ClubSocial: 2018-12-23

Eight tech predictions for 2019: It gets worse before it gets better

It was the year we came to grips with how little we can trust Facebook and how much we're addicted to our screens. And 2018's problems aren't going anywhere.

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'World's largest robot' operational as Pilbara driverless rail goes live

Pilbara iron ore giant Rio Tinto has completed the rollout of its completely automated Pilbara rail network.

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Where did it all go wrong for markets - and what is next?

With the record bull run facing its end, we look back at a tumultuous 2018 and evaluate the storm clouds gathering ahead.

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Meet the people who control your power

Hidden away in a bunker in a western Sydney suburb,there's a room that powers every aspect of your life - the nerve centre for Australia's electricity supply.

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Cheese tea: the improbable new food fad going mainstream

Cheese tea is tipped to become the next big food trend in 2019. But what is it exactly?

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Australian shares on the rise thanks to late Wall Street rebound

The ASX 200 is heading towards its biggest weekly gain in almost two months after a dramatic late surge on Wall Street, trumping earlier predictions of losses.

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‘No market can keep us away’: Huawei defiant amid 'malicious' backlash

Rotating chairman Guo Ping has told staff that Western markets banning the Chinese company's 5G technology would end up "like an NBA game without star players".

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Remember Bitcoin? Some investors would rather forget

A year ago, kids were buying Lamborghinis thanks to a crypto meme, and experts predicted Bitcoin was going to reach $US100,000. Then the bubble burst.

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8@eight: ASX set to open flat after wild swings on Wall Street

What happened overnight and what's ahead for the ASX.

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Volatility returns to Wall Street as bulls fight with Chicken Littles

The rollercoaster ride continued overnight after the record gains on Boxing Day, with stocks bouncing back after flirting with a bear market.

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'Back the bold': NAB business bank chief 'nervous' about credit growth

Though still optimistic about NAB's own prospects, Anthony Healy highlights a decline in business confidence over the past six months.

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'Just a bit nervous': NAB executive worried about lending market

"We’re tracking well in the current year, but these things can turn and I’m just nervous," says NAB head of business lending Anthony Healy

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Arise, Sir Michael: Monty Python star knighted in New Year's Honours

Monty Python star Michael Palin has been knighted in Britain's New Year's Honours List, alongside former England cricket captain Alastair Cook, while 1960s model Twiggy will become a dame.

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Descendants protest Australian Museum's removal of Pacific treasures

The Australian Museum's decision to move a world-class collection offsite to make way for a touring Tutankhamun exhibition has sparked protests.

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Here's the sure-fire antidote to cocksure stupidity

Summer reading is a sacred pastime. For many of us, it’s about the only time we now have to read without constant distraction.

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Tiaras, tantrums, falls and fights: Private Sydney's year that was

As the end of 2018 approaches, it's time to ask: was it a vintage year for PS?

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The biggest music tours of 2019: Here's to looking forward to looking back

There are so many golden oldies touring in 2019 that in years to come, we'll probably look back at this as the golden age of nostalgia.

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Mary Poppins returns in the most delightful way

Director Rob Marshall has not only brought Mary into the present, he's set her up for the future.

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Director Gracie Otto on her Mad Max-esque short film Desert Dash

Gracie Otto has worked with the biggest fashion models, magazines and brands in the world.

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Wordplay: Individual ownership is the new luxury or the old norm

Removalists know it. No more boxes of books and CDs to lug in a new economy of temporary access to commodities.

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The complex French philosopher Simone Weil is explored in a festival oratorio

Writer Susan Sontag saw the philosopher as "most uncompromising and troubling" in her actions and beliefs. Now Simone Weil's little known story comes to the stage.

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Choreographer Amrita Hepi uses dance to talk about race and gender

Choreographer Amrita Hepi taps her sense of identity as a black woman and as a dancer in a collaborative video installation with the US artist Adrian Piper.

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The season of festivals in Australia

From Mona Foma, to Falls and the Adelaide Festival - here are the festivals everyone should go to at least once.

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From anxious owners to drug dealers: the eccentricities of holiday rentals

Rent a holiday home and you often get more than you bargained for. And that includes owners who can't let go.

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Macaulay Culkin thinks his entirely wild new middle name 'has a nice ring to it'

The 38-year-old actor gave his Twitter followers the opportunity to vote for his new middle name, from an interesting shortlist.

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Your weekend: our guide to what's on around Melbourne

Your weekend: The best in music, theatre, festivals, food. markets and much more.

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Russia and Britain to Start Returning Diplomats in January, Russian Embassy Says

Moscow and London have reportedly reached an agreement to return some staff to their respective embassies.

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Macron, Merkel Demand Russia Release Ukrainian Sailors

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron demanded that Russia release Ukrainian sailors.

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Kremlin Welcomes Return of Syrian Kurdish Territories to Assad

"This is a positive trend," spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a conference call.

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Russia Outlaws Youth Protestors

Russia’s youth has spearheaded anti-Kremlin demonstrations since early 2017, drawn to the streets by opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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Kremlin Says Russia Working With WADA to Settle Lab Issue

Russia is working with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to settle an issue regarding the transfer of laboratory data.

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Let Down by U.S., Syrian Kurdish Leaders Look to Russia and Assad

Kurdish leaders are urging Russia to send forces to shield the border from the threat of a Turkish offensive.

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Russia to Scrap Domestic Roaming Fees in 2019

After years of fits and starts, it looks like domestic roaming fees will soon be a thing of the past in Russia.

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Crimea Completes Fence on Border With Ukraine

Russia has finished constructing a 60-kilometer fence on the Crimean border with Ukraine.

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Putin Softens Jail Terms for Posting ‘Extremist’ Memes

Critics worry the changes are simply cosmetic.

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Russians’ Real Incomes Set to Fall Again in 2019

Real incomes are set to drop for the fifth year running, dragged by slower growth in real wages and higher spending.

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Russia Plays Down Idea of Forming Joint Organization With OPEC

"There is a consensus that there will be no such organization," Russian Energy Ministry said.

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Deripaska Loses Free Bus Ride Privileges

The oligarch will now have to pay his bus fare like the rest of Sayanogorsk residents whenever he visits the Siberian factory town.

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Contamination Suspected in Hepatitis C Outbreak at Russian Children’s Hospital

“A preliminary inspection indicates that disposable gloves were used many times,” an official said. “Which is unacceptable.”

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Russia Moves Towards Allowing Medicinal Narcotic Crops

The Russian government approved a draft bill allowing the country to produce crops used in medicinal narcotics.

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Russia Faces Higher Inflation, Economic Slowdown in 2019 — Poll

Russia's economy will hit some speed bumps in 2019 and inflation will rise due to risks of new sanctions.

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The Year in Review: 2018 in Memes

Here are the funniest memes that Russians produced in 2018.

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Russian Men Still Banned as Martial Law Expires in Ukraine

Russian men of combat age are still banned from entering Ukraine despite martial law having expired.

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Germany Would Oppose New Nuclear Missiles in Europe, Foreign Minister Says

Russia has said it was planning for a U.S. deployment of new nuclear missiles in Europe following Washington's planned withdrawal from the treaty.

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Russia Says Syria's Assad Is Popular, Likely to Win Re-Election

Russia described Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a popular leader who has every chance to win re-election.

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Russian Blogger Critical of Authorities Jailed for Six Years

A Russian blogger critical of the authorities was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday, his lawyer said.

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Russia Warns U.S. Against Interfering in Saudi Royal Succession

Russia warned the U.S. against any effort to influence the royal succession in Saudi Arabia, offering support to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Putin Says Russia Is Ready to Deploy New Hypersonic Nuclear Missiles

Putin said Russia would deploy its first regiment of hypersonic nuclear-capable missiles next year.

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Ukrainian Lawyer Sentenced for Espionage, Arms Smuggling

In court, Igor Kiyashko reportedly did not deny attempting to pass engine parts to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).

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Senator Wants ‘Browder List’ of Foreigners Who Bad-Mouth Russia

A senior senator has offered to keep tabs on outspoken Russia critics and name it after Bill Browder, the outspoken Kremlin critic.

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Russia Contemplates Constitution Changes as Putin Faces Term Limits

The speaker of Russia’s parliament raised the possibility of changing the constitution as questions about Putin's future grow.

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No ‘Gay Propaganda’ Found in Schoolchildren’s Art, Police Say

“The pictures reflect human values: friendship, respect, mutual understanding and acceptance of other people’s values and attitudes,” a spokesperson said.

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Russia Asks West to Try to Calm Its Kerch Strait Tensions With Ukraine

Russia hopes the West would not take part in any Ukrainian attempt to stage "a provocation" near the Kerch Strait.

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Russian Demand for Foreign Real Estate up 70% in 2 Years

Seventy percent more Russians are interested in buying real estate abroad than they were two years ago.

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Kremlin Does Not Rule out Putin Attending Davos Forum

Vladimir Putin can still participate in the World Economic Forum in Davos next month.

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Dagestan Cancels K-Pop Supergroup BTS’ ‘Gay’ Movie

A major movie theater in Dagestan has canceled ticket sales for the new BTS movie one day after its launch.

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Allen beats the buzzer - with an assist from the backboard

The old question in sport is whether you would rather be talented or lucky?

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Holidays precious time here and over the horizon

It’s a great time to be out and about.

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Year in focus: the best Herald images of 2018

The beauty and brutality of Mother Nature, along with the strengths and weaknesses of human nature, are laid bare here in part one of the Herald photographers' finest work of the past 12 months.

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Three murder probes and a gunshot wound: Perth plagued by violence this festive season

A man has been shot in Madeley as Perth continues to be plagued by a spate of violent crimes this festive season.

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Marine Le Pen's brush with Russia's shadowy finance world

French politician Marine Le Pen's far-right party borrowed big from an obscure Russian bank. Then things got messy.

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The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch

Gallery of illustrations by Sydney Morning Herald artist, Simon Letch.

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Cummings has Alizee back on group 1 course after comeback win

Hugh Bowman settled Alizee back in the field and then, like he does with Winx, moved into the race from the 800m mark.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Where to welcome 2019 if you don't want to head to Melbourne CBD

From carnival rides, food vans and market stalls to local fireworks shows, revellers are spoiled for options both inside and outside Melbourne.

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Duo charged after allegedly bashing a man in Sydney's inner west

Two men have been charged after a 66-year-old was left with critical injuries after allegedly being bashed in Sydney's inner west.

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Fell Swoop finishes third in Christmas Classic

The group 2 Australia Stakes will be Fell Swoop's springboard into the autumn with Canberra trainer Matthew Dale declaring everything will be on the table.

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Another cyclone possible as rain pummels far north Queensland

"It's not likely today but there's a moderate chance tomorrow and a high chance by Monday," the bureau's Harry Clark said on Saturday.

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Man charged after allegedly inappropriately touching two girls at Sydney beach

A man has been charged after allegedly sexually touching two girls at a Sydney beach on Friday.

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Meet Jason Kubler, the tennis pro whose career went off script

You may have heard the name Jason Kubler but, in reality, he was far closer to household name status a decade ago when he picked up a description that stuck.

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Photos of the year 2018

Photos of the year 2018 by Sydney Morning Herald photographers

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All hail the King: Bogut's superstar effort lifts Sydney to 11th win

Andrew Bogut continues to make a compelling case for NBL MVP honours in his maiden season, inspiring the Sydney Kings to a 75-68 defeat of the Brisbane Bullets.

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'Gift' wrapped in TJ's silks adds touch of class to Randwick win

Mister Songman is called “the gift” by his Tasmanian owners and brought back memories of the TJ Smith days at Royal Randwick with a seven-length romp on Saturday.

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When we'll know the BBL has made it

The Big Bash has a few things working against it this summer. If it can succeed in spite of these challenges, we'll know things are working.

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Nino Napoli has $700,000 super account frozen by prosecutors

Prosecutions have frozen a high-value super account and several properties owned by people allegedly involved in rorting the Department of Education.

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Victoria set to record lowest ever road toll, almost 20% less than 2017

Initiatives like flexible barriers have driven a large drop in rural and regional road deaths, with this year's 211 fatalities 48 fewer than all of 2017.

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Arise, Sir Michael: Monty Python star knighted in New Year's Honours

Mosquito repellent a Capitals eye-dea for Froling

Canberra Capitals forward Keely Froling jokes she needs to apply mosquito repellent before every game.

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Leading lady: Movie Role surges into Magic Millions

Movie Role camped behind the speed and, when the gap came on the fence, accelerated away to win by 1.5 lengths from Igniting.

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Strong quake strikes off Philippines, tsunami warning withdrawn

An earthquake of 6.9 magnitude struck off the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings.

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Trainspotting: Irvine in line to profit from Aaron Mooy's misfortune

Aaron Mooy's former Socceroos roommate Jackson Irvine is among the leading contenders to fill the midfield vacancy that the injured star has left behind.

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Woman drowns in state's east, fifth person to die in Victorian waters

The woman was swimming in Lake Victoria at Forge Creek when she got into trouble on Saturday afternoon.

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Airbnb, gambling and public transport costs: what changes will 2019 ring in?

From public transport fee hikes to new rules covering Airbnb tenancies, here are some changes you can expect after January 1.

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Sir Alastair Cook: From captain to knightwatchman

Mere months after walking away from the grind of international cricket, Alastair Cook's record-breaking efforts in an England shirt have been recognised with a knighthood.

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Should US Rethink Decision to Leave Syria? The Kurds Say 'Yes' – Here's Why

President Trump's decision to remove our troops from Syria has been criticized by many of his political allies in the US. However, one of our closest friends in the region is also hoping America won't pull its support.

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’68 Rides Again: The Return of Sergio Corbucci

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“The Great Silence,” one of the best genre films of that year, is arguably the director’s masterpiece.

‘The Day the Clown Cried’: Why Jerry Lewis’s Lost Holocaust Film Is Still Lost

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With the release of Orson Welles’s “The Other Side of the Wind,” Lewis’s notorious drama may be the world’s most famous unfinished film. It may also stay that way.

FOX NEWS:- 'Porch pirates' targeted for harsher punishment in Texas lawmakers' proposals

'Porch pirates' targeted for harsher punishment in Texas lawmakers' proposals

Two Texas state lawmakers have proposed bills that would make package theft, also known as "porch piracy," a state jail felony in the state, a report said.

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FOX NEWS:- Marco Rubio calls MLB deal with Cuba 'a farce' that needs to be 'overruled'

Marco Rubio calls MLB deal with Cuba 'a farce' that needs to be 'overruled'

Like a catcher guarding home plate, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio this week decried a recent agreement between Major League Baseball, its players union and the Cuban Baseball Federation that's intended to make it easier for Cuban players to play in the big leagues without having to defect.

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FOX NEWS:- Republican Sen. Mike Lee wants EEOC commissioner Chai Feldblum out over concerns about her stance on religious liberty

Republican Sen. Mike Lee wants EEOC commissioner Chai Feldblum out over concerns about her stance on religious liberty

GOP Sen. Lee says the reappointment of Feldblum to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission threatens religious liberty; reaction from Tony Perkins, president of The Family Research Council.

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FOX NEWS:- Rep. Devin Nunes: 'Pretty darn clear' that California's sanctuary policies are leading to the murder of innocent people

Rep. Devin Nunes: 'Pretty darn clear' that California's sanctuary policies are leading to the murder of innocent people

Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes comments on the killing of California police officer Ronil Singh.

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FOX NEWS:- Is porous southern border a national security risk to the United States?

Is porous southern border a national security risk to the United States?

Analysis from Steve Rogers, former member of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, and retired CIA senior intelligence officer Daniel Hoffman.

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FOX NEWS:- Democrats refusing to compromise on border funding in effort to spite President Trump?

Democrats refusing to compromise on border funding in effort to spite President Trump?

As negotiations to end the partial government shutdown stall, President Trump cancels his trip to Florida and will remain in the White House through the New Year; reaction from Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi.

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FOX NEWS:- Former Trump speechwriter David Sorenson on the dangers of uncorroborated allegations

Former Trump speechwriter David Sorenson on the dangers of uncorroborated allegations

Like Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Sorenson faced a trial by media and saw his reputation tarnished.

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FOX NEWS:- Rudy Giuliani says the time has come for special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation to be investigated

Rudy Giuliani says the time has come for special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation to be investigated

President Trump's defense lawyer Rudy Giuliani says Mueller should be probed to see if he helped destroy evidence after thousands of text messages between Peter Strzok and Lisa Page went missing; reaction from Francey Hakes, former federal prosecutor.

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FOX NEWS:- Lawmakers request that DHS, CBP investigate Guatemalan boy’s death

Lawmakers request that DHS, CBP investigate Guatemalan boy’s death

Several lawmakers signed a letter Friday seeking the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection to open an investigation into the death of an 8-year-old Guatemalan boy who recently died while in U.S. custody.

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FOX NEWS:- House Democrats are reportedly ramping up staff hirings to beef up legal team to investigate the Trump administration

House Democrats are reportedly ramping up staff hirings to beef up legal team to investigate the Trump administration

Congressional job postings suggest Democrats are recruiting lawyers with experience in administrative law, oversight work and executive branch investigative counsel; reaction from Rep. Louie Gohmert, Republican member of the House Judiciary Committee.

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2 people die in plane crash that looked like 'a yellow ball of fire'

Police say two people died when a small plane crashed in a residential neighbourhood in a South Dakota city.

Sioux Falls Police Captain Loren McManus confirmed a second fatality at a news bri

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Blue light illuminates New York sky after Con Edison transformer explosion

The explosion caused a bright blue light that illuminated the New York skyline. The lights caused a stir on social media as several witnesses posted photographs and videos of the flash.

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Richard Overton, oldest World War II veteran in U.S., dies at 112

A family member says the nation's oldest World War II veteran who was also believed to be oldest living man in the U.S. has died in Texas. Richard Overton was 112.

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Trump claims 'most of the people not getting paid' in shutdown are Democrats | IOL News

President Donald Trump claimed that "most of the people not getting paid" in the partial government shutdown are Democrats,

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Selling of Nazi memorabilia sparks heated debate on morality | IOL News

At a time of growing anti-Semitism and white nationalism, the buying and selling of Third Reich tchotchkes is stirring up a debate.

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Deported from US to face death in their crime-ridden country | IOL News

Ronald Acevedo waited eight months for asylum in Phoenix. Days after he was deported, he was found dead in the trunk of a car.

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After two years, Trump finally hews to ritual of meeting troops in harm's way | IOL News

In a surprise trip to Iraq, Donald Trump defended his decision to withdraw US forces from Syria where they have been helping battle Islamic State.

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Indian woman cuts off alleged stalker's genitals to 'teach him a lesson' | IOL News

A middle-aged Indian woman attacked her alleged stalker and cut off his genitals before rushing him to hospital to save his life, police said.

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What to do with animated, musical holiday pieces that no longer work | IOL News

Companies that manufacture animated or musical holiday scenes don't always make it easy for people to identify, much less find replacement parts.

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China's ex-deputy intelligence chief handed life sentence for graft | IOL News

Ma Jian, China's former deputy intelligence chief, has been sentenced to life in prison for allegedly aiding an exiled real estate billionaire.

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Millionaire paid Jews to move to Alabama, but after 10 years many are leaving | IOL News

Millionaire Larry Blumberg paid Jewish couples up to $50 000 to move to his hometown but ten years later 7 of the 11 families who accepted have left.

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WATCH: Lasers help tell story of German U-boat that sank in 1942 | IOL News

A laser scan reveals a sunken U-boat resting under 213 metres of water off North Carolina, in which the bodies of dozens of sailors are entombed.

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Indonesian police bring the heat as 800kg marijuana contraband goes up in flames | IOL News

A towering stack of marijuana that weighed a hefty 800 kilograms went up in smoke as Indonesian police lit up the pungent contraband.

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Trafficking suspected after 152 tourists vanish in Taiwan | IOL News

Taiwan's Foreign Ministry suspects that the disappearance of 152 Vietnamese tourists over the weekend may be linked to "possible human trafficking."

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Musk seeks to dismiss 'pedo' defamation claim

Mr Musk's insults to cave rescuer were a "schoolyard spat" say Tesla chief's lawyers.

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Outcry as Instagram tries horizontal scrolling

The video and image sharing site apologises after a test was accidentally rolled out to millions of users.

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Tech became 'darker and more muddy' in 2018

EU's competition commissioner says tech firms must become more transparent about their use of data.

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Huawei: 'Deep concerns' over firm's role in UK 5G upgrade

Chinese state sometimes acts in a "malign way", Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson is reported as saying.

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Africa: Your Favourite Sport Stories of 2018

[allAfrica] Cape Town -With the whistle about to blow for 2018, it's time to take a look back at the top sports stories of the year.

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Africa: Macron's Disgraced Bodyguard Using Diplomatic Passport to Africa

[Deutsche Welle] Alexandre Benalla, a former bodyguard for French President Emmanuel Macron, has allegedly been using a diplomatic passport on business trips to Africa. France's Foreign Ministry is considering legal action.

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Africa: 21 Million Africans Shopped Online In 2017 - Report

[Guardian] According to recent figures from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) approximately 21 million shoppers in Africa in 2017 helped drive a market valued at US$5.7 billion in sales.

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Africa: From Venomous Snails to Sunsetting Solar Panels, a Look At Our Top Stories of 2018

[Ensia] This past year was filled with troubling environmental stories, from devastating hurricanes and deadly wildfires to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's recent report giving the world just 12 years to make major changes or face climate devastation on a scale for which there is "no documented historic precedent."

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Africa: Universal Healthcare in Africa Is a Necessity for Genuine Development

[Fahamu] A recent conference in South Africa raised issues on whether universal healthcare should be a private or state-driven endeavour.

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Africa: Ancestral Territory to Digital IDs - Five Property Rights Victories in 2018

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Bangkok -Secure land rights can help improve food security, limit deforestation and tackle climate change, activists say.

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Africa: Climate Change - Why the Air You Are Breathing Could Send You to the Grave

[East African] Climate change is the single greatest health challenge that the world faces today, because it affects all aspects of human life and threatens to undo all the improvements made in health, warns a report by the World Health Organisation.

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Africa: Africa Gets Enhanced Funding Pledges At Poland Climate Talks

[East African] Africa was a big beneficiary at the just concluded climate change talks in Katowice, Poland, getting strong financial commitments to help it push its climate change agenda.

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Africa: Africa Must Work Together to Boost Oil Cash, Be At Par With Big Players

[East African] The secretary general of the African Petroleum Producers Organisation Mahaman Laouan Gaya spoke with Julius Barigaba about the continent's oil potential and why all countries with proven reserves need to join the group.

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Africa: China Takes Centrestage in Africa Through Infrastructure

[East African] Chinese contractors have taken centrestage in the implementation of infrastructure projects in Africa, as funding by the continent's development finance institutions shrinks.

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Africa: Isabel dos Santos and the Economic Empowerment of African Women

[Chronicle of the Week] At a United Nations debate in New York, Isabel dos Santos, who is currently the richest woman in Africa, spoke of the economic empowerment of African women as a key to transforming society. This and many of her other hopeful and encouraging messages have inspired many citizens in African countries, mainly young women, to pursue their ambitions in business.

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Africa: From Wacky to Well Meaning, 7 Upbeat Stories of Improving Lives in 2018

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -From an auto-repair shop in Uganda jumpstarting child soldiers into new lives to the boxing Barbie doll championing women's rights, the past year saw its fair share of upbeat stories about efforts to improve people's lives.

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Africa: 5 Global Super-Athletes Who Conquered the Year 2018

[Nairobi News] Here are our pick for the top five athletes who conquered the year 2018.

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Africa: Youth Voices - Securing the Future of Women in Africa By Standing With Girls Today

[UNFPA] Accra -"It is everyone's responsibility to ensure that wherever you are, you empower girls to speak out.

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Africa: 1st African Vocational Training Forum in Dakhla, 'Resounding Success' (Ministry)

[MAP] Rabat -The 1st African Vocational Training Forum held in Dakhla on Dec. 21-22, 2018, was a "resounding success", the ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research pointed out.

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Africa: The Gossip That Got You Going in 2018

[allAfrica] Cape Town -As the new year approaches, it seems like every year is dubbed 'a year like no other', But 2018 truly was more dramatic than many other years in recent memory. From the stories of loss, love, recklessness, stardom and more, it is the blend that has captivated all aspects of African culture in 2018.

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Africa: Satellites to Safety Apps - 10 New Uses of Technology to Help People in 2018

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -From stopping child trafficking to mapping slums or delivering medicines, governments and companies found new ways to use technology in 2018 to help people globally.

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Africa: Here Is How to Have a Stress-Free Festive Season

[Monitor] You have been working hard for the whole year and your body needs to rest. The Christmas holidays are filled with both joy and stress because there are a lot of things you want to do in little time which brings anxiety.

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Africa: Four Top African Airlines to Take On Ethiopian

[East African] Four African airlines plan to launch the first African Civil Aviation Alliance before March next year, to break the stranglehold of Ethiopian Airlines on the continent and boost their fortunes through innovative ways.

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Africa: Q&A - Many African Countries Already Live the Future of 2°C Warmer

[IPS] Katowice, Poland -As the United Nations climate conference nears an end, all eyes are on the negotiators who have been working day and night for the past two weeks to come up with a Rulebook for implementation of the Paris Agreement.

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Africa: Burundi Objects Reduction of Its Troops in Somalia

[Dalsan Radio] Burundi army spokesman Colonel Floribert Biyereke said in a statement that the military would ask the government to argue for a proportionate number of troops be withdrawn from each AU member country, rather than solely Burundian soldiers.

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Africa: Changing the Gender Bias in Agriculture

[IPS] Wageningen, the Netherlands -Women entrepreneurs are playing an important role in transforming global food security for economic growth, but they have to work twice as hard as men to succeed in agribusiness.

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Africa: To Win the Race Against Catastrophic Climate Change, We Need to Go Carbon-Negative Now

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] We can't just slow the rate at which we add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere: we must also accelerate ways to effectively remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere

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Africa: Farming's Tech Revolution to Have Losers As Well As Winners

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Rome -Smart technologies such as robotics could revolutionise farming and even solve a post-Brexit labour shortage, but risk having a negative social impact unless handled properly, researchers said on Friday.

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Africa: To Feed the World, We Must Tackle the Digital Divide

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] 500 million smallholder farmers need access to technology - from robotic harvesting equipment, to AI-powered advice apps

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Africa: In the Global Shift Toward Health for All, Empower Nurses and Midwives

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] There can be no health for all without the contribution of nurses and midwives: it is time they got seats at the table

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Africa: The Fight for Rights - Five Gains and Five Losses for Women in 2018

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -While Saudi Arabia allowed women to drive this year and Ethiopia appointed its first female president, in other countries in 2018 women were punished for being raped or wanting control of their reproductive rights.

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Africa: The Movement Fighting Inequality Is Growing

[IPS] Johannesburg -The world's political and economic elites, that will once again gather at the Swiss mountain resort of Davos for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) 22-25 January, have become all too predictable. It's not difficult to predict what they will say, because they always say what's in their interests.

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Execution not 'insurmountable' hardship, immigration department says

The Department of Immigration will deport a North Korean-born refugee despite recognising he would probably be executed or sent to a forced labour camp.

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'Absolute tragedy': Boy dies, two men badly injured in truck crash

A boy, 7, died while two men were in a serious and critical condition in hospital after the fiery crash south-west of Toowoomba.

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'Serious concerns': commissioner urges Thailand to release detained refugee

Race discrimination commissioner writes to Thailand's ambassador in Australia calling for the immediate release of soccer player Hakeem al-Araibi.

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Bumrah will be world's best bowler: Clarke

On a day Jasprit Bumrah turned the MCG Test in India's favour, he has been tipped to vault to the top of the bowling rankings.

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'We want it bad': O'Hea's Boomers gun for top spot

Jenna O'Hea will reach WNBL game 250 when her Boomers take on Bendigo Spirit in Bendigo on Saturday but there sights are set on winning enough games to claim top spot for the finals.

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Nova warns listeners of data breach affecting 250,000 Australians

Lachlan Murdoch’s Nova Entertainment has warned more than 250,000 listeners that data collected about them between 2009 and 2011 has been publicly disclosed.

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The man who could be a Test bolter

It's understood Queensland's Marnus Labuschagne is being strongly discussed by Trevor Hohns' panel for the Sydney Test.

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Australian stocks end Christmas week higher

Most of this week's gains came on Thursday, when the benchmark index recorded its biggest percentage rise during a session since November 2016.

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New Years Eve revellers get a free ride home

WA families and partygoers will save this New Year's Eve thanks to the free public transport initiative.

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Corica will stick by game plan for Roar despite Aloisi's resignation

Sydney FC won't make any late changes to their game plan despite John Aloisi's resignation as Brisbane Roar coach

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Arsalan Khawaja's bail revoked after alleged witness interference

Arsalan Khawaja, the brother of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja, has had his bail revoked over allegations of witness tampering.

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Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations to honour queen of soul

Sydney's New Year's Eve celebrations, which will feature a tribute to the late queen of soul Aretha Franklin, will be bigger than ever.

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Olympic swimmer Geoff Huegill splits from wife Sara

The couple had been together for 13 years and have two young daughters.

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Much to savour as local play-writing blooms and the Bard is crucified

Sydney Theatre Company had a stellar 2018 and there is more to come, writes John Shand.

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Year in Review: Brahms and Kosky cap off majestic 2018

Berlin Staatskapelle's landmark concerts herald diverse musical fusions in the year ahead, writes Peter McCallum.

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Arty things to see and do in Melbourne (and beyond) this summer

From the offbeat to the beatific, there's a plethora of cultural stuff to keep you occupied in and around town over the warmer months.

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Bigger not better in pop's year of glitz and glamour

Pop's unmissable acts of 2018 were surprising, proving bigger is not necessarily better, writes George Palathingal.

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Ghost Wall review: Sarah Moss' novel about power, consent and domestic violence

By drawing a parallel between Iron Age ritual sacrifice and present-day domestic violence, Sarah Moss eviscerates the societal permission given to men to exert control over women.

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Turning Pages: The enduring appeal of P. G. Wodehouse

Writing a new book featuring a dead author's hero can be tricky, but writing a P.G. Wodehouse novel makes extra demands.

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A new year in the garden

Melbourne gardeners and horticulturalists share their New Year resolutions for the gardening year ahead.

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And the dead shall speak

A spate of family feuds has blossomed because of insults mined from corpses' phones.

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Never been to Doreen? It's like The Truman Show, with gum trees

Sometimes it pays to go where you've never been before.

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Zayn Malik's Icarus Falls shows the sad, strange aftermath of One Direction

Zayn Malik was never the celebrity you thought he was. If it wasn't already obvious from his detached, often melancholic interviews in the wake of his 2015 departure from One Direction, it will be from the title of his second solo album. The very elongated 27-track Icarus Falls is comprised of more of the sparse R&B that Malik has perfected since his first release Mind of Mine in 2016, but like its titular myth is also indebted to themes of incredible ascent and crushing decline.

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New York's Pier 55 goes where no arts venue has gone before

There is something strange rising in the Hudson River, the likes of which New York City, and the world, has never seen.

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Making children laugh is exhilarating: lunch with Elliot Perlman

Award-winning novelist Elliot Perlman has discovered writing for children is fun - even if his first children's book carries a serious message.

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Opera House CEO Louise Herron opens up about 'that' call

When broadcaster Alan Jones called for the sacking of Opera House CEO, Louise Herron was inundated with letters of support. She replied to every one.

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A timely reminder of the beauty of our relationship with animals

About 2 million species of animals have been identified – named and validated scientifically – around the world. That number is likely to reach 10 million, according to conservative estimates, others say it will be as many as 30 million.

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Chris Brown facing criminal charges

The R&B artist is facing jail time over his pet baby capuchin monkey, Fiji.

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Kevin Spacey accuser reportedly filmed alleged assault

The then 18-year-old is said to have taken a Snapchat video of his encounter with the disgraced actor.

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Natalie Portman says she was sexualised as a child star

The actress is speaking out about the way society treats young celebrities.

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‘Mary Poppins Returns’ | Anatomy of a Scene

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/video/movies/100000006281794/mary-poppins-returns-scene.html?partner=IFTTT
The director Rob Marshall narrates a sequence from the film that mixes live action with animation.

‘The 20th Annual Animation Show of Shows’ Review: A Charming, Safe Collection

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/movies/the-20th-annual-animation-show-of-shows-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The 15 short films here are mostly well-executed, our critic writes. But only a few push boundaries.

‘Stan & Ollie’ Review: Laurel and Hardy, a Double Act as Romance

By JASON ZINOMAN from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/movies/stan-and-ollie-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This portrait of the comedians features the comic bits, but the focus never strays far from the men’s prickly friendship.

Bringing to Life the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Only Her Family Knows

By MELENA RYZIK from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/movies/on-the-basis-of-sex-ruth-bader-ginsburg.html?partner=IFTTT
Her nephew wrote the new biopic about her, “On the Basis of Sex.” Her grandson has a part. And the justice and her daughter reviewed draft after draft.

Watch Emily Blunt Sing With Animated Birds in ‘Mary Poppins Returns’

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/movies/mary-poppins-returns-clip.html?partner=IFTTT
The director Rob Marshall discusses how this scene, which combines live action and hand-drawn animation, came to be.

Kevin Spacey’s Accuser Made Video of Encounter, Massachusetts Documents Say

By SOPAN DEB from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/movies/kevin-spacey-charge-details.html?partner=IFTTT
An 18-year-old man who said the actor groped him at a bar told the police he sent video of the incident to his girlfriend, according to a criminal complaint released this week.

How #MeToo Changes ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’

By AISHA HARRIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/movies/if-beale-street-could-talk-metoo.html?partner=IFTTT
In 2018, the rape accusation at the center of Barry Jenkins’s film became more complicated than James Baldwin could have imagined.

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

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/27/movies/film-series-in-nyc-this-week.html?partner=IFTTT
Our guide to film series and special screenings.

How Christian Bale Became Dick Cheney (and Other Tales of Transformation)

By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/26/movies/vice-cheney-prosthetics-movies.html?partner=IFTTT
The Hollywood prosthetics industry has evolved from making monsters to creating startling likenesses.

‘Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski’ Review: A Sharp Look at a Tangled Legacy

By KAREN HAN from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/26/movies/struggle-the-life-and-lost-art-of-szukalski-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This intimate portrait of the Polish artist Stanislaw Szukalski wrestles with questions about whether and how art can be separated from the artist.

Now Playing: The Movies Before the Movies

By JASON BAILEY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/26/movies/nitehawk-cinema-alamo-drafthouse-preshows.html?partner=IFTTT
Theaters like Nitehawk Cinema and Alamo Drafthouse don’t just play trailers before their features. Audiences get a more elaborate preshow.

Gifts Galore: ‘Easy Living,’ With Jean Arthur and a Coat From the Heavens

By J. HOBERMAN from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/26/movies/film-forum-easy-living-jean-arthur.html?partner=IFTTT
This classic screwball comedy starring the charming Jean Arthur, with a food riot in a Manhattan automat, is a holiday gift from Film Forum.

How the ‘Spider-Verse’ Animators Created That Trippy Look

By CHARLES SOLOMON from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/25/movies/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-animation.html?partner=IFTTT
The directors of the popular and critical hit broke with the conventions of computer animation, using hand-drawn techniques to create digital movement.

‘Holmes & Watson’ Review: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly and the Dull Routine of Bromance

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/25/movies/holmes-and-watson-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The distributor deep-sixed this chapter in Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly’s partnership, yet there are intermittent laughs to be found in the film.

‘On the Basis of Sex’ Review: How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became ‘Notorious’

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/24/movies/on-the-basis-of-sex-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This brisk biopic shows how the future Supreme Court justice made history, from her days at Harvard Law School to a decisive early case.

Kevin Spacey Faces Felony Charge in Misconduct Case

By SOPAN DEB from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/24/movies/kevin-spacey-criminal-charges.html?partner=IFTTT
Kevin Spacey will be arraigned on Jan. 7 on a charge of indecent assault and battery, related to an accusation of misconduct in Nantucket.

‘Destroyer’ Review: A Very Good Nicole Kidman Plays a Very Bad Woman

By MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/24/movies/destroyer-review.html?partner=IFTTT
In the latest from Karyn Kusama (“Girlfight”), a corrupt female cop searches for a killer and possible redemption in the land of sunshine and noir.

‘Bad Seeds’ Review: A Scam Artist Teaches From the School of Life

By SCOTT TOBIAS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/24/movies/bad-seeds-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Catherine Deneuve graciously cedes the spotlight to Kheiron, the writer and director of this sweet-and-salty redemption tale from France.

‘Aquaman’ Through History: The Stuff That Memes Are Made Of

By DEVIN FULLER from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/24/movies/aquaman-through-history-tv-movies.html?partner=IFTTT
Before Jason Momoa made him into a box-office beefcake, the seahorse-riding Aquaman was something of a punch line. Here’s a look at his onscreen evolution.

‘Aquaman’ Is the Big Finale in a Strong Year for the Box Office

By BROOKS BARNES from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/23/movies/aquaman-mary-poppins-box-office.html?partner=IFTTT
Is Netflix killing ticket sales? Not this year. They are expected to hit $11.8 billion, a 6 percent increase from 2017.

Africa: Emirates Develops App to Cut Delays in Dubai

[East African] Emirates passengers travelling from or transiting through Dubai International Airport can expect fewer delays thanks to an innovative app called the Hub Monitor.

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Africa: Afreximbank, Securiport Sign $15-million Financing Agreement for Juba Airport Upgrade

[Afreximbank] The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a financing agreement with Securiport SUARL, Senegal, to provide Securiport with a $15-million term loan to finance the design, construction and commissioning of a civil aviation and immigration security system for the Juba International Airport in South Sudan.

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Africa: Mercury Contamination Threat Gravitates Into Outer Space

[IPS] United Nations -The dangers of mercury contamination have escalated from the dental chair to the realm of outer space.

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Africa: Bapa+40 - an Opportunity to Reenergize South-South Cooperation

[IPS] Geneva -The upcoming conference on the Buenos Aires Plan of Action (BAPA+40), scheduled to take place in the Argentine capital on 20-22 March 2019, ought to be more than just another UN conference where the developing countries assemble to present their demands and seek support from the North.

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Africa: CBN Plans to Create Africa Fraud Forum

[Daily Trust] Lagos -The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the Nigeria Electronic Fraud Forum (NeFF) has hinted at establishing new liaisons across the continent and the creation of the African Fraud Forum as a top priority.

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Africa: What the COP24 Needs - a New Emerging Mindset

[IPS] Rome -An alternative framework of international development and new forms of consumption of good/services are implicit in achieving the goals of UN climate conference recently held in Poland.

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Africa: As Climate Change Pummels Agriculture, Irrigation Offers the Best Protection

[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -The changing climate and extreme weather events are affecting agricultural productivity in Africa to such an extent that a panel of experts are urging governments to prioritise and invest in irrigation to ensure food security.

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Africa: Of Cockroaches and Humans

[IPS] Rome -Rita Levi-Montalcini, the Italian Nobel laureate honoured for her work in neurobiology, once gave a splendid conference with the title "The imperfect brain". There she explained that man has a brain that is not used completely, while the reverse is true for the cockroach. In the growing fog that envelops the planet and its inhabitants, looking at things from the point of view of a cockroach would probably give us a new perspective. Also because the cockroach survived the atomic bomb in Nagasaki, it is 300

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Africa: Africa Embraces Huawei Despite Security Concerns

[East African] Chinese technology giants Huawei and Zhongxing Telecommunications Equipment Corporation (ZTE) have established their presence on the continent and become the foundation of Africa's telecom infrastructure.

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Africa: Umoyastream Pilots a Pan-African Gospel Streaming Platform at Taxi Tanks Using Localized Wi-Fi + Hard Drive Delivery

[Digital Content Africa] Streaming in Africa is a tough mountain to climb but Thabo Dabengwa knows that as he set up his new company after being made redundant from Kagiso Media. Russell Southwood spoke to him about his new channel and his ambitions.

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Africa: The Dark Shadows of Christmas

[IPS] Stockholm/Rome -Christmas is expected to be a peaceful celebration of the birth of Jesus. A time to express love and care for one another. Jesus preached love and compassion, but also told us to be suspicious of imposters: "Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep´s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves". Wolves are predators who disregard the suffering of their victims. A human wolf is an egomaniac ready to maim and murder, either to please himself or his master, often deluding himself by imagini

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Africa: Healthy Habits to Adopt in 2019

[Monitor] We all make resolutions with the hope to better our lives or achieve certain goals at the start of every year. While some may want to build a house, finish school, and the like, we choose to adopt better habits for the year 2019.

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Africa: Taking Away the Ladder

[IPS] Kuala Lumpur & Sydney -The notion of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and later, South Africa) was concocted by Goldman Sachs' Jim O'Neill. His 2001 acronym was initially seen as a timely, if not belated acknowledgement of the rise of the South.

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Africa: From Markle to Michelle - 10 Celebrities Using Star Power for Good in 2018

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -Stars from Buckingham Palace to Bollywood and Hogwarts used their fame in 2018 to highlight a list of global challenges from climate change, to disease and women's rights.

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Africa: Africa Should Fully Embrace Emerging Technology for a Brighter Future

[Nation] At the invitation of Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, and IMF Managing Director Madam Christine Lagarde, I travelled to Accra to speak at the Future of Work Conference on Infrastructure and Driven Technology World. The following were my remarks:

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Africa: Why Strongmen Like Jailing Journos On "Fake News" Charges

[African Arguments] According to the yearly report by the Committee to Protect Journalists, 61 members of the press are imprisoned across Africa. The most prolific jailer on the continent is Egypt, where 25 journalists are behind bars, followed by Eritrea with 16. Nine African countries who have jailed at least one journalist.

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The wake-up call United needed: Ware

Melbourne United has some work to do as a lack of focus hurt them badly in their loss to Adelaide on Boxing Day night.

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Africa: 'Blue Fashion' Walks the Runway in Nigeria

[Deutsche Welle] Come year-end and there's usually an occasion to step out in your finest, which could mean an outfit or accessories made of fish skin to counter the dirty side of fashion, as DW's Sam Olukoya saw on the runway in Lagos.

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Major delays have eased from Brisbane to both coasts

Motorists endured hour long delays on their way to the coast on Thursday.

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What's the deal with the MCG pitch?

Here are the answers to some key questions about how we got to this point.

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Gone Fishing: Fish numbers rising with the mercury

The heat is on! As the mercury rises across the region, the holiday fishing is hotting up.

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Measles alert for visitors to Bourke St Mall, Queen Vic Market before Christmas

Melburnians urged to stay on alert for the signs of measles, after two new confirmed cases in less than a week.

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Interracial brawl outside St Albans cafe stirs fears of more violence

Tensions between the Vietnamese and African communities in Melbourne's west are at boiling point after a string of petty thefts led to a heated street fight.

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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White House considers 'emergency' order to ban Huawei and ZTE entirely

The United States alleges that the two companies work at the behest of the Chinese government and that their equipment could be used to spy on Americans.

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Doctors remain concerned as Angland undergoes second round of surgery

Jockey Tye Angland has undergone a second round of surgery after a fall in Hong Kong last month as fears grow about his long-term prognosis.

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BBL attendance down as CA looks to Super Bowl

Now in its eighth installment, the Big Bash League is experiencing a plateau in popularity.

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Man accused of Forrestfield home invasion allegedly wanted neighbours to 'keep to themselves'

A man accused of posing as a delivery driver before forcing himself into a Forrestfield home, scaring a grandmother and three children, has appeared in court.

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Australian stocks soar after historic Wall St lift

The consumer rally on Wall Street was echoed by Australian retail stocks, which were among the market's best performers.

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Retired doctor charged with rape after former patients come forward

Retired Hawthorn doctor has been arrested and charged with a range of serious sexual crimes, allegedly committed during medical consultations.

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Capitals to use Wallace's knee as 'motivating force' in WNBL charge

If worse comes to worse, the Canberra Capitals will use Kristy Wallace's knee injury as a motivating force to drive their WNBL championship dream.

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Violent Brisbane attackers likely to strike again, police say

Police hunt for two men who followed a teenager home and beat her.

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Andrew Clark rises through the ranks to become Canberra racing boss

The new Canberra Racing Club chief executive started at the club in the photo finish room 20 years ago.

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Decked: Is the MCG in a battle to save the Boxing Day Test?

The ICC could again rate the MCG pitch as poor, leaving next summer's clash to determine whether the venue retains its iconic Test.

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Remains believed to be human found on Mid North Coast: police

Remains believed to be human have been found in regional NSW.

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BBC NEWS - Anak Krakatau: Indonesia flights rerouted as volcano alert level raised

The alert level of Anak Krakatau is now up to the second highest possible after several eruptions.

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BBC NEWS - Donald and Melania Trump visit US troops in Iraq in Christmas trip

The US president and first lady make an unannounced Christmas visit to US service personnel.

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BBC NEWS - Frenchman sets off to cross Atlantic in a barrel

Jean Jacques Savin hopes ocean currents alone will propel him from the Canaries to the Caribbean.

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BBC NEWS - US stock markets rally after pre-Christmas slump

The Dow Jones is up by nearly 5% and the technology-focused Nasdaq rises by nearly 6%.

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BBC NEWS - Sydney Opal Tower: Residents forced to leave for second time

Residents are told to leave for a second time so investigators and engineers can work around the clock.

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BBC NEWS - US man finishes solo race across Antarctica

For the past two months, two men have been racing nearly 1,000 miles (1,600km) across a frigid void.

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BBC NEWS - Rwanda genocide: Habyarimana plane shooting probe dropped

Judges close a contentious case over the downing of the president's jet, which sparked the genocide.

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BBC NEWS - Afghan presidential election delayed by three months

A new date in mid-July or early August is to be announced on Thursday, sources tell the BBC.

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BBC NEWS - Ruth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge leaves hospital

The 85-year-old liberal Supreme Court judge had surgery to remove cancerous nodules from a lung.

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BBC NEWS - Martial laws comes to an end in Ukraine after 30 days

The law came into force last month, after a clash between Ukrainian and Russian forces off Crimea.

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BBC NEWS - Questions the world asked Google in 2018

From Prince Harry's age to the floss, can Washington DC tackle some of the year's most searched questions?

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BBC NEWS - Firefighters revisit the scene of Armenia's earthquake in 1988.

Two British firefighters revisit Spitak, the scene of a devastating earthquake in 1988.

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BBC NEWS - African women we celebrated in 2018

An Afropop artist, a veteran mechanic and other women's stories BBC Africa featured in 2018.

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BBC NEWS - Mount Etna: Aerial footage shows damage from Italy quakes

Two earthquakes have left buildings damaged and people injured following the eruption of Mount Etna on Monday.

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BBC NEWS - Miley Cyrus confirms marriage to Liam Hemsworth

The American pop star confirms her marriage to the Australian actor on social media.

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BBC NEWS - Florida school shooting: What happened next?

In February, 17 people were killed in a school shooting in Florida. Did it change anything?

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BBC NEWS - Lost in Asia's deepest cave

How one man's disappearance in the Uzbek mountains led to the discovery of Asia's deepest cave.

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BBC NEWS - Letter from Africa: 'Guilty until proven innocent in Nigeria'

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani takes on the naming, shaming and parading of police suspects in Nigeria.

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The Cook's tale: Australian TV legend dead at age 61

In a career dotted with acclaimed stage roles and soap operas, actress Penny Cook had unlikely encounters with Prince Charles and Bill Clinton.

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Super proud Hanson: MMMBop is not that bad

Hanson drummer Zac Hanson is sitting outside a brewery in Normal, Illinois, thinking about beer. In 2014, he and his brothers – guitarist Isaac and vocalist/keyboardist Taylor – started a beer and music festival called The Hop Jam, and they've also released their own brew, Mmmhops, its name a play on Hanson's gazillion-selling 1997 single, MMMBop. Today Zac's spending a day off visiting another brewer.

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