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ICBM, Tradies, Moose: couples who met at Canberra nightclubs

For these loved-up couples, the dance floor was the perfect place to find 'the one'.

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No other country is more horrified by the threat of ‘dumbing up’

The decision by Melbourne University to reconnect Melbourne University Publishing to its academic mission is overdue.

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Best of Cartoons, February 10, 2019

Our talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.

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Triathletes soak up sun in record-setting Canberra weekend

More than 2400 triathletes are competing in the capital this weekend.

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Missing man last seen leaving Canberra Hospital

Police say Adam Cruickshank, 43, has a medical condition and may be having trouble walking.

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Racing's duty to rein in wrongdoers

It has never been more important for racing to decide what kind of future it wants, and what it is prepared to do to get there.

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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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One dead, two injured in fatal crash in WA's South West

Major crash Investigators are seeking information about a crash in Pemberton that left one dead and two in hospital.

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Family of missing man thrown off tinny joins search in north Qld

Two men were thrown overboard while a third man remains missing after the boat crash at Groper Creek.

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Lily Allen cured my bad mood with a cheeky grin and a killer attitude

Lily Allen proved a remedy after an afternoon of misfortunes as songs such as F--k You, It's Not Fair and Lost My Mind were therapeutic to say the least.

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Thai cave heroes join push to free refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi

The two Australians of the Year sent a private letter calling for the release of Australian-based refugee Hakeem al-Araibi.

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Queensland bikies denied bail over carpark attack

Three members of the Rebels bikie gang arrested over an alleged planned attack that resulted in a man being shot in the leg at a Logan shopping centre have been refused bail.

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Man knocked unconscious after street fight in Brisbane's north

A crowd of people were dispersed from the scene when police officers arrived after the man was punched in the head.

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Armed men allegedly threaten supermarket staff, steal cash, cigarettes

Police said the men threatened staff with a weapon during the alleged robbery, then fled the scene.

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Police hunt armed robber who held up supermarket

Detectives are hunting a man who robbed a supermarket in Perth's northern suburbs overnight.

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Man in hospital with head injuries after being struck by car

The man was trying to cross the road when he was hit by a car on the Sunshine Coast.

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'Shocked and concerned': Porn takes over Catholic church website

The pornography site has been active for at least a month, and appears to have taken over a previous URL used by the church.

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Killer on run after man fatally shot in Oakleigh East

Police do not yet have a description of the shooter, but believe more than one person visited the apartment before a man was shot.

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Teenager hit by vehicle with 79-year-old drunk driver

A 16-year-old was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition after he was hit while crossing a road on the Gold Coast.

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Man fighting for life after Roxburgh Park hit run

A man is fighting for his life after he was hit by a car in Roxburgh Park.

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Woman dies in shooting incident in Brisbane's south

The incident occurred at Karawatha on Saturday morning.

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Kimberley suicide rate reflects colonial legacy and 'mindset of consent to inaction'

Health gaps reflect a mindset of consent to inaction from governments, which has only contributed to the gap we want to close.

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'She was screaming her dogs had been bitten': How skipping out bills hurts WA vets

"You’re not taking away someone’s holiday to Fiji or a fancy piece of jewellery. That might mean they can’t pay their kids school fees that week. They might not be able to pay the drug bill that week."

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Cyclist dies after truck crash near ACT border

The 49-year-old man from the ACT was declared dead at the scene on the Federal Highway on Saturday.

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Woman caught on camera setting fires outside businesses

A woman has been caught on camera lighting fires outside businesses in Cheltenham.

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Man faces court charged with raping two women in Melbourne CBD

Police allege a man raped two women in a King Street bar. He is also accused of assaulting and unlawfully imprisoning them.

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How Elizabeth Broderick is taking soft-power feminism to the world

Australia's former Sex Discrimination Commissioner has set her sights on global change.

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How Jane Caro become an accidental feminist

The pill, the tampon and the paycheck changed women's lives, but was it for the better?

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Photos of the week - February 7, 2019

A week in photos from award winning Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / Financial Review photographers for the week ending February 7, 2019.

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Tablet interactive: Selective southern comfort as DJs designers revolt

The Art of Living was the theme but some thought it was more The Art of Slumming It.

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$1m kicked into campaign for magic mushroom therapy

Advocates’ hopes of legalising magic-mushroom therapy for mental illness have received a significant boost after a wealthy couple agreed to throw their substantial resources behind the campaign.

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Africa: Africa's Free Trade Zone Is 'On Course'

[Deutsche Welle] Africa is trading - just not within the continent. The African Union wants to change this and launch the world's largest free trade area. The plan has potential, but some member states are keeping the AU in suspense.

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Africa: Postponement of the 37th Session of the AUDA-NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee

[35Nord] Addis Ababa, February 8, 2019 -- The 37th Session of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee (HSGOC), scheduled to take place on 9th February in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the margins of the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union has been postponed.

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Africa: AU Summit 32 - Beyond the Hype of Africa's Free Trade Deal

[ISS] The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a remarkable achievement, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) enthuses. 'At a time when trade is questioned in some parts of the world,' African leaders have taken a 'bold step in favour of trade and of the economic integration of the continent', it notes. UNCTAD believes this free trade area could boost intra-African trade by 33%.

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Africa: Namibia Named Top Travel Destination

[Namibia Economist] Namibia won the highly desired Top Country Spot at the recent Wanderlust Readers' Travel Awards, announced at 'Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show at Olympia in West Kensington, London, England on 31 January.

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Africa: African Leaders Assess Refugees' Situation

[ANGOP] Addis Ababa -The 34th session of the African Union (AU) Executive Council opened on Thursday in Addis Ababa assessed several dossiers, with highlights to the problematic of the refugees, whose situation is to be more closely analyzed during the summit to run on February 10 and 11.

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Africa: The World Bank Needs Deep Reforms to Reflect a Changing World Order

[The Conversation Africa] The sudden resignation of World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has rekindled debate about leadership succession and the mission of the international financial institution.

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Africa: How Metrics Are Changing Editorial Decisions in African Newsrooms

[The Conversation Africa] New digital technologies such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and WhatsApp have significantly shaped news production, distribution and consumption practices around the world. This has led to changes in the ways in which news is gathered by citizens and professional journalists as well as the ways in which it's consumed.

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Africa: Want to Be a Woman in Science? Here's Advice From Those Who've Gone Before

[The Conversation Africa] Each year on February 11, the United Nations marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It's a chance to reflect on how the situation has improved for women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), and how much remains to be done. For instance, less than 30% of the world's researchers in these fields are women._

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Africa: African launch of the EAT-Lancet report - Nourishing Africa through improved nutrition and sustainable food systems

[35Nord] Addis Ababa, February 7 2019 -- Sustainable and healthy food systems are fundamental to reach a world without hunger and malnutrition, as well as to achieve the African Union's Agenda 2063 vision and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Africa: U.S. General Warns of Russian, Chinese Inroads in Africa

[VOA] Fears that Washington is increasingly losing influence across the globe are starting to come to fruition in Africa, where a top military official says Russia is playing on perceived U.S. weaknesses to gain leverage and resources.

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Africa: Debate - Nigeria Isn't Buying Into Africa's Free-Trade Area - but Should

[The Conversation Africa] In March 2018, 44 African countries took perhaps the most significant step yet to advance a vision for greater intra-African trade by signing the Framework Agreement on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). By January 2019, that number had grown to 49 out of the 55 AU member states, of which 16 had completed steps to ratify the agreement. The ambitious project seeks to remove tariffs on 90% of the goods traded between the signatories to the agreement, and gradually eliminate other non-tariff ba

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Africa: I Fight Anti-GMO Fears in Africa to Combat Hunger

[The Conversation Africa] As a child, I remember feeling hungry most of the time. Growing up in rural Tanzania, I walked to school barefoot and most of the time had one meal a day. After school, I helped my mother with various farming chores, including feeding the animals, weeding, harvesting and planting. I often heard my mother express concerns about the lack of ways to protect our crops from drought, pests and diseases. I wanted to help my mother but was too young to understand what the solution might be.

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Africa: Communities, Mining Corporations and Corruption in South Africa

[The Conversation Africa] During the apartheid era in South Africa, the mining industry operated without restraint and had undue influence over government decision-making. This created an environment where companies maximised profits at the expense of people and the environment.

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Africa: The Right to Life, Liberty, and Land

[IPS] United Nations -Sustainable land management is becoming more important than ever as rates of emissions, deforestation, and water scarcity continue to increase. But what if you don't have rights to the land?

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Africa: Dear Clitoris - You're Gone and I'll Never See You Again

[This is Africa] 'Why did they cut you when you didn't pose a threat to anyone? Why did they deny me sexual pleasure by getting rid of you?'

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Africa: Working Together for the Sustainable Mechanization of Farming in Africa

[FAO] Rome -FAO and the African Conservation Tillage Network sign a collaboration agreement

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Africa: FAO Food Price Index Rises in January

[FAO] Rome -Early forecasts for cereal output in 2019 are positive

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Africa: LEAP Africa Facilitates Transformative Leadership Training Programme Under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

[Ghana Govt.] A three-day residential training programme for Teacher Mentors has from February 5-7 been organized by LEAP Africa in collaboration with CAMFED Ghana in Tamale.

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Africa: Ghana to Host 2019 Africa Climate Week in Accra

[Ghanaian Times] More than 1,000 participants across the world are expected to participate in the 2019 Africa Climate Week (ACW), to be hosted in Ghana next month.

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Africa: Gor, Leopards Faceoff in Mashemeji Derby

[CAF] Rwandese tactician Cassa Mbungo will be thrown straight into the deep end on Saturday when he leads out a limping AFC Leopards for the Mashemeji Derby against arch-rivals Gor Mahia at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani.

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Africa: China Committed to Enhance China-Africa Cooperation, Says Assistant Foreign Minister

[ENA] Addis Ababa -China is actively involved in hot spot issues in Africa and supports the people of the continent in resolving African issues in African way, Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodog said.

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Africa: Civil Societies Calls On AU, Member Countries to Find Lasting Solutions for IDPs

[ENA] Addis Ababa -Civil Societies have urged the African Union and member states to find long-lasting solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

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Africa: An Africa in search of growth cannot afford the luxury of camps of unproductivity, says Songwe

[Economic Commission for Africa] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, February 7, 2019 (ECA) - The 34th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union opened in Addis Ababa Thursday with the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Vera Songwe, imploring African leaders to collectively address issues affecting its youth, in particular those living as refugees and as internally displaced persons.

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Africa: Blue Economy - the New Frontier for Africa's Growth & How Japan Can Help

[IPS] Nairobi, Kenya -An interview with Siddharth Chatterjee UN Resident Coordinator to Kenya by Nikkei Shimbun, Japan and reproduced by IPS.

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New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch Atletico Madrid face Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday, Feb. 9.
February 09, 2019 at 05:30PM
How to Watch Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Liverpool vs. Bournemouth: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch Liverpool face Bournemouth in a Premier League matchup on Saturday, Feb. 9.
February 09, 2019 at 05:30PM
How to Watch Liverpool vs. Bournemouth: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Fulham vs. Manchester United: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

How to watch Fulham vs. Manchester United in a Premier League match on Saturday, Feb. 9.
February 09, 2019 at 12:30PM
How to Watch Fulham vs. Manchester United: Live Stream, TV Channel, Time

New on Sports Illustrated: College Basketball Odds & Best Bets for Saturday's Slate

The Big Ten, Big East and ACC are three conferences that will be featured on Saturday with four games pitting Top 25 teams against one another. 
February 09, 2019 at 10:22AM
College Basketball Odds & Best Bets for Saturday's Slate

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Anthony Davis Welcomed Back With Boos From Pelicans Fans

Davis returned to the court for the first time since requesting a trade from the Pelicans, and fans were not happy.
February 09, 2019 at 08:51AM
Watch: Anthony Davis Welcomed Back With Boos From Pelicans Fans

New on Sports Illustrated: MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred: League Focused on Pace of Play, Won't Expand DH Yet

It does not look like the league will be implementing changes as bold as a universal designated hitter in 2019.
February 09, 2019 at 07:57AM
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred: League Focused on Pace of Play, Won't Expand DH Yet

New on Sports Illustrated: Blue Jackets' Artemi Panarin Fires Agent Before NHL Trade Deadline, Wants to 'Test Free Agency'

Panarin fired his agent Dan Milstein as the NHL trade deadline approaches, hiring Paul Theofanous instead.
February 09, 2019 at 07:27AM
Blue Jackets' Artemi Panarin Fires Agent Before NHL Trade Deadline, Wants to 'Test Free Agency'

New on Sports Illustrated: Spieth, Mickelson Part of Five-Way Tie for Lead at Rainy AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AM

The second round was suspended due to rain while five players, including Mickelson and Spieth, were tied at 10 under. 
February 09, 2019 at 04:37AM
Spieth, Mickelson Part of Five-Way Tie for Lead at Rainy AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AM

New on Sports Illustrated: Ohio State Players Fire Back After Stephen A. Smith Calls Dwayne Haskins Jr. 'More of a Runner' QB

Haskins teammates weren't happy with Smith's comments about their quarterback, who scored 50 passing touchdowns last season for the Buckeyes.
February 09, 2019 at 04:04AM
Ohio State Players Fire Back After Stephen A. Smith Calls Dwayne Haskins Jr. 'More of a Runner' QB

New on Sports Illustrated: Marek Hamsik Undergoing Medical After Napoli Finally Agree Payment Details With Dalian Yifang

February 09, 2019 at 03:45AM
Marek Hamsik Undergoing Medical After Napoli Finally Agree Payment Details With Dalian Yifang

New on Sports Illustrated: Nyla Rose Signs with All Elite Wrestling, Becoming First Trans Wrestler in a Major Promotion

All Elite Wrestling just released some major news.
February 09, 2019 at 03:41AM
Nyla Rose Signs with All Elite Wrestling, Becoming First Trans Wrestler in a Major Promotion

New on Sports Illustrated: Philadelphia Union Sign Mexican Playmaker Marco Fabian

The Philadelphia Union have landed their marquee offseason signing by acquiring Marco Fabian from Eintracht Frankfurt.
February 09, 2019 at 03:25AM
Philadelphia Union Sign Mexican Playmaker Marco Fabian

New on Sports Illustrated: NCAA Grants Ohio State Quarterback Justin Fields Immediate Eligibility

Fields announced his decision to transfer from Georgia to Ohio State in early January.
February 09, 2019 at 03:22AM
NCAA Grants Ohio State Quarterback Justin Fields Immediate Eligibility

New on Sports Illustrated: Brighton Striker Florin Andone Banned for Three Matches After Elbow Against West Brom

February 09, 2019 at 03:15AM
Brighton Striker Florin Andone Banned for Three Matches After Elbow Against West Brom

New on Sports Illustrated: La Liga Defender Facing Prison Sentence After Being Arrested in Connection With Extortion Charges

February 09, 2019 at 03:15AM
La Liga Defender Facing Prison Sentence After Being Arrested in Connection With Extortion Charges

New on Sports Illustrated: Will the Pelicans Regret Passing on the Lakers' Anthony Davis Offer?

The Pelicans passed on the Lakers' trade offer and kept Anthony Davis in hopes of landing a better deal in the summer. Will they regret that decision? 
February 09, 2019 at 02:35AM
Will the Pelicans Regret Passing on the Lakers' Anthony Davis Offer?

New on Sports Illustrated: Commissioner Says MLB's Focus Is on New Rays Stadium in St. Petersburg

The Rays are continuing to look for a new stadium site after their plans to move to Tampa fell through.
February 09, 2019 at 02:35AM
Commissioner Says MLB's Focus Is on New Rays Stadium in St. Petersburg

New on Sports Illustrated: WATCH: Tony Romo Makes Birdie From Hospitality Tent at AT&T Pro-Am

What can't this guy do?!
February 09, 2019 at 02:25AM
WATCH: Tony Romo Makes Birdie From Hospitality Tent at AT&T Pro-Am

New on Sports Illustrated: The 3 Teams Who Spent Most Days Spent Top of the Premier League in a Season Without Winning

February 09, 2019 at 02:15AM
The 3 Teams Who Spent Most Days Spent Top of the Premier League in a Season Without Winning

New on Sports Illustrated: President Trump Pays Tribute to the Late Frank Robinson, Says He's a 'Big Fan'

Donald Trump honors Frank Robinson one day after the Hall of Famer's death.
February 09, 2019 at 02:02AM
President Trump Pays Tribute to the Late Frank Robinson, Says He's a 'Big Fan'

YouTube U-turn over child abuse singer

YouTube deletes singer Austin Jones's channel, after he exchanges sexual images with underage girls.

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Parenting site Mumsnet hit by data breach

The flaw meant account holders saw some details of other users and their message history.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47169466

Apple to pay teenager who found FaceTime bug

The flaw let iPhone owners eavesdrop on people they called via the FaceTime video-chat system.

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Jeff Bezos: Amazon boss accuses National Enquirer of blackmail

Jeff Bezos says National Enquirer attempted extortion by threatening to publish "intimate photos".

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47166938

Climate change: UK carbon capture project begins

A controversial new scheme is capturing CO2 emissions from wood burning.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47163840

Revolut admits making up stats in adverts

Digital banking service Revolut is referred to the City watchdog over its Valentine's Day "single takeaway" ad.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47168860

Australia parliament hit by cyber-hack attempt

Politicians' passwords have all been reset, but officials say it appears no information was stolen.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-47166590

Woody Allen sues Amazon for $68m for dropping A Rainy Day in New York

The film-maker takes legal action against the company for allegedly refusing to release his latest film.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-47163944

'It Was a Miracle': Freed Pastor Andrew Brunson Celebrated at Big DC Events, Gets to Walk Daughter Down the Aisle

Pastor Andrew Brunson was celebrated at some big events in Washington this week after being freed from two years of captivity in Turkey. Pastor Brunson made headlines in October 2016, when he was unjustly accused of terrorist-related charges by the Turkish government. Turkey claimed he was a spy, but US officials criticized the government for creating false charges to use him as a bargain for negotiations, and for persecuting him for his Christian faith. 

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Russia says U.S. has been in breach of INF treaty for years

MOSCOW, Russia - Moscow this week threw down the gauntlet to the United States over what it describes as flagrant breaches of the INF (Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) treaty, which the U.S. and

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5-year old girl abducted, raped and murdered in Mumbai

MUMBAI, India - The international reputation of India took another dive on Friday as news broke of the abduction, rape and murder of a 5-year old girl.

The latest attack took place in the cou

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US Vows to Remain 'Relentless' to Deter Iran Missile Program

WASHINGTON

The United States on Thursday vowed to remain 'relentless' in pressuring Iran to deter its missile program after the Islamic Republic unveiled a new ballistic weapon days after tes

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US Military Airstrikes Target Al-Shabab in Somalia

The U.S. military says it launched two precision airstrikes against the al-Shabab terrorist group in Somalia this week, killing 15 militants.

A statement released Friday by U.S. Africa Comman

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Trump Administration May Miss Khashoggi Report Deadline

The Trump administration signaled Friday that it might not meet a deadline to tell Congress whether it intended to sanction anyone for the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Manila Undeterred by Chinese Ships Near South China Sea Isle

The Philippines said Friday it would persevere with construction work on a minuscule isle it claims in the South China Seas disputed Spratly chain, despite reports about a heavy presence of Chinese

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Russia Agrees To Talks With Netherlands On Downing Of MH17

Moscow is ready to engage in talks with the Netherlands about the 2014 downing of a Malaysian passenger jet over territory held by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, said Russia's Deputy F

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The Week In Russia: Lies, Damned Lies, Statistics -- And Eye of Newt

Editor's Note: To receive Steve Gutterman's Week In Russia each week via e-mail, subscribe by clicking here.

'Putin's chef' serves up a poisonous allegation

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Russia Agrees To Talks With Netherlands On MH17 Shootdown

Moscow is ready to engage in talks with the Netherlands about the 2014 downing of a Malaysian passenger jet over territory held by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, said Russia's Deputy F

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Putin Dismisses Nine Russian Generals

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed nearly a dozen senior military officers holding government positions.

A decree made public on February 8 said Putin had replace

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'Death To America' Aimed At Trump, Not Americans, Iran's Leader Says

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said the slogan 'Death to America' is directed at U.S. President Donald Trump and other U.S. decision-makers, not the American nation.

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Foreign Citizen Detained In Kyrgyzstan On Terrorism Charges

BISHKEK -- A foreign citizen has been detained in Kyrgyzstan on suspicion of planning to create a criminal group for conducting a terrorist attack in the country, the State Committee for National S

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First photos published of Russia's secret Okhotnik strike drone

One of Russias first UAVs will be able to deploy weapons designed for fifth-generation fighters and provide a platform for testing aircraft technology of the future.

The first photos of Russi

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Russian Authorities Detain Reporter Over Commentary On Bombing

Russian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into a reporter for her commentary on a bombing that occurred last year outside the regional offices of Russia's domestic security agency.</<br>
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Huawei's 5G access could expand China's global surveillance, cyber diplomat warns

The United States' top cyber diplomat has offered an unusually blunt warning to other nations.

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Federal MPs' computer network hacked in possible foreign government attack

Hackers have infiltrated Federal Parliament’s computer network in the latest breach of major national systems in which authorities cannot rule out that data might have been stolen.

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Missy Higgins and John Butler bring Aussie rock down to earth

After nearly 15 years, Missy Higgins and John Butler Trio are touring nationally again.

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Huge Irish vocal talent doesn't quite take the cake

Ross Anderson-Doherty is a powerhouse cabaret star but needs to work on his theatrical craft.

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Margolyes betters the Dame as cantankerous lady in the van

There are failings in this MTC production but it's well worth going for Miriam Margolyes' star turn alone.

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Love and desire

It’s as old as time and makes the world go round. We take a look at passions from the past.

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Pop culture beyond the apocalypse

A post-apocalyptic play explores the importance of storytelling to the human experience.

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How your garden can beat the summer heat

Maintaining a garden during record-breaking summers is increasingly relevant to all of us.

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'Should we cover it up?' Brook Andrew dares us to confront a troubled past

The paintings of Brook Andrew invite their viewers to navigate some uncomfortable territory.

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From refugee boat to street-food empire: how the Hoangs found safe passage

There are 71 Roll'd stores in Australia – if you've never heard of them you need to get out more.

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'It got pretty dark': Justin Bieber opens up about 'promiscuous' life before marriage

The pop star, with wife Hailey, opened up about their "effing hard" marriage in a new Vogue article.

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Woody Allen sues Amazon for $96 million over terminated movie deal

Allen is seeking damages after Amazon Studios shelved his movie A Rainy Day in New York following renewed focus on sexual abuse allegations against the filmmaker.

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Frankie Shaw's SMILF is Smart, Messy, Intelligent, Life-affirming and Funny

Its creator, Frankie Shaw, has become mired in controversy, but that shouldn't overshadow the remarkable SMILF.

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'I'm a killer songwriter': Jake Shears spruiks his musicianship

Former Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears is feeling the creative love all over again.

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Up close and personal with Download's Code Orange

Grammy nominee Code Orange bring their own type of heavy to Download Festival.

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Sticky Carpet

The Ocean Party to say farewell to fans with final EP and shows in March.

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Say goodbye to Melbourne University Publishing as we know it

The upshot is that MUP as we know it will be unrecognisable and a relatively small parochial publisher of University of Melbourne academic output will take its place.

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Stella Prize 2019 longlist announced

Trauma, violence, the body and family relationships are recurring themes across the diverse, often genre-defying, books on the longlist for this year's Stella Prize.

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'War on festivals': Psyfari cancels 10th year, blames NSW government

"Festivals are the new scapegoat of a failed government and their failed war on drugs," organisers wrote.

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Finding freedom to create a picture of Van Gogh in At Eternity's Gate

Willem Dafoe found new artistic freedom playing Vincent van Gogh.

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Why people are paying up to $200 to see a chef talk but not cook

They used to slave over hot stoves in anonymity but these days chefs are increasingly taking centre stage – literally. How did this come to pass?

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Today ratings hit 10-year low, but no need to panic, insists Nine

Nine's morning show was watched by a little more than half as many people as its major rival on Wednesday. Is it time to panic?

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Remount of Michael Gow classic lost in time

This revival of Michael Gow's classic treads water between period piece and contemporised interpretation.

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'I'm sorry': Show goes on but Lily Allen apologises for not being her best

The British pop star was suffering from a sore throat and didn't display her usual energy or vocal range on stage.

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Introducing our newest voices to The Age Arts section

Maxim Boon joins the paper as our chief classical reviewer while Kim Dunphy and Jana Perkovic will share our dance review coverage.

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Meet the Australian writer tipped to win the Nobel

"I feel like I'm about 40. Full of vigour; I don't even need glasses to read," says the author.

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Africa: Leaked Letter Alleges Cronyism by African Union Boss - Report

[allAfrica] The deputy chairperson of the African Union Commission has launched an unprecedented attack on his boss, chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, South Africa's Mail & Guardian newspaper reports.

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Africa: It's Time for Data to Serve a Higher Social Purpose

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation.

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Africa: AU Launches Tool to Gauge Women's Participation in Peace and Security

[African Union] So far 23 member states adopted National Action Plan on WPS and Africa stands the leading continent

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Africa: Egypt Takes the Wheel At the AU

[ISS] On 2 February, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held a cabinet meeting to review final preparations for his chairmanship of the African Union (AU) which begins on 10 February. As a founding member of the Organisation of African Unity, and chair in 1964, 1989 and 1993, Egypt is not new to such important continental roles.

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Africa: Russia and China Back Nuclear As a Clean-Power Fix for Africa

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Addis Ababa -Impatient to boost electricity supplies for homes and businesses alike, Ethiopia and other African nations are doing deals paving the way to nuclear power plants

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Africa: Zimbabwe Firm Listed in Africa's Most Inspiring Companies

[New Zimbabwe] London Stock Exchange (LSE) has rated Zimbabwean entity, ZONFUL Energy among Africa's top 360 inspiring companies in a development indicating vast potential in the firm.

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Africa: Bill Gates to Speak at AU Summit 32 and First Annual Africa Leadership Meeting

[Gates Foundation] On February 9-10, Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will be delivering remarks at the African Union Summit 2019 and the first annual Africa Leadership Meeting: Investing in Health. Speaking to an audience of Heads of State and Government, representatives of the African Union and business leaders, he will highlight the remarkable progress made in the fight against poor health and the urgent need to further commit to and support investment in human capital to ensure this progre

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Africa: The 34th Ordinary Session of AU Executive Council Kicks Off

[ENA] Addis Ababa -The 34th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) has kicked off today at the AU Headquarter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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Africa: Encouraging Progress in Ratification of Continental Free Trade Area - AUC Chairperson

[African Union] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 7th February 2019: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, has described the progress made in the ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as "particularly encouraging".

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Africa: Young African Scientists Urge Govts to Trust Homegrown Talent

[New Times] Young scientists from across Africa have appealed to their governments to give them a chance to participate in the implementation of major projects.

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Africa: Africa Energy Announces Significant Discovery and Opening of New Petroleum Province Offshore South Africa

[Africa Energy] Africa Energy Corp. (TSX Venture: AFE) (Nasdaq First North: AEC)("Africa Energy" or the "Company"), an oil and gas company with exploration assets offshore South Africa and Namibia, is pleased to announce a significant gas condensate discovery on the Brulpadda prospects located on Block 11B/12B offshore South Africa. Africa Energy holds a 4.9% effective interest in the Exploration Right for Block 11B/12B.

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Africa: Africa Will Grow By 4% in 2019 - AfDB

[New Times] The African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina has said that the continent is expected to grow by 4 per cent this year.

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Africa: Raggers Versus Radicals - Who Prevailed?

[Fahamu] Philanthropy, of various forms and origin, occupies a central, well-accepted position in the nations of Africa today. Invoking an historic confrontation between the supporters and opponents of Rag Day at the University of Dar es Salaam, this article presents a radical critique of such philanthropy. Though it occurred in 1968, the contrasting attitudes towards charity it depicts are of primary importance for the realisation of genuine social and economic progress in Africa today.

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Africa: Homage to Mwalimu Samir Amin

[Fahamu] Reflecting her first personal encounter with Samir Amin, the author believes that Samir Amin's work will continue to be a tool for change and to challenge capitalism, especially in these days of rapidly rising inequalities.

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Africa: Mixed News for Africa in Trump's Pick At World Bank

[CAJ News] Washington -A KEY player from Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign is set to head the World Bank.

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Africa: Priests Sexually Abuse Nuns, Admits Pope Francis

[RFI] The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has publicly acknowledged the persistent problem of sexual abuse of nuns by priests. His admission, aboard the papal plane returning from to Rome from a trip to the United Arab Emirates, is the first time the Church has confirmed such abuse.

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Africa: 34th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council

[African Union] 34th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council

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Africa: Mamadou Traore Stun Burkina Faso

[CAF] Mali playmaker Mamadou Traore scored a stunning volley five minutes into the second half to give his side their first victory Group B of the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Maradi.

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Africa: Infantino Set for Second Term As FIFA Boss

[RFI] Gianni Infantino's reign as the most powerful football adminstrator is set to continue after the world game's governing body, Fifa, announced the 48-year-old would be the only candidate in June's vote to select a new president.

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Africa: European Union Statement On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

[Concord] Ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on 6 February 2019, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission Federica Mogherini, Commissioner European Neighbourhood Policy & Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica and Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender Equality Vĕra Jourová reaffirmed the European Union's strong commi

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Africa: Outcome of the Investigation of Allegations of Harassment Against Women

[African Union] 22 November 2018, Addis Abeba: Following allegations of harassment against women levelled through an anonymous letter, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission instituted a High-Level Committee (HLC) on 24 May 2018 to fully investigate all these allegations. He further entrusted the HLC with a mandate to also investigate all alleged institutional malpractices within the Commission, in order to independently establish the facts in the light of the commitment he made to staff on assumption of duty, on

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Africa: Harmonising Medicines' Regulation in West Africa

[Guardian] The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have reiterated their commitment to promote health through improved integration as well as harmonised medicine registration in West Africa.

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Africa: Leadership and Africa's Youth Bulge - Rosa Whitaker, CEO of the Whitaker Group

[allAfrica] AllAfrica will be looking at the issue of 'leadership' during 2019 - what it is, who has it, and what is needed for Africa to develop and prosper. Most of the voices will be African. Some, like today's, will be long-time friends of Africa. Rosa Whitaker, CEO of the Whitaker Group, was the first U.S. trade representative for Africa and is one of the foremost experts on U.S./Africa trade and investment. She shared a series of thoughts on what leadership can accomplish. First up - how can Africa's youthful po

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Africa: Bloody Taboos - New Emoji Could Help to End Period 'Shame'

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] London -Women and girls will be able to use an emoji to chat about their periods from next month, which will help to end the shame around menstruation, a child rights group said on Wednesday.

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Africa: Rise in Cross-Border Crime Puts Interpol on High Alert

[New Times] Nearly 300 delegates from across Africa gathered at the on-going 24th Interpol African Regional Conference in Kigali have been urged to strengthen cooperation against crimes.

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Africa: Senegal Confirm Under-20 World Cup Ticket

[CAF] Youssouph Badji hit a brace to book Senegal a place in the last four and World Cup ticket as they outshined the Black satellites of Ghana in Group B of the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Maradi on Wednesday.

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Africa: How Russia Is Growing Its Strategic Influence in Africa

[The Conversation Africa] Much has been made about China's role and profile in Africa and the factors underlying its activities on the continent. Less debated is the spread and depth of Russia's contemporary presence and profile in Africa.

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Africa: 'Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation By 2030' - UN Agencies

[UNFPA] Mary Oloiparuni was 13 when she was mutilated. Restrained in a doorway early one morning in her home, she was cut, bled profusely and experienced agonizing pain. The scarring she endured then continues to cause her pain today, 19 years later. It has made giving birth to each of her five children an excruciating and harrowing experience.

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Africa: Zambia Mine Case Highlights Marginalization Issue

[VOA] Zambia's profitable copper mining industry is making its citizens poor, an explosive new report by a southern African research organization says. The report by Southern Africa Resource Watch examined conditions in the community around one mine in northwestern Zambia, where they say they found the vast wealth is not being spread to the surrounding community. And this situation, they say, is a tale told across mineral-rich communities in Africa.

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Africa: There Is 'Wind of Hope' in Africa - UN Chief

[VOA] U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Tuesday that there has been a "quantum leap" in relations between the world body and the African Union and he hopes this can translate into progress on some of the continent's biggest challenges.

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Preliminary UN inquiry findings confirm Saudi role in Khashoggi death

GENEVA, Switzerland - Evidence collected in Turkey shows on initial examination, that former dissident and Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was the victim of “a brutal and premedita

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Australian, Canadian and U.S. joint operation leads to huge drug bust

MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia - A joint operation involving U.S. and Australian law enforcement agencies has resulted in the seizure of more than 1.7 tonnes of methylamphetamine (ice) with an esti

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May battles on over agreement as Brexit B-Day looms

LONDON, UK - The European Union insists it will not renegotiate the terms of the Withdrawal Agreement reached with British Prime Minister Theresa May.

European Commission President Jean-Claud

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UN agency welcomes steps to amend constitution in Myanmar

GENEVA, Switzerland - A UN agency operating in Myanmar has welcomed the formation of a parliamentary committee to amend Myanmar’s problematic constitution.

"The establishment of th

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Conference told child exploitation reports worldwide doubled last year

SYDNEY, Australia - Law enforcement agencies from around the globe are meeting this week in Sydney.

The convergence is for the first Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) board of management meeting

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Russia detains more Jehovah's Witnesses amid crackdown

The Russian security service has detained several Jehovah's Witnesses in the central region of Mordovia, police said on Thursday, as pressure intensifies on the US-based religious movement.

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No Talks Between Trump and China's Xi Before Trade Deadline

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he did not plan to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping before a March 1 deadline set by the two countries to achieve a trade deal.

Asked during an

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North Korean Flag at Heart of New Loyalty Campaign

PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA

North Korea is stepping up a new loyalty campaign as leader Kim Jong Un prepares for his second summit with President Donald Trump.

The campaign began last month

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Dutch, Russia in Talks About Responsibility in MH17 Downing

THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS

The Dutch foreign minister says his country is in diplomatic discussions with Russia about whether Moscow bears legal responsibility in the 2014 downing of a Malaysia A

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Russian Authorities Detain, Charge Reporter For Commentary On Bombing

Russian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into a reporter for her commentary on a bombing that occurred last year outside the regional offices of Russias main security agency.

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Khashoggi killing 'planned and perpetrated by Saudi Arabia': UN

Ankara [Turkey], Feb 8 (ANI): The United Nation's (UN) special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings, Agnes Callamard, leading the investigations intodeceasedscribeJamal Khashoggi's death, on Thursday

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18 Cambodians to be Expelled After Arrests in Thai Deep South

Authorities in the insurgency-stricken Thai Deep South said Thursday they had found no evidence so far to charge 18 Cambodian Muslims in custody over suspected rebel links, but most were indicted f

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Sweden: Bomb threat forces plane to return

Stockholm [Sweden], Feb 7 (ANI): A Norwegian plane with 169 passengers on board, was forced to return to Stockholm's Arlanda Airport, just 30 minutes after taking off on Thursday due to a bomb threat.

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Homes in line of fire as mountain blaze breaks out in Camps Bay

An inferno has erupted close to The Glen in Camps Bay, City of Cape Town fire services said on Thursday.

While there is some danger to residential properties, no evacuations have been ordered

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Jailed Former Russian Intelligence Officer Kvachkov To Be Released

A jailed former Russian intelligence officer's conviction for incitement of hatred has been annulled after the extremism article in the Criminal Code was partially decriminalized.

A court in

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Punish those responsible: Brother of pilot killed in MIG crash

New Delhi [India], Feb 7 (ANI): After his recent Facebook post ridiculing the bureaucracy for enjoying "cheese and wine" while pilots were given outdated planes, the brother of pilot Samir Abrol who w

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U.S. Blasts German Move To Deport Terror Suspect To Turkey

The U.S. Justice Department says it is 'gravely disappointed' by Germany's decision to deport Adem Yilmaz to Turkey instead of extraditing him to the United States as Washington had demanded.

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EE data breach ‘led to stalking’

A customer's ex-partner accessed her new address and bank details, before turning up at her home.

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Instagram vows to remove all graphic self-harm images from site

But some pictures - such as scars - will be allowed to remain, the head of the platform says.

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Inside Ocado's burning robotic warehouse

The BBC's Zoe Kleinman describes what was inside the Ocado grocery warehouse, which has been hit by fire.

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Deaths put e-scooters in spotlight

A watchdog calls for improved safety following another death and a series of severe injuries in US cities.

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Facebook ordered by Germany to gather and mix less data

The social network says it intends to appeal against the German watchdog's ruling.

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Jack'd gay dating app exposes millions of private photos

A security flaw in gay dating app Jack'd left private intimate photos publicly exposed on the internet.

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Fortnite: Pro gamer RizArt 'deeply sorry' for faking age

Japanese esports pro RizArt apologises after falsely claiming he was a 12-year-old to gain subscribers.

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Twitter shares drop 10% as revenue outlook disappoints

The social media firm reports higher profits, but its revenue forecast falls short of expectations.

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'Cyber-attack' on Bernard Matthews staff bank details

Bernard Matthews says bank account details of 200 employees were "potentially compromised".

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Raspberry Pi opens first High Street store in Cambridge

Founder Eben Upton says the shop will attract customers who are "curious" about the tiny computer.

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Women an Children Used as Human Shields: Inside ISIS's Scorched-Earth Campaign to Stay in Power

President Donald Trump predicted Wednesday that the Islamic State will lose all of its land in Syria and Iraq by next week. However, so far it appears the jihadist army isn't giving up easily .

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Anti-Christian Discrimination: Couple Barred from Foster Parenting Because They Won't Deny the Bible

A human rights law firm in Canada is accusing a government adoption agency of discriminating against a Christian couple who wanted to become foster parents.

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Myanmar Pastor Killed After Being Abducted

Myanmar's Pastor Tun Nu was last seen alive when he was taken from his home the evening of Jan. 19.

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New Signs of Religious Freedom in the Muslim Middle East - Could Saudi Arabia Be Next?

Could the first papal visit to the Arabian Peninsula, the birthplace of Islam, be a signal that more religious freedom is coming to Muslim countries? 

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Radical Islamists Rampage Through Northern Nigeria, Killing 60 in Flame-Filled Violence

At least 60 people were killed by Islamic terrorists in northern Nigeria last week. Amnesty International says the terrorists attacked the northeastern Nigeria border town of Rann, almost destroying it, leaving much of it in flames.

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The Forgotten Yazidis: Life in Exile Four Years After Fleeing ISIS

The devastation unleashed by ISIS in Iraq is still on display every day, long after the Islamic jihadists were driven out. And families who fled for their lives are still just clinging to life in the aftermath.  

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Head of Ukraine’s New Orthodox Church Assumes Office

The newly elected head of the independent Ukrainian Orthodox Church has officially assumed office in the capital of Kiev, a month after the church severed its centuries-long ties with the Russian Orthodox Church.

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OUT OF THE DARK by Gregg Hurwitz

The fourth book in the Orphan X series.

#15 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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JUDGMENT by Joseph Finder

Juliana Brody, a judge in the Superior Court of Massachusetts, has a one-night stand that might be her undoing.

#13 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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MAGIC HOUR by Kristin Hannah

A child psychiatrist helps a 6-year-old girl found in the Olympic National Forest.

#11 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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FREE by Kristen Ashley

Members of the Chaos Motorcycle Club have more battles to fight.

#10 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE WRONG HIGHLANDER by Lynsay Sands

The seventh book in the Highland Brides series. While her ailing father needs her help, Lady Evina Maclean is distracted by Rory Buchanan.

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THE LOST GIRLS OF PARIS by Pam Jenoff

Grace Healey investigates the fates of 12 women who were sent to occupied Europe to help the resistance during World War II.

#3 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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VENGEANCE ROAD by Christine Feehan

The second book in the Torpedo Ink series. Complications rev up between Breezy and Steele.

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travel diary

Traveling, it leaves you speechless and then turns you into a storyteller.

Ibn Batuta

For this urban sketch, I have used a black gel pen and waters colors. 3 h pencil is used for the basic outlines.

Thanks and have a nice day.

Renuka

Dimensions: 18cm x 25cm (without frame)

Worst day in more than a year: Australian dollar tumbles after RBA's rate talk

The Australian continued to decline overnight in the wake of the RBA chief's speech, putting it on track for its worst day in more than two years.

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Women's panel says it's fed up with women-only panels and wants more men

It's time to bring more male co-founders into the conversation.

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Renewables reach highest share of Australia's power in 40 years

Renewable power now accounts for one-fifth of all energy generated in Australia, the first time it has done so since the 1970s.

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Laying the foundations for a successful new school

As principal of brand-new North Kellyville Public School, Tom Moth had a lot to oversee before the school opened its doors to students for the first time on January 30.

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Unearthing new ideas for a career in archaeology

Archaeologists make a living from looking at the past but their careers are constantly adapting to technology and evolving to meet new demands.

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Was tabloid exposé of Bezos affair just juicy gossip or a political hit job?

When Bezos' explicit text messages were published, the world's richest man made clear he wanted to find out how.

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Africa: Islam Must Never Be Used to Justify Genital Cutting

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Last week, we witnessed the first-ever conviction of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the UK, more than 30 years after the practice was criminalized in that country.

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BBC NEWS - Black Saturday: The bushfire disaster that shook Australia

Ten years ago, the nation had its worst-ever bushfire disaster - and it has left a profound legacy.


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BBC NEWS - Gilets Jaunes face big decision as Macron fights back

The gilets jaunes protest movement is changing - but could its move to politics actually help Macron?


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BBC NEWS - My disabled son: 'Nobleman, philanderer, detective'

Robert and Trude thought their son Mats lived a lonely life, but they discovered this was far from true.


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BBC NEWS - A protest Pakistan wants to hide from the world

A human rights movement is highlighting abuses by the military and the media isn't covering the story.


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BBC NEWS - Mexican economic plan aims to cut migration to the US

While Donald Trump wants to build his wall, Mexico's new president wants less of his countrymen and women to want to go to the US.


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BBC NEWS - Disability-themed emojis approved for use

A list of 230 new emojis also includes a blood drop meant to represent menstruation.


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Why Hollywood may not give Liam Neeson a second act

The actor's racist anecdote could put him beyond redemption in the eyes of movie makers and viewers.

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There is going to be a Four Weddings and a Funeral sequel ... sort of

Twenty five years after the cult romantic-comedy classic first hit cinemas, the cast are reuniting for a short in aid of Comic Relief.

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Bronte letters inspire queer retelling

When playwright Jen Silverman was grappling with a period of loss in 2015, she turned to the letters of Charlotte Bronte for comfort. It was the emotional terrain they evoked that gave shape to her acclaimed play The Moors.

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Bradley Cooper was 'embarrassed' by Oscars best director snub

"The first thing I felt was embarrassment, actually," the A Star Is Born director told Oprah Winfrey.

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The Rise and Fall of Little Voice review: A rare bird happy to hide in its cage

Darlinghust Theatre's production of Jim Cartwright's play just misses being consistently compelling

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Michael Bolton denies falling asleep during Seven's Morning Show interview

The awkward interview, with hosts Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur, went viral this week.

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This engrossing British TV drama comes with a shocking twist

Six new or returning shows to tune into this week.

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By nature, a shared passion for the artistic world

Poring over a folder of meticulously archived diary scraps, sketches, lists and photographs, 74-year-old Michelle Collocott is vividly reliving a passionate and colourful life devoted to art.

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Animal kingdom: 67 years in TV hasn't dampened Sir David Attenborough's curiosity

Pioneering documentary filmmaker David Attenborough talks about the BBCs most immersive natural history series ever.

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Green Guide letters: TV viewers have their say

What's not to love about the feisty Agatha Raisin.

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Never gonna say goodbye: what Idris Elba's John Luther did next

Luther producer Marcus Wilson explains why Idris Elba has returned to the role of TV detective John Luther.

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Nighty Night's Julia Davis is about to discover how far is too far in comedy

Comedy writer/director/actor Julia Davis talks about navigating the elastic band of the audience's discomfort in the bracing Sally4Ever.

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Q&A with Brooke Satchwell, panelist on Show Me the Movie!

The veteran actress is a compulsive over-sharer.

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Changing Rooms returns after 21 years to a much-changed TV landscape

What made the original home-makeover show a phenomenon when it debuted in 1998 still holds for today.

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What's on TV: Monday, February 11

Tonight we'll hear the "bombshell new evidence" we've been promised on Murder, Lies and Alibis.

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What's on TV: Tuesday, February 12

Another user-friendly Catalyst special, this time looking at that bane of modern life, allergies.

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What's on TV: Wednesday, February 13

Have you seen the ratings for Hard Quiz? Not quite Married At First Sight levels, but impressive.

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What's on TV: Thursday, February 14

Killer in Our Classroom is a simple documentary, equal parts uplifting and heartbreaking.

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'A massive sex party': MAFS dinner party plants seeds for partner swaps

With the weddings and honeymoons exhausted, Married at First Sight finally turns to its more explosive scenarios: the dinner parties.

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Jennifer Lawrence engaged to boyfriend Cooke Maroney

Like their entire relationship thus far, the announcement was understated.

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New-look Divinyls cancel national tour

The legendary band - minus the late Chrissy Amphlett - was meant to kick off a tour in Western Australia later this month. 

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HBO offers first glimpse at documentary series on Serial's Adnan Syed

Foxtel has confirmed the series will air in Australia later this year.

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Capharnaum review: A raw slice of refugee life

Capharnaum is a Dickensian tale updated to the slums of modern-day Beirut with 12-year-old Zain as its Oliver Twist.

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FOX NEWS:- Warren apologizes for Native American claim, signals there may be other documents out there

Warren apologizes for Native American claim, signals there may be other documents out there



Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on Wednesday was once again forced to apologize for claiming Native American ancestry on a 1986 registration card for the Texas state bar, and left the door open that there may be more documents out there with a similar claim.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/warren-apologizes-for-native-american-claim-signals-there-may-be-other-documents-out-there

FOX NEWS:- Washington Post columnist compares Nancy Pelosi’s contemptuous clap to 'Arrested Development' character

Washington Post columnist compares Nancy Pelosi’s contemptuous clap to 'Arrested Development' character



A Washington Post columnist on Wednesday wrote in a column that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's contemptuous clap during President Trump' State of the Union was "Lucille Bluth-like."

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/lucille-bluth-like-washington-post-columnist-on-nancy-pelosis-sotu-applause

FOX NEWS:- Blackface controversies, sexual assault allegations plague top Virginia Democrats

Blackface controversies, sexual assault allegations plague top Virginia Democrats



Growing number of Virginia Democrats face scandals; reaction and analysis from our power panel on 'Fox News @ Night.'

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FOX NEWS:- Internet applauds Pelosi's silent statements during Trump's State of the Union

Internet applauds Pelosi's silent statements during Trump's State of the Union



Nancy Pelosi's 'iconic' clap celebrated by Democrats; Raymond Arroyo has this week's edition of Seen and Unseen on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

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FOX NEWS:- House Democrats block Rep. Steve Scalise from testifying in gun control hearing

House Democrats block Rep. Steve Scalise from testifying in gun control hearing



House Minority Whip Steve Scalise was wounded in 2017 during the congressional baseball shooting and speaks out on being blocked from testifying.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5999429768001

FOX NEWS:- Cory Booker breaks his silence on sexual assault allegations against Fairfax

Cory Booker breaks his silence on sexual assault allegations against Fairfax



New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker speaks out about Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and the allegations against him.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5999423810001

FOX NEWS:- Ingraham: The great disrupter becomes the great unifier

Ingraham: The great disrupter becomes the great unifier



Despite the swamp's commitment to holding him back, President Trump finds common ground during his State of the Union speech.

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FOX NEWS:- Mulvaney: Not a single Democrat stood to applaud Trump denouncing socialism

Mulvaney: Not a single Democrat stood to applaud Trump denouncing socialism



Amid Democrats' far-left turn, Trump flatly rejects socialism during State of the Union; reaction from acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5999412749001

FOX NEWS:- House Majority Whip Clyburn: Virginia allegations deserve due process

House Majority Whip Clyburn: Virginia allegations deserve due process



The accusations swirling against Virginia's governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, all Democrats, deserve to be investigated before Americans jump to conclusions, House Majority Whip James Clyburn told Fox News on Wednesday.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/politics/james-clyburn-virginia-allegations-deserve-due-process

FOX NEWS:- Hannity: Democrats' barbaric abortion agenda

Hannity: Democrats' barbaric abortion agenda



Abortion legislation under fire, Trump calls for Congress to prohibit late-term abortions during State of the Union address.

via FOX NEWS http://video.foxnews.com/v/5999398572001

Trustpilot tackles business review cheats

The website will let users know if a company has flagged its negative reviews to hide them.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47132072

Children and electronic devices - how to keep young people safe

As concerns mount over how screen time and social media affect children, parents are given suggestions.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-47150658

Disability-themed emojis approved for use

A list of 230 new emojis also includes a blood drop meant to represent menstruation.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47144091

Japan's Softbank shares surge on buyback plan

Chief executive Masayoshi Son said the record buyback would prop up the tech giant's share price.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47153241

Child abuse images hidden in crypto-currency blockchain

Images of child abuse are found embedded in the system powering a high-profile crypto-currency.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47130268

Huawei: Tackling security concerns may take five years

The Chinese telecoms giant says measures to address UK security concerns will take time to implement.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47145685

UK wants fully autonomous cars on road

Currently, the law requires a human remote driver - not necessarily inside the vehicle but ready to take over control if needed.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47144449

Labour call to break up digital giants to protect users

Deputy leader Tom Watson accuses social media giants like Facebook of failing to protect their users.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-47143129

Angela Ahrendts: Former Burberry boss to step down from Apple

The former Burberry chief is leaving after five years working to revitalise Apple stores.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47139148

Hotel booking sites to end 'misleading' sales

Hotels agree to be clearer about discount claims and stop high-pressure selling tactics.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47141538

Ocado warehouse fire: Sales warning as shares drop

The online grocer has seen shares slump after a fire tore through its Hampshire warehouse.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-47141418

Google Began Censoring Search Results in Russia, Reports Say

Google has deleted around 70 percent of the websites blacklisted by Russian authorities, Vedemosti cited sources as saying.

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