Russia and Turkey Plan to Stabilize Syria's Idlib Province, Putin Says

Putin said more action by both Ankara and Moscow was required to "liquidate the actions of terrorist groups."

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Erdogan Solicits Support in Moscow as Putin Becomes Syria Kingmaker

Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan gets another chance to lobby Vladimir Putin to protect Turkish interests.

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In Moscow, Japanese Expats Still Hold Out Hope for a Historic Peace Deal

As Shinzo Abe and Vladimir Putin met this week in Moscow, Japanese expats in Moscow were watching closely.

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Russians Owe More Than $450M in Gas Debt, Gazprom Says

Several Russian regions have asked for a write-off after a Chechen court ruled for 9 billion rubles of gas debt to be erased last week.

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Russia Says 'Arbitrary' Israeli Air Strikes on Syria Must Stop

Russia said on Wednesday that Israel should stop carrying out what it called arbitrary air strikes on Syria days after the Israeli air force targeted Iranian forces there.

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Russian Air Traffic Controllers Order Pizzas for U.S. Colleagues Hit by Shutdown — Reports

Siberian air controllers reportedly ordered 10 pizzas for their colleagues affected by the shutdown in Alaska, Russian media reported.

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Russia Says Oil Price War With U.S. Would Be Too Costly

Russia should not unleash an oil price war against the United States says one of the main Russian architects of a production pact with OPEC

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Situation in Syria's Idlib Province Is Fast Deteriorating, Russia Says

The situation in Syria's Idlib province where Russia and Turkey have tried to create a de-escalation zone is rapidly deteriorating.

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Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger

Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.

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Thousands tell HMRC to delete voice data

The tax authority collected voice data over the phone and originally gave people no way to opt out.

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YouTube stars warn of impersonation scam

Messages that look like they come from YouTube stars are trying to trick their fans.

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Vodafone puts Huawei rollout in core networks on hold

The mobile operator "pauses' deployment of Huawei equipment in its core networks in Europe.

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Wall Street finishes higher, but four-week winning streak ends

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Friday, recovering a chunk of their losses from earlier in the week.

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Adele Ferguson praises whistleblower bravery after Australia Day award

The decorated investigative journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age has been honoured in this year's Australia Day awards.

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How a 73-year-old became an Instagram darling

Lan Lin doesn't go around telling her friends she's famous on Instagram. For that matter, Lan, 73, isn't really sure how Instagram works.

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Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley asked to cancel trades after $58 billion flash crash: sources

It wasn't clear whether the at-market sell orders from Goldman and Morgan Stanley triggered the brief plunge or whether other factors in the pre-open auction were at play, the sources say.

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Peter Botten recognised for service to PNG and industry

The Oil Search boss in involved in a number of local cultural and social ventures.

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Apple's Aussie profits grew but its tax bill went down

Technology giant Apple's sales in Australia grew by more than billion dollars last year, as our commitment to its iPhone remains unshakable, but the amount of tax the multinational paid fell. 

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Jillian Broadbent recognised as climate fighter, boardroom trailblazer

The long-standing executive and director has ridden a wave of economic change for 51 years.

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Adele Ferguson praises whistleblower bravery after Australia Day award

The decorated investigative journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age and The Australian Financial Review columnist has been honoured in this year's Australia Day awards.

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'They’re real fighters': Can IOOF battle its way out of the bunker?

For the last five months the boss of financial service juggernaut IOOF, Chris Kelaher has been stuck in the trickiest of business bunkers. Lucky he loves golf.

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Luxury apartments to replace St Kilda's Novotel

Developer Tim Gurner believes he has identified a lucrative niche in the midst of Australia’s property downturn.

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Pubs hitting the bright spot for investors and patrons

Stalwarts say there is money to be made in the assets as long as customers are the focus.

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Office asset sales to test market performance

The office tower at 62 Pitt Street, Sydney will test investment appetite for the sector

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Community participation could stop change

Hot Property

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Troubles far from over for AMP warn analysts

AMP's profit warning disappointments market as shares skid to near-record low.

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Misleading, deceptive, cronyism: Wild claims fly in corporate fight

A little-known resources company is trying to replace almost the whole board of junior oil and gas firm Empire Energy.

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Westpac wage deal sparks warning on selling pressure

The Finance Sector Union says it is disappointed at the extent to which Westpac will use its discretion when handing out pay rises top some staff under a new wage agreement, arguing the move threatens to pressure affected employees to prioritise sales.

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Bootcamp earmarked for Flinders Lane car park

Car parks are on the nose as landlords refit them for more lucrative tenants.

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What will a China slowdown mean for the Australian economy?

Economists are debating whether further interest rate cuts are needed at home as the growth of our biggest trading partner slows.

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What Vegemite's branding says about Australian culture

From children dressed as soldiers to high-end dining and grand slam tennis, Vegemite is spreading its wings in a bid to retain a spot at the (kitchen) table.

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'Airport workers should not be used and abused': Court rules against airport split shifts

Airport workers in Australia have had a legal win against their employer with the Federal Court of Australia ruling they can't be forced to work split shifts.

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'Highly unfortunate': Energy chief says system caught by surprise

Industry says the energy market operator leans too heavy on big business to save the system as a lack of energy policy makes Australia "a third world country".

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Trump and Congress reach deal to re-open government for 3 weeks

 

WASHINGTON DC - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday agreed with Congress to re-open the government, ending a crippling 35-day shutdown.

The deal allows for the government to re

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Trove of 24 million financial documents from major U.S. banks leaked

 

CALIFORNIA, U.S. - A trove of over 24 million financial and banking documents from some of the biggest banks in the U.S., has been discovered by a security researcher.

The resear

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Foreign workers flocking to Japan, expats now at record high

 

TOKYO, Japan - As the population of Japan continues to shrink, the country is becoming more reliant on expats to fill job vacancies.

The trend has become so pronounced that the n

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Russia, China and Turkey back Maduro against Trump

 

CARACAS, Venzuela - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has welcomed the backing of Russia and China, after his virtual isloation by the United States earlier in the week.

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Confidant of U.S. president arrested by special counsel

WASHINGTON DC - Another close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump has been arrested as part ofd the probe by special counsel Robert Mueller.

Roger Stone, a confidant of the president was a

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Venezuela: 5 days of turmoil

Here are key developments in Venezuela since a band of soldiers briefly rose up against President Nicolas Maduro on January 21, with an opposition leader declaring himself "acting president" days l

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US Appoints New Venezuela Envoy to Help 'Restore Democracy'

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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has appointed foreign policy veteran Elliott Abrams to be U.S. envoy to Venezuela, tasked with helping 'restore democracy' to the South Am

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USA appoints Elliott Abrams to lead efforts in Venezuela

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 26 (ANI): The United States, on Friday, announced that foreign policy veteran, Elliott Abrams, will be leading US efforts on Venezuela in the wake of the political crisis in

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Greek Lawmakers Ratify Landmark Deal With Macedonia

Greek lawmakers have ratified a deal with Macedonia, ending a nearly three-decade-long dispute between the neighbors in which the Balkan country will be renamed North Macedonia.

Greece's parl

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Two peacekeepers killed in an attack against UN convoy in Mali

Two peacekeepers from the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) were killed on Friday following an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack against a convoy near Douentza, in the M

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Reuters Reports Russian Military Contractors Operating In Venezuela

Reuters is reporting that private military contractors working on behalf of Russia are in Venezuela to help embattled socialist President Nicolas Maduro strengthen security amid opposition protests

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Pompeo To Urge UN Security Council To Recognize Venezuela's Guaido

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will urge UN Security Council members to recognize opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela interim president during a January 26 emergency meeting, the State

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Tortured Chinese Dissident Arrives in the United States Via Taiwan

Chinese rights activist Huang Yan, a former torture victim who spoke out publicly in support of rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng, arrived in the United States on Friday after being granted political asyl

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Chinese President 'Most Dangerous Enemy' of Free Societies: Soros

China on Friday hit out at a speech by billionnaire investor George Soros in which he referred to President Xi Jinping as "the most dangerous enemy" of free societies.

Soros told a fringe eve

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US Judge to Sentence 3 Men Over Plot to Bomb Somalis in Kansas

Three white men convicted of a 2016 plot to bomb an apartment complex in Kansas that is home to Somali immigrants and their mosque were due to be sentenced in federal court on Friday.

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'Lord Jesus, We Trust in Your Great Love': Latin American Christians Cry Out for God's Mercy Over Venezuela

Christians in Venezuela are taking up the fight for the country's future – in prayer.

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‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ | Anatomy of a Scene

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The directors Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney Rothman discusss a scene from their film where the lead character Miles (voiced by Shameik Moore) gets bitten by a radioactive spider.

‘Car Wash,’ a Raunchy 1970s Comedy Brimming With Meta and Mayhem

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Michael Schultz’s energetic, vulgar, socially conscious “Car Wash,” whose ensemble cast includes Richard Pryor, is a ’70s landmark worth streaming.

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ and How a Scene Crawled to Life

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The directors of the Oscar-nominated film discuss the spider-bite sequence that changes everything for its main character, Miles Morales.

‘Soni’ Review: Two Delhi Policewomen Struggle Against Misogyny

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In the world described in Ivan Ayr’s debut feature, men casually assume they are entitled to say or do whatever they want to women.

Michael Jackson Movie at Sundance Draws Protesters: 2 to Start With

By JASON BAILEY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/25/movies/michael-jackson-movie-sundance.html?partner=IFTTT
The women, who were eventually joined by 3 others, object “Leaving Neverland’s” accusations about boys who spent time with the pop singer in the 1980s.

Why Britain Is Outraged About an Oscar-Nominated Short Film

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Many in the country are calling for “Detainment,” which dramatizes the 1993 murder of a toddler by two 10-year-olds, to be withdrawn from the awards.

BBC NEWS - Trump accepts deal for temporary end to painful shutdown

Federal agencies will reopen temporarily but there is still no money for the president's border wall.


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BBC NEWS - Brazil dam collapse: 'Little hope' of finding missing alive

Up to 300 people are missing after a dam collapsed at an iron ore mine in Minas Gerais state.


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BBC NEWS - Spain Totalán search: Body of missing boy found

The boy, aged two, had fallen into a borehole during a family outing near Málaga nearly two weeks ago.


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BBC NEWS - Afghanistan's Ghani says 45,000 security personnel killed since 2014

More than 45,000 security personnel have been killed since 2014, President Ashraf Ghani says.


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BBC NEWS - Macedonia and Greece: Vote settles 27-year name dispute

Greece's parliament narrowly backs an unpopular deal to rename its neighbour North Macedonia.


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BBC NEWS - India relocates crocodiles at world's tallest statue in Gujarat

Indian officials begin relocating crocodiles from a lake to allow a seaplane service for visitors.


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BBC NEWS - Roger Stone: Defiant Trump ally rejects Russia probe charges

Political strategist Roger Stone insists the charges are bogus and he will never betray Mr Trump.


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BBC NEWS - Mexico woman accused of killing newborn child after miscarriage freed

Dafne McPherson was sentenced to 16 years in prison after miscarrying in a department store bathroom.


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BBC NEWS - Venezuela crisis: Guaidó rejects talks with Maduro

Self-declared leader Juan Guaidó also appeals to the powerful army, after receiving foreign backing.


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BBC NEWS - Five dead in air collision on France-Italy border

A helicopter and a light aircraft collided in the Italian Alps, killing five people and injuring two.


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BBC NEWS - Zimbabwe's Mugabe 'lost $1m in stolen briefcase'

State-owned media say cleaners are accused of stealing much more than the $150,000 initially reported.


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BBC NEWS - Children's climate rallies gain momentum in Europe

Thousands skip school in Berlin and some other European cities to urge action on global warming.


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BBC NEWS - Destination UK: Following illegal migrants for a week, through four European ports

BBC Correspondent Colin Campbell visits four European ports migrants are using to get to the UK.


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BBC NEWS - China's economic slowdown explained

China's economic growth is slowing down. But what's really going on?


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BBC NEWS - Ghana's 'Kumawood' studios make films in a hurry

Ghana's 'Kumawood' film studios are reviving the country's creative industry.


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BBC NEWS - 'Hope I don’t get shot today at school’

As Parkland anniversary looms, we asked Texas students how much shootings are on their mind.


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BBC NEWS - Indonesia flash flood sweeps away entire longhouse

Thousands of people are being evacuated as flash floods uproot homes after heavy rains in Sulawesi.


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BBC NEWS - 'Shuffle' dance taught to Chinese children to keep them fit

The school's principal decided to ditch the traditional workout for something a little more modern.


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BBC NEWS - India sends 'lightest satellite' to space

Kalamsat-V2 weighs just 1.26kg (2.6lb) and was made by students belonging to a space education firm.


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BBC NEWS - US shutdown: Four reasons why Trump blinked

The economic consequences of the shutdown were starting to show.


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BBC NEWS - BBC journalist Ging Ginanjar: A giant of Indonesia's battle for press freedom

Ging Ginanjar played a key role in bringing about press freedom in the world's largest Muslim nation.


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BBC NEWS - Bungaree: Indigenous man who helped Flinders explore Australia

Bungaree was the only Australian on the first ship to circumnavigate the continent, but his story is often ignored.


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BBC NEWS - Vienna rescues forgotten women artists censored by the Nazis

Vienna showcases the long-neglected works of its pre-war female artists.


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BBC NEWS - Ciudad Juarez: Murder, drugs and football on the Mexican border

A wave of unprecedented violence, a Mexican city badly damaged by warring gangs, and the football fans voicing a community's pain.


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New on Sports Illustrated: Rockets Playing Like Contenders Due to James Harden's Offensive Outburst

James Harden is leading an injury-ravaged Rockets team up the Western Conference standings. 
January 26, 2019 at 12:10PM
Rockets Playing Like Contenders Due to James Harden's Offensive Outburst

New on Sports Illustrated: 2019 NHL All-Star Game: TV Channel, Stream, Time

The NHL All-Star Game follows a four-team tournament format.
January 26, 2019 at 11:30AM
2019 NHL All-Star Game: TV Channel, Stream, Time

New on Sports Illustrated: 2019 NHL All-Star Game: Skills Competition Results and Highlights

Kendall Coyne competed in the fastest skater event, while Johnny Gaudreau repeated as the champion in the puck control event. 
January 26, 2019 at 10:31AM
2019 NHL All-Star Game: Skills Competition Results and Highlights

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Petra Kvitova: Australian Open Final Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch Naomi Osaka vs. Petra Kvitova in the 2019 Australian Open Final on Saturday, Jan. 26.
January 26, 2019 at 08:30AM
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Petra Kvitova: Australian Open Final Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

New on Sports Illustrated: Kendall Coyne Becomes First Woman to Compete in NHL All-Star Skills Competition

Coyne finished in 7th place–but was the first woman to ever participate in the NHL's All-Star Skills competition.
January 26, 2019 at 06:46AM
Kendall Coyne Becomes First Woman to Compete in NHL All-Star Skills Competition

New on Sports Illustrated: The Bears' New Kicker Once Double-Doinked a Field Goal Through the Uprights

The Bears' new kicker has one thing in common with Cody Parkey.
January 26, 2019 at 04:31AM
The Bears' New Kicker Once Double-Doinked a Field Goal Through the Uprights

New on Sports Illustrated: Sergio Ramos Admits Concerns Over Penalty Style After Goal Against Girona

January 26, 2019 at 04:00AM
Sergio Ramos Admits Concerns Over Penalty Style After Goal Against Girona

New on Sports Illustrated: Newcastle Rule Out Move for Lazio's Jordan Lukaku After Reports of Failed Tyneside Medical

January 26, 2019 at 04:00AM
Newcastle Rule Out Move for Lazio's Jordan Lukaku After Reports of Failed Tyneside Medical

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal 1-3 Man Utd: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Red Devils Open FA Cup 4th Round in Style

January 26, 2019 at 03:45AM
Arsenal 1-3 Man Utd: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Red Devils Open FA Cup 4th Round in Style

New on Sports Illustrated: Zlatan hizo asistencia y gol en la misma jugada durante entrenamiento del LA Galaxy

January 26, 2019 at 03:45AM
Zlatan hizo asistencia y gol en la misma jugada durante entrenamiento del LA Galaxy

New on Sports Illustrated: Terrell Owens Is Under the Impression that Antonio Brown Wants to Leave the Steelers

Owens said he is under the impression that Brown "wants to move on" from the Steelers.
January 26, 2019 at 03:39AM
Terrell Owens Is Under the Impression that Antonio Brown Wants to Leave the Steelers

New on Sports Illustrated: Olympic Figure Skater Gracie Gold Reveals She Was Suicidal While Battling Depression

The two-time U.S. national champion opened up about her mental health struggles, and suicidal thoughts, in a new interview.
January 26, 2019 at 03:32AM
Olympic Figure Skater Gracie Gold Reveals She Was Suicidal While Battling Depression

New on Sports Illustrated: AS Monaco Confirm Leonardo Jardim's Return to Replace Sacked Thierry Henry

January 26, 2019 at 03:30AM
AS Monaco Confirm Leonardo Jardim's Return to Replace Sacked Thierry Henry

New on Sports Illustrated: It's Impossible to Ignore the GOAT Implications of Djokovic vs. Nadal

Nadal could pull within two of Federer's record of 20 Slams, whereas Djokovic could move to third alone with 15 majors.
January 26, 2019 at 02:56AM
It's Impossible to Ignore the GOAT Implications of Djokovic vs. Nadal

New on Sports Illustrated: The Honeymooon Continues for Solskjaer, Manchester United

Everything continues to go right for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United, with eight wins in eight matches accompanying a lift in spirit around the previously disheartened club.
January 26, 2019 at 02:53AM
The Honeymooon Continues for Solskjaer, Manchester United

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal Fans in Meltdown as Yet Another Key Defender Goes Off Injured in FA Cup Clash With Man Utd

January 26, 2019 at 02:45AM
Arsenal Fans in Meltdown as Yet Another Key Defender Goes Off Injured in FA Cup Clash With Man Utd

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Sean Payton Spoke to Roger Goodell Over Controversial Missed Pass Interference Call

Goodell also reportedly spoke to Saints owner Gayle Benson.
January 26, 2019 at 02:06AM
Report: Sean Payton Spoke to Roger Goodell Over Controversial Missed Pass Interference Call

New on Sports Illustrated: Charlie Austin Set to Leave Southampton This Month Amid Interest From Wolves and Aston Villa

January 26, 2019 at 02:00AM
Charlie Austin Set to Leave Southampton This Month Amid Interest From Wolves and Aston Villa

New on Sports Illustrated: Leicester Considering £20m Move for Monaco's Youri Tielemans With Principality Side in Crisis

January 26, 2019 at 01:45AM
Leicester Considering £20m Move for Monaco's Youri Tielemans With Principality Side in Crisis

New on Sports Illustrated: WATCH: Man United Ousts Arsenal in FA Cup; Alexis Scores vs. Former Team

Alexis Sanchez burned his former team, scoring for Man United vs. Arsenal in the FA Cup.
January 26, 2019 at 01:30AM
WATCH: Man United Ousts Arsenal in FA Cup; Alexis Scores vs. Former Team

Portrait

“Every portrait that is painted with feeling is a portrait of the artist, not of the sitter.”

Oscar Wilde

Here in this portrait sketch, I have used 3h pencil for the rough outline and then I used 6b and 8b pencils to finish it. Other tools used are pencil eraser, paper stumps and tissue paper for blending and earbuds.

Thanks and have a good day ahead.

Renuka

Commissioned work on an A4 size ivory sheet

After a day of searing heat, temperatures continue to slide

The mercury will remain relatively stable in the high 20s and low 30s until 7pm before it starts climbing down to bring Victorians reprieve from the stifling heat.

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UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings to head Khashoggi case

 

GENEVA, Switzerland - An international investigation is underway into the assassination of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

The surprise development was revealed by the

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Kim Jong Un unusually determined after receiving Trump's letter

WASHINGTON, U.S. - Days after agreeing to a second meeting with the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the U.S. President Donald Trump has addressed a letter to him.

In a statement to repor

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Skyrocketing homicide rate made 2018 Mexico's deadliest year on record

MEXICO CITY, Mexico - The Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection in Mexico has released a report on the homicide rate in the country last year and said that 2018 was the deadliest year o

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Sultan Abdullah elected new Malaysian king after shock abdication

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Following the historical abdication of the previous monarch, Malaysia's royal families elected Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah as the new king of the country.

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How did Venezuela end up with two presidents?

 

Just days after Venezuela’s authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro survived a Jan. 21 military coup attempt, the leader of Venezuela’s opposition-dominated legislatu

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Air Strike In Afghanistan Kills 16 From Same Family

Sixteen civilians from the same extended family were killed in an air strike on a home in southern Afghanistan, an Afghan official said on January 24.

The air strike was carried out in the Sa

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US requests for UNSC meeting over Venezuela 'crisis'

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): The United States has requested for a United Nations Security Council meeting over the "ongoing crisis" in Venezuela on Saturday, January 26. "The United States ha

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Taiwan Compiling 'Blacklist' of Chinese Technology Companies: Report

Authorities in Taiwan are drafting a list of Chinese technology companies that could present security concerns for the government, in the wake of a series of measures excluding Huawei from bidding

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China blocks Bing

Beijing [China] Jan 21: Bing, the last major foreign search operating engine in China, has been blocked following an order from President Xi Jinping. "We have confirmed that Bing is currently inacces

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DRC's Kabila urges unity on eve of new president's inauguration

Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi will be sworn in on Thursday as Democratic Republic of Congo's next president, sources in Kinshasa said, as outgoing President Joseph Kabila called for national u

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Amazon Scout robots take to pavements in Washington State

The online retail giant is latest to experiment with delivery via pavement robot.

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Microsoft's Bing search engine restored in China

The firm said its site in China was now accessible after an outage raised concerns it had been censored.

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Google Chrome changes could 'destroy' ad-blockers

Users could be defenceless against intrusive ads if proposed changes to Chrome happen, warn developers

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Prince's Trust suspends ties to Huawei

The youth charity says it will not accept new financial donations from the firm.

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'Swatting' conspirators charged in US

Three men are accused of aiding a hoaxer who tricked armed police into attending fake emergencies.

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'Criminals escaping justice' due to IT system

The system used by nine forces regularly crashes, causing cases to be dropped, officers say.

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Facebook 'sorry' for distressing suicide posts on Instagram

It comes after it emerged a teenage girl took her own life after viewing disturbing content online.

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Teachers tired of pointless emails

Teachers say they can't stay up all night answering individual email queries from parents.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-46959295

Could dancing pandas persuade you to buy sports shoes?

How retailers are trying to make in-store shopping more exciting and fun with interactive experiences.

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Huawei confident in uncomfortable times

The Chinese telecoms company is facing a PR crisis, but its executives say it's business as usual.

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What a goat tells us about tech billionaires

From slaughtering goats to prepping for the apocalypse, their habits aren't exactly normal.

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Utilities and real estate companies lift ASX to two-month high

Sydney Airport, Transurban and Goodman gave a push to a positive day.

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Labor's unfair contract plan to 'level playing field' for small business

Small business advocates are backing Labor's push to make unfair contract terms illegal for small business.

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Sushi joint first target as workplace cop unleashes new powers

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched a landmark case aiming to protect vulnerable workers.

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Kimberley, South West businesses targeted in Fair Work blitz

The ombudsman audited 600 workplaces in remote and regional locations across Australia, recovering $191,125 for 268 workers.

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WA green shoots could be mowed by trade wars and slowing China

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA’s released its biannual WA economic forecast Outlook on Friday, which warns WA's reliance on China puts it more at risk than any other state.

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Markets Live: ASX rallies, AMP falls

The ASX is gaining as the Australian dollar trades below US71¢. AMP and ResMed are sharply lower.

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Sliding Australian dollar is feeling the pressure

Concerns over US-China trade talks and global growth, and the possibility of rate cuts have driven the Australian dollar lower.

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Whitelion cafe serves up innovation with jobs

Community engagement continues to innovate, Sue White writes.

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Seven ways to make sure work meetings aren't a waste of time

Statistically speaking, most work meetings are a waste of time. here is how to improve them.

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Speech and hearing work being heard on the world stage

Speech pathologists and audiologists enjoy the fulfilment of working in helping professions, writes Joshua Jennings.

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'I had the marks to be a doctor but my father said no'

Morris Morcos didn't get to decide his own career. But for this Egyptian immigrant, it has proved a fruitful one.

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'Mortal danger facing society': Billionaire philanthropist unloads on China

Billionaire philanthropist George Soros has made a habit of making a big speech at Davos. This year proved to be no different.

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Year from hell: AMP to slash dividend by 70 per cent

AMP shares dive as it announces a big dividend cut while confirming it will set aside another $200 million to cover the cost of customer remediation related to issues heard at the banking royal commission.

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How emails make you a worse leader

It’s not unusual for many of us to prioritise email management over people management.

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Not a 'fat finger' mistake: The $58 billion flash crash that mystified traders

What was shaping up to be a ho-hum market open in Singapore suddenly became the most dramatic session in years

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Davos lives up to its reputation of being truly bizarre

Tuna on a sled, confiscated milk and the economic elephant in the room. It's be another head-scratching week at Davos.

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8@eight: Sentiment wavers, but ASX set for positive open

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

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US and China 'miles and miles' from trade deal: Ross

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says nothing is imminent but there is 'a fair chance' the two countries will get a deal,

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What will BHP do with its vast hoard of franking credits?

BHP has the country's largest store of franking credits. Will it distribute more of them before Labor devalues them for a key class of retail shareholders?

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Vicinity takes knife to shopping centre asset values

Vicinity Centres drops value on its non-flagship shopping centres

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What we get for our annual $60bn bill to the rest of the world

Most of our wealth comes from the skill, enterprise and technology-enhanced hard work of our people.

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Nike dunks on Myer with concession store closures

Sportswear giant Nike is planning to close most of its Myer concession stores after being disappointed with their performance, in another blow to the struggling department store. 

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'Old car' coal plants aren't going to get any better warns AEMO

The energy market operator has warned the nation is relying on ageing coal plants as it navigates a heatwave.

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Dock workers protest at Port Botany over new wages agreement

About 100 members of the national maritime union who work for stevedoring giant Hutchison Ports in Sydney marched from its car park to Patrick Port Botany Terminal.

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Santos and the banks give ASX a lift

Energy stocks and the big banks were amongst the gainers on a good day for the local market.

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Jobless rate edges down as Vic and NSW dominate work creation

Strong jobs market gives Morrison government good story to tell going to the polls

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Coles to spend almost $1bn to get two 'game-changing' sheds

Coles has revealed to investors it will spend $950 million over next six years building two state-of-the-art automated distribution centres.

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Markets Live: Banks lift ASX after NAB hike

Australian shares ended a choppy session on a firmer note, as banks hauled the market higher following NAB's rate hike.

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'Profit won out in the end': NAB lifts rates to maintain margins

NAB has finally joined its big four rivals in lifting variable mortgage rates.

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'Impossible to ignore': Australian chocolate company brings back the Polly Waffle

Nestle stopped making the bar a decade ago but the brand is now back in Australian hands - and will soon be on shelves.

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‘The Kid Who Would Be King’ Review: Cult Director Waxes Arthurian

By BILGE EBIRI from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/movies/the-kid-who-would-be-king-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Joe Cornish bestows Excalibur upon a boy who is fleeing bullies, and the legend comes alive, just when a divided country needs a hero.

‘The Invisibles’ Review: On the Run and in Plain Sight in World War II

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/movies/the-invisibles-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Splicing two movies into a documentary-fiction hybrid, the director Claus Räfle follows four German Jews as they resist deportation to the camps.

‘Serenity’ Review: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and One Very Bad Mess

By WESLEY MORRIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/movies/serenity-review.html?partner=IFTTT
As Captain Baker Dill, McConaughey is asked to throw his ex-wife’s new husband into the ocean. He should have thrown the script in instead.

‘Tito and the Birds’ Review: Pigeons Carrying a Message

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/movies/review-tito-and-the-birds.html?partner=IFTTT
The film’s pleasures are primarily visual, whether it’s the swirls of paint suggesting a fiery lab accident, the design quirks or the shadowy palette.

‘Never Look Away’ Review: A Lush Adventure in Sex, Politics and Painting

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/movies/never-look-away-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This film, based on the life of Gerhard Richter, follows a German artist from the Nazi era to the 1960s.

Review: Revisiting a Film from Ida Lupino, Hollywood Star Turned Director

By MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/movies/never-fear-the-young-lovers-review.html?partner=IFTTT
“Never Fear,” a 1949 movie directed by Lupino that has been superbly restored, tells the story of a dancer felled by polio.

‘Jihadists’ Review: Interviewing, but Not Challenging, Islamic Extremists

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/movies/jihadists-review.html?partner=IFTTT
In this French documentary, extremists in Mali, Tunisia and Mauritania preach to the camera. If its directors offered any pushback, it doesn’t show.

‘Heartlock’ Review: A Prison Kingpin Steals the Show in This Hackneyed Drama

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/movies/heartlock-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Alexander Dreymon and Lesley-Ann Brandt star as a prisoner and a guard who flirt with forbidden romance under the dark gaze of Erik LaRay Harvey.

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

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/movies/film-series-in-nyc-this-week.html?partner=IFTTT
Our guide to film series and special screenings.

Bryan Singer to Keep Directing Job Despite Sexual Misconduct Accusations

By ELIZABETH A. HARRIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/24/movies/bryan-singer-red-sonja-sex-allegations.html?partner=IFTTT
Singer, who was fired from “Bohemian Rhapsody,” will continue with “Red Sonja” despite an article detailing allegations that he had sex with underage boys.

BBC NEWS - The amazing musician who can’t play in time

Can a new invention help a blind musical virtuoso see the conductor’s baton and play in time with an orchestra?


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BBC NEWS - Elderly swimmers claim icy plunge in Beijing benefits health

The swimmers claim that the nippy dips in Beijing help to keep illnesses at bay.


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BBC NEWS - In pictures: How Australians are enduring record heat

Prolonged extreme temperatures have pushed people and animals to the limit, as these images show.


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BBC NEWS - Billionaire Ken Griffin pays record $238m for Manhattan apartment

A penthouse apartment at 220 Central Park South is sold to hedge fund manager Ken Griffin.


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BBC NEWS - Don't lick ice cream, advises Turkish etiquette course

An etiquette course in an Istanbul municipality advises women not to lick ice cream.


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BBC NEWS - Italian runner braves Siberia big chill

An Italian policeman runs a race in Siberia braving temperatures of -52 Celsius.


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BBC NEWS - South Korean farmers see boost in banana crop

Climate change could make South Korea a banana producer.


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BBC NEWS - Huawei confident in uncomfortable times

The Chinese telecoms company is facing a PR crisis, but its executives say it's business as usual.


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BBC NEWS - Zimbabwe crackdown: 'We are angry, we are desperate'

Brutal beatings and rising inflation are proving a noxious mix in Zimbabwe.


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BBC NEWS - Reality Check: Does the CFA franc keep some African countries poor?

A spat between Italy and France has reignited a debate over French involvement in its former African colonies.


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BBC NEWS - What Zuckerberg's goat tells us about tech billionaires

From slaughtering goats to prepping for the apocalypse, their habits aren't exactly normal.


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BBC NEWS - Venezuela crisis: What now for Maduro and his allies?

As international support for Venezuela's opposition leader grows, tensions run high in Latin America.


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BBC NEWS - Macedonia and Greece: Why this 27-year row may be about to end

Macedonia's name has been a running sore with its neighbour ever since it came into existence in 1991.


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China Blocks Microsoft's Bing, Ramping Up Its Communist Censorship

Chinese internet users have lost access to Microsoft Corp.'s Bing search engine, setting off grumbling about the ruling Communist Party's increasingly tight online censorship.

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Former Christian Governor Imprisoned for Blasphemy Is Finally Free

A Christian politician was set free in Indonesia Thursday after serving nearly two years in prison for blasphemy.      

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US-Venezuela Showdown: Trump Recognizes New Leader in Effort to Oust 'Illegitimate' Dictator Maduro

President Donald Trump has issued a statement recognizing a new interim president of Venezuela as the country's dictator is still clinging to power.

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New on Sports Illustrated: 2019 NHL All-Star Skills Competition: TV Channel, Stream, Time

The NHL's top stars kick off All-Star weekend with the skills competition on Friday in San Jose. 
January 25, 2019 at 12:25PM
2019 NHL All-Star Skills Competition: TV Channel, Stream, Time

New on Sports Illustrated: Robin Lehner, Barry Trotz Have Quickly Ushered in Post–Tavares Era for Islanders

After John Tavares left for Toronto, the Islanders look destined for another mediocre season. But Barry Trotz has turned the team into one of the NHL’s hottest stories heading into the All-Star break.
January 25, 2019 at 11:56AM
Robin Lehner, Barry Trotz Have Quickly Ushered in Post–Tavares Era for Islanders

New on Sports Illustrated: Warriors Take Photo With Former President Barack Obama While in Washington D.C.

The Golden State Warriors saw a few politicians while in Washington D.C. to play the Wizards.
January 25, 2019 at 10:58AM
Warriors Take Photo With Former President Barack Obama While in Washington D.C.

New on Sports Illustrated: Goodell's Silence on Saints-Rams No-Call Is Deafening

While the controversy has created a circus, a Saints player's request to hear from the commissioner is more than sensible.
January 25, 2019 at 10:48AM
Goodell's Silence on Saints-Rams No-Call Is Deafening

New on Sports Illustrated: Does Pat Patriot Have Any Legal Options After Getting Hit by Jamal Adams?

While Pat Patriot appears to be okay for now, a player might want to think twice and consider the implications in the event the mascot does suffer an injury.
January 25, 2019 at 10:43AM
Does Pat Patriot Have Any Legal Options After Getting Hit by Jamal Adams?

New on Sports Illustrated: Giannis Antetokounmpo Wants to Draft Russell Westbrook and Joel Embiid to All-Star Team

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a lover and wants to end one of the most intriguing beefs in the NBA.
January 25, 2019 at 09:13AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo Wants to Draft Russell Westbrook and Joel Embiid to All-Star Team

New on Sports Illustrated: Se sorteó la Copa América y estallaron los memes por el grupo de Brasil

January 25, 2019 at 08:00AM
Se sorteó la Copa América y estallaron los memes por el grupo de Brasil

New on Sports Illustrated: Western All-Star Starters Reveal Conference's Historic Collection of Talent

The Eastern Conference starters for the 2019 All-Star Game are formidable but they can't hold a candle to the incredible talent that resides in the West. 
January 25, 2019 at 07:16AM
Western All-Star Starters Reveal Conference's Historic Collection of Talent

New on Sports Illustrated: NBA Unveils Official 2019 All-Star Game Uniforms

The Jordan Brand uniforms feature a new red, white and blue trim on the black and white jerseys.
January 25, 2019 at 07:00AM
NBA Unveils Official 2019 All-Star Game Uniforms

New on Sports Illustrated: Copa America Draw Yields Balanced Field, Challenge for Paraguay's Osorio

The groups are set for the 2019 Copa America, and there are plenty of storylines and intriguing matchups waiting to play out in Brazil. Here's a closer look at the three groups and who looks poised to do some damage.
January 25, 2019 at 06:06AM
Copa America Draw Yields Balanced Field, Challenge for Paraguay's Osorio

New on Sports Illustrated: Lightning, Flames, Sharks Lead Stanley Cup Odds at All-Star Break

The Lightning and Flames are the only two teams in the NHL with more than 70 points going into the NHL All-Star break.
January 25, 2019 at 05:56AM
Lightning, Flames, Sharks Lead Stanley Cup Odds at All-Star Break

New on Sports Illustrated: NBA All-Star Starters Announced: LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo Headline 2018-19 Selections

LeBron James was tabbed for his 15th-straight All-Star start.
January 25, 2019 at 05:30AM
NBA All-Star Starters Announced: LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo Headline 2018-19 Selections

New on Sports Illustrated: Former Louisville Coach Rick Pitino: Only Coaching in EuroLeague for 'Short Sabbatical'

Rick Pitino reportedly agreed to coach Panathinaikos B.C. of the EuroLeague in December.
January 25, 2019 at 05:15AM
Former Louisville Coach Rick Pitino: Only Coaching in EuroLeague for 'Short Sabbatical'

New on Sports Illustrated: Five-Star Recruit, USC Commit Bru McCoy Enters Transfer Portal

McCoy committed to the Trojans while Kliff Kingsbury was named offensive coordinator.
January 25, 2019 at 05:10AM
Five-Star Recruit, USC Commit Bru McCoy Enters Transfer Portal

New on Sports Illustrated: COPA AMÉRICA 2019 | Así quedó el sorteo de los grupos del torneo

January 25, 2019 at 05:00AM
COPA AMÉRICA 2019 | Así quedó el sorteo de los grupos del torneo

New on Sports Illustrated: Saints TE Benjamin Watson Calls Out Roger Goodell for Silence on NFC Championship Controversy

Watson said Goodell was being "disrespectful and dismissive" to NFL fans.
January 25, 2019 at 04:53AM
Saints TE Benjamin Watson Calls Out Roger Goodell for Silence on NFC Championship Controversy

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid 4-2 Girona: Report, Ratings & Reactions as Los Blancos Earn Upper Hand in Copa Del Rey

January 25, 2019 at 04:45AM
Real Madrid 4-2 Girona: Report, Ratings & Reactions as Los Blancos Earn Upper Hand in Copa Del Rey

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Steve Spagnuolo Hired as New Chiefs Defensive Coordinator

Steve Spagnuolo has reportedly been hired to replace Bob Sutton as the Chiefs' defensive coordinator.
January 25, 2019 at 04:25AM
Report: Steve Spagnuolo Hired as New Chiefs Defensive Coordinator

New on Sports Illustrated: DePaul Walk-On Pantelis Xidias is a National Treasure

One of college basketball's superstars has yet to make an official appearance this season.
January 25, 2019 at 04:23AM
DePaul Walk-On Pantelis Xidias is a National Treasure

New on Sports Illustrated: El 1x1 del Real Madrid en el triunfo ante el Girona (4-2)

January 25, 2019 at 04:15AM
El 1x1 del Real Madrid en el triunfo ante el Girona (4-2)

BBC NEWS : Prince William says celebrities shunned mental health charity

The Duke of Cambridge tells business leaders that stars didn't want to be associated with mental illness.


January 24, 2019 at 02:19AM

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BBC NEWS : Shops lose 70,000 jobs in a year, says BRC

The state of the High Street continued to worsen at the end of 2018, according to industry experts.


January 24, 2019 at 05:59AM

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BBC NEWS : Barclays bosses 'paid Qatar secret fees'

The Qataris received £322m in undisclosed commission after bailing the bank out in 2008, a court hears.


January 23, 2019 at 11:41PM

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BBC NEWS : DHL could profit from no-deal Brexit, says boss

The boss of the world's largest logistics firm says it might benefit from a 'complex' Brexit.


January 24, 2019 at 02:38AM

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BBC NEWS : John Lewis to shut Knight & Lee store in Southsea

It is the chain's first store closure for 12 years, but it insists no other closures are planned.


January 23, 2019 at 08:51PM

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BBC NEWS : Chinese censor calls Tencent news app 'vulgar'

Tiantian Kuaibao was singled out for criticism by the country's internet regulator.


January 24, 2019 at 12:15AM

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BBC NEWS : Santander to shut 140 branches

About 1,270 jobs are put at risk after Santander announces a big round of branch closures.


January 23, 2019 at 06:53PM

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BBC NEWS : Brexit: What does no deal mean?

There's still no certainty over an agreement for the UK's departure from the EU.


January 24, 2019 at 05:48AM

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BBC NEWS : 'The perception was women didn't fly aircraft'

EasyJet's newest female pilot says the industry is "working hard" to attract more women to the role.


January 24, 2019 at 05:47AM

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BBC NEWS : DHL boss: 'We might benefit in the short term but Brexit not a good idea'

The CEO of Deutsche Post DHL tells the BBC a no-deal Brexit is not a good idea in the long term, even if his company benefits in the short term.


January 24, 2019 at 12:35AM

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BBC NEWS : How virtual reality can help you manage pain

A company in Israel is using virtual reality computer games to help patients deal with chronic pain.


January 23, 2019 at 05:48AM

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BBC NEWS : Davos 2019: How dining in the dark can open your eyes

An evening meal in pitch darkness is the surprising hot ticket at this year's World Economic Forum.


January 24, 2019 at 06:01AM

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BBC NEWS : Could women solve the global pilot shortage?

As the world's airlines need to recruit more pilots, efforts are increasing to appoint more women.


January 24, 2019 at 06:03AM

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AP pays tribute to photographer killed in crossfire in Libya

TRIPOLI, Libya - The Associated Press has paid tribute to its photoghrapher Mohamed Ben Khalifa, who was killed in clashes between rival militias in the Libyan capital Tripoli on Saturday.

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Survey: More than 60% of people want robot soldiers banned

More than 60% of people around the world oppose the development of autonomous weapons that could select and kill targets without human intervention, according to a new poll commissioned by the C

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U.S. President Trump appoints his own pick as Venezuelan president

WASHINGTON DC - U.S. President Donald Trump, in a shock move, has formally recognized the head of the Venezuela National Assembly as the country's interim president.

Mr Trump on Wednesday

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No security issues with State of Union address, Trump assures Pelosi

 

WASHINGTO DC - U.S. President Donald Trump has swept aside security concerns about the upcoming State of the Union address.

The president on Wednesday vowed to go ahead with the

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Syria threatens to bomb Israeli airport after attacks on Damascus

DAMASCUS, Syria - Just as the Syrian War is at a dying stage, Israel has stepped up its engagement prolonging the conflict.After Israel's targeting of the Damascus International Airport, Syria

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Israel opens new $455 million airport near Red Sea

RAMON, Israel - The long-awaited new international airport in the south of Israel opened on Monday.

Costing $455 million, the airport has been designed to act as an alternative to Ben Gurion

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Russia Slams U.S. Backing For Venezuela Opposition Leader

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president, leading the South American country to break off diplomatic relations with bitter ri

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Trump Backs Venezuela Opposition Leader, Angering Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as interim president, leading the South American country break diplomatic relations with bitter rival Was

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Russia Says 'Arbitrary' Israeli Air Strikes On Syria Should Stop

Russia has called on Israel to stop carrying out 'arbitrary' air strikes on Syrian territory, days after the Israeli Air Force targeted what Israel said were Iranian forces in the war-torn country.

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Ex-Chinese Diplomat-Turned-Dissident Reportedly Detained in China

An Australian newspaper says a Chinese-Australian writer and dissident has been detained during a visit to his native country.

The Sydney Morning Herald says Yang Hengjun was detained by secu

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Russia Presents Info on Missile US Says Violates Pact

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The Russian military on Wednesday rolled out a new missile and released its specifications, seeking to dispel the U.S. claim that the weapon violates a key nuclear arms pact.

The

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Japan's PM Seeks Trade Reform as Risks to World Economy Loom

DAVOS, SWITZERLAND

Japan's prime minister says China's slowing growth, Brexit woes and U.S.-China trade disputes pose risks to the world economy, while decrying the World Trade Organization a

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KZN man arrested after threatening to kill office workers with bomb

A KwaZulu-Natal man who threatened to kill office workers with a bomb has been arrested, police said on Wednesday.

Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Thulani Zwane said the 32-year-old ma

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Putin To Visit Kyrgyzstan This Year

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin is due to visit Kyrgyzstan, but no clear date has been set.

'The state visit to Bishkek is indeed on the [president's] agenda,'

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for th

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Russia Presses Claim In Cold War Missile-Pact Dispute

Russia has held an elaborate presentation to amplify its claim that a new missile at the center of a dispute with the United States does not violate a key Cold War-era arms pact, the Intermediate-R

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India ranks at 54th position among most innovative countries

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): India figures at 54th position among the world's most innovative countries, according to Bloomberg 2019 Innovative Index. It is for the first time that India has made it to th

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U.S. House Votes Overwhelmingly To Prohibit Exit From NATO

The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bill affirming congressional support for NATO, amid renewed concerns over President Donald Trump's commitment to the 29-member alliance

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Daily Mail demands browser warning U-turn

A built-in tool in Microsoft's Edge app says the Daily Mail's journalism is often inaccurate.

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Microsoft's Bing search engine inaccessible in China

The outage has raised concerns that Bing is the latest foreign website to be blocked by censors.

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Xiaomi reveals fold-in-three smartphone

The Chinese tech giant confirms it has developed a smartphone-tablet hybrid with a flexible display.

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Martin Lewis drops Facebook legal action

Facebook has promised the consumer rights champion measures to tackle fake ads on its platform.

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Chinese censor calls Tencent news app 'vulgar'

Tiantian Kuaibao was singled out for criticism by the country's internet regulator.

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Social media stars agree to declare when they post ads

Vlogger Zoella and pop star Rita Ora were threatened with court action over social media ads.

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Has Fyre Festival burned influencers?

Two new documentaries about the failed event have thrown a spotlight on the influencers and celebrities who promoted it.

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Rush to fix computers in England's courts

The IT failures have meant that trials have been delayed and jurors are unable to enrol, reports say.

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Meng Wanzhou: US to 'move ahead with Huawei executive extradition'

The US must file a formal extradition request by 30 January for the Chinese telecoms executive.

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Huawei warns it may pull out of some countries

Chinese tech giant warns it might transfer activities to countries "where we are welcomed".

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Tesla reverses charging prices hike

The prices will still go up but by 10% less than originally planned.

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Sony to move Europe headquarters to avoid Brexit disruption

The Japanese firm will move its European headquarters to the Netherlands to avoid customs issues.

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Facial recognition tool tackles illegal chimp trade

Automated software is now scouring social media posts looking for evidence of ape trafficking.

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Dyson to move head office to Singapore

Two senior executives will move from Wiltshire but no jobs will be lost in the process.

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Disability hate crime: Katie Price backed by MPs over online abuse

The model is calling for new laws to protect disabled people online after her son Harvey was trolled.

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Google hit with £44m GDPR fine over ads

Google has been fined 50 million euros (£44m) by the French data regulator CNIL.

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WhatsApp restricts message-sharing to fight fake news

The chat app will only allow users to forward messages five times to limit the spread of false news.

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Dixons Carphone's mobile sales continue to fall

However, the decline was offset by strong sales of supersize TVs and in gaming.

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Amazon, Apple and Google face data complaints

The entertainment streaming giants are accused of breaking the EU's data protection rules.

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Prince Philip crash: Debris for sale on eBay

The seller says the parts "may even have Phil's DNA on it, if you wanted to clone him".

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EasyJet says drone chaos was 'wake-up call' for airports

Airline says flight cancellations customers payments following Gatwick drone disruption cost it £15m.

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Heathrow: Man charged with flying drone near airport

George Rusu is accused of using a drone on a field near the runway days after a scare at Gatwick.

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The typo that led a man to a stranger's stag party

Will Novak was accidently invited to a stranger's bachelor party. He decided to attend and went viral.

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Giant outdoor sculpture aims to be a powerful conversation starter

Artist Jacob Nash hopes to encourage a national conversation about reconciliation with ALWAYS, his giant sculpture on the Barangaroo headland.

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A-listers at the tennis: Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Anna Wintour and more

It's not often A-listers rub shoulders with Z-listers, but when it comes to the Australian Open some are willing to make an exception.

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Felicity Jones on ambition and doing justice to Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Actor Felicity Jones’s career is on the up and up. She talks about the pressure of playing a trailblazer in her latest film, and how she finds inner strength.

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Miss Behave hosts a game show unlike any other

This wild, anarchic evening at the "theatre" lets you reach out and take the kind of evening you want.

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Beware of Pity review: Go and share a dream of pity and of love

Simon McBurney and Schaubuhne Berlin's collaborative adaption of Stefan Zweig's novel makes for masterful theatre.

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One Infinity review: Music and movement in perfect partnership

One Infinity is an hour in your life that can leave you suspended in time and place, the crises of the world outside forgotten.

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Kuniko Kato dances to the beat of her own drum

The Japanese percussionist turned a minimalist ensemble work into a solo mission.

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Call Me Evie review: J.P. Pomare's powerful debut thriller

Call Me Evie might best be described as a psychological thriller with shades of domestic noir.

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Alec Baldwin pleads guilty to harassment, denies punch

The 30 Rock star has agreed to complete a one-day anger management class to resolve the violation and pay a $170 fine.

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'Homophobic smear piece': Bryan Singer faces new misconduct allegations in Atlantic article

The article includes accounts from anonymous men who say they had sex with the Bohemian Rhapsody director when they were minors.

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Network 10 confirms first names for Dancing With the Stars after leak

Cassandra Thorburn, Samuel Johnson and Sir Curtly Ambrose will all be hitting the dancefloor in the name of their favourite charities.

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Chris Pine's new TV show is dark, disturbing and completely immersive

Six new or returning shows to tune into this week.

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What's on TV: Thursday, January 31, 2019

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Anatomically correct: breaking the rules of TV medical dramas

New Amsterstam is a network medical drama, says actor Ryan Eggold. But it is also trying to tell the hospital's story in an original and honest way.

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Rosehaven season three review

This good-natured and unhurried Tasmania-based comedy is back for a third season.

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What's on TV: Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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Netflix's You charts a new kind of toxic relationship and it's breaking bad

Expect to be shocked or transfixed by the show's depiction of romantic desire.

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Like a dating app Just Listen tries to match listeners to podcasts

The more you swipe, the more the app knows your taste; that's the theory, at least.

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What's on TV: Wednesday, January 30, 2019

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It must be love? Maybe like? Not on Married at First Sight

More than 10,000 people applied to be on this season of MAFS, if that doesn't speak volumes about the levels of self-esteem, unhappiness and desire for a spike in Instagram followers, then I don't know what does.

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What's on TV: Monday, January 28, 2019

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An old-school copper learns the new tricks of the true crime genre

Retired detective Ron Iddles revisits six unsolved murders.

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Why are we so afraid of our gardens?

Aussies supposedly love the great outdoors, yet some of us are intimidated by our own back yards. Jane Edmanson wants this to change.

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Trump Recognizes New Leader for Venezuela in Effort to Oust 'Illegitimate' Dictator Maduro

President Donald Trump has issued a statement recognizing a new interim president of Venezuela as the country's dictator is still clinging to power.

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‘The Image Book’ Review: Godard Looks at Violence, and Movies

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/23/movies/review-the-image-book.html?partner=IFTTT
Jean-Luc Godard’s latest film is a gloomy, lively essay on some disturbing history, cinema and himself.

Blockbusters, #MeToo and More: 4 Takeaways From the Oscar Nominations

By KYLE BUCHANAN from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/23/movies/oscar-nominations-blockbusters-metoo.html?partner=IFTTT
There was heartening news for an academy that nearly introduced a popular-film award. But accusations against the director of “Bohemian Rhapsody” show the group’s limits.