New on Sports Illustrated: El Borussia Dortmund muestra fuerte interés por el paraguayo Miguel Almirón

October 13, 2018 at 09:45AM
El Borussia Dortmund muestra fuerte interés por el paraguayo Miguel Almirón

New on Sports Illustrated: Brewers Tag Clayton Kershaw Early and Hang on for NLCS Game 1 Win

Clayton Kershaw endured another rough postseason outing as the Brewers hung on in the late innings to take NLCS Game 1 at home.
October 13, 2018 at 09:23AM
Brewers Tag Clayton Kershaw Early and Hang on for NLCS Game 1 Win

New on Sports Illustrated: 2018 NBA Betting Preview: Southeast Division Win Totals

Washington eyes a return to contention behind a healthy John Wall, while Orlando could take big steps forward thanks to its enormous frontcourt.
October 13, 2018 at 09:22AM
2018 NBA Betting Preview: Southeast Division Win Totals

New on Sports Illustrated: Which NFL Teams Have Been the Best, Worst at Covering the Spread This Season?

The Chiefs are the only NFL team to be unbeaten against the spread this season, but two surprising AFC North teams are right behind them. 
October 13, 2018 at 08:47AM
Which NFL Teams Have Been the Best, Worst at Covering the Spread This Season?

New on Sports Illustrated: Arizona QB Khalil Tate Exits vs. Utah With Ankle Injury

Tate aggrivated a previously-injured ankle at the end of the first quarter.
October 13, 2018 at 08:44AM
Arizona QB Khalil Tate Exits vs. Utah With Ankle Injury

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Brewers Reliever Brandon Woodruff Blasts Homer Off Clayton Kershaw

Woodruff replaced Brewers starter Gio Gonzalez on the mound ... and at the plate.
October 13, 2018 at 06:58AM
Watch: Brewers Reliever Brandon Woodruff Blasts Homer Off Clayton Kershaw

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Lakers, Celtics Most Heavily Wagered NBA Teams to Win Finals

The Celtics are 5-1 to win the NBA Finals while the Lakers have 12-1 odds. 
October 13, 2018 at 06:37AM
Report: Lakers, Celtics Most Heavily Wagered NBA Teams to Win Finals

New on Sports Illustrated: Heat Sign Forward Justise Winslow to Three-Year, $39 Million Extension

Winslow averaged 7.8 points per game in 25 starts last season.
October 13, 2018 at 06:07AM
Heat Sign Forward Justise Winslow to Three-Year, $39 Million Extension

New on Sports Illustrated: Niners Apologize for Kaepernick Omission in Team Photo Gallery

The 49ers' photo gallery highlighted wins over the Packers throughout the team's 73-year history. 
October 13, 2018 at 05:46AM
Niners Apologize for Kaepernick Omission in Team Photo Gallery

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Dodgers vs. Brewers: NLCS Game 1 Live Stream, Game Time, TV Channel

Find out how to watch Game 1 of the National League Championship Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers.
October 13, 2018 at 05:30AM
How to Watch Dodgers vs. Brewers: NLCS Game 1 Live Stream, Game Time, TV Channel

New on Sports Illustrated: Tex Winter Was Far More Than Just the Pioneer of the Triangle Offense

Tex Winter, a pioneer in the NBA world who brought the triangle offense to the pros, was far more than the man who helped Michael Jordan to six championships and the Lakers to a three-peat at the turn of the century. 
October 13, 2018 at 04:27AM
Tex Winter Was Far More Than Just the Pioneer of the Triangle Offense

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Terence Crawford Throws Ridiculous Punch, Misses Jose Benavidez at Weigh-In

There were fireworks at the weigh-in for Crawford and Benavidez, who will fight for the WBO Welterweight title on Saturday.
October 13, 2018 at 04:27AM
Watch: Terence Crawford Throws Ridiculous Punch, Misses Jose Benavidez at Weigh-In

New on Sports Illustrated: Touchdown Sprint Earns Vikings DT Linval Joseph 'Madden' Speed Boost

Joseph's 80 speed rating ranks third among defensive tackles in Madden NFL 19. 
October 13, 2018 at 04:24AM
Touchdown Sprint Earns Vikings DT Linval Joseph 'Madden' Speed Boost

New on Sports Illustrated: San Francisco vs. Green Bay Betting Preview: Wounded 49ers Limp Into Lambeau

San Francisco might just have the kind of defense that can match up with Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay’s passing game. Our betting preview for Monday night's game.
October 13, 2018 at 04:15AM
San Francisco vs. Green Bay Betting Preview: Wounded 49ers Limp Into Lambeau

New on Sports Illustrated: International Roundup: Belgium & Brazil Claim Wins as England & Croatia Record Goalless Draw

October 13, 2018 at 03:30AM
International Roundup: Belgium & Brazil Claim Wins as England & Croatia Record Goalless Draw

New on Sports Illustrated: Sunday Roundup: Who to Bet on in Every NFL Week 6 Afternoon Game

The Steelers and Bengals both feature high-flying offenses, but smart money is on the under against a total of 52.5 in the AFC North rivalry game. What are the top plays for the rest of Week 6's afternoon games?
October 13, 2018 at 03:19AM
Sunday Roundup: Who to Bet on in Every NFL Week 6 Afternoon Game

New on Sports Illustrated: Croatia 0-0 England: Report, Ratings & Reaction as World Cup Semi Final Re-Run Disappoints

October 13, 2018 at 02:45AM
Croatia 0-0 England: Report, Ratings & Reaction as World Cup Semi Final Re-Run Disappoints

Skygazers on the Beach

Kona, a young boxer, is a dog who loves splashing in the waves along Solana Beach near San Diego, planet Earth. But he paused here, at least briefly, during an early evening romp on October 7. Along with two people friends he gazes skyward in this snapshot, dazzled by the flight of a Falcon 9 rocket. Their seaside view is of the sunlit exhaust plumes from the rocket's first stage thrusters as it returns to Vandenberg Air Force base, its launch site over 250 miles to the north.

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Kona, a young boxer, is a dog who loves splashing in the waves along Solana Beach near San Diego, planet Earth. But he paused here, at least briefly, during an early evening romp on October 7. Along with two people friends he gazes skyward in this snapshot, dazzled by the flight of a Falcon 9 rocket. Their seaside view is of the sunlit exhaust plumes from the rocket's first stage thrusters as it returns to Vandenberg Air Force base, its launch site over 250 miles to the north.

The Falcon 9 Nebula

Not the Hubble Space Telescope's latest view of a distant planetary nebula, this illuminated cloud of gas and dust dazzled even casual U.S. west coast skygazers on October 7. Taken about three miles north of Vandenberg Air Force Base, the image follows plumes and exhaust from the first and second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rising through southern California's early evening skies. In the fading twilight, the reddish smoke drifting in the foreground at the right is from the initial ascent of the rocket. The expanding blue and orange filamentary plumes are from first and second stage separation and the first stage boostback burn, still in sunlight at extreme altitudes. But the bright spot below center is the second stage itself headed almost directly away from the camera, accelerating to orbital velocity and far downrange. Pulsed thrusters form the upside down V-shape at the top as they guide the reusable Falcon 9 first stage back to the landing site.

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Not the Hubble Space Telescope's latest view of a distant planetary nebula, this illuminated cloud of gas and dust dazzled even casual U.S. west coast skygazers on October 7. Taken about three miles north of Vandenberg Air Force Base, the image follows plumes and exhaust from the first and second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket rising through southern California's early evening skies. In the fading twilight, the reddish smoke drifting in the foreground at the right is from the initial ascent of the rocket. The expanding blue and orange filamentary plumes are from first and second stage separation and the first stage boostback burn, still in sunlight at extreme altitudes. But the bright spot below center is the second stage itself headed almost directly away from the camera, accelerating to orbital velocity and far downrange. Pulsed thrusters form the upside down V-shape at the top as they guide the reusable Falcon 9 first stage back to the landing site.

Turkey has proof of Khashoggi's murder inside the consulate

WASHINGTON, U.S. - Providing insight into how Turkey was able to quickly deduce that the Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul two weeks back and nev

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Trump triumphant as American pastor is freed by Turkey

ISTANBUL, Turkey - In an unusual culmination to a politically-charged affair, a court in Turkey has set free American pastor Andrew Brunson, while at the same time convicting him on charges re

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Catastrophic Michael kills 17, flattens cities, wreaks havoc

FLORIDA, U.S. - Becoming one of the four most powerful hurricanes to strike the U.S. ever, Hurricane Michael's short but deadly assault became more evident as it raced through the Southeast, be

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Italian policeman handed jail term for rape of two US students

Rome - An Italian Carabinieri police officer was sentenced to four years and eight months' imprisonment on Thursday for the rape of two US students in Florence last year. Officer Marco Camuffo

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LOOK: Florida, Georgia declared disaster areas as Michael churns through Carolinas

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WATCH: 'A Scary Time' - Song mocking Trump's stance on Kavanaugh goes viral

Standing in front of a camera, Lynzy Lab smiles, laughs and says that she wrote a song. The vertical camera view shows Lab, a dance lecturer at Texas State University, holding her ukulele in a YouT

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The EPA boss, the Obamas and the banana meme

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency liked a racist post about the Obamas a few years ago and engaged with prominent far-right conspiracy theorists on social media, according to screensh

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PICS: Kanye and his 'brother' Donald discuss mental health and 'male energy'

Rapper Kanye West speaks to President Donald Trump and others in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)...

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F-bombs and 'Yeezy Centres of Ideation' - Kanye talks education with Trump

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Humanoid 'rescue robot' learns parkour

Atlas, a humanoid robot by tech firm Boston Dynamics, has learned the art of parkour.

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Facebook shuts down 'spammy' politics pages

Political sites with millions of followers have been purged in a Facebook crackdown on spam.

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US weapons systems can be 'easily hacked'

A government report has found mission critical cyber-flaws in the US's cutting-edge weapon systems.

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Apple hires engineers from UK company Dialog

The deal represents one of Apple's biggest takeovers in headcount terms.

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Spotify: Albums are alive and kicking in the streaming age

As the UK's celebrates National Album Day, Spotify says albums "can still be absolutely monumental".

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Microsoft tackles 'horrifying' Bing search results

Bing suggests overtly racist pages to people who look up terms linked to ethnicity, researcher finds

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WhatsApp fixes booby-trap video call bug

The vulnerability left WhatsApp users at risk of losing control of their account just by answering a call

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BBC News disrupted by software glitch

The BBC had to replace live broadcasts with recorded material on its TV news channels for about an hour.

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Take me to your leader! MPs to quiz robot

A robot called Pepper is to take MPs' questions about artificial intelligence.

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Amazon scrapped 'sexist AI' tool

Reuters claims that a secret AI recruitment tool was abandoned after it showed bias towards men.

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The world's longest non-stop flight takes off from Singapore

The Singapore Airlines aircraft has begun its near 19-hour, 15,000km flight to New York.

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James Murdoch tipped to lead Tesla board

Tesla must replace Elon Musk as board chairman as part of a settlement with US financial regulators.

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German satellites sense Earth's lumps and bumps

The German space agency releases a spectacular 3D map of the Earth's land surfaces.

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Walmart planning 'net-connected trolley'

Patent for a trolley that measures heart rate, walking speed, temperature and grip is lodged in US.

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Sony PlayStation 4 will get 'next-generation' successor

The gaming firm's president says a next-generation console is "necessary" despite streaming technology.

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Google appeals against €4.3bn Android fine

The company appeals against a fine for allegedly using the Android operating system to cement its dominance.

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Microsoft's Minecraft ends support on Apple TV

The game will no longer be updated and refunds are available, Microsoft says.

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Vodafone's Martin Freeman break-up advert banned

The Advertising Standards Authority says the advert implied customers could leave their contract any time.

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The Week’s 5 Best and Worst Trailers (Sorry, ‘Pet Sematary’)

By BRUCE FRETTS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/12/movies/trailers-best-worst.html?partner=IFTTT
“House of Cards” tops our list for its riveting clip, followed by “Glass” from M. Night Shyamalan, “Ben Is Back” and “The Best of Enemies.”

Watch Ryan Gosling in an Awkward Family Moment in ‘First Man’

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The director Damien Chazelle discusses a scene in which Neil Armstrong explains to his children the danger of his mission.

Fathers and Sons, Reliving on Film the Pain of Addiction

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“Beautiful Boy” blends the memoirs of the recovering addict Nic Sheff and his dad, David, who struggled to help, just as our writer struggled with his father’s addiction.

‘Perfect Strangers’ Drawn to Each Other’s Worlds

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“It was a wedding inspired by Moses and Martin Luther King, by Miriam the Prophetess and Rosa Parks.”

Why Princess Eugenie’s Peter Pilotto Wedding Dress Was a Thoroughly Modern Choice

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The princess, who is ninth in line for the British throne, chose a gown that displayed scars from an operation to correct her scoliosis.

Local Russian Politician Asks Trump for Help in Business Dispute

“I wanted to attract the attention of the federal authorities. Who else do I turn to?” the man said.

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Russian U.K. Envoy Denies Kremlin Tried Hack Computers and Murder Ex-Spy

Russia's ambassador to London denied that GRU spies had tried to kill former double agent Sergei Skripal and hack various organizations across the world.

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Russia Holds Strategic Nuclear Forces Exercises

Nuclear submarines, strategic missile aircraft and aviation bombers took part in the exercises.

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Russian Official Fired After Claiming Retirees Can Live off $50 Pension

The labor chief was filmed arguing that $53 per month was sufficient “for minimal physiological needs.”

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Putin Vows to Defend Believers in Ukraine Church Dispute

Russia said the defence would consist exclusively of political and diplomatic measures.

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10th Russian Governor Replaced Amid Falling Ratings for Ruling Party

Ten governors have now been replaced since Sept. 26, all but one of them facing tough re-election prospects next year.

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Russian Deputy’s Wife Shoots Twerking Video on Highway, Sparking Mass Traffic Delays

The singer, married to a ruling party deputy, held up several ambulances because of the shoot.

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11 Passengers Killed in Bus-Truck Collision in Central Russia

A heavy duty truck had swerved into oncoming traffic on a Moscow-Kazan highway and crashed into a minibus.

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Ingushetia Protest Leaders Face Criminal Charges, Activist Says

Protesters have gathered daily in the Ingush capital of Magas since the Chechnya land swap deal was signed on Oct. 4.

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Star Russian Footballers Accused of Violent Attacks Receive 2 Months Behind Bars

Footage circulated by the Russian media shows a man being kicked and punched in the street by a group of people said to include the two footballers.

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Rocket Failure Astronauts Will Go Back Into Space

The head of Russia's space agency said that two astronauts would travel to the International Space Station (ISS) in spring of next year.

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Russian Prison Video Reveals Gruesome Rape Scenes — Reports

The video depicts three bald men holding down a fourth half-naked man on a mattress trying to get him to divulge information.

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I love this guy, Kanye West declares during Trump meeting

President Donald Trump meets with rapper Kanye West in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)...

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Air India jet hits wall on take-off, then flies for 4 hours with damaged body

NEW DELHI - Air India on Friday (Oct 12) grounded two pilots after one of its jets carrying 136 people hit an airport perimeter wall on take-off and then flew for almost four hours with a damaged body, officials said.

The Boeing 737 suffered the damage as it left Trichy in southern India bound for Dubai.

Officials at the airport in Tamil Nadu state "observed that aircraft might have come in contact with the airport perimeter wall", said an Air India statement.

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Street racer shows no remorse after killing 3 people in Taipei crash

Speeding down the streets in Taipei, an unlicensed driver crashed into a footpath and killed three people on Thursday evening (Oct 11).

Hsieh Ya-hsuan, 21, tried to deny he was street racing. He claimed that he lost control of his rented Toyota due to a steering wheel malfunction.

But CCTV footage revealed what actually happened.

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Indonesia's double disaster exposes earthquake lessons not learned

PALU, Indonesia  - The young man standing atop a mound of gray mud and debris on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, waiting for an excavator he hoped would dig out the bodies of his parents, voiced the exasperation many feel in his earthquake-plagued country.

"This is something that happens all the time in Indonesia. Why aren't we getting better at handling it?" Bachtiar cried as the machine clanked through the ruins of someone's kitchen in the city of Palu.

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South Korea ex-president Lee Myung-bak appeals 15-year jail term

SEOUL - Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak will appeal a court verdict that last week sentenced him to 15 years in prison for corruption, his lawyer said on Friday (Oct 12).

Lee was found guilty of bribery and embezzlement charges - becoming the latest of the country's former leaders to be jailed after leaving office.

The conservative politician, who helmed Hyundai Construction before his election to the presidency, was separately ordered to pay a fine of 13 billion won (S$15.8 million) by the Seoul Central District Court.

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BBC NEWS : Patisserie Valerie saved by cash injection

Entrepreneur Luke Johnson, who owns 37% of the firm, has provided up to £20m in the form of loans.


October 12, 2018 at 11:09PM

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BBC NEWS : The business behind Michelin stars

The unseen financial influence of the "Oscars of the restaurant industry".


October 13, 2018 at 02:25AM

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BBC NEWS : China car sales slump ripples globally

Car sales in China - the world's biggest car market - slipped in September for the third month in a row.


October 13, 2018 at 12:22AM

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BBC NEWS : US bank gains help lift share markets

JP Morgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon says the US economy is strong despite "geopolitical issues".


October 13, 2018 at 02:10AM

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BBC NEWS : Hamleys swings to loss after 'challenging year for retail'

The world's oldest toy retailer, Hamleys, plunges into the red citing Brexit and terrorism.


October 12, 2018 at 07:31PM

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BBC NEWS : Supercuts owner Regis seeks rescue

The hairdressers looks to cut rents as it struggles with lower footfall and the apprenticeship levy.


October 12, 2018 at 06:07PM

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BBC NEWS : The world's longest non-stop flight arrives in New York

The Singapore Airlines aircraft flew 15,000km over almost 18 hours from Singapore to New York.


October 12, 2018 at 03:49PM

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BBC NEWS : RBS pays first dividend in 10 years

The bank pays 190,000 small shareholders 2p a share, the first payout since the 2008 financial crisis.


October 12, 2018 at 03:59PM

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BBC NEWS : Jamal Khashoggi: Branson halts $1bn Saudi investment talks

Virgin boss says the disappearance of a journalist raises questions about dealing with the Saudis.


October 12, 2018 at 10:50PM

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BBC NEWS : Pub industry in plea over Budget tax rise

An alliance of publicans and brewers warns 6,000 pubs could close over five years if beer duty rises.


October 12, 2018 at 04:46PM

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BBC NEWS : Sports Direct buys iconic Glasgow Frasers building

It plans to secure the iconic Frasers building for £95m and turn it into the "Harrods of the North".


October 12, 2018 at 04:21PM

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BBC NEWS : Hammond expects 'better economic outcomes' from Brexit deal

The chancellor says the pace is picking up on Brexit talks and a deal could lift the economy.


October 12, 2018 at 12:47PM

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BBC NEWS : What would it take for North Korea to join the IMF?

Joining would require the North to open up about its economy, but human rights are unlikely to be an issue.


October 13, 2018 at 02:25AM

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BBC NEWS : Spotify: Albums are alive and kicking in the streaming age

As the UK's celebrates National Album Day, Spotify says albums "can still be absolutely monumental".


October 12, 2018 at 10:49AM

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Africa:Seychelles Top in Africa On Developing Human Capital, New Report Finds

[Seychelles News Agency] Seychelles sits atop the region and the African continent for developing human capital, a new World Bank report found. The 115-island archipelago in the western Indian Ocean ranks 43rd out of 157 countries assessed under The Human Capital Project.

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Africa:Saudi Arabia Drops Francophonie Bid As Uproar Over 'Missing' Journalist Grows

[RFI] Saudi Arabia has dropped a bid to join the world's club of French-speaking countries, officials said on Thursday, as the Gulf monarchy faces criticism over the disappearance of a critical Saudi journalist.

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Africa:Karmzah, the Superheroine With Cerebral Palsy

[This is Africa] World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed every year on 6 October. Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that is the largest cause of childhood disability. To remedy the lack of disability representation, Farida Bedwei launched "Karmzah!", a comic book that features a heroine with cerebral palsy.

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Africa:For the Next Big Thing in Tech, Look to … Africa?

[VOA] From a young age, Phatwa Senene knew he wanted to be an inventor.

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Africa:World Bank Flagship Report Downplays Inequality and Promotes the Dismantling of Worker's Rights

[Oxfam] The World Bank today published the 2019 edition of their World Development Report, entitled "The Changing Nature of Work."

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Africa:Huawei Releases Ai Strategy and Portfolio

[CAJ News] Johannesburg -HUAWEI has announced its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and its full-stack, all-scenario AI portfolio.

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Africa:Experts Explore How Industry 4.0 Can Drive Africa's Growth

[CAJ News] Sun City -NEC XON is exploring methods for harnessing the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) innovations and technologies to overcome Africa's socio-economic challenges.

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Africa:Ethiopia, Kenya Share Points in Bahir Dar

[CAF] Ethiopia and Kenya settled for a barren draw in a Group F Day Three clash on Wednesday at a packed Bahir Dar National Stadium.

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Africa:Statement of the Chairperson of the Commission On the Establishment By Ethiopia of a Visa On Arrival Regime for All African Citizens

[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, welcomes the announcement made, on 8 October 2018, by President Mulatu Teshome to the joint session of the House of People's Representatives and the House of Federation of Ethiopia regarding the establishment of a visa-on-arrival regime for all African passport holders entering the country starting from the fiscal year 2018-2019. He commends Ethiopia for this measure, and reiterates his appreciation to the Member States that have al

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Africa:Ground Being Lost In The Fight Against Hunger

[Welthungerhilfe] Bonn/Berlin -Since the turn of the century, great progress has been made in the global fight against hunger. This is reflected in the new Global Hunger Index, which assesses the nutrition situation in 119 countries. Index scores related to hunger have fallen by 28% since 2000, and child mortality rates were halved in the same time frame.

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Africa:Switching It Up - Trying the Act of Pegging

[This is Africa] Pegging is not high on heterosexual couples' list of things to do in bed, but maybe it should be. The act of trying something new and subverting gender roles in the sack can lead to increased pleasure and healthy conversations for both parties.

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Trump Vows US Will Unearth Truth of Khashoggi Disappearance

President Donald Trump declared Friday the U.S. will uncover the truth about what happened to journalist and U.S. resident Jamal Khashoggi, whose possible murder at Saudi hands after disappearing in Istanbul has captured worldwide attention. Trump promised to personally call Saudi Arabia's King Salman soon about "the terrible situation in Turkey."   

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'I Don't Know Where to Turn': Operation Blessing Teams Bring Aid, Hope to Indonesia Quake Survivors

"We try to do our best to support them at this hard time," explained Operation Blessing's Diego Traverso. "Operation Blessing is bringing them food because the people are running out of food. Medical teams treat an average of 200 to 300 patients daily providing medicine, care – even prayer for the people."

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'Hell to Pay': US Demands Answers as Plot Thickens in Disappearance of Saudi Journalist

Following the mysterious disappearance, and quite possibly murder, of a Saudi Arabian journalist, many are wondering – was the Saudi government behind it? Now members from both political parties in the US are demanding answers.

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Pastor Brunson Released by Turkish Regime After Years of Captivity: 'I love Jesus, I love Turkey'

After two years of prison and detention, Pastor Andrew Brunson has been released after a shocking final hearing in a Turkish court. Here's what just happened.

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Cherry Blossom Girl

Japan, an island country in the North Pacific Ocean, is a land of great natural beauty. Most of the part of this country is covered with mountains, hills, rocky gorges, jagged peaks, and thundering mountain waterfalls.

Apart from these wonderful scenic views, one cannot forget the cherry blossoms, an image of beautiful, delicate pink flowers flourishing from a cherry tree which add to the glory of the already beautiful country.

I always use to cherish its beauty and wonder what it would feel like standing under a cherry tree and being showered by its beautiful flowers.

Here I have sketched a girl standing under a cherry tree and waiting for her lover. I have used graphite pencils and watercolors for this drawing.

Thanks and have a nice day ahead.

Renuka

Dimensions: 18 cm x 25 cm (without frame)

Pencil and watercolor work

Google drops $10bn battle for Pentagon data contract

The tech giant, under scrutiny over a data lapse, has scrapped plans to bid for a high-profile contract.

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Virgin Galactic to reach space in 'weeks not months'

Company founder Richard Branson says the company is "tantalisingly close" to its first trip.

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Uber drivers stage UK strikes over pay and conditions

"Hundreds" of drivers are expected to switch off their apps from 1pm, say union organisers.

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‘First Man’ | Anatomy of a Scene

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/video/movies/100000006156533/first-man-ryan-gosling.html?partner=IFTTT
The director Damien Chazelle narrates a scene from his film featuring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy.

Review: ‘Watergate’ Shocks Anew With Its True Tale of Political Scandal

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/watergate-review-documentary.html?partner=IFTTT
Charles Ferguson delivers a comprehensive documentary about the not-so-distant past, with its eye very much on the present.

Review: In ‘The Sentence,’ a Woman Gets Prison, Her Family Also Pays

By KEN JAWOROWSKI from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/the-sentence-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The documentary denounces minimum sentencing laws that put Cindy Shank behind bars.

Review: In ‘The Oath,’ a Pledge of Allegiance to a President Creates Chasms

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/the-oath-review-tiffany-haddish.html?partner=IFTTT
This satirical comedy, written, directed by and starring Ike Barinholtz, turns dark and ham-handed.

Review: The Disturbing Obsession of ‘The Kindergarten Teacher’

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/the-kindergarten-teacher-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Maggie Gyllenhaal is riveting as a dissatisfied teacher who’s obsessed with her 5-year-old pupil’s poetic talent.

Everyone Is Talking About ‘A Star Is Born.’ Here’s What’s Worth Reading.

By CHARLES BRAMESCO from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/star-is-born-what-to-read-roundup.html?partner=IFTTT
Reviews. Videos. Hot takes. More hot takes. It’s a lot to sift through. We’re here to help.

Review: The Drama ‘Sadie’ Finds a Teenager in a Tough Situation

By KEN JAWOROWSKI from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/sadie-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The film stars Sophia Mitri Schloss as the title character, a 13-year-old girl who grows angry at the men who are courting her mother.

Review: A Russian Gymnast Goes ‘Over the Limit’

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/over-the-limit-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Margarita Mamun endures injury and abuse in Marta Prus’s brilliantly constructed documentary.

‘Halloween’ at 40: Their ‘Horrible Idea’ Became a Horror Classic

By BRUCE FRETTS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/halloween-1978-jamie-lee-curtis.html?partner=IFTTT
John Carpenter and Jamie Lee Curtis are joined by four co-stars — even the one in the mask — to discuss the making of the first film.

Review: ‘Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween’ Is Toothless Terror

By TEO BUGBEE from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/goosebumps-2-haunted-halloween-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This sequel to the movie adaptation of R.L. Stine’s horror series is more goofy than scary.

4 Film Series to Catch in N.Y.C. This Weekend

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/film-series-in-nyc-this-week.html?partner=IFTTT
Our guide to film series and special screenings.

Review: In ‘Classical Period,’ a Deep Dive — Really Deep — Into Dante

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/classical-period-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This highly original feature is technically in English, but it might as well be in liberal-arts-speak.

Review: ‘Bikini Moon’ Finds a Documentary Crew Under Its Subject’s Spell

By KEN JAWOROWSKI from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/bikini-moon-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Condola Rashad plays the title character, a homeless women who manipulates, and is manipulated by, filmmakers who soon have their own problems.

Review: In ‘Beautiful Boy,’ a Writer Confronts His Son’s Meth Addiction

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/beautiful-boy-review-steve-carell.html?partner=IFTTT
Two memoirs are brought to the screen in a father-son drama starring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet.

Review: In ‘Barbara,’ a Fictional Biopic of a French Chanteuse

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/barbara-review.html?partner=IFTTT
It’s a film of scenes rather than of one unified narrative, but each scene is a showcase for the magnificent talents of its star.

Review: Hard-Boiled Play in ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’

By MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/bad-times-at-the-el-royale-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The writer-director Drew Goddard has fun with genre and a cast that includes Jeff Bridges, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, Cynthia Erivo and Chris Hemsworth.

Review: In ‘All Square,’ Taking Big Bets on Little League

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/all-square-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Michael Kelly, Pamela Adlon and Josh Lucas enhance the small-town bookmaking shenanigans of this comedy-drama.

Review: In ‘After Everything,’ a Young Love Blooms in Crisis

By TEO BUGBEE from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/movies/after-everything-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This cancer drama focuses less on the high stakes of illness than on how two young people talk to each other in sickness and in health.

How ‘Suspiria’ Transformed Tilda Swinton Into an 82-Year-Old Man

By KYLE BUCHANAN from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/10/movies/tilda-swinton-suspiria.html?partner=IFTTT
The actress has been secretive about playing ‘Lutz Ebersdorf,’ but now she comes clean. “Why? For the sheer sake of fun above all.”

The Most Diverse Fashion Season Ever on the Runway, but Not the Front Row

By VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/11/fashion/the-most-diverse-fashion-season-ever-on-the-runway-but-not-the-front-row.html?partner=IFTTT
Let’s not forget that when it comes to behind-the-scenes power brokers, there’s still a long way to go.

Jessica Punchatz, Andrew Walker

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/07/fashion/weddings/jessica-punchatz-andrew-walker.html?partner=IFTTT
The bride and groom met in 2016 through Tinder.

Terrorist Cell Leader Detained in Russia, Security Forces Say

Hizb ut-Tahrir has been classified as a terrorist organization in Russia since 2003.

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Ukraine Wins Approval for Historic Split From Russian Church

The Russian clergy fiercely opposes the biggest split in Christianity for a thousand years.

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Potential for New Wave of Protests in Russia is Growing, Report Says

The report said Russians were shifting their focus from pride in military might to domestic issues..

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Russia Hopes U.S. Will Be Understanding About Soyuz Incident

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said on Thursday he hoped the United States would be understanding about a malfunction that occurred during a launch of the “Soyuz” spacecraft.

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Explosives Seized From Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia, Investigators Claim

"Two grenades and a landmine were seized during searches," investigators said.

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Rocket Carrying U.S.-Russian Space Crew Fails in Mid-Air

Sources said the crew was safe and was making an emergency landing in Kazakhstan where the unsuccessful launch took place.

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Russian Prison Video Reveals Gruesome Rape Scenes

The video depicts three bald men holding down a fourth half-naked man on a mattress trying to get him to divulge information.

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Russian Blogger Sentenced for Anti-Female Hate Speech

The man was charged for creating an anti-women community on social media that espoused nationalism and patriarchy.

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Putin Congratulates Nurmagomedov After McGregor Win, Issues Veiled Warning

"If we are attacked from the outside, then, of course, not only you, but all of us can jump and there’ll be hell to pay,” Putin said.

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Cambodia's 'Rubbish Man' schools children - for trash

Sitting in a building made from used tyres, plastic bottles and old sneakers, Cambodian student Roeun Bunthon jots down notes during an English lesson at the "Rubbish School" where tuition is paid for with trash instead of cash.

In return, needy kids like Bunthon, a former street beggar, can take computer, mathematics and language classes -- and learn the value of reducing waste in a notoriously polluted country where recycling is nearly non-existent.

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Could plants be the final straw for plastic?

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Could plants be the final straw for plastic?

Could this simple drinking straw help cut the onslaught of plastic pollution in the world's oceans?

It's made entirely from plant fibre, which decomposes in landfills within months and will not harm the environment even if it does end up in the sea.

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Doctor in India pulls out 15cm-long worm from patient's eye

Look away if you're squeamish. 

In a stomach-churning video footage which has gone viral this week, a doctor in India is shown performing the unfathomable - pulling a 15cm-long worm from a patient's eye.

The doctor, identified as Dr Srikanth Shetty, says that the 60-year-old man from Karnataka state in Southwest India had come to him complaining of pain and itchiness in his eyes. 

And the cause is believed to be a parasitic roundworm known as Wuchereria Bancrofti, nestled comfortably in the sclera (white part of the eye).

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Japan unveils plan to attract more foreign workers

TOKYO - Japan on Friday (Oct 12) unveiled a plan to attract more foreign blue-collar workers, as the world's number-three economy battles a crippling labour shortage caused by an ageing and shrinking population.

The plan reportedly aims to fill gaping shortages in sectors such as agriculture, nursing, construction, hotels and shipbuilding.

Under the draft legislation, foreign nationals with skills in fields identified as facing shortages would be awarded a visa allowing them to work for up to five years.

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Several buildings in Bali damaged following earthquake

Several buildings in Jembrana regency, Bali, have been damaged following a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that occurred at 02:44 a.m. local time on Thursday.

According to a report from the Bali Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB), most of the damaged buildings are houses belonging to the residents of Jembrana regency. There have been no reports of casualties or injured victims.

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Mother demands punishment for students who attacked her autistic daughter

The mother of an autistic Prathom 3 schoolgirl at a Phayao school who was videotaped being bullied and assaulted by Mathayom 2 students has demanded that her daughter's attackers are punished.

The mother also said she has been offered compensation not to pursue the case and asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement, which she refused.

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German man dies after suicide leap at Bangkok airport terminal

A German tourist died after jumping from the fourth floor of the passenger terminal at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on Thursday.

Police identified the man as Mike Schwager (not the official spelling), 52.

His body fell on to a concrete beam above the ground floor near toilet rooms behind the duty-free shop in Zone E.

Rescuers and a medical team took him down from the beam, gave him first aid and took him to the Samitivej Suvarnabhumi clinic, where he died.

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Thai inmates escape from court after stealing prison transport truck

Pol Colonel Narat Savettanan, director-general of the Corrections Department, urgently flew to the southern province of Chumphon on Thursday after three inmates stole a prison transport truck and escaped from Lang Suan Provincial Court.

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Rising sea levels, storm surges pose risks for Hong Kong's artificial island project

HONG KONG - As Hong Kong recovers from one of the strongest typhoons in decades, a controversial plan to build a vast artificial island is facing intense scrutiny from environmental groups, lawmakers and academics who say it will be vulnerable to rising sea levels and storms.

The East Lantau Metropolis plan, backed by powerhouse property developers including New World Development and Henderson Land, is the government's favoured option to address a chronic housing shortage in one of the world's most expensive property markets.

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Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant owner apologises for still-radioactive water

TOKYO - The owner of the Fukushima nuclear plant, destroyed by an earthquake and tsunami more than seven years ago, said water treated at the site still contains radioactive materials that for years it has insisted had been removed.

The admission by Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) could ruin its chances of releasing the water into the ocean, a move the nuclear regulator says is safe but which local fishermen oppose.

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On the scent: India mulls over Calvin Klein cologne to lure man-eating tigress

MUMBAI - Indian rangers hunting a man-eating tiger are considering deploying an unusual weapon to lure the big cat - Calvin Klein cologne, an official said on Thursday (Oct 11).

A major operation to kill or capture the tigress, which is suspected to have killed up to 13 people in India's western state of Maharashtra, was launched a month ago.

Patrol teams, infrared camera traps and even elephants have all failed to find her so officials are now pondering whether Calvin Klein's Obsession fragrance is the answer.

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Furore over Nazi-themed hotel room in Thailand, complete with Adolf Hitler mural

An international Jewish human rights organisation has urged Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to take action against a hotel in Nonthaburi to change its Nazi-themed room immediately.

The Simon Wiesenthal Center on Thursday issued a press release calling on Prayut to sanction the Love Villa Hotel for creating a "Communist" room, complete with a large mural of Adolf Hitler.

The news of the room went viral this past week and sparked outrage from Jewish groups worldwide.

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Grab Indonesia under fire for 'mishandling' sexual harassment report

Online ride hailing app Grab Indonesia has come under public scrutiny over the way the company handled a sexual harassment report after a customer was allegedly assaulted by her Grab driver.

Instagram account Indonesia Feminis posted the story of a user who claimed that her friend had been sexually harassed by a Grab car driver who allegedly forced her to kiss him.

Another screenshot of the same post said the poster and her friend had called Grab Indonesia and demanded that the company fire the driver.

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Video shows driver jumping out just in time before pickup falls from 6th-floor carpark in Thailand

A pickup truck driver reversed and fell from the rooftop of the six-floor carpark at the Food and Drug Administration's headquarters.

The vehicle was written off but the driver escaped with slight injuries.

Police said the accident happened at 11am and the driver, Jiraphat Weerachartwattana, jumped out before it crashed against the concrete guard wall and fell.

He told police he visited the FDA and forgot to return the transmission to park when he turned off the engine.

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Tokyo war shrine priest to quit for criticising Emperor

TOKYO - The chief priest at Japan's controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo will quit after "highly inappropriate language" criticising the Emperor was leaked to a magazine, the shrine said on Thursday (Oct 11).

The shrine, which honours 2.5 million war dead but also enshrines top World War II criminals, has frequently been at the centre of rows with Asian neighbours that suffered from Japan's wartime atrocities.

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Search called off in Sulawesi for victims of Indonesian quake and tsunami

PALU, Indonesia - Indonesian authorities on Thursday (Oct 11) called off the search for thousands still believed missing since a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake and tsunami devastated Palu city in Sulawesi island a fortnight ago.

"The search and rescue (SAR) operation for the victims will end this Thursday afternoon," SAR field director in Palu, Bambang Suryo, told AFP.

On the west coast of Sulawesi, the official death toll from the Sept 28 earthquake and tsunami stood at 2,045.

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Africa:World Hunger Relief Going Backwards - Global Report

[Deutsche Welle] World efforts to lower hunger to zero by 2030 are being negated by warfare and climate change, warn nutritionists. Their latest global index categorizes 51 nations, mainly in Asia and Africa, where hunger is alarming.

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Africa:Educated Girls Crucial for Skilled Workforce

[HRW] African governments should ensure the right to education for all girls by ending discrimination against those who are pregnant or have children, Human Rights Watch said today ahead of the United Nations International Day of the Girl Child.

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Africa:Human Toll of South Sudan War 'as Bad as Iraq or Syria'

[VOA] The five-year war in South Sudan is among the deadliest the world has seen in recent years, according to a new analysis by researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

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Africa:President Lourenço's Anti-Corruption Drive Changes the Rules in Angola

[African Arguments] Several allies and relatives of the former president have been arrested on corruption charges. What effect is this crusade having on the country?

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Africa:East Africa Will Struggle to Pay Off International Debt Post-2020 - Report

[Nation] Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania are among 14 sub-Saharan countries that will struggle to pay their loans post 2021, owing to rising currency risk.

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Africa:Nigeria Economic Summit Group Names New Board Chair

[Premium Times] Ahead of its 24th Summit, the board of directors of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) on Wednesday named Asue Ighodalo, as its new chairman.

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Africa:IMF Cuts Global Economic Growth Target to 3.7 Percent

[Ghanaian Times] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut global growth projection to 3.7 per cent for this year [2018] and 2019.

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Africa:Sophronia Powers to Represent Liberia At 'Miss Africa Great Britain'

[Observer] Sophronia Powers, who holds a psychology degree, said she was inspired to contest this pageant in order to represent her motherland and contribute to development in Liberia, Africa, and the African diaspora.

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Africa:Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak - AfricaCDC Optimizes Surveillance in the Response

[African Union] Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in the DRC: AFRICACDC Optimizes Surveillance in the Response

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Africa:African Commission Seeks Action to Avert Adverse Climate Change Impacts

[Premium Times] Africa needs to urgently adopt climate resilient development pathways if it is to survive the adverse impacts of climate change, the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has warned.

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4 Tips on Understanding Copyright Law

• How to avoid copyright infringement
• Should I copyright my manuscript? 
• Trademark registration is overkill for new writers  
• How to purchase an ISBN for your book
• BONUS: “Easy reading is damn hard writing.” - Nathaniel Hawthorne

Professional Book Editor: Having your novel, short story or nonfiction manuscript proofread or edited before submitting it can prove invaluable. In an economic climate where you face heavy competition, your writing needs a second eye to give you the edge. I can provide that second eye.

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Iranian girl raped by husband and brother-in-law is hanged

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Roe v. Wade looks more tenuous with Kavanaugh on the SC

With the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, some are wondering: Will Roe v. Wade, the landmark case recognizing a woman’s right to choose to terminate a pregnancy, con

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France summons Venezuelan envoy over Fernando Alban death

PARIS, France - France has summoned the Venezuelan ambassador to express its concern over the death of opposition councilman Fernando Alban, who Venezuela say killed himself after he was detained b

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Russian Free-Speech Crackdown Intensified Since 2012

MOSCOW - Russian laws passed since President Vladimir Putin's 2012 return to the power have dramatically strengthened Kremlin control over the flow of information online and off, according to a new

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Sense of Impunity Emboldens Autocrats to Get Rid of Enemies

BEIRUT - The disappearance of a prominent Saudi journalist raises a dark question for anyone who dares criticize governments or speak out against those in power: Will the world have their back?

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Melania Trump says she might be 'the most bullied person'

US First Lady Melania Trump says she could be "the most bullied person" in the world, judging by "what people are saying about me".

She made the remark during a television interview in which

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Bulgarian mother says her son killed TV journalist - report

SOFIA - The mother of the 20-year-old man arrested in Germany over the rape and murder of Bulgarian TV host Viktoria Marinova said her son had admitted his guilt to her, Bulgarian TV channel NOVA s

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NY judge dismisses one sex assault charge against Harvey Weinstein

New York - A New York judge on Thursday threw out one of six sexual assault allegations against disgraced Hollywood tycoon Harvey Weinstein, a victory for a defense now clamoring for the entire cas

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Trump warns there is 'a lot more' he can do to China

Washington - US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday there is 'a lot more' he could do to hurt China's economy. Trump accuses Beijing of engaging in unfair trade practices, incl

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Indonesia to end national search efforts as new quake hits Java

Firemen dig through the rubble in search for tsunami victims in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)...

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9 shocking facts on #InternationalDayoftheGirl

London - Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. According to the United Nations, the day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, whi

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Three dead as new Indonesia quake shakes Bali

Palu, Indonesia - An earthquake collapsed homes on Indonesia's Java island, killing at least three people, and shook the tourist hotspot of Bali on Thursday, two weeks after a major quake-tsun

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WATCH: A closer look at #Indonesia's tsunami destruction

Palu - The South African delegation of the Gift of the Givers visited the tsunami-hit Anjangan Pantai Talise beach on Thursday. As cars drive through the beach's main road, JI Rajamoili Road,

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Ronaldo's lawyer admits pay off for accuser, insists there was no rape

London - Cristiano Ronaldo's new Las Vegas lawyer confirmed the player had struck a financial deal with Kathryn Mayorga, the woman who accuses the Portuguese of rape, but insisted documents ab

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Hurricane Michael heads northeast, leaving devastation in Florida

Boats lay sunk and damaged at the Port St. Joe Marina, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 in Port St. Joe, Fla. Supercharged by abnormally warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, Hurricane Michael slammed into th

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US charges Chinese 'spy' with trying to steal aviation secrets

Washington - The US Justice Department said on Wednesday it had arrested and indicted a spy for China's Ministry of State Security on charges of economic espionage and attempting to steal trad

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Woman attempts to fly with 'emotional support' squirrel, removed from flight

A passenger was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight when she attempted to fly with her 'emotional support' squirrel. Picture: AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File...

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Hurricane Michael hits Florida

A trash can and debris are blown down a street by Hurricane Michael on Wed., Oct. 10, 2018, in Panama City, Fla. The hurricane made landfall on the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm....

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Where camels walk on water

Camels can walk on water. I wouldn't have believed if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes. And if you don't believe me, well, just look at the picture below to see camels walking on water in Somaliland!

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Major earthquake jolts Situbondo, East Java

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 SR magnitude occurred on 11 October 2018, at 01.44 WIB at 7.42 Latitude, Longitude 114.47 BT with a depth of 10 KM in the Bali Strait. (The Meteorology, Climat

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BBC NEWS : Car groups condemn grant cuts for electric and hybrid vehicles

The government cuts subsidies for buyers of electric and plug-in hybrid cars, raising fears prices will rise and sales fall.


October 12, 2018 at 04:40AM

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BBC NEWS : Coast fashion retailer collapses putting 300 jobs at risk

Parts of the women's fashion retailer are bought by Karen Millen after it fell into administration.


October 12, 2018 at 01:06AM

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BBC NEWS : US share markets sink as sell-off continues

Wall Street suffers a fresh bout of jitters after European markets fall sharply for a second day.


October 12, 2018 at 02:21AM

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BBC NEWS : Trump says Fed is 'out of control'

The US president will not fire central bank chairman Jay Powell, but says he is "disappointed".


October 12, 2018 at 02:28AM

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BBC NEWS : Patisserie Valerie warns it is on the brink of collapse

The cafe chain says it needs "an immediate injection of capital" to continue trading or it will fail.


October 11, 2018 at 09:45PM

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BBC NEWS : 'Tens of thousands' disconnect their own power supplies

The energy regulator Ofgem says it is concerned about customers who cannot afford to keep their meter topped up


October 11, 2018 at 06:35PM

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BBC NEWS : Brexit: No deal brings risk of stockpiling says watchdog

An "abrupt" Brexit could lead to shortages and hoarding, says the Office for Budget Responsibility.


October 11, 2018 at 05:41PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45823857

BBC NEWS : eBay tax bill rises after HMRC review

The auction site's UK subsidiary agrees to pay an extra £7m in tax to cover previous years.


October 11, 2018 at 06:00PM

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BBC NEWS : 'i' newspaper publisher Johnston Press up for sale

Johnston Press, which also publishes the Scotsman and the Yorkshire Post, is seeking a buyer.


October 11, 2018 at 04:09PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45820672

BBC NEWS : Apple hires engineers from UK company Dialog

The deal represents one of Apple's biggest takeovers in headcount terms.


October 11, 2018 at 07:17PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-45821600

BBC NEWS : What is the FTSE 100?

All you need to know about the FTSE 100.


October 11, 2018 at 04:17PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45400924

BBC NEWS : Sky battles: Fighting back against rogue drones

Drones flying where they shouldn't has become a big problem, so how can we stop them?


October 12, 2018 at 04:54AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45824096

White House Reaches Deal With Turkey to Free Jailed US Pastor Andrew Brunson

Finally, after an excruciatingly long wait of almost two years, it appears the incarceration of United States pastor Andrew Brunson will finally come to an end. According to NBC News, the White House has brokered a deal to secure Brunson’s freedom:

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WAR OF THE WOLF by Bernard Cornwell

The Saxon Tales series continues as Uhtred of Bebbanburg fights a new foe who controls an army of wolf-warriors and wants to rule Northumbria.

#13 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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BLOOD COMMUNION by Anne Rice

The latest in the Vampire Chronicles series details Prince Lestat’s reign over the vampire world.

#11 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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CONSUMED by JR Ward

Anne Ashburn teams up with fireman Danny Maguire to track down a serial arsonist.

#9 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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UNCOMPROMISING HONOR by David Weber

The Star Kingdom’s Grand Fleet commander takes on the Solarian League’s corrupt leaders and its navy. The 19th book in the Honor Harrington series.

#8 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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ALASKAN HOLIDAY by Debbie Macomber

A Seattleite cook stuck in remote Ponder, Alaska, grapples with her feelings for the local swordsmith.

#3 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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A SPARK OF LIGHT by Jodi Picoult

The lives of patients, doctors and activists intersect when a gunman holds them all hostage in a woman's health center in Mississippi.

#1 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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‘Sisters’ Isn’t ‘Psycho,’ but It’s a Lacerating Spin on Hitchcock

By J. HOBERMAN from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/10/movies/sisters-brian-de-palma-rewind-column.html?partner=IFTTT
Newly restored, “Sisters,” by Brian De Palma, remade Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” as a thriller for the disillusioned 1970s.

Review: ‘First Man’ Takes a Giant Leap for Man, a Smaller Step for Movies

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/10/movies/first-man-review-ryan-gosling-damien-chazelle.html?partner=IFTTT
Damien Chazelle’s sweeping and intimate yet underwhelming film revisits the first lunar landing, with Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong.

How the New ‘A Star Is Born’ Complicates an Old View of Womanhood

By AISHA HARRIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/10/movies/a-star-is-born-women.html?partner=IFTTT
The relationship between Ally and Jackson echoes the original and other remakes, while modernizing their dynamic for current sensibilities.

Review: In His Last Years, Oscar Wilde Is Far From ‘The Happy Prince’

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/09/movies/the-happy-prince-review-oscar-wilde.html?partner=IFTTT
Written and directed by Rupert Everett, who also stars, the film opens as Wilde is released from prison after serving two years for gross indecency.

Review: In ‘Liyana,’ Swaziland Orphans Turn Hardship Into a Folk Tale

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/09/movies/liyana-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The film follows a group of orphans as they take part in a storytelling workshop.

What We Saw at New York Bridal Fashion Week

By CHARANNA ALEXANDER from NYT Fashion & Style https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/10/fashion/weddings/what-we-saw-at-new-york-bridal-fashion-week.html?partner=IFTTT
A quick look at some of the latest collections from top bridal designers.

Russian Website Names Third GRU Officer Involved in Salisbury Poisoning

Fontanka said records show Fedotov visited Britain in 2016, 2017 and 2018 and left the country on March 4 this year.

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Russian Footballers Charged With Hooliganism, Risk Up to 7 Years in Jail

Kokorin and Mamaev were detained on Wednesday over two violent attacks in central Moscow.

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Passenger Plane Rolls off Runway on Landing in Siberia

Russian authorities opened an investigation on Wednesday after a plane with 91 passengers on board rolled off the runway on landing in Russia's far east.

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New Sanctions Risk Wrecking Putin’s 6-Year Plan, Kudrin Warns

Kudrin warned that the president’s targets could be derailed under new sanctions.

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Russia Says Denmark Has Not Asked for Help in Danske Bank case

"As of today, we have not received any official request from Estonian or Danish law enforcement agencies or financial intelligence units."

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Brazilian 'Old Believer' Faces Deportation After 20 Years in Siberian Taiga

The man said he was brought to Siberia by his Old Believer mother at age 12.

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Russia Rejects Japan's Protests Over Military Buildup on Disputed Islands

Russia rejects protests from Japan over Russia's military deployments on disputed Pacific islands and reserves the right to bolster its security there, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

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Russian Diabetes Patient Dies From Lack of Subsidized Drugs, Prosecutors Say

The region’s health ministry gave clinics secret instructions to not issue prescriptions, prosecutors say.

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Police Uncover Multimillion Dollar Fraud in Russia’s Forex Market — Reports

The suspects used an unidentified brand to attract investments “under the guise of providing services in the forex market.”

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From Cats to Missiles: What Orthodox Priests Bless in Russia (in Pictures)

Over the years, Russian priests have been called to bless everything from tanks and missiles to cats and metro cars.

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Senior Russian Investigator Shot Dead Outside Home

The gunman killed the investigator outside her apartment building in a village northwest of Moscow.

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Russia Lags Behind Neighbors in Reducing Inequality, Oxfam Index Says

Russia placed 50th in the index, scoring low on labor rights, social spending and tax policy.

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More Ukrainians Hold Positive Views of Russia Than Negative, Poll Says

Meanwhile, a majority of Russians said they viewed Ukraine negatively.

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Britain Has Been Moscow’s Enemy 'Since Ivan the Terrible,' Russian Official Says

The Sunday Times cited security sources in reporting that the U.K. has tested capabilities to cause mass blackouts in the Kremlin.

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Africa:Why Drugs Alone Won't Stop the Spread of Parasitic Worms in Africa

[The Conversation Africa] Deworming has become a common practise across the world. It has proved very successful reducing the burden of parasitic worms among children by more than 50%.

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Africa:TB Remains World's Single Largest Infectious Killer, Says WHO

[IPS] Washington DC -A disease that we know how to prevent, treat, and cure has become the world's leading infectious killer: tuberculosis (TB), an airborne bacterial infection.

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Africa:Experts Advocate for 'Made in Africa Model' to Drive Trade Pact

[New Times] Business experts have challenged the African youth, the continent's biggest market, to consume products made in Africa if the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) Agreement is to be successfully implemented.

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Africa:Two Candidates Claim Victory in Cameroon Vote

[VOA] Authorities in Cameroon are appealing for calm after hundreds of youths marched through the streets of Yaounde, celebrating what they called the victory of their candidate, Maurice Kamtos, in Sunday's presidential election. No results have been released yet from the election, in which eight candidates challenged longtime President Paul Biya.

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Africa:Women With Albinism Vow to Fight on After Kilimanjaro Climb

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Nairobi -Six African women with albinism who made an attempt on the continent's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, said on Tuesday the trek was just the beginning of efforts to raise awareness and dispel negative images of people with the rare skin condition.

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Africa:'War' On Food Waste Can Save Money and Boost Profits, Tech Firm Says

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -A growing number of impact investors are putting their money into businesses aiming to address climate change and waste.

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Africa:African Women With Albinism Vow to Fight On After Kilimanjaro Climb

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Nairobi -In some countries, people with albinism are targeted for their body parts which are prized in witchcraft

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Africa:Rwandan Scoops Top Award At the Youth Connekt Summit

[New Times] Four young entrepreneurs with outstanding innovations from different African countries were awarded with up to $20,000 (Rwf17.3 million) at the just concluded Youth Connekt Africa Summit.

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