Shinchan And Friends



Here is my drawing of Shinchan and his friends. They are my favorite cartoon characters. I have used sketch colors and colored pencils to complete it.



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BBC NEWS : How Botox became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how Botox became a million dollar idea.


March 01, 2019 at 05:43AM

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BBC NEWS : PTSD: The Hampshire garage helping forces veterans

The garage that runs an apprenticeship scheme for forces veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.


March 01, 2019 at 01:55PM

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BBC NEWS : Tan France: 'Why I don't knock fast fashion'

Queer Eye's Tan France gives his tips for dressing sustainably and explains why he understands the appeal of fast fashion.


February 28, 2019 at 07:27PM

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Showdown on Venezuela at United Nations security council

NEW YORK, New York - There has been a stand-off at the United Nations Security Council over Venezuela, where participating countries have divided into two camps.

One, headed by the U.S. and i

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Saudi Arabia revokes citizenship of bin Laden son, U.S. offers reward

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - The Saudi authorities have revoked the citizenship of Hamza bin Laden, the son of the late Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

The revocation was ordered by royal decree i

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More than 6,000 Gazans shot during protests, says UN inquiry

GENEVA, Switzerland - In a shocking report handed down by the UN's independent commission of inquiry into the Gaza protests, it has been established over 6,000 unarmed Palestinians were shot by

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Nearly $3.4 million worth of cannabis seized in Sydney raids

SYDNEY, Australia - Well over $3 million worth of cannabis has been seized in a number of raids across Sydney.

Strike Force Grassy was established in 2011 by detectives from Redfern Region En

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Israeli prime minister to face trial on corruption charges

TELK AVIV, Israel - Israeli attorney general Avichai Mandelblit on Thursday announced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be put on trial for bribery and corruption charges.

"The

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Humiliating end for Trump-Kim Jong-un summit

HANOI, Vietnam - The summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ended in failure, with the parties unable to reach any agreement on the issues they had c

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Jared Kushner meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - U.S. President Donald Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner has met with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.

He has also me

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Trump is a racist, a conman, a cheat, says Cohen

President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, told Congress and the world Wednesday that the president is a "racist, a con man and a cheat."

For nearly six hours, Cohen

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'A very special relationship,' Trump says of ties to Kim

HANOI, Vietnam -  In front of a backdrop of American and North Korean flags as he shook hands with Kim Jong Un at the start of their second summit, U.S. President Donald Trump denied that he h

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Australia and China jointly bust major drug ring in Australia

MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia - Chinese and Australian law enforcement agencies have made a major joint drug bust in Australia.

Four men have been arrested, two Australians, and 2 Chinese na

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China courting JeM chief to protect interests in Pak: Think Tank

Washington D.C. [USA], March 1 (ANI): China is courting Maulana Masood Azhar, the founder of terror outfit Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM), since that fulfills the aim to protect its economic projects and Chin

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NATO Chief Urges Russia To Comply With INF Treaty

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has urged Russia to return to compliance with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, a cornerstone of arms control for decades.

'NATO does

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Pakistan Partly Reopens Airspace As Tensions With India Ease

Pakistan has reopened part of the countrys airspace amid further signs of de-escalation with rival India.

The countrys civil aviation authority said on March 1 that all domestic and internati

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What did the Soviets want from Sweden by bombing Stockholm in 1944

The reasons for the Soviet air attack on Stockholm in 1944 are still debated today. The Swedish official version says it was a navigational error, but some believe that by bombing the city, the Sov

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Venezuela's Guaido Plans to Go Home Despite Safety Concerns

CARACAS, VENEZUELA

Crisis-hit Venezuela awaits as opposition leader and self-declared president plans return despite security concerns

Venezuela is waiting for Guaido.

The man who

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Trump's Defense of Kim in US Student's Death Riles Some Lawmakers

U.S. lawmakers expressed anger Thursday about President Donald Trump's defense of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who claimed he knew nothing about the alleged torture of a jailed U.S. college stu

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UN Security Council Fails to Find Consensus on Venezuela Crisis

UNITED NATIONS

The U.N. Security Council failed to agree Thursday on either a U.S. or Russian proposal to find a way forward on the Venezuelan crisis.

The 15-nation council voted on two

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Ex-Argentine Leader Acquitted of Blocking Bombing Probe

A three-judge court in Buenos Aires on Thursday acquitted former Argentine President Carlos Menem of charges that he interfered with the probe into the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center.

But th

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1. Good deal or bad that Trump-Kim talks collapse?

Not much is in agreement between the US and North Korea, after the second summit between President Donald Trump and Kim Jon

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US working hard to reduce tension between India, Pakistan: Pompeo

Manila [Venezuela], Mar 1 (ANI): United States Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on Thursday said Washington is "working hard" to reduce the tension between New Delhi and Islamabad so that the proc

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Trump, Kim dive into nuclear talks, looking for 'right deal'

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un dove into the details of nuclear negotiations on Thursday against a backdrop of swirling questions about what Kim was willing to give u

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Trump, Kim summit ends without reaching a deal - White House

US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un abruptly cut short their second summit on Thursday without reaching an agreement, a stunning collapse of talks that caused both leaders to le

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The lunch that never was: Trump's North Korea summit falters

Vietnam - The table was set, with flowers in vases and menus tucked inside white napkins. Water glasses were filled. Wicker fans provided a cool breeze.

But nobody came.

"Schedule chang

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Israeli's Netanyahu 'to be charged over corruption'

Israel's attorney general on Thursday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with bribery and breach of trust in a series of corruption cases, a momentous move that shook up Israel

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Netanyahu says graft allegations a 'witch hunt' to topple him

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday called corruption allegations a "witch hunt" meant to topple him after the attorney general announced plans to indict him.

Speaking in a

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North Korea disputes Trump's account of talks breakdown

North Korea is disputing President Donald Trump's account of why the summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un collapsed, insisting the North demanded only partial sanctions relief in exchange for shutt

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4 killed, 8 injured in explosion in Somali capital Mogadishu

A powerful explosion killed at least four people in the Somali capital on Thursday, police said. An Islamic extremist group claimed a Mogadishu hotel was the intended target, but a police officer s

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US Women Activists Blast Trump for His Anti-Iran Policies

Visiting Tehran, members of an anti-war NGO based in the US criticize the Washington administration for abandoning the multilateral 2015 nuclear deal and re-imposing bans on Iran, saying such a mov

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Pakistan Says It Will Release Captured Indian Pilot To Ease Tensions

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says Islamabad will release an Indian pilot captured by Pakistani forces on February 27 after his warplane was shot down in the disputed region of Kashmir.


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U.S., Taliban Pause Peace Talks In Doha For Two Days

The U.S. envoy who is meeting with Afghan Taliban delegates says the latest round of peace talks in Qatar have been put on hold until March 2 so that both sides can conduct 'internal deliberations.

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‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ Review: Saving a Village, Using Books and Brains


By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/movies/the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Based on a true story, Chiwetel Ejiofor’s well-intentioned yet flat directing debut follows a teenage boy whose ingenuity protects his village from famine.

‘Sharkwater Extinction’ Review: A Plea to Stop Killing Sharks


By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/movies/sharkwater-extinction-review.html?partner=IFTTT
A documentary reveals a cruel market in which tens of millions of sharks are caught every year to meet the demand for fin soup.

‘Saint Judy’ Review: A Plucky and Passionate Lawyer Doing Good


By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/movies/saint-judy-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Michelle Monaghan plays the real-life lawyer Judy Wood, who worked to change asylum law in the United States.

In ‘Quick Millions,’ a Young Spencer Tracy Knocks ‘Em Dead


By J. HOBERMAN from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/movies/quick-millions-spencer-tracy-moma.html?partner=IFTTT
A restoration of the 1931 gangster film is being shown at the Museum of Modern Art in March. And it is as fast as it is flavorsome.

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


By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/movies/nyc-this-weekend-film-series.html?partner=IFTTT
Our guide to film series and special screenings.

‘Mapplethorpe’ Review: A Timid Biopic of a Bold Photographer


By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/movies/mapplethorpe-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Except when Robert Mapplethorpe’s pictures are on the screen, this film does the seemingly impossible and makes him and Patti Smith, well, kind of boring.

‘Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People’ Review: A Flair for Journalism, Subdued


By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/movies/joseph-pulitzer-voice-of-the-people-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This documentary, narrated by Adam Driver, has some amazing anecdotes, but there is little to catch the eye or ear.

Watch Chloë Grace Moretz and Isabelle Huppert Spar in ‘Greta’


By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/movies/greta-scene.html?partner=IFTTT
An elegant dinner turns into a modern nightmare in this scene from Neil Jordan’s film.

‘Giant Little Ones’ Review: The Turmoil of Teenage Sexuality


By TEO BUGBEE from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/movies/giant-little-ones-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This open-minded drama features strong performances and characters who speak in refreshingly unadorned dialogue.

‘Climax’ Review: A Party That Assaults the Senses and Scrambles the Brain


By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/movies/climax-review.html?partner=IFTTT
For his latest provocation, Gaspar Noé spikes the punch and clears the dance floor.

Can ‘Captain Marvel’ Fix Marvel’s Woman Problem?


By DAVE ITZKOFF from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/movies/captain-marvel.html?partner=IFTTT
Criticized for taking so long to make a movie focused on a female superhero, the studio has made strides that parallel the evolution of the comic books.

Initial Gross Domestic Product, 4th quarter and annual 2018

Initial Gross Domestic Product, 4th quarter and annual 2018
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2018, according to the ?initial? estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.4 percent. Full Text

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Gross Domestic Product by State, 3rd quarter 2018

Gross Domestic Product by State, 3rd quarter 2018
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in 49 states and the District of Columbia in the third quarter of 2018. The percent change in real GDP in the third quarter ranged from 5.8 percent in Washington to 0.0 percent in West Virginia. Full Text

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Geelong put brakes on Lions to top AFLW

The Lions were left to rue wastefulness by hand and foot.

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Best of cartoons March 3, 2019

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

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Today's cartoons: The illustrated news

The news of the day as interpreted in the work of our award-winning cartoonists.

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The splendour of Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2019

All the frills, flamboyance and fun from the 41st Sydney Mardi Gras.

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Warriors dominate Tigers as both sides trial halves pairings

The Warriors have hinted at the prospect of another competitive NRL campaign after beating the Wests Tigers in an uneventful trial match in Whangarei.

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Saints chief delivers message to players after practice game

St Kilda coach Alan Richardson asked chief executive Matt Finnis to address the Saints after their win over North Melbourne.

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Winx's reign continues with world record 23rd group 1 victory

What was supposed to be a coronation parade for Winx’s world record 23rd group 1 win and 31st victory on the trot turned into race and realistic attempt to unseat the queen by the court jester, Happy Clapper, at Randwick on Saturday.

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Nick Kyrgios reaches Acapulco tennis final

Nick Kyrgios has downed American third seed John Isner in three tight sets to reach the final of the ATP tour event in Mexico.

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A taste of the vegetarian and vegan dishes at the Night Noodle Markets

Vegetarian ‘puffles’, tom yum tater tots, Balinese paella and colourful bao.

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Sport Thought: Stretch too far and it can break

The AFL is the No.1 sporting competition for a reason but they must keep the community at the heart of their business model.

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Clubs call for an independent body to deal with integrity issues

Several clubs want integrity matters to be dealt with by an independent body to ensure consistency.

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Trainer Phillip Stokes rushes home to bushfires after Flemington winner

Pakenham trainer Phillip Stokes had to rush home to Pakenham after winning at Flemington to ensure all was safe from the bushfires

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Thompson dares to dream of Doncaster with Dreamforce

A light weight in a Doncaster Mile has John Thompson dreaming of big things for Dreamforce.

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Man in 'horrific and distressing' dog attack dies

Five weeks ago, the 40-year-old man was attacked by two dogs that left him with life-threatening injuries.

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Katja Pogacar putting Slovenia on the map at Canberra Classic

"I have 'Slovenia' written on my back so people can see where I come from."

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Kookaburras down Spain in Pro League match to reverse Rio result

The Kookaburras knocked off a valiant Spain outfit 2-1 in their FIH Pro League match at Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday.

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Delay likely for return of Warner and Smith

Steve Smith and David Warner are free to represent their country from March 29.

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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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Perth Wildcats make it to another NBL grand final

The Wildcats guards were a class above their Brisbane opponents in the 84-79 win at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre which gave the visitors an unassailable lead in their best-of-three semi-final series.

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Young Collie couple starved thoroughbred stallion to death

Two days after being taken into care, Rio could no longer stand up or raise his head and the vet decided the most humane course of action was to end his suffering.

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Super W: Brumbies hand teenager Claudia Obst playmaking reins

Claudia Obst has named at No. 10 for the Brumbies second round match against the Melbourne Rebels at Seffiert Oval.

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Devlin’s first goal brings the house – and the fence – down

Cam Devlin used to celebrate Sydney FC goals as a 12-year-old supporter in The Cove. On Friday night, he was the reason for their revelry.

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Brumbies concede attacking flaws, but Wright offers glimmer of hope

The Brumbies will need to rebound quickly from a disappointing effort in New Zealand and they'll only have a few days to rebuild confidence.

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Shaun Johnson and the one thing that has stood out to him at the Sharks

Shaun Johnson was a one club player until he signed for the Sharks, and says he wasn't prepared for his teammates' training ground reactions.

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Microphone turns up volume for Godolphin Slipper team

Godolphin commands the Golden Slipper market after Microphone took out Saturday's Skyline Stakes but from the dazzling team of juveniles jockey James McDonald only has eyes for one horse in blue – Tassort.

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Class of '89 inspiring Canberra Raiders to create history of their own

The current crop of Canberra Raiders are sick of watching highlights of the '89 grand final. They're using it as inspiration to make highlights of their own.

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'Weirdest-looking thing you've ever seen': massive sunfish washes up in US

A giant sunfish usually found in the waters of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa has washed up in California, and scientists don't know how it got so lost.

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Chemical weapons watchdog says chlorine was used in Douma, Syria

Medical workers said the April 2018 attack killed more than 40 people.

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Giants Netball sign Diamonds skipper in pursuit of elusive title

Australian captain Caitlin Bassett is chasing her third straight Super Netball title after winning back-to-back championships with the Sunshine Coast Lightning.

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Women's IPL the next 'big step': Lanning

Australian skipper Meg Lanning looks forward to the final ODI clash against New Zealand in Melbourne on Sunday - and then possibly an IPL exhibition series.

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SpaceX astronaut capsule demo for Nasa lifts off

America takes the first step towards launching astronauts from home soil again after a gap of eight years.

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Amazon stops selling Dash buttons

Amazon stops selling its Dash buttons because shoppers are using other methods to buy products.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47416440

Russian cargo ship bumps into S. Korean bridge with intoxicated captain

SEOUL - A Russian cargo ship veered off course and bumped into a bridge off the southeast coast of South Korea on Thursday with a drunk captain on board, authorities said.

The Korea Coast Guard (KCG) said the 5,998-ton Seagrand sailed into the side of the Gwangan Bridge at around 4:20 p.m. before turning back to head in the opposite direction.

The accident caused damage to the lower part of the bi-level bridge, the KCG said. No injuries were reported, but portions of the lower bridge were closed off for precautionary reasons.



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Money-saving thief stuns South Korean police after string of break-ins

A money-saving South Korean thief who amassed hundreds of thousands in stolen valuables over a string of burglaries has surprised police with his attention to detail and strictly frugal lifestyle.

The 33-year-old, surnamed Jeon, stole 440 million won (S$530,000) worth of goods and cash over 11 break-ins, police said, and had a clear end-goal in mind for his exploits.



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Russia Jails Alleged IS Members for Plot Against French Embassy in Moscow

The five alleged IS members reportedly plotted to attack the French Embassy in Moscow on New Year's Day in 2017.

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Russian Arms Makers Lost $760M Due to U.S. Sanctions, Official Says

Around 80 percent of Russian-made small arms and ammunition were exported to the U.S. and Europe before sanctions.

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Venezuela to Move State Oil Firm PDVSA Office From Lisbon to Moscow

Moscow has backed Maduro in the face of a political challenge from opposition leader Juan Guaido.

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Russia Helping Venezuela With Wheat Supplies, Foreign Minister Says

So far, Russia has supplied 64,100 tonnes of wheat to Venezuela.

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Pakistan Accepts Russia’s Offer to Mediate Crisis With India, Minister Says

“I don't know about India but I want to say this to Russia: Pakistan is ready to come to the table," Pakistan's foreign minister said.

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Russian Opposition Activist Defects to Kremlin-Run RT

Maria Baronova had been a prominent anti-Kremlin activist and was once described as the face of Russia’s opposition.

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BLACK LEOPARD, RED WOLF by Marlon James

A loner named Tracker teams up with a group of unusual characters in search of a mysterious boy.

#15 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE RISK by Elle Kennedy

The second book in the Briar U series. A rival player pretends to date a hockey coach's daughter.

#12 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE WEDDING GUEST by Jonathan Kellerman

Milo Sturgis and Alex Delaware investigate the death of a stranger at a wedding reception.

#11 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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CONNECTIONS IN DEATH by JD Robb

Eve Dallas scours tattoo parlors and strip joints for clues to the cause of Lyle Pickering’s mysterious death.

#9 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE SILENT PATIENT by Alex Michaelides

Theo Faber looks into the mystery of a famous painter who stops speaking after shooting her husband.

#8 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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MISSION CRITICAL by Mark Greaney

The eighth book in the Gray Man series. Court Gentry must track down assassins.

#5 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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DEVIL'S DAUGHTER by Lisa Kleypas

Desire burns between the young widow Phoebe, Lady Clare, and West Ravenel, her late husband's tormentor.

#4 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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NEVER TELL by Lisa Gardner

D.D. Warren and Flora Dane investigate whether a pregnant woman shot and killed her husband.

#3 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE CHEF by James Patterson and Max DiLallo

Caleb Rooney, a police detective and celebrity food truck chef, must clear his name of murder allegations.

#2 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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Informer 3838: Timeline of a scandal 26 years in the making

The Informer 3838 saga took another drastic turn on Wednesday after decades of scandalous developments.

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Gobbo family distance themselves from Informer 3838

Former governor of Victoria and his family say they 'knew nothing' of the scandal, while notorious criminals prepare their appeals against convictions..

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Police crackdown after ‘absolute escalation’ of violent bikie crime

Police have not officially identified which two gangs are involved, but are investigating the involvement of Rebels and Hells Angels members.

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The harder they fall: Nicola Gobbo, from gangland lawyer to family outcast

The name Gobbo opens doors in Melbourne. It doesn’t stand against a Baillieu or a Myer in this city where old money rules, but it carries a rare clout, never more so than in the legal world, where generations of the family have made their mark.

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Nicola Gobbo named as Informer 3838 after court lifts gag

Underworld barrister Nicola Gobbo can now be named as the high-profile criminal lawyer at centre of Informer 3838 scandal that sparked the royal commission.

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'It will take courage': Coroner urges summit on drug decriminalisation

Deputy State Coroner Harriet Grahame has urged the NSW government to drastically overhaul its treatment of drug users.

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Four stood down amid leak investigation at state's emergency service

Four senior officials at state's emergency service, including deputy commissioner, are stood down while investigation takes place into sharing information.

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'I was trying to be loud': Police hunt man after random attack on Perth woman

Police are searching for a man who attacked a woman from behind as she walked along a street in Westminster on Wednesday morning. 

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Police search for man allegedly present at fatal shooting of woman

Police were searching Stafford Emmerson as he was considered to be armed and dangerous in relation to the death of Megan Kirley who was shot dead in Karawatha.

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New on Sports Illustrated: 'That's Tight': Bryce Harper's Signing With Phillies Received Muted Reaction from New Teammates


Ping-Pong drew more excitment from Phillies players than news of the Bryce Harper signing.
March 01, 2019 at 12:19PM
'That's Tight': Bryce Harper's Signing With Phillies Received Muted Reaction from New Teammates

New on Sports Illustrated: WATCH: Sporting KC Ease Into CCL Quarterfinals With Straightforward Win Over Toluca


Sporting KC cruised to a 2-0 win over Toluca to secure its spot in the Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals. 
March 01, 2019 at 11:25AM
WATCH: Sporting KC Ease Into CCL Quarterfinals With Straightforward Win Over Toluca

New on Sports Illustrated: The Rockets Can't Afford for James Harden to Cool Off


Some fans may not love James Harden's game but it's become essential to the Houston Rockets as they continue to compete for a favorable spot in the Western Conference playoffs. 
March 01, 2019 at 11:04AM
The Rockets Can't Afford for James Harden to Cool Off

New on Sports Illustrated: UFC 235 Betting Preview: Jones, Woodley on Las Vegas Card


Jon Jones is listed as a massive favorite, but is there any value in backing Anthony Smith as the underdog in UFC 235?
March 01, 2019 at 10:39AM
UFC 235 Betting Preview: Jones, Woodley on Las Vegas Card

New on Sports Illustrated: 'I Want To Be With One Team': Why Bryce Harper Resisted the Lump Sum to Join the Phillies


Bryce Harper entered free agency looking to commit to one team's future until his retirement. Philadelphia is where he'll do it.
March 01, 2019 at 10:36AM
'I Want To Be With One Team': Why Bryce Harper Resisted the Lump Sum to Join the Phillies

New on Sports Illustrated: A Quick Nine With Dan Hicks


NBC's lead play-by-play host shares his thoughts on the Florida Swing, golf's most talented players and Tigers Woods's future in a Q&A with Sports Illustrated. 
March 01, 2019 at 09:10AM
A Quick Nine With Dan Hicks

New on Sports Illustrated: Atlanta United Scores Early and Often to Beat Herediano, Advance in CCL Quarterfinals


Josef Martinez scored a brace and Atlanta United overcame a sluggish first-leg loss to Herediano by blitzing the Costa Rican side in the second leg to move on to the CCL quarterfinals. 
March 01, 2019 at 09:00AM
Atlanta United Scores Early and Often to Beat Herediano, Advance in CCL Quarterfinals

New on Sports Illustrated: Lonzo Ball Still Out for Lakers With Ankle Sprain, Will Be Reevaluated Next Week


Ball has missed 14 games for Los Angeles with a left ankle sprain.
March 01, 2019 at 08:30AM
Lonzo Ball Still Out for Lakers With Ankle Sprain, Will Be Reevaluated Next Week

New on Sports Illustrated: Coogi Suing Nets, Nike for Stealing Designs for Notorious B.I.G.-Inspired City Edition Uniforms


Nike named the pattern of the jerseys "Brooklyn Camo."
March 01, 2019 at 08:04AM
Coogi Suing Nets, Nike for Stealing Designs for Notorious B.I.G.-Inspired City Edition Uniforms

New on Sports Illustrated: Antoine Davis Breaks Stephen Curry's NCAA Freshman Record for Threes in a Season


The Detroit Mercy guard surpassed Curry's record of 122, set at Davidson back in 2006–07.
March 01, 2019 at 07:34AM
Antoine Davis Breaks Stephen Curry's NCAA Freshman Record for Threes in a Season

New on Sports Illustrated: Bryce Harper Passed On Dodgers Offer Worth $45M Per Year, Other Lucrative Contracts


The Dodgers' reported offer would have shattered the all-time average annual value record and Bryce Harper would've become a free agent again at 30 years old.
March 01, 2019 at 06:30AM
Bryce Harper Passed On Dodgers Offer Worth $45M Per Year, Other Lucrative Contracts

New on Sports Illustrated: Michigan Guard Charles Matthews Out With Right Ankle Injury


Matthews suffered the injury against Michigan State on Sunday.
March 01, 2019 at 06:14AM
Michigan Guard Charles Matthews Out With Right Ankle Injury

New on Sports Illustrated: What to Expect to Happen After Robert Kraft Pleaded Not Guilty to Solicitation Charges


Did Patriots owner Robert Kraft make the correct decision to plead not guilty despite the police claiming to having video evidence? Our latest legal breakdown from the charges surrounding the Patriots owner. 
March 01, 2019 at 05:55AM
What to Expect to Happen After Robert Kraft Pleaded Not Guilty to Solicitation Charges

New on Sports Illustrated: At His Best or Worst, Bryce Harper Makes the Phillies Considerably Better in 2019


Bryce Harper may not be the 10-win player he was in 2015, and he isn't expected to be as inconsistent as he was last season. Whatever version the Phillies get will make them much better in 2019.
March 01, 2019 at 05:41AM
At His Best or Worst, Bryce Harper Makes the Phillies Considerably Better in 2019

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: CONMEBOL Rejects U.S. Soccer Offer to Host, Fund Joint 2020 Tournament


The president of the South American federation categorically rejected U.S. Soccer's proposal.
March 01, 2019 at 04:53AM
Report: CONMEBOL Rejects U.S. Soccer Offer to Host, Fund Joint 2020 Tournament

New on Sports Illustrated: West Ham vs Newcastle Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News



March 01, 2019 at 04:45AM
West Ham vs Newcastle Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

New on Sports Illustrated: Former Baylor DE Shawn Oakman Found Not Guilty of Sexual Assault


Oakman was accused of sexually assaulting a student in April 2016.
March 01, 2019 at 04:38AM
Former Baylor DE Shawn Oakman Found Not Guilty of Sexual Assault

New on Sports Illustrated: Bryce Harper's Fantasy Value Will Only Increase by Joining the Phillies' Revamped Lineup


Think Bryce Harper is already a great fantasy asset? He's an even better one now that he's joining the Phillies.
March 01, 2019 at 04:34AM
Bryce Harper's Fantasy Value Will Only Increase by Joining the Phillies' Revamped Lineup

New on Sports Illustrated: Conor Coady Claims Wolves Have Adapted to Premier League Life Ahead of Cardiff Clash



March 01, 2019 at 04:30AM
Conor Coady Claims Wolves Have Adapted to Premier League Life Ahead of Cardiff Clash

New on Sports Illustrated: How Maurizio Sarri Has Changed the Mood Around Chelsea in Two Games



March 01, 2019 at 04:15AM
How Maurizio Sarri Has Changed the Mood Around Chelsea in Two Games

Social media firms 'must tackle grooming'

Charity demands action after 5,000 online grooming offences were recorded by police in 18 months.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-47410520

YouTube bans comments on all videos of children

The streaming platform is disabling comments on videos of children after paedophiles left predatory comments.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47408969

Broadband speed must be revealed to customers

Regulator Ofcom says providers must offer "clear, honest" information to consumers.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47401539

Momo challenge: The anatomy of a hoax

The ghoulish meme known as "momo" is a hoax, fact-checkers and charities say.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47393510

'Useless slimming pills face fake Amazon reviews' fine

A company that sold "ineffective" fat-fighting herbal supplements is facing a $12.8m (£9.6m) fine.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47401661

Google must provide details on Nest microphone error

Three US senators write to Google, asking questions about the hidden microphone in Nest devices.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47401540

Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer during regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47280513

The phone-makers bringing buttons back

Several phones at MWC are sporting physical keyboards rather than relying on touchscreens.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47364932

Iris-scanning phone pitched at refugees

UK firm IrisGuard hopes to help refugees access banking and services with its device.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47390450

Computer servers 'stranded' in space

A pair of "off-the-shelf" servers sent up to the International Space Station have still not returned to Earth.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47377707

Pokemon: Nintendo announces two new games, Sword and Shield, for the Switch

This is the first 'real' Pokemon game to appear on consoles, following successful titles on handheld and mobile.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-47387396

Why is the MWC tech show full of men?

Women make up less than a quarter of delegates at the annual technology fair in Barcelona.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47373935

OneWeb launches mega-constellation pathfinder satellites

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound project to take the web everywhere gets off the ground.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47374246

Energizer 'thick boi' phone gives 50 days of battery life

Could chunky smartphones be the future for our pocket tech? This huge new handset has tech experts talking.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-47387390

Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market

The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47382329

Momo challenge: 'Freaky game' described as hoax

The so-called "Momo" character, which was said to encourage children to self-harm, is described a hoax.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-47359623

A voice assistant to take breakfast orders

A Colorado restaurant is attempting to use a voice assistant to take breakfast orders in their drive-through.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47381808

Facebook bans Tommy Robinson's page

The former English Defence League leader is deemed to have broken rules around hate speech.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47371290

Self-harm clips hidden in kids' cartoons

YouTube is failing to deal with dangerous content on its kids' channel, says charity.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47371288

Ad-free social network Vero to charge subscription fees

Vero has built a community of nearly five million members, it says, but will now start charging.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47375176

Scooter fault leaves Lime riders injured

The bug can mean riders are flung from the scooters while travelling at high speed, Lime warned.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47371925

HoloLens 2: Rory goes hands-on

Rory Cellan-Jones learns how to fix an aircraft using the HoloLens 2 headset.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47356025

Tesla's Elon Musk may be in contempt over tweet

The US financial regulator asks a judge to sanction the Tesla boss for breaking a deal over tweeting.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47365585

The precious metals inside our smartphones

Zoe Kleinman looks at some of the elements that make our phones work, and the cost to our planet.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47356023

YouTube takes ads off 'anti-vax' video channels

The World Health Organization said anti-vaccine views were a "top 10 global health threat" in 2019.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47357252

Huawei Mate X smartphone folds face out

Huawei unveils a foldable phone that has several advantages over Samsung's

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47348787

Nokia 9 PureView uses five cameras to take a photo

The handset fuses together shots simultaneously taken by the five cameras to enhance image quality.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47348779

Investment scam targets Instagram users

Victims lost an average of nearly £9,000 after falling for scams appearing on the image-sharing platform.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47358892

Microsoft HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset unveiled

The headset lets users control actions via eye movements, and also presents a better quality view.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47350884

GCHQ: Chinese tech 'threats' must be understood

The agency's chief says there are "opportunities" too, but UK telecoms cyber-security must improve.

from BBC News - Technology https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47352079

Singapore couple suspected of dumping newborn baby in Taipei

It was a horrifying find - the body of a newborn baby in a bin full of kitchen waste.

A recycling company worker in New Taipei City immediately alerted the police of his discovery on Tuesday (Feb 26) morning, sparking an investigation into a possible case of murder and abandonment.

To trace the whereabouts of the dead infant girl's parents, Taiwanese police reviewed hundreds of surveillance footage captured by cameras located along the route of the garbage truck.



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Pakistan says will free Indian pilot as 'peace gesture'

Pakistan said Thursday it will release a captured Indian pilot in a "peace gesture", taking a step towards rapprochement as clashes between the nuclear-armed rivals ignited fears of a disastrous conflict.

The pilot, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, has become the face of the crisis since he was shot down in a rare aerial engagement between the South Asian neighbours over the disputed region of Kashmir on Wednesday.



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Trump says Xi could be 'more helpful' on North Korea

As talks between the United States and North Korea ended on Thursday with little to show for the effort, US President Donald Trump said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping could have been "more helpful" in encouraging Pyongyang to give up its pursuit of nuclear weapons - even as he acknowledged Beijing's support.



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Nearly 40 flights cancelled at Bangkok airport as Pakistan shuts airspace

Almost 4,000 passengers and more than 30 flights at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport were affected by Pakistan's closure of its airspace since Wednesday, Suthirawat Suwannarat, general manager of Suvarnabhumi Airport, said on Thursday.

The airspace closure caused the cancellation of 16 arrival flights and 20 departure flights at the Bangkok's airport.



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Bangladesh tells UN it will no longer take in Myanmar refugees

Bangladesh told the UN Security Council on Thursday that it will no longer be able to take in refugees from Myanmar.

Foreign Secretary Shahidul Haque told a council meeting that the crisis over the repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya sheltering in his country had gone from "bad to worse" and urged the council to take "decisive" action.



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Bali airport to suspend all flights on March 7 for Day of Silence

BALI - The main airport in the Indonesian tourist island of Bali will suspend all international and domestic flights for 24 hours on March 7 to coincide with the Day of Silence, which is a public holiday.

The airport management for I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar said on Thursday (Feb 28) that all flights will be halted from 6am on March 7 to 6am on March 8 for Nyepi or the Day of Silence.



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Philippines' Duterte backs smacking kids, vetoes ban

MANILA - A draft law that would have made it illegal for parents to smack their children in the Philippines has been vetoed by President Rodrigo Duterte, the presidential palace said on Thursday (Feb 28).

The Bill would have banned physical, humiliating, or degrading acts of punishment or discipline by parents or teachers on children.

It also called for repeat offenders to undergo anger management counselling.



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Hong Kong's public transport video on being considerate is all of us in Singapore

The perils of taking public transport, it seems, are the same across major cities.

Hong Kong, a place not unlike Singapore, released a campaign video this week of the 12 bad behaviours commonly occurring on their public trains and buses.

The three-minute clip features award-winning actress Deanie Ip encountering the dozen scenarios and taking them on, although we're guessing the creators' objective is merely to flag them, since some of Deanie's methods can be seen as debatable.



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Video of TV host's assisted suicide fires euthanasia debate

A video of Taiwanese TV host Fu Da-ren's death by assisted suicide at a clinic in Switzerland has gone viral, raising the profile of the debate on euthanasia in China and questions about dignity at life's end.

Broadcaster and sports journalist Fu had pancreatic cancer and became a vocal supporter of euthanasia. He and his family flew to Zurich in May 2018 and he died there on June 7 at the age of 86.



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Thousands of passengers stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport over Pakistan emergency

More than 5,000 passengers were stranded at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday night after many departure flights were cancelled due to the emergency closure of airspace in Pakistan.

Many passengers were left stranded as they were not given advance notice of the cancellations. Some were only notified when they showed up at the check-in counter.

Thai Airways International on Wednesday announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Pakistan and Europe after Pakistan closed its airspace amid rising tensions with India.



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Shock as 'grief-stricken' Thai woman arrested for husband's murder

A 60-year old woman, whose grief over her husband's murder in Ayutthaya on February 8 won her widespread sympathy, has been arrested and accused of being the mastermind behind the killing.

Prapassorn Thoprayoon admitted her part in the murder because her husband, whom she had been with for more than two decades, had become "abusive and subjected her to domestic violence in recent years", national police deputy commissioner Pol General Chalermkiat Srivorakan said on Wednesday.



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K-pop promotes LGBT lifestyles, free sex, famous preacher tells Muslim fans

A preacher popular on social media, Fuadh Naim, has told Muslims to stay away from South Korean popular culture, claiming that its drama and music exposed people to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) lifestyles and free sex.

Fuadh, who admitted that he was previously swept up by the Korean Wave, said LGBT imagery, such as "skinship", a Korean term that refers to close physical proximity between male idols, was commonly seen on stage and beyond.



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23 cats die from alleged poisoning in Indonesia, shocking residents

Nearly two dozen cats, both domesticated and stray, have been found dead on the main street of a housing complex in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, leaving local residents concerned that they might have been poisoned.

At least 23 cats as of Monday afternoon were found by residents of upscale Mahogany Cluster in the Wijaya Karya housing complex in Gunung Samarinda Baru subdistrict, North Balikpapan.

"The incident started last week," neighborhood unit (RT) 09 chief Hery Purwadi said on Monday.



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Vietnamese man accused of killing Chinese student 'insane', lawyers say

Lawyers representing a Vietnamese man suspected of killing and butchering a Chinese student in Germany last year lodged a defence of insanity at the start of judicial proceedings on Tuesday, according to local and Chinese media reports.

The 23-year-old suspect, who has not been identified, is accused of killing a 26-year-old Chinese man surnamed Liu who was studying at Jena University in the eastern state of Thuringia.



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Jokowi's campaign chief voices concern over fake news, undecided voters

JAKARTA - The head of Indonesian President Joko Widodo's re-election campaign said on Wednesday (Feb 27) that supporters should not be complacent about the incumbent's lead in opinion polls, given the high number of undecided voters and the threat of fake news.

Mr Joko enjoys a double-digit lead over retired general Prabowo Subianto in most opinion polls ahead of the April 17 election, which is a repeat of the bitterly fought race in 2014.



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Steak and kimchi: North Korean, western chefs prepared Trump-Kim dinner

HANOI - For sufferers of nuclear anxiety, how about a little dried persimmon punch to settle the stomach?

North Korean chefs helped prepare the dinner shared by US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during their first meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday (Feb 27), two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

Trump and Kim met in the Vietnamese capital for the second summit since their first historic meeting in June last year and had dinner at the Sofitel Legend Metropole hotel in the centre of Hanoi.



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Nepal tourism minister among seven killed in helicopter crash

KATHMANDU - Nepal's tourism minister Rabindra Adhikari was among seven people killed on Wednesday (Feb 27) when a helicopter crashed in the country's hilly east, officials said.

Rescue workers retrieved the bodies of Mr Adhikari, 49, the pilot and five other passengers from a hillside in Taplejung district where the Air Dynasty chopper went down.

"The respected minister's body has been identified," home affairs ministry spokesman Ram Krishna Subedi said in a press conference.



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Thousands rally in Myanmar's biggest city to change army-drafted constitution

Protesters gathered in the centre of Yangon to hear speeches by veteran democracy activists while singers led the crowd in chants of "take a rest, military dictatorship", in the second demonstration in the city in a week.

Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party launched a surprise bid in January to change the charter, pushing through parliament a proposal to form a committee to devise amendments despite objections from military-aligned lawmakers.



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Trump, Kim mind their body language with a handshake of equals

SINGAPORE/SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and United States President Donald Trump were at pains to show they were getting along in the well-choreographed first moments of their meeting in Hanoi, body language experts said.

The first images of their meeting in the Vietnamese capital showed them both walking towards each other against a backdrop of intertwined flags, hands outstretched, before they clasped and turned in sync to face the flashes of the assembled media.



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Indonesia launches first internet-only satellite with SpaceX rocket

Over 300 people crowded the lobby of telecommunications company Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) in South Jakarta at 8.30 am on Friday.

They stared intently at a giant LED screen showing a live broadcast of a SpaceX Falcon 9 space rocket located over 17,400 kilometres away at the Cape Canaveral in Florida, the United States.



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Russia Orders Firms to Release Captive Whales After Outcry

The Kremlin has said the 11 orcas and 87 beluga whales were held in cruel conditions.

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Russian Bid for U.N. Action on Venezuela Fails

The Russian text only received four votes in favor.

from The Moscow Times - Independent News From Russia
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Two Senior Russian Cybersecurity Experts Convicted of Treason. And the Legacy of Media Executive Igor Malashenko

The weekly news and analysis podcast from central Moscow.

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Orthodox Official Compares Abortion Numbers in Russia to WWII Losses

“How many have we killed ourselves? More than in World War II," the archpriest was quoted as saying.

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Russian Court Denies Detained U.S. Investor Calvey Bail

No bail and no house arrest, court decides.

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Kiselyov's Nephew Jailed in Germany for Training to Fight for Ukraine Rebels — Reports

German prosecutors said Kiselyov underwent weapons training in a camp outside St. Petersburg in 2014.

from The Moscow Times - Independent News From Russia
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Russia Offers to Help Mediate Between India and Pakistan

A foreign ministry spokesperson said Moscow was ready to do anything it could to help.

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Police Raid Open Russia’s Offices After Khodorkovsky Live Feed

One participant was reportedly detained for refusing to give a testimony to police.

from The Moscow Times - Independent News From Russia
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Kremlin Dismisses Talk of Possible U.S. Move to Probe Putin's Wealth

The Kremlin called the draft sanctions an example of anti-Russian sentiment.

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Americans’ Views of Russia Hit Record Lows – Gallup

Russia’s unfavorability ratings among Americans reached a new high of 73 percent.

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U.S. Lawmakers Submit Bill to Investigate Putin’s Finances

Under the legislation, the U.S. intelligence community would be instructed to report on Putin's finances and Kremlin-linked corruption.

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Kazakh Teens Enslaved in Russia as Sisters, Leave as Mothers

The sisters ended up enslaved by Moscow shop owners, trapped in forced labor.

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CCTV Cameras Are Tracking Down Debtors in Moscow, Official Says

Some 1,500 photographs of debtors have been uploaded into the facial-recognition system so far.

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Venezuelan Vice President to Fly Into Moscow for Talks on Friday — Media

It will be the latest in a flurry of visits by Venezuelan politicians to Russia in recent weeks.

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Russia Diverts Flights From India-Pakistan Airspace After Planes Shot Down

Escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries are disrupting international flight routes.

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The Alleged Links Between the Trump Campaign and Russia, Explained

U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that there was Russian interference in the presidential election.

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Russia to Bolster Flanks With New Military Units in 2019

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the reinforcements will counter increased NATO presence in the region.

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Plane Spirals out of Control on Icy Airport Runway in Moscow

Surveillance footage posted online shows the plane skidding off the runway’s asphalt.

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Billy Graham’s Grandson Breaks Down the Best ‘Proof of God’

Evangelist Will Graham comes from a well-known family line of famous preachers. His grandfather, the late Rev. Billy Graham, and his dad, Franklin Graham, have both made a monumental impact across the globe. Will Graham is following in their footsteps as he preaches, teaches and carries on the family legacy of spreading the Christian gospel.

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Nun to Vatican Abuse Summit: “This Storm Will Not Pass By”

A prominent Nigerian nun blasted the culture of silence that has long kept clergy sexual abuse hidden in the Catholic Church, telling a Vatican summit Saturday that transparency and an admission of mistakes were needed to restore trust.

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‘Momo’ Challenge Strikes Again After Mother Says Young Son Ordered to Plunge Knife Into His Neck

The horrific “Momo” challenge, which first made headlines last fall, is spreading once again. This time, in Europe.

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As Venezuela Standoff Turns Deadly, VP Pence Heads South to Step Up Pressure on Maduro

In the latest tragic development in Venezuela's humanitarian crisis, one person is dead and several others injured after the military opened fire on civilians who were trying to keep open part of the nation's southern border with Brazil in hopes of receiving desperately needed aid supplies.

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Christian Student's Kidney Slashed in Half by Angry Muslim Classmates

A Christian Pakistani student was recently stabbed by Muslim classmates. Haroon Ifan, a student at Government Mohammadi School in Karachi, was first targeted on Feb. 15 when a Muslim student stole and damaged his notebook. Two days later, Haroon was attacked by Majid and other Muslim students on his way to buy food. Persecution.org reports Haroon was stabbed in the stomach, causing damage to his kidney. 

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'Love the Stranger': Jewish Couple Gives $5 Million to Help Christian Missionary Doctors in Africa

Mark Gerson and his wife Rabbi Erica Gerson are giving $5 million over the next 10 years to fund Christian mission teaching hospitals across Africa.

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Vatican Sex Abuse Summit: Pope Says He Means Business, but Victim Says 'This Is Ridiculous'

Pope Francis has ordered Catholic leaders to Rome to address the global epidemic of sex abuse in the church.The pope says it's time to end the culture of silence and expose the sins of the guilty. That's why victims are also at the summit, telling their stories of abuse suffered at the hands of priests.

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BBC NEWS : Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.


February 28, 2019 at 05:34AM

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BBC NEWS : UK car output driven down by plunging demand in China

The motor industry has been hit by "myriad challenges" including declining demand in key markets.


February 28, 2019 at 11:43AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47391800

BBC NEWS : Online gambling: Labour promises tougher limits

Limits on how much gamblers can stake online would be introduced under Labour, Tom Watson says.


February 28, 2019 at 06:42AM

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BBC NEWS : Post-Brexit migration rules disastrous, say manufacturers

The UK's main manufacturing body lambasts plans for a minimum salary threshold for skilled migrants.


February 28, 2019 at 05:39AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47389423

BBC NEWS : Airlines reroute to avoid Pakistan

The closure of Pakistan's airspace has prompted several airlines to reroute or suspend services.


February 27, 2019 at 11:05PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47392300

BBC NEWS : Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz

Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew.


February 28, 2019 at 05:31AM

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BBC NEWS : 'Everything awesome' at Lego as it grows again

The Danish toymaker set out plans to open 80 stores in China as growth rebounded from last year.


February 27, 2019 at 09:40PM

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BBC NEWS : Trump urged to stay tough over China trade deal

Congress said the Trump administration should hold out for a substantive deal with China.


February 28, 2019 at 12:04AM

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BBC NEWS : M&S and Ocado to start home delivery service next year

The deal with Ocado will give M&S a home delivery food service for the first time.


February 27, 2019 at 05:58PM

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BBC NEWS : BBC and ITV set to launch Netflix rival

The broadcasters aim to launch their "BritBox" service in the UK later this year.


February 27, 2019 at 09:28PM

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BBC NEWS : Metro bank shares slump on cash call

The challenger bank's shares see another double-digit fall after it unveils a fundraising plan.


February 27, 2019 at 05:03PM

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BBC NEWS : Ted Baker shares tumble after profit warning

Shares in the fashion chain fall over 11% after the fashion chain says profits will be lower-than-expected.


February 27, 2019 at 03:39PM

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BBC NEWS : Selfridges bans sale of exotic skins

Animal welfare activists say 'hats off to Selfridges' for removing the products from its shelves.


February 27, 2019 at 09:31PM

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BBC NEWS : Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans?


February 28, 2019 at 05:31AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47363702

BBC NEWS : Why are more and more car companies teaming up?

Daimler and BMW are the latest to join forces as new technologies threaten to upend the car industry.


February 28, 2019 at 05:33AM

from BBC News - Business
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47376677

BBC NEWS : Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?

The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late?


February 27, 2019 at 08:06PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47389420

BBC NEWS : UK global university ranking Brexit warning

UK universities perform well in subject league tables but there are warnings that depends on EU partnerships.


February 27, 2019 at 05:32AM

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New on Sports Illustrated: Jermaine Samuels Has a Career Night as Villanova Snaps Losing Skid With Win Over No. 10 Marquette


Villanova was tested by Marquette, but emerged with a morale-boosting win to halt a three-game losing streak and regain confidence late in the season. 
February 28, 2019 at 11:19AM
Jermaine Samuels Has a Career Night as Villanova Snaps Losing Skid With Win Over No. 10 Marquette

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Dwyane Wade Makes Game-Winning Three Off One Foot vs. Warriors


Dwyane Wade went 5-for-8 from three-point range in Wednesday's win over the Warriors.
February 28, 2019 at 08:55AM
Watch: Dwyane Wade Makes Game-Winning Three Off One Foot vs. Warriors

New on Sports Illustrated: Boston Red Sox Minor League Team to Feature Only All-Female Broadcast Booth in Pro Baseball


Melanie Newman and Suzie Cool will make up pro baseball's first all-female broadcasting booth.
February 28, 2019 at 08:24AM
Boston Red Sox Minor League Team to Feature Only All-Female Broadcast Booth in Pro Baseball

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Ole Miss Fans Throw Garbage on Court After Controversial Ending in Loss to Tennessee


Ole Miss was called for an offensive foul on a potential go-ahead three-pointer in the final seconds.
February 28, 2019 at 08:04AM
Watch: Ole Miss Fans Throw Garbage on Court After Controversial Ending in Loss to Tennessee

New on Sports Illustrated: Mets OF Brandon Nimmo Gives Himself Food Poisoning After Eating Undercooked Chicken


Nimmo might need to add a cooking class to his busy schedule.
February 28, 2019 at 08:00AM
Mets OF Brandon Nimmo Gives Himself Food Poisoning After Eating Undercooked Chicken

New on Sports Illustrated: NBA Thursday Odds: Can Embiid-less Sixers, Jazz Cover Road Spreads?


The Sixers, playing without Joel Embiid, enter Thursday's matchup as 7.5-point road underdogs vs. the Thunder.
February 28, 2019 at 07:58AM
NBA Thursday Odds: Can Embiid-less Sixers, Jazz Cover Road Spreads?

New on Sports Illustrated: USWNT Blows Two Leads, Settles for SheBelieves Cup Draw vs. Japan


The U.S. women's national team couldn't finish off Japan and had to settle for a 2-2 draw to open play at the SheBelieves Cup.
February 28, 2019 at 07:52AM
USWNT Blows Two Leads, Settles for SheBelieves Cup Draw vs. Japan

New on Sports Illustrated: Dennis Rodman Shares Letter Wishing Donald Trump Good Luck at North Korea Summit


Rodman said that Trump and Kim are on the cusp of a "big, beautiful deal."
February 28, 2019 at 06:47AM
Dennis Rodman Shares Letter Wishing Donald Trump Good Luck at North Korea Summit

New on Sports Illustrated: Manchester City 1-0 West Ham United: Report, Ratings and Reaction as Champions Edge to Victory



February 28, 2019 at 05:00AM
Manchester City 1-0 West Ham United: Report, Ratings and Reaction as Champions Edge to Victory

New on Sports Illustrated: Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Blues Ease Pressure on Maurizio Sarri



February 28, 2019 at 04:30AM
Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Blues Ease Pressure on Maurizio Sarri

New on Sports Illustrated: Southampton 2-0 Fulham: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Saints Heap More Misery on Cottagers



February 28, 2019 at 04:30AM
Southampton 2-0 Fulham: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Saints Heap More Misery on Cottagers

New on Sports Illustrated: Golden Tate: 'I Would Love' Landing With Patriots as Free Agent


Golden Tate was traded from the Lions to the Eagles during last season.
February 28, 2019 at 04:19AM
Golden Tate: 'I Would Love' Landing With Patriots as Free Agent

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Floyd Mayweather Told to Stop Tampering With Oscar De La Hoya Prospect


Ryan Garcia (17–0, 14 KOs) is considered to be Oscar De La Hoya's top boxing prospect.
February 28, 2019 at 04:18AM
Report: Floyd Mayweather Told to Stop Tampering With Oscar De La Hoya Prospect

New on Sports Illustrated: Crystal Palace 1-3 Man Utd: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Lukaku Brace Earns Red Devils the Win



February 28, 2019 at 04:15AM
Crystal Palace 1-3 Man Utd: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Lukaku Brace Earns Red Devils the Win

New on Sports Illustrated: Lo bueno, lo malo y lo del Clásico de Copa entre Real Madrid y FC Barcelona



February 28, 2019 at 04:15AM
Lo bueno, lo malo y lo del Clásico de Copa entre Real Madrid y FC Barcelona

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Barca Reach Copa del Rey Final in Style



February 28, 2019 at 04:00AM
Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Barca Reach Copa del Rey Final in Style

New on Sports Illustrated: El 1x1 de los jugadores del Barça en la goleada por 0-3 en el Bernabéu



February 28, 2019 at 04:00AM
El 1x1 de los jugadores del Barça en la goleada por 0-3 en el Bernabéu

New on Sports Illustrated: El 1x1 de los jugadores del Real Madrid en la derrota ante el FC Barcelona



February 28, 2019 at 04:00AM
El 1x1 de los jugadores del Real Madrid en la derrota ante el FC Barcelona

New on Sports Illustrated: Ex-NBA Player Royce White Transitioning to MMA, Seeks UFC Title


White, a former first-round draft pick, believes he could one day compete for the UFC's heavyweight title.
February 28, 2019 at 03:51AM
Ex-NBA Player Royce White Transitioning to MMA, Seeks UFC Title

New on Sports Illustrated: At the NFL Combine: More Fuel for the Kyler-Cardinals Link


On Wednesday, the combine opened with coaches and general managers tap-dancing around questions. But the Cardinals did nothing to extinguish the rumors linking Kyler Murray to the No. 1 overall pick.
February 28, 2019 at 03:47AM
At the NFL Combine: More Fuel for the Kyler-Cardinals Link

He Lives to Provoke. What Happens When His Film Isn’t Hated?


By DEVIN GORDON from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/27/movies/gaspar-noe-climax.html?partner=IFTTT
Gaspar Noé has had to make his peace with the reaction to his newest film, “Climax.” Then again, it’s the first of his movies with a happy part.

‘Apollo 11’ Review: The 1969 Moon Mission Still Has the Power to Thrill


By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/27/movies/apollo-11-review.html?partner=IFTTT
A new documentary uses previously unseen archival footage to show how astronauts first walked on the moon. It’s awe-inspiring.

Alejandro González Iñárritu to Lead Cannes Film Festival Jury


By ALEX MARSHALL from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/27/movies/alejandro-gonzalez-inarritu-cannes.html?partner=IFTTT
The director, who made is directorial debut at Cannes in 2000 with “Amores Perros,” is the first Mexican to take the role in the festival’s long history.

BBC NEWS - Trump says he walked away from deal with North Korea over sanctions

The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief.


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BBC NEWS - India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies

Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir.


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BBC NEWS - Michael Cohen: Ex-lawyer tells Congress Trump directed lies

Michael Cohen says Mr Trump directed plans for a Moscow tower, while denying the fact publicly.


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BBC NEWS - OneWeb launches mega-constellation pathfinder satellites

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound project to take the web everywhere gets off the ground.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-47374246

BBC NEWS - US gun laws: House passes bill expanding background checks

The legislation expands background checks for all gun sales but the Senate is unlikely to approve it.


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BBC NEWS - Jody Wilson-Raybould: Ex-minister increases pressure on Trudeau

Jody Wilson-Raybould says she faced "sustained" pressure over SNC-Lavalin prosecution.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47362652

BBC NEWS - Nigeria election: Atiku Abubakar rejects Muhammadu Buhari's victory

Atiku Abubakar rejects President Buhari's re-election, calling it a return to "military dictatorship" .


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-47386968

BBC NEWS - Cairo station fire: Train crash causes deadly blaze

At least 20 people are killed after a train hits a platform at Ramses Station and explodes in flames.


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from BBC News - World https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47384443

BBC NEWS - Nicaragua releases dozens of prisoners ahead of talks

Dozens of people arrested during months of anti-government protests are released.


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BBC NEWS - Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed to host a fundraising dinner

The event is part of an effort to raise $1bn for infrastructure projects in the capital Addis Ababa.


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