Dancing in Spanish Harlem
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The movie focuses on two estranged brothers who are at odds, until they head out on the dance floor.
Review: ‘Private Life,’ a Piquant Look at a Couple’s Campaign to Conceive
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Kathryn Hahn and Paul Giamatti star in Tamara Jenkins’s perfect new comedy.
4 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend
By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/film-series-in-nyc-this-week.html?partner=IFTTT
Our guide to film series and special screenings.
In ’80s Comedies, Boys Had It Made. Girls Were the Joke.
By WESLEY MORRIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/brett-kavanaugh-80s-teen-comedies.html?partner=IFTTT
Teen movies like “Porky’s” reveled in the dynamic of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s worst memory: “The uproarious laughter between the two, and their having fun at my expense.”
Review: In ‘Bayou Caviar,’ the Main Course Is a Cold-Blooded Noir
By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/bayou-caviar-review.html?partner=IFTTT
A Russian gangster, a blackmail scheme and some hungry alligators in the directorial debut of Cuba Gooding Jr.
Review: In ‘Await Further Instructions,’ a Family Home Becomes a Battleground
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/await-further-instructions-review.html?partner=IFTTT
A British family turns on itself when a mysterious substance seals its home in this genuinely upsetting horror-sci-fi hybrid.
Review: ‘Above and Beyond,’ a Heartening Salute to NASA
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Rory Kennedy’s new documentary is an informative chronicle of American achievements in space.
Review: ‘A Crooked Somebody’ Finds a Con Man Caught Up in His Own Plan
By KEN JAWOROWSKI from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/04/movies/a-crooked-somebody-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This thriller follows an opportunistic psychic who furthers his career with the help of a murderer.
U.S. Indicts 7 Russian Intel Officers in Alleged Doping Scandal Hack
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Thursday that Russia must be held accountable for its attempts to hack the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
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Russia: Accusations of Spies Behind Cyber Attacks Are 'Diabolical' Cocktail
Russia's embassy to London said in a statement that British accusations that Russian spies were behind global cyber attacks lacked proof.
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Shots Fired at Protest in Russia's North Caucasus Over Land Swap Deal
Social media footage showed crowds of protesters marching through the streets of the Ingush capital Magas.
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Gulag Historian Detained on Pedophilia Charges
Koltyrin’s case has been compared to the prosecution of Yury Dmitriyev, another gulag historian.
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Norway Extends Detention of Russian Suspected of Spying
A Norwegian court extended the detention of a Russian citizen suspected of spying at the Norwegian parliament for another two weeks.
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Dutch Authorities Say They Disrupted Russian Attempt to Hack Chemical Weapons Watchdog
Dutch authorities disrupted an attempt in April by Russian intelligence agents to hack the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
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Senior Russian Prosecutor Killed in Helicopter Crash
The Prosecutor General’s Office confirmed to news agencies that deputy prosecutor Saak Karapetyan was among the victims.
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Russia Listed Among World Leaders in Selfie Deaths – Study
India was the runaway winner at 159 out of 259 overall deaths, according to the study.
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Putin Replaces St. Petersburg Governor Poltavchenko Amid Ruling Party’s Election Setbacks
Ksenia Sobchak is expected to run for St. Petersburg governor in 2019.
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Trust in the Russian President Drops to 5-Year Low — Poll
Trust in the Russian armed forces overtook trust in the presidency for the first time in recent years.
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Personal Consumption Expenditures by State, 2017
Personal Consumption Expenditures by State, 2017
State personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased on average 4.3 percent in 2017, an acceleration from the 3.8 percent increase in 2016. The percent change in PCE across all states ranged from 6.9 percent in Idaho to 2.0 percent in North Dakota. Full Text
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State personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased on average 4.3 percent in 2017, an acceleration from the 3.8 percent increase in 2016. The percent change in PCE across all states ranged from 6.9 percent in Idaho to 2.0 percent in North Dakota. Full Text
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The robot that can perform DIY and other technology news
BBC Click's Marc Cieslak looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.
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Call problems hit O2 mobile network
The service has been struggling for several hours report thousands of customers via social media.
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'China spy attack hits Apple and Amazon'
A tiny chip added to server circuit boards helped Chinese spies steal corporate data, Bloomberg says.
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Samsung sees record third quarter profit on chip demand
Strong demand for its electronic components is expected to boost profits at the South Korean firm.
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Netflix viewing eats up world's data
Netflix accounts for 15% of global internet traffic, suggests a report looking at bandwidth usage.
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EBay accuses Amazon in merchant 'poaching' row
The auction site alleges that Amazon had used its internal messaging system to contact its traders.
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Fitbit data used to charge US man with murder
Data from a fitness tracker used in case of 90-year-old accused of murdering his stepdaughter.
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Selfie deaths: 259 people reported dead seeking the perfect picture
A 2018 study claims the number could be much higher, as selfies are never named as a cause of death.
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Russia cyber-plots: US, UK and Netherlands allege hacking
Seven Russians are charged by the US, while the Netherlands says it has expelled four hackers.
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McDonald's, UberEats and Wetherspoon workers strike over pay
Workers from UberEats, JD Wetherspoon, McDonald's and TGI Fridays call for a pay rise.
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BBC NEWS : Unilever scraps Dutch relocation plan
The firm behind Marmite and Pot Noodle abandons plans to move its headquarters to the Netherlands.
October 05, 2018 at 12:08PM
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BBC NEWS : Toyota car fault prompts massive recall
The firm is recalling more than 2.4 million vehicles to fix a fault that may cause them to lose power.
October 05, 2018 at 12:15PM
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BBC NEWS : Elon Musk: Tesla boss mocks US regulator days after settlement
Tesla boss takes to Twitter days after reaching a deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
October 05, 2018 at 05:55AM
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BBC NEWS : Manual workers 'most at risk from Brexit trade barriers'
Men with fewer qualifications are more likely to be affected by Brexit trade barriers, the IFS says.
October 05, 2018 at 04:32AM
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BBC NEWS : Waitrose unpacks groceries while you’re out
Customers will give drivers access to their homes when they are out in the first trial of its kind in UK.
October 05, 2018 at 04:31AM
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BBC NEWS : Half of twenty-somethings have no savings
Half of 22 to 29-year-olds have no savings, fewer own a home - but they have lower debts than a decade ago.
October 05, 2018 at 04:37AM
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BBC NEWS : Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegation: Nike expresses deep concern
The US sportswear giant has a contract worth a reported $1bn (£768m) with the Portuguese footballer.
October 05, 2018 at 02:12AM
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BBC NEWS : Fast fashion is harming the planet, MPs say
The industry is blamed for damaging the environment, fuelling climate change and polluting water.
October 05, 2018 at 06:21AM
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BBC NEWS : Samsung sees record third quarter profit on chip demand
Strong demand for its electronic components is expected to boost profits at the South Korean firm.
October 05, 2018 at 08:20AM
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BBC NEWS : 'China spy attack hits Apple and Amazon'
A tiny chip added to server circuit boards helped Chinese spies steal corporate data, Bloomberg says.
October 04, 2018 at 06:28PM
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BBC NEWS : Call problems hit O2 mobile network
The service has been struggling for several hours report thousands of customers via social media.
October 04, 2018 at 11:26PM
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BBC NEWS : Unilad viral publisher goes into administration
The move puts hundreds of jobs at risk at the viral publisher, which has debts of £6.5m.
October 04, 2018 at 11:59PM
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BBC NEWS : Canada is not inviting the US or China to WTO reform meeting
Officials say a small group of "like-minded" countries are being invited to the ministerial meeting.
October 05, 2018 at 12:07AM
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BBC NEWS : How the personal computer became a million dollar idea
Aaron Heslehurst explains how the personal computer became a million dollar idea.
October 05, 2018 at 04:48AM
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BBC NEWS : Bartender award: What makes a drink a cocktail?
Award-winning bartender Joe Schofield says if it's made with care, even a gin and tonic can be considered a cocktail.
October 05, 2018 at 04:47AM
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BBC NEWS : Paris Motor Show: Fantasy concept cars take the stage
Paris Motor Show: Concept care may never make it into production, but they inspire cars that do.
October 05, 2018 at 04:46AM
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BBC NEWS : Fast food walkout: What's gone wrong?
With workers from McDonald's, TGI Fridays, UberEats and Wetherspoon on strike, we ask them why.
October 05, 2018 at 12:10AM
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BBC NEWS : Drew Barrymore: 'Surreal' article defended by EgyptAir
EgyptAir insists an interview with the actress in its in-flight magazine was for real.
October 04, 2018 at 06:14PM
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BBC NEWS : Why the laundry industry is in a spin to save water
Water shortages mean the laundry industry is adopting various technologies to reduce consumption.
October 05, 2018 at 04:42AM
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BBC NEWS : Why are menstrual cups becoming more popular?
As menstrual cups and 'period-proof' pants are more in demand, BBC News looks at the reasons why.
October 04, 2018 at 05:54AM
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BBC NEWS : Why staff at McDonald's, TGIs and Wetherspoons are striking
Three women explain why they are joining McDonald's, JD Wetherspoon and TGI Fridays workers on strike.
October 04, 2018 at 03:28PM
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BBC NEWS : Instagram: How much do social influencers earn?
Partnerships with brands can yield six-figure sums for social influencers - depending on their presence.
October 03, 2018 at 10:03PM
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New on Sports Illustrated: ALDS Preview: Can the Indians Put an End to Astros' Title Defense?
The Astros' path back to the World Series isn't an easy one. Here's what they should expect to see from a dynamic Indians team.
October 05, 2018 at 11:37AM
ALDS Preview: Can the Indians Put an End to Astros' Title Defense?
New on Sports Illustrated: Nearing First MMA Fight in Nearly Two Years, Conor McGregor Hasn't Lost Any Bravado
Conor McGregor’s pre-fight press conference was everything you’d expect, ranging from flaunting his whiskey bottle to his title belts. And Vegas ate it up.
October 05, 2018 at 09:59AM
Nearing First MMA Fight in Nearly Two Years, Conor McGregor Hasn't Lost Any Bravado
New on Sports Illustrated: Dodgers Overpower Braves in Shutout Win to Begin NLDS
Three thoughts on a stress-free postseason opener for the Dodgers, who look poised to defend their NL crown.
October 05, 2018 at 09:41AM
Dodgers Overpower Braves in Shutout Win to Begin NLDS
New on Sports Illustrated: Despite Late-Game Slip, Brewers Find Success With Bullpen-Only Approach vs. Rockies
The Brewers rode their elite bullpen arms to an extra-inning win over the Rockies to begin their NLDS matchup.
October 05, 2018 at 09:15AM
Despite Late-Game Slip, Brewers Find Success With Bullpen-Only Approach vs. Rockies
New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Tom Brady Becomes Third Player to Throw for 500 TDs on Score to Josh Gordon
Tom Brady's 500th career passing touchdown was Josh Gordon's first score with the Patriots.
October 05, 2018 at 08:47AM
Watch: Tom Brady Becomes Third Player to Throw for 500 TDs on Score to Josh Gordon
New on Sports Illustrated: Inside the At-Bat That Led to Jesús Aguilar’s Breakout With the Brewers
Despite falling into an 0-2 hole as a pinch-hitter in late April, Aguilar managed to produe an at-bat that would chart a new course for his season.
October 05, 2018 at 08:14AM
Inside the At-Bat That Led to Jesús Aguilar’s Breakout With the Brewers
New on Sports Illustrated: Look: LeBron James Rocks Colin Kaepernick Nike T-Shirt to Lakers Preseason Game
LeBron James showed his support for fellow Nike athlete Colin Kaepernick on Thursday.
October 05, 2018 at 07:47AM
Look: LeBron James Rocks Colin Kaepernick Nike T-Shirt to Lakers Preseason Game
New on Sports Illustrated: Texas High School Football Player Choked on Field, Suffers Concussion
The Burleson high school freshman suffered a concussion and hasn't been cleared to play as of Wednesday.
October 05, 2018 at 07:38AM
Texas High School Football Player Choked on Field, Suffers Concussion
New on Sports Illustrated: USWNT Starts World Cup Qualifying With Ideal Win vs. Overmatched Mexico
Mexico had no answer for the USWNT's ball movement and possession and eventually wilted, with the Americans rolling 6-0 on the first step to France.
October 05, 2018 at 07:21AM
USWNT Starts World Cup Qualifying With Ideal Win vs. Overmatched Mexico
New on Sports Illustrated: NFL Week 5 Point Totals: Should You Bet the Over or Under in Chiefs/Jaguars?
One of the best offenses in the NFL takes on one of the best defenses when the Chiefs face the Jaguars. How should you bet on the 48.5 total for that game?
October 05, 2018 at 07:14AM
NFL Week 5 Point Totals: Should You Bet the Over or Under in Chiefs/Jaguars?
New on Sports Illustrated: Brewers Wipe Away Rockies' Late Comeback With Walk-Off Win in NLDS Game 1
Three thoughts on an NLDS opener that got exciting late, with the Rockies coming back in the ninth before the Brewers walked it off in the 10th.
October 05, 2018 at 07:10AM
Brewers Wipe Away Rockies' Late Comeback With Walk-Off Win in NLDS Game 1
New on Sports Illustrated: Washington vs. New Orleans Betting Preview: Redskins Look to Slow Down High-Powered Saints
The Redskins are coming off their bye week, but history suggests that might not be a good thing—Washington hasn't covered the spread in a road game off a bye in 16 years.
October 05, 2018 at 06:27AM
Washington vs. New Orleans Betting Preview: Redskins Look to Slow Down High-Powered Saints
New on Sports Illustrated: Brewers Rally to Win in Extras After Rockies Tie in Ninth Inning
Mike Moustakas hit a two-strike, two-out single to right field to win the game for the Brewers.
October 05, 2018 at 05:56AM
Brewers Rally to Win in Extras After Rockies Tie in Ninth Inning
New on Sports Illustrated: Dallas vs. Houston Betting Preview: Cowboys and Texans Meet Up for In-State Matchup
The Texans are coming off their first win in 315 days. Can Houston make it two in a row on Sunday night?
October 05, 2018 at 05:17AM
Dallas vs. Houston Betting Preview: Cowboys and Texans Meet Up for In-State Matchup
New on Sports Illustrated: Kyrie Irving to Celtics Fans: 'If You Guys Will Have Me Back, I Plan on Re-Signing Here'
Kyrie Irving has reportedly given a verbal commitment to Celtics ownership that he wants to re-sign with them in the offseason.
October 05, 2018 at 05:08AM
Kyrie Irving to Celtics Fans: 'If You Guys Will Have Me Back, I Plan on Re-Signing Here'
New on Sports Illustrated: How Many Times Have the Red Sox and Yankees Faced Each Other in the Playoffs?
The Red Sox and Yankees are meeting for the first time in the AL Division Series, and first time in the postseason since 2004.
October 05, 2018 at 04:31AM
How Many Times Have the Red Sox and Yankees Faced Each Other in the Playoffs?
Africa:CAF Backs Cameroon to Host Afcon 2019 Tournament
[East African] Cameroonian authorities can now concentrate on preparing to host the 2019 African Cup of Nations (Afcon), knowing that they have the full support of the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
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Africa:Melania Trump Visits Ghana, 1st Stop of African Tour
[VOA] U.S. first lady Melania Trump is in Ghana at the start of a tour of Africa -- her first major solo international trip since her husband became president.
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Africa:Phatisa Food Fund 2 First Closes At Us$ 121.5 Million
[35°N] October 3, 2018. Phatisa is pleased to announce the first close of its successor fund to the African Agriculture Fund (AAF) -- Phatisa Food Fund 2 (PFF 2), which has received capital commitments in excess of US$ 120 million. Given the strong interest, and with subsequent investors in different stages of their processes, Phatisa will continue with rolling closings and expects to reach a final close target of US$ 300 million by mid-2019.
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Africa:China's Salami Slicing Takes Root in Africa
[ISS] Mass indignation greeted the revelation that South Africa was to receive a R370 billion 'gift' from China, amid criticism about the lack of transparency surrounding Eskom's recent loan deal with the China Development Bank. In the same week, reports emerged that two Zambian parastatals were being considered as collateral for loans from the Chinese government.
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Africa:New Commitment to Refugees Needed as Global Crisis Grows - UN
[VOA] The United Nations refugee agency warns that a rising number of people are fleeing conflict and persecution around the world at a time when more and more countries are closing their doors.
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Africa:African Countries Struggle to Contain Terror Groups - Report
[VOA] Amid a decline in terror incidents worldwide in 2017, African countries struggled to prevent the expansion of terror groups in parts of the continent, according to a U.S. State Department report on terrorism.
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Africa:How Africa can Capitalize on the Pulse and Oilseed Market Boom
[Pan African Bean Research Alliance] Africa is eyeing two tremendous economic opportunities.
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Africa:World Federation of Trade Unions - Africa Regional Office
[COSATU] The World Federation of Trade Unions - Africa Regional Office will host international trade union training seminar and celebrate 73rd WFTU anniversary from 1-3 October 2018 at Destiny Hotel in Kempton Park, Johannesburg.
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Africa:Kaba Heads GFF Delegation to CAF Congress
[Foroyaa] Source GFF News-The President of the Gambia Football Federation Lamin Kaba Bajo has headed a three man Gambian delegation to the 12th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly that was concluded on Sunday, 30 September 2018, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
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Africa:Khutshwane Upbeat On Miss Africa
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -The new Miss Independence, who was crowned on the eve of Independence Day, has promised Batswana good representation during the envisaged Miss Africa scheduled for Nigeria this month.
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Africa:How the Humanities Can Equip Students for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
[The Conversation Africa] The term "fourth industrial revolution" is understood in various ways. Some people are excited about it. Others are cautious. Some assume it means that technology and robots will take over every human activity. And still others imagine that this "revolution" will lead only to joblessness and automation.
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Africa:Australia Seeks More Deals in Africa
[East African] Australia is looking to increase its business footprint in Africa, aided by a new look foreign policy that emphasises partnerships with mutual benefits.
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Africa:Cooperation, Not Cash, Key to Ending Modern Slavery By 2030 - Experts
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] United Nations -Countries should not solely focus on funding but strive to better share information on slavery, experts say
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Africa:Unilever Tops List of Food and Drink Firms Tackling Forced Labour
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -About 25 million people globally were estimated to be trapped in forced labour in 2016
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Africa:Newly Announced U.S. Refugee Numbers Deadly for LGBT+ Refugees
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] The decision by the Trump-Pence administration to radically reduce the number of refugees allowed into the country each year is a national disgrace
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Africa:The Global Compact On Refugees Could Fail Girls and Women - but We Don't Have to
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation.
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Africa:Trade War Due to Deeper Malaise
[IPS] Kuala Lumpur and Sydney -The world economy remains tepid and unstable a decade after the 2008 financial crisis, while growing trade conflicts are symptoms of deeper economic malaise, according to a new United Nations publication.
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Africa:UN Agencies Inject Youthful Energy Into Sustainable Development for Urban Africa
[UN News] Underscoring the importance of fully involving the young in decisions affecting their lives, three United Nations agencies announced an innovative partnership on Tuesday with African local governments, designed to inject youthful ideas and energy into urban planning policies.
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Africa:Now Is Time to Tell the Truth About Africa-China Relations
[The Herald] In the aftermath of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), we must resist the slightest extension of what is true and fake. We must resist the temptation to be swept by a social media frenzy fed on ignorance.
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Africa:Rugby - Vultures Gear for Africa Cup Sevens
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -The Botswana men's sevens national team has been handed a tough draw against four-time champions Kenya and 2012 runner-up Morocco in Pool A of the 2018 Rugby Africa Sevens Championships. The tournament will be held in Monastir, Tunisia from October 13-14.
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Africa:CAF and UEFA Officials in Champions League Semifinal
[CAF] As a part of the MoU between CAF and UEFA, officials from both confederations attended the first leg of the CAF Champions League semifinal on Tuesday 2 October 2018 between Al Ahly of Egypt and ES Setif of Algeria in the Egyptian capital Cairo.
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Africa:History-Seeking Primeiro Snatch Late First-Leg Lead
[CAF] Primeiro Agosto kept alive hopes of becoming the first CAF Champions League finalists from Angola by edging Tunisian visitors Esperance 1-0 on Tuesday through a late Luvumbo Pedro goal.
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Africa:Global Debt Rises to $250 Trillion Driven By Debt-Fuelled 'Economic Sugar-Rush'
[The Exchange] The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) says that global debt has risen sharply to $250 trillion.
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Africa:U.S. First Lady Melania Trump Begins Trip in Ghana
[Deutsche Welle] Melania Trump began her solo four-nation Africa trip in Ghana in a bid to cast a more positive light on her embattled husband's administration. But not many Africans seem to buy into Trump's newfound love for Africa.
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Africa:Sex Positivity 101 - It Is Not Just About Getting Laid
[This is Africa] When people hear the term "sex positivity", they think it is about having sex with everyone all the time, or having sex in wild and messy ways. In fact, sex positivity is about having a healthy and fulfilling sex life - no matter what that looks like, says Kagure Mugo.
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Africa:A Eulogy for C. Payne Lucas, Sr. (1933-2018)
[allAfrica] Washington, DC - Eulogy delivered at the National Presbyterian Church during the funeral service on September 26, 2018
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Africa:How Technology Has Changed Lives for the Better
[IPS] United Nations -Rose lives in Nairobi. Getting safe, reliable drinking water for her six daughters in the slum where they live used to involve risking disease from an illegally tapped water supply.
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Africa:Africa, and the World, Need Safer Seas and Shipping
[ISS] Most of the world's trade is by sea, but this has not made it any easier to achieve safer and environmentally friendly shipping, or good labour standards for all seafarers. The sheer number of ships on the ocean, the diversity in seafarers and ship owners, and 'seablindness', complicate and marginalise these matters when it comes to policy making and public interest.
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Africa:Afrocentricity - an Important Feature of the Pan African Tradition
[This is Africa] Afro-centricity, a feature of Pan-Africanism presents Africa with a remedy to the effects of Euro-centrism. It's time Africans recognized the importance of viewing issues from the African perspective in order to reap the full benefits Afro-centricity offers.
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Africa:DJs Exclsuive, Consequence Others to Perform At Major Lazer Sound System Live Concert
[Guardian] U-Live Africa, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group has dropped the names of the DJs that will be sharing the stage with Major Lazer as they prepare to gig in Nigeria for the first time ever as part of a wider Africa tour.
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Worldnet Is FedEx for the Fashion Crowd
By STEVEN KURUTZ from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/03/fashion/worldnet-fashion-shipping.html?partner=IFTTT
A beloved two-decades-old “couture freight” company has joined the streetwear business.
A One-Night Stand (Don’t Tell Mom), Then Love and Marriage
By HILARY SHEINBAUM from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/03/fashion/weddings/a-one-night-stand-dont-tell-mom-then-love-and-marriage.html?partner=IFTTT
When a random night of sex eventually turns into your how-we-met story.
In Paris, Italians Showcase Shoes and Bags
By ELIZABETH PATON from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/03/fashion/tods-aquazzura-paris-fashion-week.html?partner=IFTTT
Even as Gucci decided to bring its spring show to France, so did the likes of Tod’s and Aquazzura.
Omari Hardwick of ‘Power’ Keeps It Casual Offscreen
By BEE SHAPIRO from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/03/fashion/mens-style/omari-hardwick-power-starz.html?partner=IFTTT
He plays a suave drug dealer on TV. But in real life, Mr. Hardwick is a jeans-and-sneakers kind of guy.
Louis Vuitton’s Future Shock
By VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/03/fashion/louis-vuitton-miu-miu-paris-fashion-week.html?partner=IFTTT
The spring collections are a wrap, and there was not a hoodie in sight. Instead there were Miu Miu’s glamour pusses and Nicolas Ghesquière’s intergalactic power players.
Our Favorite Photos From Fashion Month
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Some of the best moments from backstage, the runway and the front row from our photographers covering the ready-to-wear shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris.
A Public Fashion Auction Becomes a Private Archive Deal
By TINA ISAAC-GOIZÉ from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/03/fashion/embroidery-lesage-paris.html?partner=IFTTT
Like many houses, Maison Lesage arranged to buy a collection of its embroidery rather than see it sold piecemeal to the highest bidders.
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