Hong Kong protests: 'I can't say I love China any more'

A Hong Kong protester from a pro-Beijing area talks about his complicated feelings about China.

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Minister to outline longer jail term plans for serious offenders

The government wants those convicted of serious violent and sexual offences serve more of their sentences.

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How to Win Republican Support for Impeachment

By BY ELIZABETH DREW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2o3EwrW

Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

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China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears

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China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears

World
Hong Kong Protests (2019), Demonstrations, Protests and Riots By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mrgxCt

EU brings in 'right to repair' rules for appliances

The rules will make household appliances longer-lasting and easier to fix.

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Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

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Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

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Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure.

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The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death.

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Trump’s Claims About Biden Aren’t ‘Unsupported.’ They’re Lies.

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2neddLi

Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

October 01, 2019 at 05:15AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oLJ1HR

Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

October 01, 2019 at 04:02AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nfOK8f

Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure.

September 30, 2019 at 08:35PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mYs6Bt

The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death.

October 01, 2019 at 04:50AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nXWk7K

Alberto Salazar: Mo Farah's former coach banned from athletics for four years after doping violations

Alberto Salazar, Mo Farah's former athletics coach, has been banned from the sport for four years after being found guilty of doping violations.

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A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

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Elena Delle Donne Gets Help as Mystics Take Game 1 Over the Sun

By BY HOWARD MEGDAL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m5eALE

U.S. Officials Warn of Rising Threat From Qaeda Branch in Northwest Syria

By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2nFx4D9

The day China became communist

On 1 October 1949 Chairman Mao Zedong announced the creation of the People’s Republic of China

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The sex education circus

Performer and educator Jess Herman has come up with a creative way of teaching teenagers about sex.

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Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes.

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Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power

By BY PETER S. GOODMAN AND AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2oqI2g4

M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nGnFLy

Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power

Business
Hong Kong Protests (2019), Human Rights and Human Rights Violations, Economic Conditions and Trends, International Trade and World Market By BY PETER S. GOODMAN AND AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2oqI2g4

M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers

Sports
Baseball, World Series, Playoff Games By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nGnFLy

Be More Chill: The word-of-mouth hit musical now heading to London

Be More Chill was kept alive thanks to the cult following its soundtrack built up on streaming.

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Greece: Deadly fire triggers riots at Moria refugee camp

Police fire tear gas to control a crowd who say firefighters were too slow to respond to the fire.

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Amazon fires: The volunteer firefighters battling to save Brazil’s rainforest

A band of volunteer firefighters are on a mission to stop their stretch of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest from going up in flames.

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Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'

At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year.

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Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mHfgHD

Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m4Qe4G

A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

September 30, 2019 at 03:59AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mVppjP

Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes.

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Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall

U.S.
Traffic Accidents and Safety, Shopping Centers and Malls, Terrorism By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mHfgHD

Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins

Sports
By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m4Qe4G

A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

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Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of delays in diagnosis and poor care, a report says.

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Private schools say abolition would be vote-loser

Independent-school leaders hit back at Labour's plans to ban fee-paying schools.

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The awfulness - and awesomeness - of being short

For men, being tall is considered desirable, but one man has come to embrace his height - or lack of it.

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Republican Mark Amodei Tiptoes Around Impeachment Inquiry

U.S.
United States Politics and Government, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Impeachment, Presidential Election of 2020, Whistle-Blowers By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2m2fKrq

Republican Mark Amodei Tiptoes Around Impeachment Inquiry

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2m2fKrq

Government plans 40 new hospitals and a new mental health services pilot

Ministers unveil plans for 40 new hospitals and a new mental health pilot for 12 areas of England.

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Four teens held after Enfield to Loughton police chase

The pursuit ended after the car hit stationary traffic and the suspects were dragged from the car.

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.

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Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors

The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.

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Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red

Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.

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Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup

Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.

September 25, 2019 at 07:24PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lGoKCl

Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors

The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.

September 25, 2019 at 02:14PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lxO11u

Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red

Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.

September 23, 2019 at 03:54PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l0xCSR

Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup

Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.

September 26, 2019 at 02:00PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lfUxtx

Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record

By BY KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m3FfbW

‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony

By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nxYdYq

Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record

Sports
Baseball By BY KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m3FfbW

‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony

U.S.
False Arrests, Convictions and Imprisonments, Appointments and Executive Changes By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nxYdYq

Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court.

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Andrew Yang: The 'Asian math guy' trying to be next US president

Andrew Yang's pledge of $1,000-a-month for every American has piqued the interests of many US voters.

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US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been?

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Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court.

September 29, 2019 at 03:23AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nu2KeC

Andrew Yang: The 'Asian math guy' trying to be next US president

Andrew Yang's pledge of $1,000-a-month for every American has piqued the interests of many US voters.

September 29, 2019 at 04:50AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mIbiym

US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been?

September 27, 2019 at 07:33PM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NOPrwK

Spoofing emails: The trickery costing businesses billions

Company executives are being targeted by spoof emails requesting them to send vast sums of money.

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How Good Is the Yankees’ Defense? Depends on Who’s Keeping Track

By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2niIoVy

How Good Is the Yankees’ Defense? Depends on Who’s Keeping Track

Sports
Baseball By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2niIoVy

Avoid skin-lightening creams 'at all costs'

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of skin-lightening creams that can "act like paint stripper".

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Thomas Cook: How the collapse affected me

A week after the collapse of Thomas Cook, the BBC looks at the stories of those involved

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How to Throw an Intimate Dinner at Home, the Parisian Way

By BY KIN WOO from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/2niMwEU

Pete Alonso Ties Aaron Judge’s Rookie Record With 52nd Home Run

By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN AND KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nZOhY1

Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019

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

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019

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

September 28, 2019 at 04:25AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2noQBHv

How to Throw an Intimate Dinner at Home, the Parisian Way

T Magazine
Cooking and Cookbooks, Fashion and Apparel, Design, Couture (Fashion) By BY KIN WOO from NYT T Magazine https://ift.tt/2niMwEU

Pete Alonso Ties Aaron Judge’s Rookie Record With 52nd Home Run

Sports
Baseball By BY DAVID WALDSTEIN AND KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nZOhY1

Trump impeachment inquiry: Pompeo subpoenaed by House Democrats

The US secretary of state is ordered to turn over all related documents within a week.

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Hundreds of thousands join Canada climate strikes

The demonstrations come after environmental activist Greta Thunberg called for students to strike.

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Giuliani Backs Out of Kremlin-Supported Conference in Armenia

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2o0pHGB

Harris County Deputy Is Fatally Shot in Traffic Stop, Official Says

By BY CHRISTOPHER MELE AND AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nixiQg

Giuliani Backs Out of Kremlin-Supported Conference in Armenia

U.S.
Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Impeachment By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2o0pHGB

Harris County Deputy Is Fatally Shot in Traffic Stop, Official Says

U.S.
Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Sikhs and Sikhism, Attacks on Police, Uniforms By BY CHRISTOPHER MELE AND AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nixiQg

‘The Irishman’ Review: The Mob’s Greatest Hits, in a Somber Key

Movies
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‘The Irishman’ Review: The Mob’s Greatest Hits, in a Somber Key

By BY A.O. SCOTT from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2nY1b8W

Biden, Weathering Attacks From Trump, Returns to Campaign Trail

By BY SYDNEY EMBER AND KATIE GLUECK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lGyQD8

Police watchdog warns 35,000 police staff 'not vetted properly'

Forces in England and Wales must do more to root out sexual predators, a police watchdog report says.

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Mothers with 'controlling voice' fail to persuade teenagers

The tone of voice used by mothers can be as important as what they say, a study suggests.

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Iranian spying charge 'preposterous', prisoner's wife says

The wife of a retired engineer from London jailed in Iran appeals to the UK government for help.

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Stasi files: German plan to transfer files sparks concern

Critics warn files on citizens of former East Germany could be less accessible if they are archived.

September 27, 2019 at 05:17AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lp7nFU

Just How Corrupt Is Bill Barr?

By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2mb4Csj

Stasi files: German plan to transfer files sparks concern

Critics warn files on citizens of former East Germany could be less accessible if they are archived.

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No-deal Brexit 'still risk to NHS and care sector'

A report highlights new transport routes, support for care homes and doubts over the size of the medicines stockpile as concerns.

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'Clueless' Cleveland Police 'putting public at risk'

Cleveland's force becomes the first in England to be rated inadequate in all areas of inspection.

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Trump Said His Ukraine Envoy Would ‘Go Through Some Things.’ She Has Already.

By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE, KENNETH P. VOGEL AND PETER BAKER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2m7jojK

Anxious Biden Allies May Unleash Super PAC

By BY ALEXANDER BURNS AND JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2n6OkR6

One man's 3,000km march across Russia to oust Putin

'Shaman warrior' Alexander Gabyshev walked across Russia for six months with the aim of confronting the president.

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The Egyptian calling for a revolution against al-Sisi

Mohamed Ali is a former Egyptian military contractor calling for protests against Egypt's president.

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Meet 'The Terminator', Zimbabwe's disabled footballer

Kuda Mapira, known as 'The Terminator', is one of the first disabled people to play football for his country.

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Fake courier ties-up family in Brooklyn robbery

CCTV footage shows three people being robbed by fake FedEx couriers in a Brooklyn home.

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Quiz of the week: Fleabag's Emmy success and other posers

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days?

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Meet 'The Terminator', Zimbabwe's disabled footballer

Kuda Mapira, known as 'The Terminator', is one of the first disabled people to play football for his country.

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One man's 3,000km march across Russia to oust Putin

'Shaman warrior' Alexander Gabyshev walked across Russia for six months with the aim of confronting the president.

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The Egyptian calling for a revolution against al-Sisi

Mohamed Ali is a former Egyptian military contractor calling for protests against Egypt's president.

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Anxious Biden Allies May Unleash Super PAC

U.S.
Presidential Election of 2020, Political Action Committees, Campaign Finance By BY ALEXANDER BURNS AND JONATHAN MARTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2n6OkR6

Rudy Giuliani — World’s Worst Best Friend

Opinion
United States Politics and Government, United States International Relations By BY GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2lc340J

South Africa's xenophobic attacks: Why migrants won't be deterred

The wave of anti-foreigner attacks are a symptom of a bigger problem, writes Andrew Harding.

September 26, 2019 at 05:06AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lPz0YT

South Africa's xenophobic attacks: Why migrants won't be deterred

The wave of anti-foreigner attacks are a symptom of a bigger problem, writes Andrew Harding.

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Whistle-Blower Is Said to Allege Concerns About White House Handling of Ukraine Call

By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT AND JULIAN E. BARNES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lRkGzh

Trump’s Not-So-Excellent Day

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN, MICHAEL CROWLEY AND KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nkejVA

Citing Falsehoods, Nicolle Wallace of MSNBC Cut Away From Trump’s Remarks

By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2mHMAhk

Person of Interest Is Named in Killing of Transgender Woman in Florida

By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lb5pZH

Trump’s Not-So-Excellent Day

U.S.
United States Politics and Government, Impeachment By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN, MICHAEL CROWLEY AND KATIE ROGERS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nkejVA

Citing Falsehoods, Nicolle Wallace of MSNBC Cut Away From Trump’s Remarks

Business
News and News Media, Television By BY MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2mHMAhk

Person of Interest Is Named in Killing of Transgender Woman in Florida

U.S.
Blacks, Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Deaths (Fatalities), Transgender and Transsexuals, Hate Crimes By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lb5pZH

The Papers: 'Ferocious scenes as Commons hits boiling point'

Thursday's papers lead on the prime minister's appearance in Parliament - and the bitter tone of the debate.

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Trump impeachment: Was there quid pro quo?

A released memo confirmed the US president urged for a Biden inquiry, but was it in exchange for aid?

September 26, 2019 at 04:51AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lE7fmi

Trump impeachment: Was there quid pro quo?

A released memo confirmed the US president urged for a Biden inquiry, but was it in exchange for aid?

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Elated, Furious, Wary: Impeachment Divides Voters, Like Everything Trump

U.S.
United States Politics and Government, Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates, Presidential Election of 2016 By BY TRIP GABRIEL, JACK HEALY AND SABRINA TAVERNISE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ndAcWn

Trump to Ukraine: Such a Shame if Anything Happened to Your Nice Country

Opinion
United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Impeachment, Corruption (Institutional), Foreign Aid, Ethics and Official Misconduct By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2nkWDJq

Elated, Furious, Wary: Impeachment Divides Voters, Like Everything Trump

By BY TRIP GABRIEL, JACK HEALY AND SABRINA TAVERNISE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ndAcWn

Trump to Ukraine: Such a Shame if Anything Happened to Your Nice Country

By BY NICHOLAS KRISTOF from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2nkWDJq

Chile's stolen children: 'I was tricked into handing over my baby'

Chile is investigating how babies and children were sent abroad for adoption during military rule.

September 26, 2019 at 04:55AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lMR0mP

Chile's stolen children: 'I was tricked into handing over my baby'

Chile is investigating how babies and children were sent abroad for adoption during military rule.

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The Brewers’ M.V.P. Falls, but the Team Keeps Soaring

Sports
Baseball, Sports Injuries By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2mXjavy