World News Reports: July 2019

US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

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At Debate, Democrats Challenge Biden Over Obama’s Deportation Record

U.S.
Immigration and Emigration, Debates (Political), Illegal Immigration By STEPHANIE SAUL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Zq3teG

Yes, the Man Bag Is a Hot Accessory

Fashion
Fashion and Apparel, Handbags and Purses By JOHN ORTVED from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2Yk9KMw

Why Lululemon Chief Calvin McDonald Wants to Be an Ironman

Fashion
Work-Life Balance, Exercise By BEE SHAPIRO from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2YyLi5p

US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs

Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US.

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US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs

Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US.

August 01, 2019 at 08:50AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MtXIcf

North Korean soldier defects after crossing DMZ, says South

The man was spotted overnight crossing the heavily guarded border zone and is in military custody.

August 01, 2019 at 08:27AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GF8c4R

North Korean soldier defects after crossing DMZ, says South

The man was spotted overnight crossing the heavily guarded border zone and is in military custody.

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Democratic debates: Joe Biden hits back at critics in Detroit

Frontrunner Joe Biden defends his record on race, criminal justice and deportations of migrants.

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Hamza Bin Laden: Son of Osama 'dead', US officials say

US media claim they were told by officials that Hamza Bin Laden is dead.

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Aspetar: The ultra modern, elite sports hospital that imports body parts

Many of the world's best athletes go to the same specialist hospital in Qatar. Aspetar is at the cutting edge of sports medicine.

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Zoe Ball loses 780,000 listeners from BBC Radio 2 breakfast show

The presenter took over from Chris Evans in January after he left to join Virgin Radio.

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Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick

Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34.

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Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick

Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34.

August 01, 2019 at 06:38AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZiISch

Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru

Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs.

August 01, 2019 at 04:44AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yrF0Kf

VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India

The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community.

August 01, 2019 at 04:00AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KkcPm9

US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

August 01, 2019 at 04:00AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YBjugC

What are the US's intentions in Africa?

Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent?

August 01, 2019 at 04:16AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MvASky

Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru

Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs.

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VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India

The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community.

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US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

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What are the US's intentions in Africa?

Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent?

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Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles.

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After Loss to Arizona, Yankees Have Dropped Six of Nine Games

Sports
Baseball By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2YgY7pw

Brexit and Boris Johnson Send the British Pound on a Slide

Business
Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit), British Pound (Currency), Politics and Government By PETER S. GOODMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2yrn6am

Your Wednesday Briefing

Briefing
Debates (Political) By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2yskE3z

After Loss to Arizona, Yankees Have Dropped Six of Nine Games

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2YgY7pw

Brexit and Boris Johnson Send the British Pound on a Slide

By PETER S. GOODMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2yrn6am

Your Wednesday Briefing

By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2yskE3z

MPs call for dedicated police for violent schools

The Home Affairs Committee says the government's violence strategy is "completely inadequate".

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Rape support 'needs drastic improvement'

Poor access to counselling and support is one of the reasons most of those who report rape later withdraw their allegations, London's victims' commissioner says.

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Sudan suspends schools after student killings

The authorities suspend classes nationwide amid unrest over the killing of four student protesters.

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Home births at risk as midwife service collapses

One to One had contracts to provide care in the north-west of England and Essex.

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Backing sought for basking shark 'safe zone' in Scotland

The world's second largest fish gather in large numbers every year in Scotland's Sea of the Hebrides.

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Having more sleep before holiday 'stops arguments'

Getting ready for a holiday means people are often shattered by the time they leave home, says psychologist.

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Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures

Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures.

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Car cruisers reject 'boy racer' image

Car cruising has an image problem, but what happens at a car meet and why do people take part?

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VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday.

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VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday.

July 31, 2019 at 07:31AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yoowlU

Samsung profits tumble as it warns of 'challenges' ahead

It comes as a trade row between Seoul and Tokyo creates fresh uncertainty for the electronics giant.

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Climate change: UK's 10 warmest years all occurred since 2002

The patterns of warm and cold years in Britain are a clear signal of climate change, say scientists.

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Car industry investment plummets in UK

It comes at a time when the sector has been spending heavily on preparations for a no-deal Brexit

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Democratic debates: Ten candidates line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

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Does the US economy need a rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2008 on Wednesday.

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Ten Democrats line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

July 31, 2019 at 05:07AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3116J0o

Ten Democrats line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

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'My kids would wake up 40 times a night'

A new scheme has helped boost children's sleep by more than two hours a night, the NHS says.

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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

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Unnao rape: India murder probe over fatal crash

A woman who had accused a ruling party MP of rape was seriously injured and a key witness died.

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Senate fails to overturn Saudi arms sale veto

The Senate fell short of the two-thirds needed to overturn a presidential veto.

July 30, 2019 at 07:45AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mm4fWm

Senate fails to overturn Saudi arms sale veto

The Senate fell short of the two-thirds needed to overturn a presidential veto.

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Pakistan military plane crashes in residential area killing 15

The small plane crashed in a residential area near the city of Rawalpindi, engulfing houses in flames.

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Pakistan military plane crashes in residential area killing 15

The small plane crashed in a residential area near the city of Rawalpindi, engulfing houses in flames.

July 30, 2019 at 06:53AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SO80VX

Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained

How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.

July 30, 2019 at 04:26AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ydnw3E

Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?

The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.

July 30, 2019 at 05:17AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K3x3RS

Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained

How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.

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Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?

The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.

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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

July 30, 2019 at 05:17AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SPh1xM

'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

July 30, 2019 at 04:56AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KgMANl

US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

July 30, 2019 at 04:58AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32VoX5j

Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

July 30, 2019 at 04:01AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YvuiAR

Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YvuiAR

Capital One hack: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria

After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.

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Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria

After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.

July 30, 2019 at 04:54AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ZRB5q

Las principales noticias del lunes

Universal
By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://ift.tt/2yi9cr1

Mets, Riding High Off Sweep, Trade for Marcus Stroman

Sports
Baseball, Trades (Sports) By BOB KLAPISCH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2YuyocH

John Ratcliffe, Nominee for Intelligence Chief, Is Seen as Staunch Trump Ally

U.S.
Appointments and Executive Changes, United States Politics and Government, Russian Interference in 2016 US Elections and Ties to Trump Associates By JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Mm3XPq

The Rot You Smell Is a Racist Potus

Opinion
Race and Ethnicity, Discrimination, Minorities By CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Mm2hFC

The U.S. and Guatemala Reached an Asylum Deal: Here’s What It Means

By KIRK SEMPLE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Yq44fd

Nigeria Militants Attack Mourners, Killing at Least 65, Officials Say

By REUTERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZdXDNC

Baltimore to Trump: Knocking Our City Is Our Job, Not Yours

By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2K1neUJ

Bernie Sanders Goes the Extra Mile to Make His Point About Drug Prices

By SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KaGpdw

Quotation of the Day: House Democrats Head Into Their August Recess With a Mixed Record

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2Yt0Mrq

No Corrections: July 29, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2Zi0ZPv

Trump Is Different Than George Wallace. He’s Worse.

By KEVIN M. KRUSE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2GzcGtE

Jay Inslee: Climate Change Is a Winning Campaign Issue — and President Trump Knows It

By JAY INSLEE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2ZmQVFa

The Golden Girls Would Violate Zoning Laws

By SARA C. BRONIN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2yiynd5

Quotation of the Day: House Democrats Head Into Their August Recess With a Mixed Record

Today’s Paper
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2Yt0Mrq

No Corrections: July 29, 2019

Corrections
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Love Island: How ITV2's breakout hit cornered the market

ITV2's breakout hit reflects the real-life romantic lives of its young audience.

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A professor spoke ill of the dead. What happened next?

A tweet by a liberal professor ignited a debate about free speech on university campuses.

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Is India the answer to Netflix's troubles?

It has launched a cheaper, mobile-only plan in India, hoping to capture its 'next 100 million' users.

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'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business.

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Brexit: What would no deal mean for Ireland?

The Irish government has been clear that it would face significant damage if there was no agreement.

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Baltimore to Trump: Knocking Our City Is Our Job, Not Yours

U.S.
Politics and Government By NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2K1neUJ

Cape Town - tourist hotspot where eight people are murdered a day

Cape Town in South Africa is well-known tourist hotspot, but is also one of the world's most dangerous cities.

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Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.

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Anna Devine, Jacob Anbinder

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Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75

Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.

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Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75

Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.

July 28, 2019 at 08:54AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ynl45P

Russi Taylor: Minnie Mouse voice actress dies aged 75

Russi Taylor, who played Minnie Mouse for three decades, has died aged 75, Disney has announced.

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Quotation of the Day: Clashes and Tear Gas as Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters

Today’s Paper
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Corrections: July 28, 2019

Corrections
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Quotation of the Day: Clashes and Tear Gas as Hong Kong Police Confront Protesters

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Corrections: July 28, 2019

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Old £1 coins: 145 million coins still not returned

Nearly two years after they stopped being legal tender, 145 million old-style £1 coins are still missing.

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Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil During Invasion of Protected Land

World
Politics and Government, Deaths (Fatalities), Indigenous People By ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2SKGLvy

Miners Kill Indigenous Leader in Brazil During Invasion of Protected Land

By ERNESTO LONDOÑO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2SKGLvy

The Yankees and Their Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week

Sports
Baseball By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZfC6Uz

The Yankees and Their Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Week

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ZfC6Uz

French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France

Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.

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Fifth N.Y.P.D. Officer Since June Dies by Suicide, Police Say

New York
Police, Suicides and Suicide Attempts, Mental Health and Disorders By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2K08BBb

U.S.A. Basketball Will Pay Some Women’s Players Ahead of Olympics

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ygqe9d

Fifth N.Y.P.D. Officer Since June Dies by Suicide, Police Say

By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2K08BBb

Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong.

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Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong.

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No-deal Brexit now 'assumed' by government, says Gove

Michael Gove says he expects the EU will not consider striking a new withdrawal deal with the UK.

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French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France

Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.

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French cyclists hit again by curse of Tour de France

Two Frenchmen were in contention to win the biggest race in cycling - but it was not to be.

July 28, 2019 at 05:27AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K07cdT

U.S.A. Basketball Will Pay Some Women’s Players Ahead of Olympics

Sports
Basketball By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ygqe9d

Mookie Betts’s 3 Homers Lead Another Red Sox Demolition of the Yankees

Sports
Baseball By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ydG984

Zack Wheeler Is Sharp for the Mets as He Returns From Injury

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Mookie Betts’s 3 Homers Lead Another Red Sox Demolition of the Yankees

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ydG984

UK heatwave: St Pancras passengers face delays across weekend

Engineers say repairs on heat-damaged equipment on the London line may not be finished until Monday.

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Hong Kong Protests: Site of Mob Attack Is Demonstrators’ Next Stop

World
Demonstrations, Protests and Riots By AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2OhsffR

Hong Kong Protests: Site of Mob Attack Is Demonstrators’ Next Stop

By AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2OhsffR

Philippines earthquakes kill at least six

Two earthquakes struck the northern province of Batanes injuring dozens.

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Philippines earthquakes kill at least six

Two earthquakes struck the northern province of Batanes injuring dozens.

July 27, 2019 at 07:49AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/310dxf0

Boy survives 50ft fall at Brecon Beacons National Park

A teenage boy suffers a "very severe leg injury" in the fall in Brecon Beacons National Park.

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Jeremy Corbyn: No-deal Brexit would put NHS in danger

The Labour leader predicts tax cuts for the rich under Boris Johnson's "aggressive, far-right" government.

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Nightclub collapse kills two in South Korea

Among the injured are athletes competing at the Fina World Swimming Championships 2019 in Gwangju.

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Nightclub collapse kills two in South Korea

Among the injured are athletes attending the world aquatic championships in Gwangju.

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Nightclub collapse kills two in South Korea

Among the injured are athletes attending the world aquatic championships in Gwangju.

July 27, 2019 at 06:39AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LIC6tf

Direct debit fraud: 'My mother lost £14,000'

A charity warns that the elderly and vulnerable are most at risk of becoming victims of direct debit fraud.

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The children with special needs who stay at home

Four children with special educational needs explain why they no longer attend school.

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Russian TV's leaked Chernobyl drama features CIA plot

HBO's critically acclaimed show isn’t the only Chernobyl story coming to the small screen this year.

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The boffins who solve disability problems

From supportive body suits to a beeping football - what gadget do you need?

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Norwich Pride: Gay cartoonist David Shenton on the decades after Stonewall

From the AIDS crisis to Thatcher's section 28 and equal marriage - it's been a busy 50 years.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 July 2019

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

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Sanditon: Sex, nudity and slavery in Jane Austen TV drama

A new dramatisation of the writer's unfinished novel challenges some conventions of TV period drama.

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The unlikely manager and Britain's worst football team

Russell MacMorran put his hand up at a meeting and ended up managing the "worst" team in Britain.

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Aung San Suu Kyi's Myanmar dam dilemma with China

A controversial dam would bring much-needed power to Myanmar, but locals are asking - at what cost?

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Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe descends into darkness

Zimbabweans, already fearing a return to hyperinflation, are now also struggling with long power blackouts.

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Faruk Orman: Murder conviction quashed in Australia 'Lawyer X' scandal

Faruk Orman wrongfully spent 12 years in jail because his lawyer was a police informant, a court rules.

July 26, 2019 at 07:04AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LGZt6j

British Airways to resume Cairo flights after security review

The airline suspended flights to the Egyptian capital last week as a "security precaution".

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Boris Johnson: Should Africa shrug, smile or scowl?

The age of empire is long gone, and the UK has to compete with other powers for influence in Africa.

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Forced penetration: If a woman forces a man to have sex, is that rape?

When a man has sex with a woman without consent, that's rape. Should it be rape when a woman coerces a man into sex?

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Forced penetration: If a woman forces a man to have sex, is that rape?

When a man has sex with a woman without consent, that's rape. Should it be rape when a woman coerces a man into sex?

July 25, 2019 at 06:43AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JRMtsF

Ex-Oxford University employee guilty of US murder

Newly-released court documents reveal details of Andrew Warren's crime in Chicago in 2017.

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Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'

The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset.

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Boris Johnson: Should Africa shrug, smile or scowl?

The age of empire is long gone, and the UK has to compete with other powers for influence in Africa.

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Kargil: The forgotten victims of the world's highest war

Thousands had to flee when a covert Pakistani military operation in Kashmir backfired 20 years ago.

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Iran tanker seizure: Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?

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Netflix Cambridge Analytica film: Social media is 'like a crime scene'

The makers of Netflix's The Great Hack say data is now the world's most valuable asset.

July 26, 2019 at 04:49AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y7tuD5

Boris Johnson: Should Africa shrug, smile or scowl?

The age of empire is long gone, and the UK has to compete with other powers for influence in Africa.

July 26, 2019 at 05:38AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Meki8D

Kargil: The forgotten victims of the world's highest war

Thousands had to flee when a covert Pakistani military operation in Kashmir backfired 20 years ago.

July 26, 2019 at 05:32AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K3aX0V

Iran tanker seizure: Why is the Strait of Hormuz so important?

What is the Strait of Hormuz and why does it matter?

July 26, 2019 at 05:43AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32SOpZa

Trump straws: How the US president is using straws to beat liberals with

Why Trump is selling plastic straws at $15 a pack - and using them as a stick to beat liberals with.

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Why NZ cleared a Chinese man for touching a boy's penis

A judge accepted the Chinese man had made a "cultural mistake", but is this really a thing in China?

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Trump straws: How the US president is using straws to beat liberals with

Why Trump is selling plastic straws at $15 a pack - and using them as a stick to beat liberals with.

July 26, 2019 at 02:43AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ybyoz7

Why NZ cleared a Chinese man for touching a boy's penis

A judge accepted the Chinese man had made a "cultural mistake", but is this really a thing in China?

July 26, 2019 at 05:28AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YjVZsc

Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool

The top four Fortnite players will soon become millionaires while others take home $50,000 or more.

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The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware

No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks.

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Fortnite World Cup: Players battle for biggest total prize pool

The top four Fortnite players will soon become millionaires while others take home $50,000 or more.

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Choosing between God and the gang in El Salvador

In La Dina, a neighbourhood in San Salvador, there are few ways to leave the gang, but a church is offering one of them.

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The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware

No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks.

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Four challenges facing Boris Johnson

BBC correspondents break down some of the tricky policy issues in the new prime minister's in-tray.

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez faces decisive vote on future in power

MPs to vote on whether Pedro Sánchez will remain in power following last-ditch coalition talks.

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Spain's Pedro Sánchez faces decisive vote on future in power

MPs to vote on whether Pedro Sánchez will remain in power following last-ditch coalition talks.

July 25, 2019 at 08:15AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32TrFIP

North Korea fires 'short-range missiles' into sea, S Korea says

It comes after anger from the North over planned military exercises between South Korea and the US.

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North Korea fires 'short-range missiles' into sea, S Korea says

It comes after anger from the North over planned military exercises between South Korea and the US.

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The puzzling 'mass migration' of Ugandans to India

The number of Ugandans living in India has risen sharply, according to census data. But is that accurate?

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North Korea fires 'short-range missiles' into sea, S Korea says

It comes after anger from the North over planned military exercises between South Korea and the US.

July 25, 2019 at 06:34AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32MuxXG

The puzzling 'mass migration' of Ugandans to India

The number of Ugandans living in India has risen sharply, according to census data. But is that accurate?

July 25, 2019 at 05:37AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GuzRFD

Why is India sending humanoid robots into space?

India will fly robots to understand what weightlessness and radiation do to the human body in space.

July 25, 2019 at 06:37AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XZMgMF

Why is India sending humanoid robots into space?

India will fly robots to understand what weightlessness and radiation do to the human body in space.

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What's so important about a ship's flag?

Most ships sail under a flag that differs from that of their owner.

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Hawaii telescope: Desecrating sacred land or finding new frontiers?

Plans for a powerful new telescope on a sacred site in Hawaii have created rifts among islanders.

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What's so important about a ship's flag?

Most ships sail under a flag that differs from that of their owner.

July 25, 2019 at 06:29AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/313L2gz

Trump uses veto to unblock $8bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The US president overrides bipartisan resolutions in the Republican-led Senate that barred the deal.

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Trump uses veto to unblock $8bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The US president overrides bipartisan resolutions in the Republican-led Senate that barred the deal.

July 25, 2019 at 06:20AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gs1AXy

Hawaii telescope: Desecrating sacred land or finding new frontiers?

Plans for a powerful new telescope on a sacred site in Hawaii have created rifts among islanders.

July 25, 2019 at 06:27AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K0cogp

Trump uses veto to unblock $8bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The US president overrides bipartisan resolutions in the Republican-led Senate that barred the deal.

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UK heatwave: Country braces for hottest day on record

Temperatures could soar to an all-time high of 39C in southern and eastern England on Thursday.

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The wrestler helping others speak about sexual abuse

Wrestler Robbie Constant was sexually assaulted as a child, but has only just spoken about what happened to him.

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The verdict on Robert Mueller’s Congress performance

What role did politics play in the hearing and what could it mean for President Trump’s future?

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UK weather: The UK's record-breaking heat in maps and charts

With the UK set for its warmest day - how does the current hot spell compare with previous years?

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Virgin Media pledges gigabit broadband to millions of homes

The broadband provider aims to deliver gigabit speeds to 15 million homes by the end of 2021.

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Nissan workers braced for job cuts

The Japanese car giant could announce more than 10,000 job losses on Thursday, reports say.

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On Politics: Mueller Time

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Robinson Cano, Better Than Vintage, Hits 3 Homers in Mets’ Win

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Your Wednesday Briefing

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Thornaby care home resident known as the 'chicken whisperer'

Meet Irene - the 93-year-old woman who has been dubbed her care home's "chicken whisperer".

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'Gay footballer' deletes Twitter account

The account was purportedly from a professional in England who would go public on Wednesday.

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Government stops sending inmates to troubled Feltham youth jail

A report found an "extraordinary" decline in safety at Feltham Young Offender Institution.

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Guatemala president seeks to unblock US migration deal

The deal would require migrants crossing Guatemala to seek asylum there rather than in the US.

July 24, 2019 at 06:59AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JY9nNR

Guatemala president seeks to unblock US migration deal

The deal would require migrants crossing Guatemala to seek asylum there rather than in the US.

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Triple joy, times two at Ulster Hospital

A busy day at in the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald as two sets of triplets are born within 24 hours.

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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Trust: Fake doctor medicated 164 patients

Zholia Alemi, jailed in 2018 for fraud, treated mental health patients in Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Lucy McHugh: Murdered girl's stepdad attacked in Southampton

Richard Elmes, 22, was assaulted outside a shop after Lucy McHugh's killer was jailed, police say.

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BBC presenter Beccy Barr to leave job to become firefighter

The 41-year-old TV journalist says she is "excited and terrified" about her career change.

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Nigel Farage open to electoral pact with Boris Johnson

But the Brexit Party leader says the new PM must be committed to the 31 October Brexit deadline.

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Mahika Sharna: Nine-year-old wins pioneer award for invention

A nine-year-old from Greenwich is named Young Pioneer of the Year for an invention which helps blind people.

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Boris Johnson: New PM to form government after taking office

The new Conservative leader will make key appointments after taking office, as Theresa May bows out.

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Stopping child marriage with solar lanterns

Girls in Ethiopia are being given solar lamps to help stop child marriage and keep them in school.

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Stopping child marriage with solar lanterns

Girls in Ethiopia are being given solar lamps to help stop child marriage and keep them in school.

July 24, 2019 at 04:19AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30NZt80

Boris Johnson: 'The boy who wanted to be world king'

Political documentary maker Michael Cockerell profiles Britain's new prime minister, Boris Johnson.

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What has Boris Johnson said about other countries and their leaders?

One country will "sacrifice many sheep in Boris' honour". Even if its president might not be thrilled.

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MP's staff member resigns - on MP's Twitter page

Tweets published on Sheffield Hallam MP Jared O'Mara's account accuse him of "inexcusable contempt".

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Pledge to end smoking in England by 2030

The ambition is part of a range of measures to tackle the causes of preventable ill health.

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Banned 'your wife is hot' air conditioning ad appears on billboard

An academic describes the advert for an air conditioning firm as "like something out of the 1950s".

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Will Brexit break Britain, and would England care?

Residents of the UK's most Brexit-supporting town share their thoughts on Scottish independence with The Nine.

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Conservative leadership: Johnson and Hunt await result of members' vote

Tory members will choose either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt as Theresa May's successor in No 10.

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US expands powers to deport migrants without going to court

Under the rule, officers will be able to immediately deport more migrants without going to court.

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Venezuela blackout: Power cuts plunge country into darkness

The blackout has hit 18 of the country's 23 states and is blamed on an "electromagnetic attack".

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How Japan's trade row with South Korea could hit tech supplies

A trade row between Japan and South Korea could pose a threat to supplies of smartphones and devices.

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US expands powers to deport migrants without going to court

Under the rule, officers will be able to immediately deport more migrants without going to court.

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US expands powers to deport migrants without going to court

Under the rule, officers will be able to immediately deport more migrants without going to court.

July 23, 2019 at 06:29AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XZoaBq

Unlocked Graduates: Why are graduates competing to be prison officers?

You study for a Master's free of charge and work in a prison on £30,000 per year. How hard is it?

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Should robots ever look like us?

Some think humanoid robots will be easier to interact with, but others think we'll find them creepy.

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Polka dot dress: What to do when everyone's wearing the same as you

The white and black polka dot dress has become so popular people are starting to disguise it.

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What's the best way to stay awake in meetings?

Most of us have experienced meeting-induced drowsiness - here are six tips to beating it.

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'How I got to medical school via A&E and the chicken shop'

Yousef used to spend hours hanging around the High Street with mates, until an injury changed his life.

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Resistant malaria spreading in South East Asia

Drug-resistant malaria parasites have moved from Cambodia to Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

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Resistant malaria spreading in South East Asia

Drug-resistant malaria parasites have moved from Cambodia to Laos, Thailand and Vietnam.

July 23, 2019 at 04:31AM from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2O9t8Hj

The rise of India’s viral wedding photoshoots

Some newlyweds in India are shunning traditional photos in favour of exotic photoshoots they hope will go viral online.

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Wheelchair basketball player Abdi Jama: I'm lucky to be alive

Abdi Jama was paralysed after a fall. Now he's an international wheelchair basketball player for Great Britain.

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Carl Beech: Liar, fraudster and paedophile

Why did Carl Beech make false allegations of murder and child sexual abuse against a string of public figures?

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