Stop giving oxygen to 'evil jokers at margins', Shorten says

Friday’s Christchurch massacre shows it's time to stop giving "oxygen" to "evil jokers at the margins" who perpetrate hate speech, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says.

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Canal Road Film Centre

The Canal Rd Film Centre forms part of five creative precincts identified by Inner West Council as "endangered species", vulnerable to redevelopment as industrial land is gobbled up for residential property.

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Reds regroup to beat Sunwolves in Tokyo

A second-half comeback has driven the Queensland Reds to a thrilling 34-31 Super Rugby win over the Sunwolves in Tokyo.

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Warriors make bright start to life after Shaun Johnson

On a day of swirling emotion at Mt Smart Stadium, the Warriors were in a class of their own against a hapless Bulldogs outfit that never stood much of a chance.

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Simonsson's career has Sticky start, times two

The Canberra Raiders played a role in both Paul and Bailey Simonsson's careers.

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Inmate shot in Lismore Base Hospital scuffle marks third person shot by officers in two days

An inmate was shot dead by a prison officer in Lismore during a medical escort the day after a man was shot dead by police in Glendale.

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Christchurch shooting LIVE: Victim speaks from hospital bed, Brenton Tarrant remanded in custody

New Zealand has awoken grieving and on high alert after a massacre at two mosques in Christchurch left 49 dead and dozens more injured in the country's worst shooting and terror attack.

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United urged to write their own chapter against Barcelona

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told his Manchester United players to ignore the talk and write their own history in Barcelona.

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Arrest over fatal stabbing in Bendigo

A man has been arrested over the fatal stabbing of another man in the Bendigo suburb of Spring Gully.

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Raging Bull: Verstappen the wunderkid suddenly in his fifth season

With a distinctive bull-at-a-gate style and a growing list of involvement in controversial incidents, Dutchman Max Verstappen is one captivating driver.

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Fraser Anning lashes out after he was egged by teenager

Senator Fraser Anning has lashed out at a teenager who hit him on the back of the head with an egg.

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Griffin had run his race at Penrith, says Campbell-Gillard

Reagan Campbell-Gillard has enjoyed the summer under Ivan Cleary as opposed to the sessions under Anthony Griffin that were better suited to 'marathon runners'.

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WA religious communities stand in solidarity after New Zealand terror attack

Muslim and Christian community members gathered at a Perth church on Saturday in the wake of the Christchurch massacre that has left 49 dead and dozens injured.

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St Patrick's Day parade patron honoured at Brisbane festivities

The parade association vow to continue the annual event in honour of the late Jan Dooley, who reignited the tradition after its 50-year break due to World War II.

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Newgate find Force to be reckoned with in Golden Slipper

Cosmic Force took the last spot in the Golden Slipper with a 7¼ length demolition of the Pago Pago Stakes at Rosehill that saw his price slashed from $51 to $8 at Beteasy.

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Convention centre evacuated after small fire caused by battery

The National Convention Centre was evacuated on Saturday before a small fire was extinguished by emergency services.

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Day irons out problems to be in the mix

A series of pain-killing injections in his back have helped Jason Day roar into weekend contention at the elite Players Championship in Florida.

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City look to snap Sydney hoodoo

Melbourne City centre-back Harrison Delbridge is hoping his side can mend its sorry streak and cement a finals spot.

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'Killed in our safe haven': Families pray for survival of missing loved ones

A small boy is feared dead. A 14-year-old with football dreams hasn't been heard from. A sister clings to hope her brother is alive.

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Harry Bates hopes lighter car launches Australian title hopes

Bates and his team are racing the clock to finish building his new car in time for the National Capital Rally launch this week.

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Storms to emerge in central Queensland after south-east cops drenching

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for Central Queensland on Saturday less than 24 hours after storms caused havoc in the south-east.

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Ratings rise as league fans return to the box

Fears that the fans would turn off the footy after a summer of shame have been quickly allayed.

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Waratahs wait on SCG turf update but confident Crusaders clash won't move

No matter which ground the Waratahs play the Crusaders on, they are determined to be fearless against the Super Rugby frontrunners.

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Canberra Raiders get Wighton and Hodgson back together

It only happened once in 2018 - and it resulted in the Canberra Raiders' biggest win of the season.

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Fillies can't be split in Flemington dead heat

Trainer Mick Price says Ready Set Sail won't be seen again until the spring while James Cummings will consider sending the "immature" Flit to Sydney after a dead heat at Flemington.

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Melbourne United demand aggression in game four with season on the line

Melbourne United have to win or they will see Perth Wildcats celebrate an NBL title win at Melbourne Arena on Sunday.

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BBC NEWS - Christchurch shootings: Attack suspect Brenton Tarrant appears in court

Brenton Tarrant is charged with murder in the mosque shootings as the PM vows to change gun laws.


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BBC NEWS - Trump issues veto over border emergency declaration

In his first veto, Mr Trump overrules an attempt by Congress to end his border emergency proclamation.


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BBC NEWS - Children's noses 'hold clues' to serious lung infections

A study finds the bacteria and viruses in the nose could give clues to improve the diagnosis.


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BBC NEWS - Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman sued for $500bn in college cheating scam

Parents and students claim they were wronged by a "warped and rigged" university admissions process.


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BBC NEWS - Pompeo presses Kim Jong-un to keep his word on nuclear tests

The US says it expects Kim Jong-un to live up to his commitment on a nuclear test moratorium.


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BBC NEWS - Algerian protests against President Bouteflika 'biggest yet'

Thousands of people flood the capital's streets to demand the president's immediate resignation.


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BBC NEWS - Climate strikes spread worldwide as students call for action

Thousands of school pupils protest in cities across Asia and Europe against climate change.


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BBC NEWS - Cyclone Idai: Mozambique city of Beira hit by storm

Power lines are ripped down, leaving residents of Beira isolated without electricity.


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BBC NEWS - James Gunn: Disney rehires sacked Guardians of the Galaxy director

Gunn was fired from the Guardians of the Galaxy series in July 2018 over old offensive tweets.


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BBC NEWS - Israel strikes militant sites in Gaza after rockets fired at Tel Aviv

The rockets launched from Gaza were the first to target the Israeli city of Tel Aviv since 2014.


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BBC NEWS - Adopted daughter to save father's life with kidney transplant

A US woman says her father saved her life when he adopted her and she wants to return the favour.


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BBC NEWS - Paris Jackson: 'Not my role' to defend dad Michael over abuse allegations

The 20-year-old backs her family's efforts to clear Michael's name - but tells fans to "chill out".


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BBC NEWS - Christchurch shootings: What happened in New Zealand

The city in New Zealand is on high alert after shootings at two mosques killed 49 people.


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BBC NEWS - New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern: 'This can only be described as a terrorist attack'

Jacinda Ardern says the shootings at two mosques in Christchurch appear to have been "well planned".


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BBC NEWS - Trump: White nationalists 'a small group of people'

Following the mosque shootings in New Zealand, President Donald Trump addresses white nationalism.


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BBC NEWS - Christchurch shootings eyewitness: 'They started falling'

A woman driving near one of the mosques attacked in Christchurch says she tried to help the shooting victims.


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BBC NEWS - New Zealand attacks: Finsbury Park imam condemns far-right extremism

Mohammed Mahmoud, who was hailed for his response to a London attack, condemns the Christchurch shootings.


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BBC NEWS - On patrol with Afghan Special Forces, without US support

At least 45,000 Afghan police and soldiers have died over the past four years.


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BBC NEWS - Syria conflict: 'I don't want to go back to there'

Rouaa used to dream about returning home - but the shelling and war has changed her mind.


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BBC NEWS - Baby polar bear takes first steps at Berlin zoo

A baby polar bear takes its first steps in front of the press at Berlin zoo accompanied by her mother.


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BBC NEWS - Stolen Bruegel masterpiece was switched with fake in police sting

After a day of mourning the loss of a masterpiece, an Italian mayor reveals it was all a trick.


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BBC NEWS - Chinese uni trades canteen discount for workout

A university in China is rewarding physical exercise with food discounts in its campus canteen.


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BBC NEWS - Indian online detergent boycott misfires

Calls to boycott Surf Excel washing powder in India have been confused with Microsoft Excel.


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BBC NEWS - Dutch 'blunder building' bans dancing

A much-criticised Dutch government building has warned staff over weak floors.


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BBC NEWS - Celebrity parents and the bizarre 'cheating' scandal

It is said to be biggest university admissions scam in US history. How did it all unfold?


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BBC NEWS - Boeing: What next after the 737 Max disasters?

Boeing's top-selling jets grounded until May as investigators work out what caused two fatal crashes.


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BBC NEWS - Week in pictures: 9 - 15 March 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.


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BBC NEWS - Kumbh Mela: Finding your soulmate in the world’s biggest crowd

Two grannies and a story of faith, friendship and loneliness at India's Kumbh Mela festival.


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BBC NEWS - How swarming drones will change warfare

Flocks of airborne robots are being developed, able to collaborate and overwhelm enemy defences.


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BBC NEWS - World’s smallest motorway shames a nation

An entrepreneur builds a one-metre stretch of motorway to protest about poor road infrastructure.


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Inmate shot in Lismore Base Hospital scuffle marks third person shot by officers in two days

An inmate was shot dead by a prison officer in Lismore during a medical escort the day after a man was shot dead by police in Glendale.

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Arrest over fatal stabbing in Bendigo

A man has been arrested over the fatal stabbing of another man in the Bendigo suburb of Spring Gully.

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WA religious communities stand in solidarity after New Zealand terror attack

Muslim and Christian community members gathered at a Perth church on Saturday in the wake of the Christchurch massacre that has left 49 dead and dozens injured.

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St Patrick's Day parade patron honoured at Brisbane festivities

The parade association vow to continue the annual event in honour of the late Jan Dooley, who reignited the tradition after its 50-year break due to World War II.

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Convention centre evacuated after small fire caused by battery

The National Convention Centre was evacuated on Saturday before a small fire was extinguished by emergency services.

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Africa: How to Help Developing Countries Improve Their Tax Collection Capacity

[The Conversation Africa] The ability to raise revenues from taxes - called "fiscal capacity" - is a crucial aspect for the functioning of any state. Being able to tax citizens, and collect revenues efficiently, is a cornerstone of state formation and survival. Secondly, greater fiscal capacity implies greater access of the state to resources needed to provide public goods and services.

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Storms to emerge in central Queensland after south-east cops drenching

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning for Central Queensland on Saturday less than 24 hours after storms caused havoc in the south-east.

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15 years of farmers market proves the way to Canberra's heart is food

The Canberra Region Farmers Market has grown a lot in its 15 years feeding the Canberra community.

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‘Triple Frontier’ | Anatomy of a Scene

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/video/movies/100000006411534/triple-frontier-scene.html?partner=IFTTT
J. C. Chandor narrates a sequence from his film featuring Ben Affleck.

That Time I Built My Own ‘Wonder Park’

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/15/movies/wonder-park-amusement-parks.html?partner=IFTTT
For a boy growing up in Oklahoma, a real-world passion became both an imagined universe and a taste of the wider universe.

Watch: Ben Affleck Pays for Catastrophic Actions in ‘Triple Frontier’

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/15/movies/triple-frontier-clip.html?partner=IFTTT
The director J.C. Chandor narrates a sequence from his feature.

The Breakout Movies at SXSW You’ll Want to Know About

By MEKADO MURPHY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/15/movies/sxsw-film-festival.html?partner=IFTTT
This year’s festival showed strength in comedy, and filmgoers were chatting especially about “Good Boys” and “Booksmart,” both romps about students.

Matthias Schoenaerts Knows You’re Ogling Him. But He Has Grander Goals, Too.

By KATHRYN SHATTUCK from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/15/movies/matthias-schoenaerts-the-mustang.html?partner=IFTTT
He talks about his new inmate-meets-wild horse drama, “The Mustang,” and why he wants to kick people in the heart.

‘Girl’ Review: A Transgender Portrait of Uncommon Depth

By CHRIS VOGNAR from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/15/movies/girl-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This divisive film about a young dancer wisely disposes of “will they find out?” questions in favor of psychological depth and verisimilitude.

‘Captain Marvel’s’ Cat Was Actually Four Cats. Here’s How That Worked.

By BRUCE FRETTS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/15/movies/captain-marvel-goose.html?partner=IFTTT
Reggie took the lead, the rambunctious Archie stepped in for scratching, Gonzo could be held, and Rizzo was a backup. Training them wasn’t as hard as you’d think.

‘Yardie’ Review: A Gangland Thriller with a Shot of Reggae

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/yardie-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Set in Jamaica and London, Idris Elba’s big-screen directing debut lacks a focused screenplay and a comprehensible lead character.

‘Wonder Park’ Review: An Animated Amusement Park Adventure Stalls Visually

By TEO BUGBEE from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/wonder-park-review.html?partner=IFTTT
In “Wonder Park,” a child’s imagination powers an amusement park. Unfortunately, the movie falls shy of providing the same sensory thrill ride.

‘Yesterday’ to Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/tribeca-film-festival-yesterday-premiere.html?partner=IFTTT
Other highlights include anniversary screenings of “Reality Bites,” “Say Anything” and “Apocalypse Now.”

‘The Mustang’ Review: Where the Wild Things Roam. And Sometimes Break Out.

By MANOHLA DARGIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/the-mustang-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This film is a seductively heartfelt melodrama about a violent inmate and a wild horse, brought together in a rehabilitation program to gentle each other.

‘The Juniper Tree’ Review: A Young Björk Enchants in Her Film Acting Debut

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/the-juniper-tree-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Nietzchka Keene wrote, directed and edited the movie, which was adapted from a Brothers Grimm tale.

‘The Hummingbird Project’ Review: They’re Running Cable and Chasing Money

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/the-hummingbird-project-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Jesse Eisenberg and Alexander Skarsgard star in this thriller, set at the intersection of technology and high finance.

‘The Highwaymen’ Review: Grumpy Old Men on the Trail of Glamorous Killers

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/the-highwaymen-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Bonnie and Clyde’s story is retold from the point of view of their executioners, played by Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson.

‘The Aftermath’ Review: Illicit Passion in Postwar Hamburg

By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/the-aftermath-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Keira Knightley, Alexander Skarsgard and Jason Clarke star in this stagy drama directed by James Kent based on Rhidian Brook’s 2013 novel.

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

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/nyc-this-weekend-film-series.html?partner=IFTTT
Our guide to film series and special screenings.

‘Knife + Heart’ Review: Gay Porn and Murder in ’70s Paris

By GLENN KENNY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/knife-and-heart-review.html?partner=IFTTT
The film, directed by Yann Gonzalez, is a not-quite-nostalgic evocation of dangerous gay living in the pre-AIDS era.

‘Five Feet Apart’ Review: Ailing Teenagers Live Dangerously for Love

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/five-feet-apart-review.html?partner=IFTTT
Haley Lu Richardson and Cole Sprouse navigate the rules of attraction and of a hospital in this film about living with cystic fibrosis.

‘Combat Obscura’ Review: Afghanistan Uncensored

By BEN KENIGSBERG from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/combat-obscura-review.html?partner=IFTTT
This movie was directed and shot by an American Marine and his comrades in Afghanistan, and it presents a patchwork picture of a confusing war.

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer: A New Face Appears

By BRUCE FRETTS from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/14/movies/avengers-endgame-trailer.html?partner=IFTTT
Brie Larson as Captain Marvel joins the Marvel superhero team in the latest clip for the conclusion of the Avengers saga.

Tycoon Deripaska Sues U.S. Over Sanctions

Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska sued the United States on Friday.

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Thousands March in Crimea to Mark Fifth Anniversary of Russia’s Annexation

Many say post-annexation prosperity has dwindled.

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Russia's Aeroflot Will Cancel Boeing 737 Max Order If Safety Issue Not Solved

Aeroflot has ordered 20 of the planes for its low-cost subsidiary.

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U.S. Asks Russia for Proof Detained Ex-Marine Is a Spy

If found guilty of espionage, U.S. citizen Paul Whelan could be imprisoned for up to 20 years.

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Russian Lawmaker Detained on $49M Bribe-Taking Charges

Vadim Belousov is suspected of conspiring to accept money in exchange for favoritism and preferential treatment.

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Russia Calls for U.S. Dialogue With North Korea to Continue

North Korea was considering suspending its talks with the United States, reports said.

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Russia Considers Tightening Alcohol Rules

Rules on booze could be set to get tougher.

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Siberian Authorities Halt Construction of Lake Baikal Bottling Plant After Backlash

Inspections uncovered signs of an oil spill and industrial waste, the Irkutsk region administration said.

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EU Sanctions Eight Russians Over Azov Sea

The Council of the European Union said Russia "used military force with no justification."

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Russians Conflicted Over Crimea Annexation’s Value

Five years after Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine, fewer Russians view the move as beneficial for their country.

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EU Moves Closer to Adopting Sanctions With Magnitsky Name

Reaching required unanimity on an EU-wide sanctions regime could prove difficult, however.

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Russian Spacecraft Arrives at International Space Station After Successful Launch

According to NASA, the team will conduct 250 experiments over the next six months.

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Crimea Five Years Later. And How Russia’s Wealthy Are Taking Advantage of the Country’s Legal System.

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Patiently waiting: Inside an overcrowded hospital emergency department

One patient, "ashamed" by the WA health system said he was forced to wait in line at the emergency department of SCGH while his brain tumor was "falling" out his nose.

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Melbourne psychiatrist sexually assaulted vulnerable patient

She went to him for help, but Prabakar Rajan Thomas showed his patient graphic porn, rubbed her backside, called her sexy and sexually assaulted her.

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'I can’t go to school, I have to save the planet'

Children around the world are on strike from school today against government inaction on climate change. Here's what they are saying on the streets of our capitals.

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Squinting smokers: Price boards shrunk under tough new tobacco laws

Changes to the signage include the smaller price boards and updated graphic health warnings to be displayed next to where tobacco information is displayed.

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'Fantastic turnout': School climate strike draws big crowd in Sydney

A massive crowd of students gathered in the Sydney CBD to rally against climate change inaction, with protesters overflowing from Town Hall.

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Tenders wanted for West Basin planning and design

Planning for redevelopment of the area is continuing at pace, despite the concern of residents.

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Brisbane students skip class in their thousands for climate action

Students across Queensland ditch school to join an international campaign for action against climate change with thousands expected to march on parliament.

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Cause of mass fish kills in two south coast waterways investigated

Hundreds of dead bream, eels, mullet, fingerlings and prawns have been found in two south coast waterways.

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'One for every three people': What are New Zealand's gun laws?

Friday's horror massacre at two mosques in Christchurch is the first mass shooting in New Zealand in nearly 30 years. So what are New Zealand's gun laws?

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'Never write us off': Parker's warning to Swans critics

For the first season in the John Longmire era, Sydney will enter the season with widespread doubts over their ability to do damage in September.

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Four-year-old boy shot in Christchurch massacre fighting for life

The boy is in hospital as New Zealand's Muslim community struggles with the impact of the terrorist attack.

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'Darkest day': Four arrested, explosives defused after Christchurch shootings

Worshippers at both the Al Noor Mosque in central Christchurch and the Linwood Mosque have been shot at, with witnesses reporting several have been killed.

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Christchurch shooter's manifesto reveals an obsession with white supremacy over Muslims

The Australian mass murderer lamented the "apathetic and apolitical" nature of his country of birth, which he called an outpost of Europe.

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Tablet interactive: Christchurch shootings

Forty people confirmed dead after at least two gunmen opened fire at two central Christchurch mosques.

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How a sixty-hour ordeal left Australian hockey teams stranded

Delays in Perth and the Sydney storm left the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras stranded in Canberra.

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Brosque consoles guilt-ridden Brillante over impending exit

Sydney FC captain Alex Brosque reassured Josh Brillante he didn't let Sydney FC down by seeking a transfer to Pohang Steelers.

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Broken white men and the racist media that fuels their terrorism

The massacres at two New Zealand mosques points to the greatest concerns of terrorism experts: the biggest threat in West is right-wing, racist extremism.

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De Goey ready to go to a 'new level': Pendlebury

Collingwood's Jordan de Goey became a star forward in 2018 but is now ready to spend more time in the midfield.

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'Invisible to the health system': calls for reform as Naomi Williams inquest concludes

Both the family of Ms Williams and a NSW hospital manager have called for reform in how Aboriginal communities are engaged by the health system.

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Christchurch shootings, and the power that comes from denying killers their 'fame'

But no matter where you are, right now, there is something you can do. Something real.

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Saturday serve: Raiders family helping their own in time of need

As two of their own face tough times, the Canberra Raiders' hearts are bleeding lime green and reaching out to offer a helping hand where they can.

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Financial planner who used millions 'as he pleased' gets 10 years' jail

The sentence is understood to be the heaviest meted out to a financial adviser to date.

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Liberals ramp up efforts as key seats come into play

Gladys Berejiklian is sending recorded messages to mobile phones in several seats as election tightens.

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Franchising fallout as shares dive and report comes in for criticism

The repercussions continue from parliament's inquiry into franchising with Retail Food Group's share plummeting and some experts saying the report could have gone further.

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Lights off: Captains back day AFL grand final

There had been a push to break with tradition but AFL captains have endorsed the afternoon time slot.

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Christchurch shooting: Police presence increased at Victorian mosques

Faith leaders have condemned the attack, as police warn worshippers to be extra vigilant.

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Social media sites work to scrub NZ shooter posts as video spreads

The shooter streamed a 17-minute video showing his shooting rampage in real time to social media.

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'Not very sensible': Dukes against MCC proposal for standardised balls

The idea would benefit them but cricket ball manufacturer Dukes is against the 'fundamentally flawed' idea of standardised balls being used for Tests.

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Scott Morrison confirms Australian taken into custody after 'vicious, murderous' terrorist attack

Australian security agencies are scrambling to confirm whether one of the gunmen is an Australian citizen or resident. 

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Government's secret plan to raise Warragamba Dam wall by 17m

The Berejiklian government has developed secret plans to lift the height of Warragamba Dam more than publicly announced to take into account the impact of climate change.

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Thousands of students skip school for climate change protests

While many of the attendees were too young to vote, their message was political. They demanded no new coal or gas projects, stopping the Adani coal mine, and moving to 100 per cent renewable by 2030.

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Christchurch shooting: Gunman's chilling live stream of the mosque attack

Chilling footage of the horrific New Zealand shooting was broadcast live on YouTube by the alleged gunman who reportedly strapped a camera to his head. 

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Hakeem al-Araibi inspires Canberra soccer clubs to back refugees

Canberra City will pose with banners bearing message of support for Hakeem al-Araibi and the FFA.

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Lees had Le Romain ready and waiting for All-Star Mile call-up

Proven Newcastle-trained horse is ready for the All-Star Mile after Foundry withdraws due to lameness 

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Max value: Gawn voted hardest to replace

Big man tops poll of AFL leaders at captains day, asked which player was hardest to replace in the league.

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State of the game: FFA's task to fix Australian football

FFA must tackle A-League independence, establishing a national second division while bidding to host the 2023 Women's World Cup and improve grassroots facilities.

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Man remains in critical condition as charges laid over alleged Claremont stabbing

A woman has been charged over the alleged stabbing of a man in Claremont on Tuesday, which has left the 57-year-old victim in a critical condition in a Perth hospital.

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'Don't want the earth to get hurt': 150,000 students strike

Harley Hickey travelled for 10 hours from Walgett to join an estimated 20,000 students who skipped school on Friday to gather at Sydney's Town Hall and call for political action on climate change, as similar strikes took place around Australia and the world.

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BBC NEWS : Interserve: Key UK contractor faces crunch vote on rescue plan

The outsourcing giant Interserve, which employs 45,000 people in the UK, is looking for a rescue deal.


March 15, 2019 at 05:30AM

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BBC NEWS : Musk adds new Model Y to electric car line-up

The new mass-market electric vehicle has a base price of $39,000 and a 230-mile range.


March 15, 2019 at 10:43AM

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BBC NEWS : China foreign investment law: Bill aims to ease global concerns

The law aims to ease foreign concerns and is seen as an olive branch to the US amid trade war talks.


March 15, 2019 at 08:44AM

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BBC NEWS : CBI: Brexit delay 'could only be a stay of execution'

Parliament still needs to come up with a coherent Brexit plan, the CBI business body says.


March 15, 2019 at 02:33AM

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BBC NEWS : Boeing 737 Max aircraft grounded 'until May at least'

Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 planes will remain grounded until a software update can be installed, the FAA says


March 15, 2019 at 03:28AM

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BBC NEWS : Energy bills: 'I don't know who to trust'

Frustration with energy suppliers' customer service leads to changes, as ratings expose the worst performers.


March 15, 2019 at 05:31AM

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BBC NEWS : Zoopla bars 'no housing benefit' rental ads

The National Housing Federation found one in ten adverts specified "no DSS" or "no housing benefit".


March 15, 2019 at 05:32AM

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BBC NEWS : Facebook loses chief product officer and Whatsapp head

The two resignations come a week after Mark Zuckerberg outlined plans for a "privacy-focused" platform.


March 15, 2019 at 04:16AM

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BBC NEWS : Companies told women must make up third of senior directors by 2020

Firms including Domino's Pizza and JD Sports told to appoint more women directors or risk investor warning.


March 15, 2019 at 05:33AM

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BBC NEWS : Sir Martin Sorrell gets WPP payout a year after leaving

The former WPP boss is to get £2.13m worth of shares from the company he resigned from a year ago.


March 15, 2019 at 01:42AM

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BBC NEWS : Uber planning stock market flotation 'in April'

The firm is reportedly planning a stock market flotation in April, hot on the heels of its rival Lyft.


March 15, 2019 at 03:44AM

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BBC NEWS : Volkswagen boss apologises for Nazi gaffe

Herbert Diess used a phrase that echoed "Arbeit Macht Frei", a slogan emblazoned on the gates of Auschwitz.


March 14, 2019 at 06:23PM

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BBC NEWS : Shell chief's pay doubles to 143 times average UK employee's

Ben van Beurden's pay packet is now 143 times larger than the average Shell employee's in the UK.


March 14, 2019 at 06:03PM

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BBC NEWS : Coca-Cola reveals how much plastic it uses

It's one of a number of big firms to show how much plastic is being used every year


March 14, 2019 at 09:36PM

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BBC NEWS : Superdry rejects co-founder Dunkerton's 'supercharging' plan

Clothing chain says its co-founders' plan to "supercharge" the company would be "extremely damaging".


March 14, 2019 at 05:46PM

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BBC NEWS : Chancellor needs 'an urgent spending review', IFS says

Key financing issues must be addressed quickly, the Institute of Fiscal Studies says.


March 14, 2019 at 03:56PM

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BBC NEWS : Exit fee crackdown on investment fund supermarkets

A ban or cap on exit fees would allow investors to switch more easily between investment platforms, FCA says.


March 14, 2019 at 04:56PM

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BBC NEWS : Govia Thameslink fined record £5m over timetable chaos

The rail regulator fines Govia Thameslink a record £5m for weeks of chaos caused by a new timetable.


March 14, 2019 at 03:04PM

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BBC NEWS : Brexit: Does NI tariffs plan violate WTO law?

BBC News NI assesses if the UK's no-deal Brexit plan to avoid a hard Irish border breaches WTO law.


March 14, 2019 at 12:08PM

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BBC NEWS : Construction company Dawnus 'in administration'

Swansea-based firm Dawnus is thought to employ 700 people and has projects around the UK.


March 15, 2019 at 02:40AM

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Crimea 5 Years Later. And How Russia’s Wealthy Are Taking Advantage of the Country’s Legal System.

The weekly news podcast from central Moscow.

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How Russia Sank Billions of Dollars Into Venezuela Quicksand

Russian oil company Rosneft spent a fortune on joint ventures in Venezuela even though it suspected it was losing out on millions of dollars.

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Russia's Top Banks Plot Temporary Sanctions Workaround

"Each important bank has a step-by-step plan," one senior financial official said.

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Kremlin Seeks Russian-Speaking Migrants to Offset Population Decline

Russia needs up to 300,000 additional people per year to keep its population consistent.

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Calvey Ends First Month in Detention, Business Leaders Express Concern

Oligarchs worry about the business climate.

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Russian Authorities Seal Stalin-Era NKVD Archives

“We haven’t had blocks of this scale before,” one researcher said.

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Russia's Lavrov Meets Venezuela's Foreign Minister in Vienna

The talks come amid political turmoil in Venezuela.

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Russia Suspends Boeing 737 MAX Flights

Russia joins several countries in suspending flights following Sunday's plane crash in Ethiopia.

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Russia's Natural Resources Make Up 60% of GDP

This is the first time Russia has officially estimated their value.

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Moscow, St. Petersburg Named Europe’s Most Dangerous Cities

The quality-of-life rankings looked at 39 categories, including "political and social environment" and "recreation.”

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Space Station Crew Confident on Eve of First Launch Since Rocket Failure

A small fault had been discovered in the Soyuz-FG launch vehicle but has since been fixed, one of the cosmonauts said.

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Russia’s FSB Sues Newspaper Over Torture Allegations

“The content of [the reports] undoubtedly creates a negative image of the federal agency,” the suit is cited as saying.

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Russian Lawmakers Send ‘Fake News’ Bill to Putin for Approval

More than 100 journalists and public figures have signed a petition opposing the laws.

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Artisans Craft New Icon for Russian Military Cathedral

Artisans are crafting a new icon for a Russian Orthodox cathedral built in honor of the country’s Armed Forces.

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Russia Plans to Launch Crimea Power Stations on March 18 — Sources

The planned launch will coincide with a possible visit to Crimea by President Vladimir Putin, sources said.

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WADA President Says Proved Right Over Russian Re-Admission

The decision to readmit Russia's anti-doping agency was "the right one for clean sport," he said.

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Russia Lost $750B to Capital Flight Since 1994 – Bloomberg

Some economists predict the trend will slow down in 2019.

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Russia Will Deploy New Missiles to Defend Arctic, Admiral Says

“They’re designed to ensure the safety of airspace over the Northern Sea Route,” the commander of Russia’s Northern Fleet said.

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Russia to Re-Educate ‘Brainwashed’ Youth in Patriotic Camps

Russia's Security Council secretary has linked youth crimes with “mind games through social networks.”

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Russian Luxury Car Makes European Debut at Geneva Motor Show

"Nobody expects a luxury brand from Russia," Aurus' CEO said at the Swiss auto show.

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Russian Bank VTB Reaches Deal to Exit Venezuela Bank Stake

Russian bank VTB has begun a procedure to hand over to the Russian state property agency its stake in the sanctions hit Evrofinance Mosnarbank.

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Russia Claims Europe’s First Exoskeleton-Assisted Surgery

The exoskeleton was used by doctors during a 12-hour surgery at a regional hospital in Rostov-on-Don.

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Kremlin Abandons Plans to Hand Islands to Japan – Reports

The talks with Japan could go on “for years,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

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Kremlin Shrugs Off Possible U.S. Boycott of St. Petersburg Forum Over Investor's Arrest

Michael Calvey's detention last month on embezzlement charges last month has rattled foreign investors in Russia.

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Russia's Rosneft Says U.S. Statements on Its Venezuela Operations Groundless

The oil producer was conducting "purely commercial operations" in line with international law, Rosneft said.

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A Russian Is Now London’s Richest Man — Forbes

Mikhail Fridman was named in the "Trump Dossier" and accused of interfering in the 2016 U.S. election.

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U.S. Blames Moscow for Venezuelan Crisis, Sanctions Russian Bank

"Moscow, like Havana, continues to provide political cover to the Maduro regime," Pompeo said.

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Latvia Builds Barbed Wire Fence on Russian Border to Combat Migration

The 2.7-meter-tall fence alternates between sensor-based systems and surveillance camera zones.

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Russian Prosecutors Seek to Stop Chinese Bottling Factory at Lake Baikal

Nearly 880,000 people have signed an online petition against the plant.

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New Torture Videos Thrust Russian Prison Back Into the Spotlight

Novaya Gazeta published two newly obtained videos showing guards abusing and beating prisoners at the Yaroslavl region Penal Colony-1.

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Musk adds new Model Y to electric car line-up

The new mass-market electric vehicle has a base price of $39,000 and a 230-mile range.

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Facebook blames server tweak for blackout issues

A server configuration change is blamed for global disruption to Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

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Prisoners in England to be taught code

The programme is modelled on the Last Mile project in the San Quentin prison in California.

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Emma Haruka Iwao smashes pi world record with Google help

Emma Haruka Iwao calculates the value of pi to 31 trillion digits, after a lifelong fascination.

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Uber planning stock market flotation 'in April'

The firm is reportedly planning a stock market flotation in April, hot on the heels of its rival Lyft.

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Facebook loses chief product officer and Whatsapp head

The two resignations come a week after Mark Zuckerberg outlined plans for a "privacy-focused" platform.

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God of War, Red Dead Redemption and indie titles lead 2019 Bafta nominations

Big budget games and independent titles will compete across a variety of categories at a ceremony in April.

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Netflix to set own official UK age ratings under BBFC system

The streaming giant will use an algorithm to make sure its entire catalogue has an official rating.

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CBN News Reporter Attacked, Nearly Kidnapped by 3 Maduro Thugs on Venezuela Border

The extended power outage in Venezuela and ongoing food crisis have sent a tidal wave of humanity fleeing the country to neighboring Brazil and Colombia. As I was filming along the riverbank, I was attacked by three men who tried to drag me into Venezuela.

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Caricature- ACP Pradyuman

“The best portraits are those in which there is a slight mixture of caricatures.” Thomas B. Macaulay

Here in this caricature of ACP Pradyuman I have used 6b and 8b pencils. 2b pencil for light shades.

Thanks and have a nice day ahead.

Renuka

Dimension: 18cm x 25cm (without frame)

Pencil drawing on Canson sheet

FOX NEWS:- Hillary Clinton investigators were told Obama DOJ 'not willing to charge' her on key espionage statute: internal chart

Hillary Clinton investigators were told Obama DOJ 'not willing to charge' her on key espionage statute: internal chart



An internal chart prepared by federal investigators working on the so-called "Midyear Exam" probe into Hillary Clinton's email use, exclusively obtained by Fox News, contained the words "NOTE: DOJ not willing to charge this" next to a key statute on the mishandling of classified information -- seemingly contradicting former FBI Director James Comey's repeated claims that his team made its decision not to charge Clinton independently of the Obama-run Justice Department.

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FOX NEWS:- Sen. Graham: Clinton email investigation was short-circuited for her to win election

Sen. Graham: Clinton email investigation was short-circuited for her to win election



Collusion narrative crumbles; Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham weighs in on FISA abuse investigation.

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FOX NEWS:- Mercedes Schlapp: Dems 'stand very united' on open borders while Republicans 'splinter off'

Mercedes Schlapp: Dems 'stand very united' on open borders while Republicans 'splinter off'



The White House strategic communications senior adviser, Mercedes Schlapp, delivered what could be considered a backhanded compliment to Democrats on Wednesday, saying the party is showing unity -- on unsafe open borders.

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FOX NEWS:- Paul Ryan walks back assertion that Dem could defeat Trump in 2020

Paul Ryan walks back assertion that Dem could defeat Trump in 2020



The former House speaker Paul Ryan walked back comments he made earlier in the week that President Trump could lose the 2020 vote to a Democrat over his personality.

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Fast cars, polo and parties: Thai 'High Society' flourishes in unequal kingdom

It's polo season in Thailand and teams of jodhpur-clad Argentines and monied Asians gallop onto the flawless field, as spectators spill from a pavilion -- glasses of champagne in hand -- for the...

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Taiwan model takes it to the extreme to achieve 'mini face'

How much is too much when it comes to hitting your beauty goals? While plastic surgery still isn't looked upon too favourably in the public's eye, non-surgical therapies are pretty much considered...

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Baby orangutan dies of hunger after mother shot and badly injured

The Medan-based environmental organisation Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari (Sustainable Ecosystem Foundation) in North Sumatra has said it will take care of the badly injured Sumatran orangutan whose baby...

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Japanese 'gangster' in Thailand held for using friend as drug mule

A 57-year-old Japanese man, who is a self-proclaimed former member of a gang in the Yakuza criminal syndicate, has been arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs to Japan, Crime Suppression Division (...

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Some hotel guests steal TVs and even the bed in Japan

It is common for hotel guests to take toiletries home after their stay but some have taken a step further by taking TVs and even an entire bed as souvenirs. According to China Press, a TV...

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Social media teams paid to drive up buzz on Indonesian presidential rivals

Almost every day, "Janda", a self-described Indonesian housewife with 2,000 Twitter followers, dispenses lifestyle tips, complains about city life, and praises how the government of President Joko...

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Fast and Furious: Vietnam's elephant race draws cheers, and critics

Mahout Y Hoi Bya sits atop his elephant, whacking him with a large stick to urge him toward the finish line at the Buon Don race in Vietnam's central highlands. Locals say the race is a...

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Man charged with murder of company director in Sungei Kadut Loop

SINGAPORE - A 22-year-old man who allegedly killed a director of an online retail company in Sungei Kadut Loop on Monday (March 11) has been charged with murder. The Straits Times understands that...

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BigBang's agency YG Entertainment terminates Seungri's contract, apologises for not disciplining artists well

South Korean artiste management agency YG Entertainment made an official announcement today (March 13) that they would be terminating their contract with Seungri, a member of popular K-pop group,...

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Wife blows herself, children up after suspected terrorist husband's arrest

JAKARTA - The National Police have said the wife and children of suspected terrorist Husein, aka Abu Hamzah, blew themselves up early on Wednesday in the family's residence in Sibolga, North Sumatra...

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Elderly monk charged with rape of a pre-schooler

BANGKOK - A 74-year-old monk was arrested on Tuesday morning in Kanchanaburi's Muang district and charged with raping a four-year-old girl on several occasions in 2016. Phra Ther Kongkwamdee was...

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Chiang Mai has world's worst air as fires continue to rage in the North

Chiang Mai on Tuesday morning had the world's worst air quality. The northern tourist city, Thailand's second city, was ranked the number 1 air-polluted city with a 209 air quality index score on...

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BBC NEWS : Boeing grounds entire crash aircraft fleet

The US plane-maker suspends the 737 Max after investigators find new evidence at disaster site.


March 14, 2019 at 10:28AM

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BBC NEWS : Mike Ashley refers Debenhams board to regulator over profit warning

Sports Direct accuses the board of giving misleading advice to investors, which Debenhams denies.


March 14, 2019 at 04:32AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47561321

BBC NEWS : Brexit uncertainty 'holds back house moves'

Surveyors say that the Brexit impasse means buyers and sellers are "sitting tight", according to a report.


March 14, 2019 at 05:31AM

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BBC NEWS : Jaguar Land Rover recalls 44,000 cars over emissions

Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar models are affected by the UK recall, the firm says.


March 14, 2019 at 05:37AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47564225

BBC NEWS : Pound jumps to nine-month high

Sterling rises more than 2% after Parliament rejects a no-deal Brexit.


March 14, 2019 at 03:48AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47563724

BBC NEWS : China foreign investment: How doing business will change

China's new foreign investment law is an apparent attempt to placate the US amid trade war talks.


March 14, 2019 at 05:45AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47550559

BBC NEWS : Spring Statement: Hammond promises 'deal dividend'

The Chancellor promises a big spending increase, if MPs vote to leave the European Union with a deal.


March 13, 2019 at 09:31PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47554876

BBC NEWS : Canada joins ban on Boeing crash aircraft

The country is the latest to temporarily ban flights of the aircraft following a crash on Sunday.


March 14, 2019 at 02:13AM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47553787

BBC NEWS : Hammond sets June date for new border e-gate checks

More overseas visitors, including from the US, Australia, and South Korea, to use e-gates from June.


March 13, 2019 at 09:15PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47551501

BBC NEWS : Ethiopian Airlines: Ground all Boeing 737 Max 8 jets, says CEO

Many countries have grounded Boeing 737 Max jets after the Ethiopian Airlines crash but not the US.


March 13, 2019 at 09:16PM

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BBC NEWS : Morrisons stocks up on 'cupboard fillers'

The retailer stocks up on some products and says there has been a rise in sales of painkillers.


March 13, 2019 at 04:42PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47551026

BBC NEWS : Most imports tariff-free under no-deal plan

The government announces that most imports into the UK would not attract a tariff in the event of a no-deal Brexit.


March 13, 2019 at 07:25PM

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47551266

BBC NEWS : Thomas Cook plane crop top passenger 'told to cover up'

Emily O'Connor claimed Thomas Cook cabin crew said her crop top and trousers "caused offence".


March 13, 2019 at 09:40PM

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BBC NEWS : IBM used Flickr photos for facial-recognition project

Some people are said to be unaware that their data had been used for a facial-recognition project.


March 13, 2019 at 06:37PM

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BBC NEWS : Carphone Warehouse fined £29m for insurance mis-selling

The FCA says Carphone Warehouse failed to give staff the right training to sell Geek Squad insurance.


March 13, 2019 at 01:44PM

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BBC NEWS : 'No water and rodents' among student housing gripes

A third of UK students have gone without heating or running water, a survey suggests.


March 13, 2019 at 01:16PM

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BBC NEWS : US refuses to ground Boeing 737 Max crash aircraft

The US Federal Aviation Administration finds no "performance issues" amid calls to suspend the Boeing 737 Max.


March 13, 2019 at 01:20PM

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BBC NEWS : Business ‘exasperated’ after Brexit vote

Industry bodies urge parliament to 'close the door' on a no-deal departure from the EU.


March 13, 2019 at 04:24AM

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BBC NEWS : Six things to know about the Spring Statement

The Chancellor Philip Hammond will deliver an update on the UK economy. What can we expect?


March 13, 2019 at 05:41AM

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BBC NEWS : Tackle tech giants' 'bullying tactics' review urges

The UK must update its approach to competition in the tech sector, a new report says.


March 13, 2019 at 05:42AM

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BBC NEWS : Nissan cuts two models from Sunderland plant

Japanese car maker pulls the Infiniti brand out of Western Europe due to poor sales.


March 13, 2019 at 04:59AM

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BBC NEWS : Trump: Boeing 737 Max planes grounded

US President Donald Trump announces the grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes after the Ethiopian Airlines disaster in Addis Ababa which killed 157 people.


March 14, 2019 at 06:05AM

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BBC NEWS : Warehouses thriving from Brexit stockpiling

Warehouse owner Alan Ferguson says fears of a no-deal Brexit have brought "a 50% uplift in demand".


March 13, 2019 at 07:19PM

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BBC NEWS : Spring Statement: Chancellor Philip Hammond on economy

The chancellor opens his Spring Statement by saying the UK economy is “remarkably robust” and has “defied expectations”


March 13, 2019 at 06:52PM

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BBC NEWS : Scooting off: Is this the answer for short journeys?

Scooters and other micro-vehicles are increasingly popular but the regulations have not caught up.


March 13, 2019 at 05:48AM

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BBC NEWS : Tech-filled strap makes old watches smart

A strap that adds notifications and payments to old watches has been designed by Sony engineers.


March 13, 2019 at 05:45AM

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BBC NEWS : The people trying to save the High Street

A restaurant in Staffordshire is selling £5 burgers as part of a campaign to boost the High Street.


March 12, 2019 at 10:11PM

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BBC NEWS : Could electric vehicles be the future for Kenyan travel?

Kenya's electricity surplus could be capitalised on by a company reconditioning electric vehicles.


March 12, 2019 at 06:22AM

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When ‘Captain Marvel’ Became a Target, the Rules Changed

By CARA BUCKLEY from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/13/movies/captain-marvel-brie-larson-rotten-tomatoes.html?partner=IFTTT
Rotten Tomatoes altered its audience participation parameters, and film festivals are dedicating a percentage of press passes to increase diversity.

‘Ash Is Purest White’ Review: Love Smolders and Crime Pays in a Changing China

By A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/13/movies/ash-is-purest-white-review.html?partner=IFTTT
In Jia Zhangke’s enthralling new feature, Zhao Tao and Liao Fan portray an underworld power couple at the mercy of time and fate.

Trump capitulates, grounds all Boeing 737 Max planes

WASHINGTON DC - The United States has finally succumbed to grounding Boeing 737 Max planes.

The U.S. had become increasingly isolated as governments and airlines en-masse began grounding the

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FBI trainees visit National September 11 Memorial & Museum

WASHINGTON DC - FBI Director Christopher Wray addressed the newest class of FBI agent and intelligence analyst trainees at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City last Satu

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Investigators say 12 million Syrians are refugees or displaced persons

DAMASCUS, Syria - Eight years since the war began, 12 million Syrians are either refugees or displaced inside Syria; adding up to around half the pre-war population.

Violence has lessened in

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UK Parliament rejects no-deal Brexit

London [UK], Mar 14 (ANI): The British Parliament on Wednesday voted to reject a no-deal Brexit, which allows the United Kingdom to leave the European Union without any agreement. Amid uncertainty

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Chechen Blogger Says He's Taking 'Blood Feud' Threat Seriously

A Chechen blogger living in hiding in Poland has said the blood feud declared against him by a close ally of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is nothing less than a death threat.

Magomed Daudov

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US bans Boeing 737 MAX flights

Washington DC [USA], Mar 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that his administration was grounding Boeing's 737 Max planes, reversing an earlier decision by authorities to keep

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Chechen Blogger Says Taking 'Blood Feud' Threat Seriously

A Chechen blogger living in hiding in Poland has said the blood feud declared against him by a close ally of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov is nothing less than a death threat.

Magomed Daudov

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Pashtuns slam existence of terror camps in Pakistan's Khyber province

Geneva [Switzerland], Mar 13 (ANI): Days after India carried out air strike at Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, members of Pashtun community from this province of Pakistan condemned

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Egypt bans Boeing 737 MAX jets from airspace

Cairo [Egypt], Mar 13 (ANI): Joining a host of other nations, Egypt on Wednesday issued a ban on the operations of Boeing 737 Max 8 from its airspace, following the deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash whi

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Israel to Face Tough Response If Threatens Iranian Tankers

Iran has vowed to give a crushing response to any move by the Israeli regime to block the Islamic Republics oil exports.

Irans Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said Iran conside

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U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks End With 'Real Strides' Made But No Deal

The longest round of peace talks between the United States and the Taliban has ended with 'real strides' being made but without an agreement on troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, U.S. special envo

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