ClubSocial: 2018-10-21

BBC NEWS - Brazil election: Your guide in five charts

What do voters want? Here are the stats on key issues, from gun control to faith in democracy.

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BBC NEWS - Hesse election: Merkel facing double trouble in German vote

Whatever happens in elections in Hesse, there will be consequences for Germany's leadership.

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BBC NEWS - Khashoggi affair: Will it reshape Middle East politics?

Turkey and Saudi Arabia both aspire to a leadership role in the region, writes Jonathan Marcus.

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Dozens of Impoverished Children in Peru Give Their Lives to Jesus in Bible Camp

Dozens of children in Peru gave their lives to Christ at a Bible camp hosted by Siloam Christian Ministries.

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Mentally Disabled Pakistani Christian Sentenced to Life in Prison

Yaqoob Bashir was accused of burning a booklet that carried Quranic verses in Mirpurkhas in June 2015.

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55 People Dead After Clashes Between Muslims, Christians in Nigeria

Authorities say 55 people, many of them Christians, were killed in Northern Nigeria following violent clashes between Christian and Muslim youth.

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Convicted of Insulting Islam, in EUROPE! Court Protects Mohammed from Free Speech

A seven-judge panel said defaming Mohammed "goes beyond the permissible limits of an objective debate" and "could stir up prejudice and put at risk religious peace."

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FOX NEWS:- Section of Trump's border wall unveiled in California as caravan advances north through Mexico

Section of Trump's border wall unveiled in California as caravan advances north through Mexico

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said "everything is on the table" with regards to border security during a tour Friday of the first completed section of President Trump's border wall in California.

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FOX NEWS:- Explosives sent to Democrats 'not a hoax,' FBI's Wray says, as probe continues

Explosives sent to Democrats 'not a hoax,' FBI's Wray says, as probe continues

The string of packaged bombs sent to several Democratic figures and critics of President Trump this week were “not hoax devices,” FBI Director Christopher Wray said Friday

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FOX NEWS:- Religious liberty cases could head to Supreme Court

Religious liberty cases could head to Supreme Court

Cases involving a high school coach terminated for praying with players and a cross at War World I memorial were both ruled by lower courts to be unconstitutional because they can be interpreted as government endorsement of religion.

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FOX NEWS:- Pence calls out caravan's connection to the left

Pence calls out caravan's connection to the left

Vice President Mike Pence tells Peter Doocy the American people recognize that the migrants are not a 'spontaneous caravan of vulnerables.'

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FOX NEWS:- Mail bomber's motivation sparks debate on political civility

Mail bomber's motivation sparks debate on political civility

Causation or correlation: Did heated political rhetoric inspire the mail bomb suspect to allegedly send explosives to prominent Democrats? Reaction and analysis from the 'Fox News @ Night' Power Panel.

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FOX NEWS:- Trump welcomes young black conservatives to the White House

Trump welcomes young black conservatives to the White House

President Trump addressed crowd at Turning Point USA's Young Black Leadership Summit; insight from Turning Point USA's Brandon Tatum and Charlie Kirk.

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FOX NEWS:- Trump calls for unity, says media plays role

Trump calls for unity, says media plays role

President Trump uses rally in Charlotte, North Carolina to chide the media for its role in the coarsening political discourse; Kevin Corke reports.

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FOX NEWS:- Jim Carrey blames Trump; fake anti-Trump ads hit NYC

Jim Carrey blames Trump; fake anti-Trump ads hit NYC

Friday Follies: Jim Carrey creates a new Trump canvas; offensive ads target Trump supporters; do adults go too far with costumes at Halloween?

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FOX NEWS:- Ann Coulter on the media mocking caravan concerns

Ann Coulter on the media mocking caravan concerns

Critics of President Trump claim the migrant caravan from Central America is being used as a scare tactic to energize voters; reaction from Ann Coulter, author of 'Resistance Is Futile.'

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FOX NEWS:- Sens. Heller, Graham on tight Senate race in Nevada

Sens. Heller, Graham on tight Senate race in Nevada

New polls show Republican Senator Dean Heller is continuing to gain momentum in Nevada.

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Africa:Spotlighting Innovation for Infrastructure – CCA's Florie Liser

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -The 25-year-old Washington, DC-based Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is hosting on 5-6 November in Johannesburg its first U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference to be held outside the United States. As the best-known business association focused solely on connecting American business interests with Africa, CCA members include most U.S. companies engaged with the continent. Florie Liser served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa from 2003 until she took over as CCA's third president and CEO l

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Africa:EU Turns Attention to Morocco in Bid to Slow African Migrant Flow

[VOA] As migration patterns from Africa into Europe shift westward, European leaders are turning their attention, and their money, toward efforts to stem the fast-growing human traffic between Morocco and Spain.

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Africa:Kagame Seeks Continental Parliament's Help in AfCFTA Ratification Campaign

[East African] Rwandan President Paul Kagame has called on the Pan African Parliament to help speed up the ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) by member states.

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Africa:Charumbira Elected PAP Vice President

[The Herald] President of the Zimbabwe Chiefs Council Senator Fortune Charumbira was on Wednesday elected unopposed as vice president of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) Bureau, representing the Southern African Region.

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Africa:Zim - Africa's Elephant in the Room

[The Herald] When discussing the direction of Mozambique's liberation struggle moving forward, one of Mother Africa's shining examples of revolutionary authenticity, Samora Machel, warned us "to Africanise colonial and capitalist power (otherwise it) would destroy the meaning of our struggle".

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Africa:Amazon Outlines South Africa Expansion Plans

[CAJ News] Cape Town -The new infrastructure region -set to resume in 2020- is set to provide lower latency to end users across Sub-Saharan Africa and will enable more African organisations to leverage advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), mobile services and more to drive innovation.

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Africa:Ghana Awarded 2023 All Africa Games Hosting Rights

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana has technically won the bid to host the 2023 All Africa Games, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr Ben Nunoo Mensah, has said.

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Africa:Ghana - First Country to Undergo AU's CSVRA Test

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is the first country on the continent to subject itself to the African Union's (AU) Country Structural Vulnerability and Resilience Assessment (CSVRA) tool.

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Africa:Remarks of Minister of Foreign Affairs At the Second Italy-Africa Forum Rome

[Shabait] Your Excellency Moavero Milanesi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy,

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Africa:Liberian Journalist to Address Int'l Journalism Confab

[Observer] Liberian journalist Alloycious David is expected to serve as a speaker at this year's "African Investigative Journalism Conference (2018 AIJC)" slated to start Monday, October 29, in Johannesburg, South Africa, a release has said.

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Africa:Uganda's Prime Minister Lauds WHO for the Support During Disease Outbreak Emergencies

[WHO] The Prime Minister of Uganda the Right Honorable Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has praised the World Health Organization (WHO) for its timely and effective efforts that have so far protected the country from importing the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) that is currently affecting some parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) near the border with Uganda.

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Africa:Ghana, Kenyan Presidents Call for Collaboration to Support African Entrepreneurs

[This Day] The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo Addo and his Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyata, have called on African political and business leaders to join hands and contribute towards supporting young African entrepreneurs for the development of the continent.

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Africa:Passage of the FAA Reauthorization and BUILD Acts

[White House] Today, Congress passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018 (the Act), which is a critical 5-year reauthorization of FAA programs that invests in airport infrastructure, promotes safety and American leadership in aviation including the efficient integration of unmanned aircraft systems, and strengthens consumer service.

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Africa:YES! Thanks to you, the BUILD Act is now law

[ONE] We asked you, our United States members, to support the BUILD Act (S.2463). You signed petitions, shared tweets, and canvased at U2 shows, farmers markets and festivals. In the end, you delivered 78,000 signatures to 454 senators and representatives across the country.

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Africa:'We Were Never Meant to Struggle' - Samia Nkrumah Speaks on Why Africa Needs to Unite

[allAfrica] Rhodes, Greece -In an exclusive interview, Crystal Orderson, for allAfrica, sat down with Samia Nkrumah - Ghanaian activist and daughter of the country's first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah - to talk about the new scramble for Africa, and how many countries are again knocking on the door of the prescriptive International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, unpacking what she describes as its unsavory legacy on the continent.

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Africa:Meet Sam Okyere - 'The Most Famous Black Man in South Korea'

[Deutsche Welle] When Sam Okyere arrived in South Korea for university he was met with racism. But he found a way to turn his negative experiences into a positive and made a name for himself as a popular television personality.

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Africa:'Fragile Countries' Urge 'Trade for Peace' at WTO Forum

[allAfrica] Geneva -The g7+ grouping of nations -- a voluntary association of countries in transition from conflict to development -- is not as well-known as the G7 group of leading industrial nations but it has been vigorously promoting how trade can integrate fragile states into the global economy and thus help to establish peace and resilience.

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Africa:Foreign Investment Key to Prosperity - U.S. Diplomat Nagy

[allAfrica] The American administration's top diplomat for African affairs, Assistant Secretary of State Tibor P Nagy, Jr, will soon make his first trip to the continent since his appointment. Between November 1 and 10, he will visit Lomé, Togo; Conakry, Guinea; Bamako, Mali; and Abuja, Nigeria. This week he held a teleconference from Washington, DC with African journalists Edited excerpts:

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Africa:Poor Vision Affects Billions, Costs Trillions – a Feasible Fix

[allAfrica] Hong Kong -Try to imagine life -- school, home, work -- without eyeglasses. Then reflect that poor vision is the world's largest unaddressed disability, affecting an estimated 2.5 billion people, most of them in low-to-middle income countries, costing the global economy $3 trillion.

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Africa:Medeama to Petition Normalisation Committee Over Africa Snub

[Ghanaian Times] MEDEAMA are set to petition the Ghana FA Normalisation Committee to allow them represent the West African nation in next year's CAF Champions League, GHANAsoccernet.com can report.

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Africa:Bleeding African Economies

[Fahamu] Global corporate marauders of the despicable kind

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Africa:WHO, Unicef Reaffirm Their Commitments to Stop Off Polio in the Horn of Africa

[WHO] 24 October 2018, Addis Ababa: As the world commemorates World Polio Day on October 24 2018, we, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and Rotary International, reaffirm our commitment to stopping polio in the Horn of Africa.

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Africa:'Government, Main Human Rights Defenders in Any Country' Special Rapporteur On Human Rights in Africa

[Foroyaa] Governments are the main human right defenders body in any country, which should be implement but if they fail in protecting your rights then the civil society organization should come in to defend the rights of the people, Ramy Ngoy Lumbu commissioner of the African commission on human and people rights and also special rapporteur on human rights defender in African appointed in November 2017, made this remark at the NGO's forum which is meant to bring the civil society organization to address issues affe

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Africa:FDI Slows Down Even With Planned Free Trade Area

[East African] Africa has seen a drop in foreign direct investment in the six months to June this year, a trend attributed to swings in commodity prices and a volatile economic climate, especially in Western Africa.

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Africa:EU Begins Tricky Negotiations With Developing States

[Deutsche Welle] For decades the EU has maintained close relations with nearly 80 developing countries under the Cotonou Agreement. It's now time for fresh negotiations. But keeping everyone happy is proving more difficult than expected.

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Africa:AU, Transparency International in Renewed Efforts to Fight Corruption

[New Times] Copenhagen -The African Union (AU) together with Transparency International on Wednesday renewed their partnership in a bid to strengthen efforts aimed toward fighting corruption on the continent.

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Africa:Pan-African Parliamentarians Want Full Legislative Powers

[New Times] The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative body of the African Union, on Wednesday elected Zimbabwe's Fortune Charumbira as the fourth Vice-President in a five-member Bureau.

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Africa:African Airlines Turn to Maintenance and Repair for Fresh Revenue

[East African] Several African airlines have turned to maintenance and repair as a new revenue stream and a means of lowering operation costs.

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Africa:MSF Calls on US Pharma Corporation Johnson & Johnson to Cut Key TB Drug Price in Half

[MSF] People with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) continue to be deprived of today's best-possible treatment in part because of high drug prices, according to a new report - DR-TB Drugs Under the Microscope - released today by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) at the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health in The Hague.

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Africa:Botswana Stock Exchange Receives Recognition From UK

[New Era] Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the United Kingdom on October 08 designated the Botswana Stock Exchange Limited (BSEL) as a "Recognised Stock Exchange". A "Recognised Stock Exchange" is defined as any market of a recognised investment exchange which is for the time being designated as a recognised stock exchange by an order made by the Commissioner for HMRC and any market outside the United Kingdom which is for the time being so designated.

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Sri Lanka plunges into crisis as president sacks PM

President Maithripala Sirisena installed Sri Lanka's controversial former strongman leader Mahinda Rajapakse as the country's new prime minister Friday, in a shock move that plunged the island into an unprecedented constitutional crisis.

Sirisena's office announced the surprise decision moments after he sacked incumbent premier Ranil Wickremesinghe, despite opponents saying he had no power to do so under the constitution.

Wickremesinghe insisted he was still the legitimate prime minister and would fight his dismissal in court.

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Vietnam's fish-filled 'koi cafe' tanks after accusations of animal abuse

It's one for the 'gram for sure, but at what price?

A cafe in Vietnam took social media by storm in June this year, after promoting itself as a 'koi pond' cafe filled with water and live fish. But the attention soon gave way to criticism, after the establishment was accused of being cruel to the animals.

Photos posted of Amix Cafe in Ho Chi Minh City up till August showed patrons wading in ankle-deep waters teeming with live small fish and koi.

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THE CONSUMING FIRE by John Scalzi

As humanity's interstellar empire nears collapse, Emperox Grayland II faces resourceful adversaries.

#15 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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DESPERATE MEASURES by Stuart Woods

The 47th book in the Stone Barrington series.

#5 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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UNSHELTERED by Barbara Kingsolver

Intertwined stories of two families who live in different centuries on the same street corner in Vineland, N.J.

#2 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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EVERY BREATH by Nicholas Sparks

Difficult choices surface when Hope Anderson and Tru Walls meet in a North Carolina seaside town.

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They Saw a Sign and Didn’t Shake It Off

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Mariano Rivera III, a relief pitcher like his famous Yankees father, traded one true love for another after retiring from professional baseball.

The Best and Worst of This Week’s Trailers: ‘Mrs. Maisel’ Is Back!

By BRUCE FRETTS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/movies/trailers-best-worst.html?partner=IFTTT
Other clips of note include those for “Vox Lux,” starring Natalie Portman as a pop star, and “Outlaw King,” with Chris Pine in a “Braveheart”-like epic.

‘Suspiria’ Then and Now: Finding Darkness in an All-Female World

By JULIE BLOOM from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/movies/suspiria-remake-tilda-swinton-dakota-johnson.html?partner=IFTTT
Tilda Swinton and Dakota Johnson were drawn to the complex depiction of feminism and violence in Luca Guadagnino’s remake of the Dario Argento original.

From ‘Walking Dead’ Casualty to South Korean Cinema Star

By MARTIN TSAI from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/movies/steven-yeun-walking-dead.html?partner=IFTTT
Steven Yeun, who played Glenn Rhee on the TV series, rejected the Asian stereotypes Hollywood was offering. Now he’s working with world-class auteurs.

Jamie Lee Curtis: I’m Waving the Banner for Generations of Women

By BRUCE FRETTS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/movies/jamie-lee-curtis-halloween.html?partner=IFTTT
The “Halloween” actress on being a box-office smash at 59, on celebrating that on Twitter and on what she was thinking while filming with a cracked rib.

Hugh Jackman Breaks the Movie Star Rules and Doesn’t Care

By KATHRYN SHATTUCK from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/movies/hugh-jackman-gary-hart-front-runner.html?partner=IFTTT
Jackman talks about portraying Gary Hart in “The Front Runner,” the next incarnation of “The Greatest Showman,” and why life is better than ever at 50.

Horror, Horror, Read All About It

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/movies/horror-movie-ads.html?partner=IFTTT
The newspaper ads for 1980s horror movies could be as fun to scrutinize as the films themselves. A fan who collected the ads shares highlights.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Yasiel Puig Knocks Game-Tying Single in 13th Inning

Friday's contest is the longest game in World Series history.
October 27, 2018 at 11:38AM
Watch: Yasiel Puig Knocks Game-Tying Single in 13th Inning

New on Sports Illustrated: Red Sox vs. Dodgers Game 3 Is Longest World Series Game Ever by Innings and Time

Game 3 between the Dodgers and Red Sox is also at a record time of six hours and counting.
October 27, 2018 at 10:47AM
Red Sox vs. Dodgers Game 3 Is Longest World Series Game Ever by Innings and Time

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Cody Bellinger Throws Out Go-Ahead Run at Home in the 10th Inning

Cody Bellinger threw out Ian Kinsler at the plate to keep the game tied 1-1 in the 10th inning.
October 27, 2018 at 10:00AM
Watch: Cody Bellinger Throws Out Go-Ahead Run at Home in the 10th Inning

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Jackie Bradley Jr. Blasts Game-Tying Home Run Off Dodgers Closer Kenley Jansen

Jackie Bradley Jr. smashed a huge home run with two outs in a postseason game. What else is new?
October 27, 2018 at 08:41AM
Watch: Jackie Bradley Jr. Blasts Game-Tying Home Run Off Dodgers Closer Kenley Jansen

New on Sports Illustrated: The Story Behind Mookie Betts Going to Feed the Homeless at 2 a.m.

When Mookie Betts couldn't finish a generous dinner after Game 2, he went to feed the homeless in Downtown Boston.
October 27, 2018 at 06:20AM
The Story Behind Mookie Betts Going to Feed the Homeless at 2 a.m.

New on Sports Illustrated: DeMarcus Cousins Assessed Technical From Bench, Ejected From Warriors Matchup With Knicks

Cousins has yet to play for Golden State as he recovers from a torn achilles.
October 27, 2018 at 06:00AM
DeMarcus Cousins Assessed Technical From Bench, Ejected From Warriors Matchup With Knicks

New on Sports Illustrated: Penguins Road-Trip Wins Boost Their Stanley Cup Odds

Five teams are ahead of the Penguins and Sharks on the futures betting board, led by the high-scoring Toronto Maple Leafs (7–3) at +750.
October 27, 2018 at 05:42AM
Penguins Road-Trip Wins Boost Their Stanley Cup Odds

New on Sports Illustrated: Alleged Mailbomber Cesar Sayoc Had Ties to the Soccer, Sports World

Alleged mailbomber Cesar Sayoc's van featured a host of political propaganda and soccer bumper stickers. So what was his connection to the sports world?
October 27, 2018 at 04:18AM
Alleged Mailbomber Cesar Sayoc Had Ties to the Soccer, Sports World

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Steve Kerr Says 'We Should All Be Concerned' Amid Recent Bomb Scares

Kerr has been an active political voice during his tenure as the Warriors coach.
October 27, 2018 at 04:13AM
Watch: Steve Kerr Says 'We Should All Be Concerned' Amid Recent Bomb Scares

New on Sports Illustrated: Lions DT Damon Harrison Looking to Shed 'Snacks' Nickname With New Team

Harrison will make his Detroit debut against the Seahawks on Sunday.
October 27, 2018 at 03:23AM
Lions DT Damon Harrison Looking to Shed 'Snacks' Nickname With New Team

New on Sports Illustrated: Everson Griffen Set to Play for Vikings vs. Saints After Seeking Mental Health Treatment

Everson Griffen is expected to return to the Vikings lineup after missing the team's last five games.
October 27, 2018 at 03:22AM
Everson Griffen Set to Play for Vikings vs. Saints After Seeking Mental Health Treatment

New on Sports Illustrated: Boston Looks Unbeatable and It's in Large Part Thanks to Alex Cora

The Red Sox lead the Dodgers 2-0 in the World Series thanks in large part to the perfectly executed gameplan from manager Alex Cora.
October 27, 2018 at 03:18AM
Boston Looks Unbeatable and It's in Large Part Thanks to Alex Cora

New on Sports Illustrated: Michigan State Interim President: Half of Payments From Larry Nassar Fund Were Fraudulent

Michigan State’s interim president said people tried to defraud the school by taking money distributed for counseling for Larry Nassar's victims.
October 27, 2018 at 03:08AM
Michigan State Interim President: Half of Payments From Larry Nassar Fund Were Fraudulent

New on Sports Illustrated: Martin Keown Attempts to Explain Mohamed Salah's Muted Goal Celebrations This Season

October 27, 2018 at 02:45AM
Martin Keown Attempts to Explain Mohamed Salah's Muted Goal Celebrations This Season

New on Sports Illustrated: Claude Puel Drops Leicester Star for West Ham Clash After Missing Training in Midweek

October 27, 2018 at 02:30AM
Claude Puel Drops Leicester Star for West Ham Clash After Missing Training in Midweek

New on Sports Illustrated: Federer Survives Another Three-Setter, Moves Into Semis at Swiss Indoors

It took 2.5 hours, but Federer beat Gilles Simon in three sets to move into the Swiss indoor semifinals.
October 27, 2018 at 02:16AM
Federer Survives Another Three-Setter, Moves Into Semis at Swiss Indoors

New on Sports Illustrated: Which Major Conference Teams Could End NCAA Tournament Droughts in 2018–19?

Twenty-one schools from the seven major conferences have gone at least three years without dancing. Which ones could break through this year?
October 27, 2018 at 02:03AM
Which Major Conference Teams Could End NCAA Tournament Droughts in 2018–19?

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Warriors vs. Knicks: Live Stream, Start Time

Find out how to watch the Warriors vs. the Knicks on Friday, Oct. 26.
October 27, 2018 at 02:00AM
How to Watch Warriors vs. Knicks: Live Stream, Start Time

New on Sports Illustrated: Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin Preview: How to Watch, Key Battles, Team News, Prediction & More

October 27, 2018 at 01:45AM
Borussia Dortmund vs Hertha Berlin Preview: How to Watch, Key Battles, Team News, Prediction & More

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Dele Alli Nears Return to Fitness, New Deal With Tottenham

Dele Alli's immediate and foreseeable future looks to be on the field with Tottenham.
October 27, 2018 at 01:45AM
Report: Dele Alli Nears Return to Fitness, New Deal With Tottenham

BBC NEWS : Sir Philip Green hits back at Lord Hain for injunction breach

The retail billionaire says it was "outrageous" of the Labour peer to name him in the House of Lords.

October 27, 2018 at 08:38AM

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BBC NEWS : Chancellor plans High Street rates relief

Philip Hammond is set to announce a £1.5bn lifeline for small retailers in Monday's Budget.

October 27, 2018 at 03:01AM

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BBC NEWS : Facebook finds more fake accounts from Iran

The social network has removed another batch of pages and groups spreading misinformation.

October 27, 2018 at 01:06AM

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BBC NEWS : Asda considering up to 2,500 job cuts

The supermarket chain is to consult staff on changing their roles and working hours.

October 26, 2018 at 06:59PM

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BBC NEWS : Global markets in sell-off mode

The S&P 500 is down almost 10% from its September high, while the Nasdaq is off 12% from its record.

October 27, 2018 at 02:08AM

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BBC NEWS : Barclays will not face trial over crisis fundraising

High Court rules that potentially serious charges against the banking group remain dismissed.

October 26, 2018 at 08:27PM

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BBC NEWS : Savers hit by cut to NS&I returns

Half a million savers will get a less generous return on Savings Certificates, netting the Treasury £610m.

October 26, 2018 at 06:50PM

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BBC NEWS : Sir Philip Green businesses face boycott over harassment claims

Topshop owner Arcadia faces backlash after owner Sir Philip Green is named over harassment claims.

October 26, 2018 at 04:51PM

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BBC NEWS : US economy grows faster than expected

Growth in the third quarter slowed, but not by as much as some had feared.

October 26, 2018 at 07:27PM

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BBC NEWS : Wine and the UK's productivity puzzle

One Cornish hospitality restaurant and training centre may have clues on boosting low UK productivity.

October 26, 2018 at 07:33PM

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BBC NEWS : Court makes '£15bn pension ruling'

The High Court ruling over 1990s pension rules could mean more money for some men and women in retirement.

October 26, 2018 at 05:50PM

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BBC NEWS : Brexit: French officials dismiss UK fears of Calais 'go-slow'

The port won't be closed in a no-deal Brexit, with one official saying it would be "economic suicide".

October 26, 2018 at 02:24PM

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BBC NEWS : The corruption scandal marring India's CBI

India's government has dramatically fired the men at the top of its investigating agency, the CBI.

October 26, 2018 at 04:13PM

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BBC NEWS : Budget 2018: The view from Scarborough

How people in Scarborough, Britain's "low-pay capital", are feeling ahead of the Budget.

October 27, 2018 at 02:35AM

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BBC NEWS : Retail analyst Claire Bailey says Topshop customers 'may switch loyalty'

Retail analyst Claire Bailey says claims about Topshop owner could hit sales if customers switch loyalties

October 26, 2018 at 04:47PM

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BBC NEWS : Monaco, models and money - who is retail mogul Sir Philip Green?

The retail billionaire has previously faced criticism over his business dealings, now he has been named over harassment claims.

October 26, 2018 at 06:35PM

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BBC NEWS : Driverless cars: Who should die in a crash?

A global study suggests people prefer to save young over elderly people.

October 26, 2018 at 06:10PM

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BBC NEWS : China 'creates two billionaires a week'

China is the leading country for entrepreneurs to create wealth, says a global survey of billionaires.

October 26, 2018 at 04:13PM

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BBC NEWS : How the world is grappling with China's rising power

The US-China trade war is the most prominent example of countries pushing back against China's growing influence.

October 27, 2018 at 02:29AM

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Happiness

Most people in this world want to be happy. We can say it’s the ultimate goal of every human being. But sadly too many people struggle with being happy. They can’t seem to find happiness in life.

Fortunately, there are many strategies people can use to create happiness. Having the right people in one’s life is most important. And having a job or at least a hobby to keep oneself busy somehow brings meaning and purpose into lives.

In words of Denis Waitley, “Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude."

Here I have sketched a happy girl busy in her game. I have used 3h pencil for the basic outlines and later used 6b and 8b pencils to complete it.

Thanks and have a blissful day ahead.

Renuka

Dimensions: 21cm x 29.7cm (without frame)

Pencil sketch on an ivory sheet

Africa:African Cities Can Raise More Money. Kenya and South Africa Offer Useful Lessons

[The Conversation Africa] African cities will gain a billion new residents by 2050. But local authorities across the continent don't have the resources, powers or skills set to meet the growing demand for housing and services.

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Africa:Amazing African Documentaries You're Gonna Wanna See

[African Arguments] Over the last year or so, there have been several incredible documentaries made in Africa. With some help from Film Africa, we picked out some of the most beautiful, hard-hitting and eye-opening among them. We then got a diverse range of reviewers to check them out and respond.

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Africa:Plans to Implement Humanitarian Aid Projects in Africa Stalled in a State of Promises, Not Delivery

[Daily Maverick] Nine years ago there were lofty plans and a fair shot of enthusiasm to set up a well-funded agency dedicated to South Africa's humanitarian efforts in the rest of the continent. An apparent lack of political will, a pushback against the export of State Capture, and general lack of direction mean the South African Development Partnership Agency has not been created yet, humanitarian aid is skeletal and sporadic, and millions allocated to it still remain unspent.

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Africa:#SocialMediaTax - Coming Soon to a Country Near You

[Guardian] A despondent wave of social media tax is blowing through Africa. It is a wave that has to be stopped in its track. On July 1, 2018, in Uganda, a tax imposed on social media use because of The Excise Duty Amendment Act 2018 in the East African country came into force. In a bid to control what the government deemed "gossip", citizens are now mandated to pay 200 Ugandan shillings ($0.05) per day of use for 60 mobile apps, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and WhatsApp. In a year, this fee totals about $

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Africa:Historic CAF Gs Academy Opens in Windhoek

[CAF] The maiden CAF GS Academy has opened in Windhoek, Namibia, with the aim of building the capacities of General Secretaries/Chief Executives of Member Associations, equip them with skills and tools to enable them improve in the discharge of their duties.

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Africa:Final At Sight for Former Champions Ahly and Setif

[CAF] Record champions Al Ahly of Egypt are targeting a place in the final for the second year running when they visit Algeria's ES Setif, as the premier continental club competition reaches its penultimate stage with the semifinal return leg scheduled this Tuesday.

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Africa:Tagoe Rattles Namibian ... to Win Africa WBO Lightweight Crown

[Ghanaian Times] EMMANUEL 'Gameboy' Tagoe clinched the vacant World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa lightweight title after unanimously defeating Namibian opponent Paulus Moses in the first edition of the Asamoah Gyan fight night last Saturday.

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12-year-old Instagram star in Thailand builds house for parents

A 12-year-old Thai boy, who became a social media celebrity by sharing exaggerated made-up photos of himself, has managed to get a house for his parents, Sin Chew Daily reported.

Known by the moniker “Nes”, he also promotes cosmetic products on his Instagram account.

The boy, who hails from Phang-Nga province, is often invited to attend events in Thailand and even in China.

“Nes is 12 years old, but Nes can build a house for dad,” he wrote in a recent Instagram post which showed a photo of the new house.

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Sri Lanka arrests top policeman over alleged president assassination plot

COLOMBO - A top Sri Lankan police official was arrested on Thursday over a suspected plot to kill President Maithripala Sirisena, police a spokesman said.

The alleged plot briefly threatened to cause tension between Sri Lanka and India, after an Indian newspaper report that Sirisena had accused India's intelligence services of involvement - a claim New Delhi and Colombo have both denied.

"The Criminal Investigation Division of police today arrested Nalaka De Silva after five days of questioning him," police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said.

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Mother in Thailand appeals for witness in son's 2016 murder

Rewadee Kanlahasunthorn, the mother of murder victim Thanit Kanlahasunthorn, on Thursday requested Metropolitan Police acting chief Lt-Gen Sutthipong Wongpin's permission to use evidence from the 2016 case to appeal to the upper court to have the key witness forced to give evidence.

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Missing US tourist in Thailand found snoozing on Koh Lipe

A three-day search for a missing American tourist ended on Thursday when he was found sleeping among rocks on Satun's Koh Lipe island.

Charles Alexander Kosydar, 39, was taken to a local hospital for a check-up.

"We need to determine if he has abused any substances or has been harmed in any way," said Satun's deputy police chief Pol Colonel Nipon Hemasalamard. "We also will have to interview him."

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Boracay reopens after 6 months to radical makeover

BORACAY ISLAND - Boracay reopens its doors to holidaymakers on Friday, after a six-month cleanup and transformation that officials describe as radical, although the makeover is far from over.

Anticipation ran high among residents on Thursday, as the resort island prepared for the return of tourists.

Workers in many closed hotels, restaurants and shops at Barangay Balabag, the central commercial district of the island, rushed finishing touches to the improvements or did last-minute cleaning.

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Search for missing American tourist continues on Thailand's Koh Lipe

Teams from several agencies searched Koh Lipe and the surrounding sea on Thursday for an American tourist who went missing early on Tuesday.

Satun police, tourist police, immigration police, troops and harbour officials continued the search after two friends reported that Charles Alexander Kosydar, 39, disappeared early on Tuesday.

They told police they were drinking with Kosydar on Monday night until the early hours of Tuesday and the American left to swim at Pattaya Bay and did not return.

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Migrants, sex workers take pride of place in Bangkok art festival

BANGKOK - Sex workers and migrant labourers feature prominently in an art festival in Bangkok, which features local and international artists tackling issues that the artistic director says are otherwise ignored in the city.

The inaugural Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB), which runs until February, features 75 exhibits in 20 venues that include the city's ancient temples, luxury hotels and malls.

For the theme, Beyond Bliss, several artists chose social and environmental issues, said Apinan Poshyananda, the artistic director.

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Questions mount over 5-month delay for Cathay Pacific to admit huge data leak

HONG KONG - Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific came under pressure Thursday (Oct 25) to explain why it had taken five months to admit it had been hacked and the data of about 9.4 million passengers of Cathay and its unit, Hong Kong Dragon Airlines, had been accessed without authorisation.

The airline said Wednesday it had discovered suspicious activity on its network in March and confirmed unauthorised access to certain personal data in early May.

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Koreas remove guns, guard posts from Panmunjom border truce village

SEOUL - The two Koreas are removing all firearms and guard posts from a Cold War era truce village where armed soldiers have stared each other down for decades, Seoul's Defence Ministry announced on Thursday (Oct 25).

The Joint Security Area - also known as the truce village of Panmunjom - has historically been both a flashpoint and a key location for diplomacy between the two Koreas ever since their split in 1953.

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Worker killed after machine falls him at Indonesia hospital

An expedition worker died after a 1-ton sterilization machine fell on him at city-owned Budhi Asih Hospital (RSUD) in Cililitan East Jakarta, on Wednesday.

The victim, identified as Dani, was alive when he taken to the hospital's emergency room to receive first aid treatment after being hit by the machine. However, he died in the hospital as the wounds he suffered to his head as a result of the accident were reportedly too severe.

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Japanese office worker mistakes adopted raccoon dogs for kittens

A Japanese office worker who found and adopted five newborn "cats" discovered the animals were actually Japanese raccoon dogs.

The story of this well-meaning animal lover came to be known through a tweet by "Ban" (@bngrs1_6) on Oct. 18. Ban wrote that her sister's officemate had taken in what looked like a litter of five kittens, as reported by SoraNews24.

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Cambodian PM Hun Sen: Claim that China is 'invading' Kingdom is crazy

Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday slammed critics over claims that China is "invading" Cambodia, calling the argument "crazy".

Speaking to members of Cambodian diaspora in Geneva, Switzerland, Hun Sen said some people were concerned about the influx of Chinese nationals who live and work in the Kingdom, particularly in Preah Sihanouk province.

He argued that the Chinese are in Cambodia to "fill the gap in the Kingdom's construction labour market".

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Indonesian woman delivers baby on board Etihad Airways flight

An Indonesian woman delivered a baby on board an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta on Wednesday morning, officials said here.

Following the medical emergency, the flight was diverted to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and the woman was rushed to the Seven Hills Hospital in Andheri east and is now recuperating with her newborn baby.

The flight, EY-474, was delayed by at least two hours against its scheduled arrival of 3.05 p.m. at Jakarta due to the medical emergency, according to an official.

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'Ongoing genocide' underway against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims: UN

UNITED NATIONS, UNITED STATES - A genocide is still underway against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims, a UN fact-finding team said Wednesday (Oct 24) as it presented a report at the Security Council calling for the matter to be referred to the International Criminal Court.

Marzuki Darusman, chair of the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar, told a press conference that beyond mass killings, the conflict included the ostracisation of the targeted population, prevention of births, and widespread displacement in camps.

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Japanese journalist heads home after 40 months held hostage by militants

ANTAKYA, Turkey - A Japanese journalist held hostage by Islamist militants for 40 months left for Japan from Turkey on Wednesday (Oct 24) after being freed and said he was happy to be going home.

Jumpei Yasuda, a 44-year-old freelance journalist who was reported to have been captured by an Al-Qaeda affiliate after entering Syria from Turkey in 2015, was released a day earlier after three years in captivity.

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Women demand compensation over Japan university discrimination

TOKYO - A group of women is demanding compensation from a Japanese medical university that admitted to routinely altering the scores of female applicants to keep them out, lawyers said on Wednesday (Oct 24).

More than 20 former applicants are demanding Tokyo Medical University make amends for the scandal, which led to the discovery of similar discrimination in other medical schools after prompting a government investigation.

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Philippines to reopen 'cesspool' Boracay on Friday after clean up

MANILA - The Philippines reopens its crown jewel resort island Boracay to holidaymakers on Friday, after a sixmonth clean up aimed at repairing the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained mass tourism.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the island shuttered in April for a major effort to fortify weak infrastructure and crack down on the rampant overdevelopment that had left it, what he termed, a "cesspool".

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Paradise lost: Tourist spots in danger of being loved to death

MANILA - The Philippines' most famous resort island Boracay reopens on Friday (Oct 24) after a six-month clean-up intended to fix the damage done by unrestrained mass tourism.

Here are some other global hotspots that the authorities have moved to protect.

BALI, INDONESIA

Officials on the holiday island, Indonesia's top tourist destination, declared a "garbage emergency" last year after the palm-fringed Kuta beach was swallowed up by mountains of rubbish.

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Former Thai heartthrob charged for providing dental services without a licence

A former heartthrob actor is in trouble for allegedly operating a dental clinic and providing dental services without having the proper licences.

Kanin Bhatia, 32, risks facing both a jail term and a fine if convicted of both charges.

Police raided the Zap Clinic in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district on Monday and arrested Kanin.

He is charged with claiming to be a licensed dentist despite failing to graduate from Rangsit University’s Faculty of Dental Medicine.

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Elephants go for stroll in Khao Yai national park, delight tourists and officials

A herd of wild elephants went for a walk on the road that runs through Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province on Tuesday.

They walked together peacefully, with the bigger pachyderms apparently taking care of their little ones.

Bigger elephants sandwiched small elephants as they walked on the road, probably because they wanted to make sure their little members were safe and sound.

The sight of the elephants delighted and amazed tourists.

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‘Beautiful Boy’ | Anatomy of a Scene

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/video/movies/100000006180866/beautiful-boy-scene.html?partner=IFTTT
Felix Van Groeningen narrates a sequence from his film featuring Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carell.

Review: ‘Viper Club’ Looks Behind the Scenes of a Press Kidnapping

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/viper-club-review-susan-sarandon.html?partner=IFTTT
In this film about the kidnapping of an American reporter working in Syria, the mother’s back-channel actions — and reactions — hold the focus.

Review: In ‘Vaya,’ Three Travelers Find Danger in Johannesburg

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/vaya-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The fate of strangers are darkly intertwined in Akin Omotoso’s electric and empathetic film.

Review: In Boosting Blockchain, ‘Trust Machine’ Chains Itself In

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/trust-machine-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Alex Winter (of “Bill & Ted” fame) explains blockchain technology in this unconvincing documentary.

Review: In ‘The Dark,’ a Traumatized Teenager Becomes a Zombie

By TEO BUGBEE from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/the-dark-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The main characters are survivors of childhood abuse, weighty material for a slim film.

‘Suspiria’: Stream the Original and 8 Other Italian Horror Classics

By RICHARD NEWBY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/suspiria-original-stream-italian-horror.html?partner=IFTTT
Luca Guadagnino’s remake of “Suspiria” draws from the Golden Age of Italian Horror, a stylish and bloody bunch of films that continue to shape the genre.

Review: In ‘Shirkers,’ Stolen Footage and Dashed Dreams

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/shirkers-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Sandi Tan’s captivating documentary about the theft of her first movie by a charismatic con man is both mystery and manhunt.

Review: ‘Monrovia, Indiana’ Is a Sharp, Lyrical Look at Small-Town America

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/monrovia-indiana-review-documentary.html?partner=IFTTT
Frederick Wiseman’s visit to Trump country finds that there is more to life than politics, and more to democracy than ideology.

Review: In ‘London Fields,’ Sex, Apocalypse and Writer’s Block

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/london-fields-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Matthew Cullen’s film is adapted from Martin Amis’s novel about a dying, creatively stalled American writer who has swapped apartments with a celebrated British author.

Review: ‘Hunter Killer’ Explores the Depths of Geopolitics

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/hunter-killer-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Gerard Butler stars as the captain of an American submarine who must rescue the Russian president.

The Nuts and Bolts of Frankenstein’s Movie Monsters

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/frankenstein-monster-movies.html?partner=IFTTT
A look back at the many ways the creature, originated by Mary Shelley, has graced the screen.

Review: ‘Foreign Land’ Sees a Better Past Than Future for the Middle East

By KEN JAWOROWSKI from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/foreign-land-review-documentary.html?partner=IFTTT
The documentary talks to two friends whose hopes aren’t high for Israelis and Palestinians.

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

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/film-series-in-nyc-this-week.html?partner=IFTTT
Our guide to film series and special screenings.

Review: In ‘Don’t Go,’ Will a Dad’s Dreams Change Reality?

By TEO BUGBEE from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/dont-go-review-stephen-dorff.html?partner=IFTTT
A grief-stricken father becomes convinced that by changing the outcome of his dreams, he might bring back the little daughter he and his wife lost.

Review: In ‘Burning,’ Love Ignites a Divided World

By MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/burning-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The great South Korean director Lee Chang-dong’s latest involves three characters subsumed by desire and rage.

Review: Sniffing Out Guilt in a Strangely Engaging ‘Border’

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/border-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The film, adapted from a short story by the writer of “Let the Right One In,” follows a security guard with an unusual gift.

Watch Timothée Chalamet Play an Addict in ‘Beautiful Boy’

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/beautiful-boy-timothee-chalamet.html?partner=IFTTT
The director Felix Van Groeningen narrates a difficult talk between father (Steve Carell) and son (Chalamet) in this drama.

Hollywood’s Forgotten Heroes: Female War Correspondents

By MELENA RYZIK from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/a-private-war-marie-colvin-rosamund-pike.html?partner=IFTTT
The brave journalist in the field is a big-screen staple, but “A Private War,” about Marie Colvin, is one of the few to focus on women doing the job.

Review: In ‘A Bread Factory,’ Local Artists Face Off Against the World

By BILGE EBIRI from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/a-bread-factory-review.html?partner=IFTTT
An ambitious, sprawling film about the efforts of a community arts center to survive, “A Bread Factory” is a major new work by a singular American artist.

Review: In ‘1985,’ a Young Man Hides a Plague From His Family

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/movies/1985-film-review-cory-michael-smith.html?partner=IFTTT
The film is a moving cinematic sketch of a HIV-infected, closeted gay man living through the height of the AIDS crisis.

Kremlin Propagandist Calls to Define Limits of Free Speech in Russia

"There can be no effective society without internal prohibitions,” Kiselyov said.

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Anti-Gay Russian Lawmaker Disrupts Opening of LGBT Film Festival

“Dear citizens, you know yourselves that you are perverts; you need to disperse,” Milonov is heard saying.

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Putin’s Approval Rating Lowest Since 2013 — Poll

The percentage of respondents who expressed disapproval of Putin's actions has almost doubled since April — growing from 17 percent to 33 percent.

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European Parliament Awards Sakharov Prize to Jailed Ukrainian Filmmaker Sentsov

European Parliament President Antonio Tajani told the legislature in Strasbourg that the award recognized Sentsov's courage.

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The Skyscrapers of Moscow City, in Photos

Moscow City took two decades to build and now has some of the tallest skyscrapers in Europe.

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Forbes Publishes List of 25 Richest Russian Women, Wife of Moscow’s Ex-Mayor Remains Top

The combined wealth of the 25 wealthiest Russian women was nearly $9 billion.

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Only 3% of Russians Believe Moscow Was Behind Skripal Attack, Poll Says

28 percent of respondents said they believed British intelligence was behind the poisoning.

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U.S. Orchestrated Drone Attack on Russian Base in Syria, Defense Ministry Says

A U.S. Poseidon-8 had manually steered the drones, Russia's deputy defense minister said.

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Russian S-400 Installation to Begin in Oct. 2019, Turkish Minister Says

The installation of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile systems in Turkey will begin in October 2019, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said.

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Melbourne Writers Festival: Marieke Hardy oversees ticket sale surge

Ticket revenue for this year's festival was up $184,000 in comparison to last year, according to documents released under freedom of information laws.

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Caitlyn Jenner: 'I was wrong' about Trump being good for LGBT people

"This is politics at its worst," says the former athlete.

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Country bluesman, hit songwriter Tony Joe White dies aged 75

He was best known for the songs Polk Salad Annie and Rainy Night in Georgia.

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Japanese funksters Osaka Monaurail track their sharp-suited journey to Australia

The putting-the-gang-together montage is an essential comic device in every superhero, heist and music movie ever made. You can trace the trope back through the Marvel and the Oceans franchises; The Commitments to The Muppets to The Blues Brothers. Some film buffs reckon the idea started with Kurosawa's The Seven Samurai.

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Lunch with John Edward: I can't disrespect the work

The world-famous psychic expects many people to be sceptical of his chosen career.

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Ben Grant skewers white male privilege in an angry man's rant against 'them'

A young relative's worrying views prompted a timely examination of a top Australian bloke.

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I'm a little worried about Nico, the dodgy star of my German language video

I would warn Lisa about Nico, but I don't know how to say serial killer in German.

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The secret to gardening success? It's all in the soil

There's nothing like a spell of hot, dry weather to expose the crusting, cracking, nutrient-depleted state of your soil. Heavy clays and apparently lifeless sands really show their flaws in the warmer months.

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Talkback caller takes ABC to tribunal over 20-year feud

"If it's a service for listeners it must be a service for talkers too."

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Rooftop gardens in the spotlight, with a plea for native plants

The benefits of using Australian plants for roof gardens will be discussed at a public lecture for the Australian Plants Society Keilor Plains Group next week. University of Melbourne plant ecologist and associate professor Nick Williams will outline the findings of his research into using Australian species, including plants from native grasslands, to mitigate the effects of climate change in urban areas. He will speak at 7.50pm on November 2 at Main Hall, Raleigh Road Activity Centre, 54 Raleigh Road Maribyrnong.

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Seven launches new food channel, new programs – and axes three shows

What's new, what's cancelled and what's returning to Seven in 2019?

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Eye candy for sale as sculptors try to break even

Fancy taking home your own favourite piece of Sculpture by the Sea? It is possible, for a price.

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AI-generated portrait smashes estimate, selling at auction for $612,000

The price was far beyond the estimate of $US7000 to $US10,000 set for what Christie's called the portrait of a portly gentleman, who appears to be a man of the church.

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KIIS FM host Jackie O reveals split from husband of 15 years

In a striking emotional shift for the FM morning show, the radio veteran openly discussed her separation on air on Friday morning.

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Megyn Kelly out at Today show following blackface comments

The US Today show host, who defended wearing blackface in a controversial segment earlier this week, has been removed from the show.

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BBC NEWS : Lord Hain defends naming Sir Philip Green over harassment claims

Peer says he thought carefully before identifying the tycoon after being criticised for acting "improperly".

October 26, 2018 at 12:14PM

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BBC NEWS : RBS warns of 'uncertain economic outlook'

The bank sets aside £100m for harder times as it announces a rise in third-quarter profits.

October 26, 2018 at 12:10PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45988575

BBC NEWS : Four million millennials can get new railcard

For the first time the card will be digital-only, meaning passengers will need access to a smartphone.

October 26, 2018 at 04:49AM

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BBC NEWS : Universal Credit: Will benefit changes affect you?

The benefit system is causing "unacceptable hardship" but officials refuse to listen, say MPs.

October 26, 2018 at 06:04AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-45971686

BBC NEWS : Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment

The tech giant says it dismissed 48 employees, including 13 senior managers, over the past two years.

October 26, 2018 at 03:57AM

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BBC NEWS : Amazon slides on Christmas sales slowdown

The online giant expects sales growth of 10% to 20% in the crucial festive season fourth quarter.

October 26, 2018 at 04:25AM

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BBC NEWS : Marlboro maker axes flavoured e-cigarettes

Altria, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, will no longer sell flavoured and pod-based vape products.

October 26, 2018 at 03:44AM

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BBC NEWS : Wall Street ends higher in rebound

US investors' nerves have steadied after sharp falls on Wednesday.

October 26, 2018 at 01:43AM

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BBC NEWS : Second hack attack on BA website uncovered

Details of the attack emerged as BA investigated a 'sophisticated' attack it suffered in September.

October 25, 2018 at 09:40PM

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BBC NEWS : Debenhams makes record annual loss and plans up to 50 store closures

The troubled department store chain says it lost nearly £500m in the year to 1 September.

October 25, 2018 at 05:00PM

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BBC NEWS : Sainsbury's to open Oasis clothes outlets in supermarkets

The supermarket hopes the High Street chain will help make it a "fashion destination".

October 25, 2018 at 04:44PM

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BBC NEWS : Twitter earnings boosted by major sports broadcasts

Sales leap 30% in the third quarter, partly thanks to broadcasts of major US soccer and baseball games.

October 25, 2018 at 07:13PM

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BBC NEWS : Sir Philip Green named in Lords over harassment claims

Speaking in the House of Lords, Lord Hain said it was in the public interest to reveal his name.

October 25, 2018 at 08:27PM

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BBC NEWS : Simon Jack and DJ Sideman: How not to spend your money

BBC Business Editor Simon Jack talks to Radio 1 Xtra DJ Sideman about all things money.

October 26, 2018 at 04:47AM

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BBC NEWS : Reality Check: The transition period explained

Confused by Brexit jargon? Reality Check unpacks the basics.

October 25, 2018 at 05:02AM

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BBC NEWS : No-deal Brexit fear forces Bristol firm to act

One Bristol firm has moved some operations to Europe in place in case there is no deal.

October 25, 2018 at 04:36AM

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BBC NEWS : Budget 2018: What do young people want the government to spend more on?

Three young people tell the BBC what they are most worried about ahead of next week's Budget.

October 24, 2018 at 04:44AM

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BBC NEWS : Crown prince: Investment conference is 'great'

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks to BBC's Tim Willcox at Saudi Arabia's investment conference.

October 23, 2018 at 10:52PM

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BBC NEWS : Superdry founder Julian Dunkerton seeks return to the fold

Julian Dunkerton wants shareholders to back his plan to return to the fashion retailer after last week's profit warning.

October 25, 2018 at 04:50AM

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BBC NEWS : Tesla delivers 'historic' $311m profit

Elon Musk's electric car maker reports only the third quarterly profit in its 15-year history.

October 25, 2018 at 05:13AM

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BBC NEWS : Helping kids cope with the fear of medical treatment

Hi-tech gadgets are helping sick children express their feelings and soothe their fears.

October 26, 2018 at 05:54AM

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BBC NEWS : 'A cyber-attack could stop the country'

As the internet of things takes off, is security being sacrificed in the quest for higher speeds?

October 25, 2018 at 04:44AM

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BBC NEWS : A quick guide to the US-China trade war

A brief guide to how the bitter trade battle between Washington and Beijing has unfolded so far.

October 25, 2018 at 04:37AM

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BBC NEWS : Reality Check: Which form of renewable energy is cheapest?

Caroline Lucas MP says that onshore wind energy is the cheapest. What are the figures behind her claim?

October 25, 2018 at 04:48AM

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BBC NEWS : The battle to curb our appetite for concrete

Reducing our use of sand and cement cuts down on CO2 emissions and lessens the impact on the environment.

October 24, 2018 at 04:45AM

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BBC NEWS : Is democracy having a mid-life crisis?

The anxieties of Western democracies are more like a mid-life crisis than a revolution, says politics professor.

October 24, 2018 at 04:47AM

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Flashpoint Indian temple closes without admitting women

NEW DELHI - The latest window for worship at a flashpoint Indian shrine has closed without a single female devotee of menstruating age being admitted, despite a court order overturning a ban on their presence in the temple.

Mobs of Hindu hardliners prevented women aged 10 to 50 from getting into the Sabarimala temple complex when it opened last Wednesday (Oct 17) for the first time since the Supreme Court reversed a ban on women of menstruating age from worshipping at the temple.

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Abe 'relieved' at Japanese hostage's release but wants to confirm identity

TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday (Oct 24) that he was "relieved" that a Japanese hostage believed to have been captured in Syria three years ago had been released, but added that the government still needed to confirm the man's identity.

Late on Tuesday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tokyo had received information that a man believed to be Jumpei Yasuda, a freelance journalist, had been released. He said the government had notified Yasuda's wife, but still needed to confirm his identity.

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Japan probe finds more universities discriminated against women

TOKYO - A Japanese government probe has uncovered more cases of universities discriminating against female applicants in an investigation prompted by a scandal at a Tokyo medical school.

The education ministry launched the investigation into 81 public and private medical schools after the Tokyo Medical University in August admitted it had systematically altered the test scores of women to keep out female students.

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Australia slaps sanctions on Myanmar army top brass over violence against Rohingya

SYDNEY/YANGON - Australia on Tuesday (Oct 23) slapped travel and financial sanctions on five top Myanmar military officers, accused of overseeing brutal violence against Rohingya Muslims by units under their command, following similar moves by the European Union and United States.

More than 700,000 Rohingya Muslims fled Buddhist-majority Myanmar to neighbouring Bangladesh year, according to UN agencies, following a counter-insurgency operation launched by Myanmar's military after attacks on security posts by Rohingya militants in August last year.

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Taiwan train tragedy: Driver shut down automatic train protection system before train derailed, says court

The driver of the train which derailed in north-eastern Taiwan on Sunday with a loss of at least 18 lives admitted he shut down the train's automatic protection system before the accident, a court said on Tuesday (Oct 23).

The driver, You Zhen-zhong, then steered the express train manually but neglected to keep it from going too fast, the Yilan District Court said in a statement published on its website.

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An Arizona union that represents state public safety employees withdrew its endorsement of U.S. Rep. Kyrsten Sinema this week after its members said the executive board voted on the endorsement without their input.

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FOX NEWS:- Chinese, Russian spies listening to Trump’s phone conversations: report

Chinese, Russian spies listening to Trump’s phone conversations: report

White House officials have learned that President Donald Trump’s cellphone conversations are being intercepted by Russia and China to gather information on his associates and policy positions, The New York Times reported Wednesday.

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FOX NEWS:- Legal drama threatens construction of Obama Presidential Center

Legal drama threatens construction of Obama Presidential Center

A federal judge announced Wednesday that a trial date regarding the lawsuit delaying construction of the Obama Presidential Center will be made in December, further shelving the project and potential hopes of breaking ground any time soon.

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