Friday, 30 November 2018

New on Sports Illustrated: Alexis Sanchez Ruled Out Until January After Suffering Hamstring Injury in Training

Afghanistan war: US strike in Helmand killed 23 civilians, UN says

The air strike in Afghanistan's Helmand province mostly killed women and children, investigators say.

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Madagascar women jailed for crimes male relatives are accused of

Women in Madagascar are being put in prison for months - or even years - for crimes their male relatives are accused of.

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Nigeria ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on 'Obama interference' in 2015 election bid

Goodluck Jonathan accuses the Obama administration of undermining his failed 2015 re-election bid.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Piezas clave | Las jugadoras que Chivas y América aportan al Tri Sub 17 femenil

New on Sports Illustrated: A por las semis | El posible XI de Cruz Azul para la vuelta ante Querétaro

New on Sports Illustrated: Se filtra el jersey de Cruz Azul para el Clausura 2019

New on Sports Illustrated: Samir Nasri Must Prove His Fitness to Earn Short-Term Contract at West Ham

New on Sports Illustrated: Los mejores memes tras la designación del Santiago Bernabéu para la final de la Copa Libertadores

New on Sports Illustrated: Crystal Palace vs Burnley Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time, Team News & More

New on Sports Illustrated: DE MIEDO | Ramón Morales contó su experiencia luego de eliminar a Boca en La Bombonera

New on Sports Illustrated: Napoli President Reveals Inter, Juventus & AC Milan Enquired About Marek Hamsik

New on Sports Illustrated: Las declaraciones de Jonathan Orozco después del partido ante Rayados y el golazo de Funes Mori

New on Sports Illustrated: Former Atletico Madrid Striker Hints at Potential Return as Contract Runs Down

New on Sports Illustrated: Así luce la cancha del Estadio Azteca con su nuevo césped

New on Sports Illustrated: Man City Youngster Brahim Diaz Appears Set for Real Madrid Move After Resisting New Contract

New on Sports Illustrated: Premier League Fantasy Football: Who's Hot and Who's Not in Gameweek 14

New on Sports Illustrated: Fiorentina vs Juventus Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

New on Sports Illustrated: Ex-Stoke Star Claims 'Out of Control' Tony Pulis Was to Blame for Horrific Aaron Ramsey Injury

New on Sports Illustrated: El durísimo mensaje del papá de Lautaro Martínez al entrenador del Inter

New on Sports Illustrated: Hernán Crespo podría tener su primera experiencia como entrenador en el fútbol argentino

New on Sports Illustrated: Frontrunners to Win NFL Coach of the Year

Between Andy Reid, Matt Nagy, Bill O’Brien and Sean Payton—and you can’t forget Sean McVay or Bill Belichick—the most tightly contested NFL awards race might be for coach of the year.

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid vs Valencia Preview: Where to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

New on Sports Illustrated: Callum Hudson-Odoi Thought Goal Was 'a Dream' as Youngster Gets Off the Mark for Chelsea First Team

New on Sports Illustrated: Three Big Names Set to Return for West Ham Ahead of Trip to Newcastle

New on Sports Illustrated: NO SE CALLÓ: Gaston Rodriguez cargó contra Emelec previo al duelo de este domingo

New on Sports Illustrated: Virgil van Dijk Insists Liverpool Aren't 'Sh*t Team' But Hints Reds Need to Adopt PSG Tactics

France MPs vote to ban child smacking

Campaigners say that about 85% of French parents still resort to corporal punishment.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Daniel Levy's Car Broken Into as Spurs Stadium Delays Force Him to Park in Supermarket Car Park

New on Sports Illustrated: Maurizio Sarri Suggests Hudson-Odoi Not Ready for Premier League Despite Goal in Europa League Win

New on Sports Illustrated: Huddersfield Among Several Clubs Considering Loan Move for Young Liverpool Striker

New on Sports Illustrated: Why Arsene Wenger Is the Perfect Fit to Manage Struggling Bayern Munich

New on Sports Illustrated: Unai Emery Lauds Emile Smith-Rowe After Youngster Shines Again in Europa League Win

New on Sports Illustrated: David de Gea Waiting on Man Utd to Make Key Decision Before Deciding on New Contract

Ukraine bars Russian men from entering country

The measure is part of martial law imposed in 10 regions, amid fears of a Russian land invasion.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis clouds G20 summit in Buenos Aires

Leaders gather in Argentina amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China.

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Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman.

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Berta Cáceres: Seven convicted of murdering anti-dam activist

A Honduran court finds seven men guilty of killing renowned environmental campaigner Berta Cáceres.

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South Korean train crosses DMZ into North Korea

A group of experts will travel around North Korea working out how to update its ageing train network.

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Whale stranding: Another 50 pilot whales die off NZ

The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week.

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MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year.

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Australian students in mass climate protest

Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from Australia's PM.

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Michael Cohen in court: Trump ex-lawyer admits lying to Congress

Michael Cohen says he lied "out of loyalty" to Mr Trump, while the president says he is "weak".

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Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch

The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back.

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Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford.

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Georgia woman jailed as 'cops mistake candy floss for meth'

A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit.

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G20: So how does the summit work?

The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders begins in Buenos Aires on Friday.

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Michael Cohen: What Trump lashing out at his ex-lawyer reveals

Michael Cohen is a liar and a "weak person", according to the president. Anthony Zurcher analyses his response.

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How Disney's Wreck It Ralph is challenging Disney's stereotypes

Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype.

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'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'

Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos.

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Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport

Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada.

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How do you make a vinyl record?

Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish.

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Like Ali v Frazier, how Magnus Carlsen kept his World Chess title after 50 hours and 12 draws

Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen retains his World Chess Championship after 12 draws and more than 50 hours of play - eventually beating Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker.

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Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content.

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Shenzhen Half Marathon: Traffic cameras catch cheats taking shortcut

Almost 250 runners in the Shenzhen Half Marathon are caught cheating by traffic cameras that show them taking a shortcut through bushes.

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China employees fined for walking fewer than 180,000 steps

Staff at a real estate firm had to walk 6,000 steps a day in order to avoid a fine.

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Sabarimala: India activist held for 'explicit' thigh photo

Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples.

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The French village that fears for its British community

Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit.

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Carmichael project: Visiting Australia's controversial Adani mine

The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani.

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'Hermione has taught me how to be angry'

The actress Noma Dumezweni, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, says women need to learn how to be angry.

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Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 November 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

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What’s Stronger Than a Blue Wave? Gerrymandered Districts


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‘The Numbers Are So Staggering.’ Overdose Deaths Set a Record Last Year.


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Trump’s Recall of Moscow Deal Matches Cohen’s, President’s Lawyers Say


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Microsoft Is Worth as Much as Apple. How Did That Happen?


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Sheryl Sandberg Is Said to Have Asked Facebook Staff to Research George Soros


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Trump Is Compromised by Russia


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What Cohen’s Deal Means for Trump


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Europe’s Jew Hatred, and Ours


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The Rapid Rise and Sudden Fall of 6ix9ine


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Cohen Pleads Guilty and Details Trump’s Involvement in Moscow Tower Project


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Jewish Professor Finds Swastikas Spray-Painted in Office at Columbia


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You Don’t Want Fries With That


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Deutsche Bank Offices Are Searched in Money Laundering Investigation


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The 10 Best Books of 2018


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Senators, Furious Over Khashoggi Killing, Spurn President on War in Yemen


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What Is Robert Mueller Thinking?


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New on Sports Illustrated: Fantasy Football Week 13 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: Matt Ryan Thriving Despite Falcons' Record

The Falcons are struggling and Lamar Jackson has won two straight, but Matt Ryan is clearly the QB to play in their match-up this week.

New on Sports Illustrated: Week 13 Fantasy Football Sneaky Starts

Carlos Hyde is expected to see the bulk of Jacksonville's carries with Leonard Fournette suspended, making him one of our top Sneaky Starts for Week 13.

New on Sports Illustrated: With Win Over Saints, Cowboys Prove Their Defense Can Compete With NFL’s Offensive Juggernauts

The Cowboys' defense shined on a major stage on Thursday night, with two young linebackers impressing against the Saints' high-flying offense. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Kawhi Leonard, Balanced Toronto Attack Sees Raptors Show Their Chops as Finals Contenders

With a transcendent Kawhi Leonard and Toronto's offense in tow, the Raptors continue to showcase that they're more than worthy contenders to make it to the NBA Finals.    

New on Sports Illustrated: Blanco, Valeri Stun Sporting KC, Send Portland Timbers Back to MLS Cup

Portland will play for a second MLS Cup in four seasons after getting clutch performances from Sebastian Blanco and Diego Valeri and withstanding an onslaught from Sporting KC in the second leg of the Western Conference finals.

New on Sports Illustrated: Atlanta United vence a Red Bulls y se corona campeón de la Conferencia Este de la MLS

New on Sports Illustrated: Cowboys Defeat Saints in Defensive Struggle on Thursday Night Football

The Saints were held scoreless in the first half for the first time in 71 games.

New on Sports Illustrated: NFL Sunday Vegas Totals Roundup and Best Bets

The Chiefs and Rams are both coming off byes following their high-scoring affair on MNF in Week 11. But should you bet the under on these two teams' games?

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs Lead Sporting KC Fans in Hype Chant During MLS Playoffs

For someone used to being on the field during all the action, Patrick Mahomes is pretty good at this whole 'fan' thing.

New on Sports Illustrated: Magic Johnson Doesn't Want LeBron James's Role in Los Angeles to Be 'Cleveland All Over Again'

James did much of the ballhandling in Cleveland, but Johnson doesn't want the superstar to bear the same burden in Los Angeles.

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: TV Station Recognizes Coach Returning to UNC With 'Return of the Mack (Brown)' Video

It's basically the '90s all over again.

New on Sports Illustrated: Atlanta United Finishes Off Red Bulls With Ease, Will Host MLS Cup

Atlanta United didn't dazzle, but it didn't have to. A 1-0 loss at Red Bull Arena was more than enough to follow up a 3-0 first-leg win, sending the second-year franchise to MLS Cup and the Red Bulls to another disappointing playoff ouster.

New on Sports Illustrated: Top Championship Week College Football Bets for Each Power 5 Conference

What is Andy Staples's top SEC bet on the board in conference championship week? Which Group of 5 favorite does Joan Niesen think has a strong chance of covering? All of our best bets for this weekend are here.

New on Sports Illustrated: Texas Tech Hires Utah State Head Coach Matt Wells

Wells led Utah State to a 10–2 season in 2018. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Chargers OC Ken Whisenhunt Interviewing for Georgia Tech Head Coaching Job

Whisenhunt played for Georgia Tech from 1980 to 1984.

New on Sports Illustrated: Floyd Mayweather, DJ Khaled Charged for Not Disclosing Payments Related to Cryptocurrency

Floyd Mayweather did not disclose promotional payments from Centra Tech Inc. to investors.

New on Sports Illustrated: Randall Cobb: Aaron Rodgers is 'Getting Ready to Light Everybody Up This Week'

Cobb believes he'll be ready to play on Sunday after missing six of the Packers' last eight games with a hamstring injury.

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Former Bills QB Nathan Peterman to Work Out for Broncos

Peterman is a free agent after being released by the Bills on Nov. 12.

New on Sports Illustrated: CONMEBOL Confirm Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu to Host Rearranged Copa Libertadores Final

New on Sports Illustrated: Conmebol confirmó que la final de la Copa Libertadores se jugará en Madrid, el 9 de diciembre

New on Sports Illustrated: Chelsea Routs 10-Man PAOK, Secures Top Spot in Europa League Group

Olivier Giroud scored twice, and Callum Hudson-Odoi added a goal and an assist as Chelsea cruised to stay perfect in the Europa League.

New on Sports Illustrated: Man United's Alexis Sanchez Suffers Hamstring Injury in Training

Alexis Sanchez is set to miss Manchester United's trip to Southampton this weekend.

Thursday, 29 November 2018

New on Sports Illustrated: Maurizio Sarri 'Worried' About Hazard's Condition as Minor Injury Sidelines Forward for PAOK Match

New on Sports Illustrated: Reuben Foster’s Situation Shows How the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List Is Being Misused

Shortly after Reuben Foster was claimed by Washington on Tuesday, the NFL placed him on the Commissioner’s Exempt List—a list that’s supposed to be utilized for players under special circumstances, but has lately become a haven for guys facing domestic violence charges. A possible fix? Count players on the list toward the 53-man roster.

New on Sports Illustrated: #OnFire | El golazo del "Tecatito" Corona que pone al Porto en octavos de la Champions League

New on Sports Illustrated: Rebaño Sagrado | Los 23 jugadores de Chivas convocados para el Mundial de Clubes

New on Sports Illustrated: Brailovsky no tuvo piedad y así dejó callado al "Chaco" Giménez

New on Sports Illustrated: Bomba | La millonaria oferta de Tigres por Orbelin Pineda que va a ser muy difícil rechazar

New on Sports Illustrated: 7 Players Who Had to Compete With Their Fathers' Legacies

New on Sports Illustrated: OFICIAL | Xolos presentó a su nuevo DT para el Clausura 2019

New on Sports Illustrated: Barcelona Midfielder Sergio Busquets 'Would Think About' Reunion With Pep Guardiola

New on Sports Illustrated: Limpia | Las 2 bajas de Cruz Azul para el próximo torneo

New on Sports Illustrated: Carlo Ancelotti Claims Atalanta Game Will Be 'More Difficult' Than Final UCL Match Against Liverpool

New on Sports Illustrated: Matías Almeyda: ​"A México regreso aunque sea a poner un puesto de tacos"

New on Sports Illustrated: ​¡DE COLECCIÓN! | América sacará un nuevo jersey estilo fútbol americano

New on Sports Illustrated: MERCADO | Chivas ya empezó a armar su equipo para el Clausura 2019

New on Sports Illustrated: ¡Duro! | Las declaraciones del “Chaco” Giménez menospreciando a Caixinha

New on Sports Illustrated: Newcastle United Plan Talks With MLS Star Miguel Almiron Amid Interest From Arsenal & Tottenham

New on Sports Illustrated: Isco Linked With Top European Clubs as Fall Out With Solari Leaves Him on Thin Ice at Real

New on Sports Illustrated: Manchester City vs Bournemouth Preview: How to Watch, Live Stream, Kick Off Time & Team News

New on Sports Illustrated: Isco le negó el saludo a Solari tras el partido frente al Eibar

New on Sports Illustrated: ​ADIÓS VAQUERO | Matías Almeyda quiere llevarse a Isaac Brizuela a la MLS

New on Sports Illustrated: Newcastle vs West Ham: How to Watch, Kick Off Time, Recent Form, Team News & More

New on Sports Illustrated: Agent Claims Huddersfield Town Winger Will Not Leave Terriers in January Amid Egypt Links

New on Sports Illustrated: Los mejores 'memes' del gol de Messi, la celebración de Griezmann y más

New on Sports Illustrated: Lucien Favre Admits His Side Gave Club Brugge 'Too Much Time to Defend' in Disappointing 0-0 Draw

India outrage as mall shames woman for breastfeeding

The young Indian mum wanting to breastfeed in a mall was told to do such "home chores" at home.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Maurizio Sarri Explains Why N'Golo Kante Will Not Play Ahead of Jorginho in Central Midfield

New on Sports Illustrated: Mauricio Pochettino Claims Spurs Can Beat Barcelona to Qualify for CL Knockout Stage After Inter Win

New on Sports Illustrated: Unai Emery Insists Arsenal Respect UEFA After Venue Change Over Ukraine Security Concerns

New on Sports Illustrated: Luciano Spalletti Admits Inter 'Should Have Pushed More' After 1-0 Tottenham Defeat

New on Sports Illustrated: Diego Simeone Plays Down Talk of Reaching CL Final at Home Despite 'Good Campaign'

New on Sports Illustrated: Virgil van Dijk Laments His Costly Mistake as Liverpool Slump to 'Painful' PSG Defeat

New on Sports Illustrated: Los pecados capitales que le han costado al Valencia seguir en Champions League

New on Sports Illustrated: Balón de Oro | Cuándo es la gala, quiénes son los favoritos y ganadores anteriores

New on Sports Illustrated: La declaración de Bale que han molestado a la afición del Real Madrid

New on Sports Illustrated: Otro jugador de Cerro Porteño que podría acabar en Olimpia

New on Sports Illustrated: Lyon y Shakhtar Donetsk se jugarán todo en la última jornada de Champions

New on Sports Illustrated: Alexis Sanchez 'Determined' to Leave Man Utd With Jose Mourinho Relationship at 'Breaking Point'

New on Sports Illustrated: Barcelona Manager Ernesto Valverde Admits His Team Allowed PSV Eindhoven Too Many Chances

New on Sports Illustrated: Jurgen Klopp Believes PSG's Behaviour Made Liverpool Look Like 'Butchers' During CL Defeat

Pakistan and India begin work on visa-free corridor to Sikh temple

The "Kartarpur corridor" is a rare instance of co-operation between Pakistan and India.

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Trump threatens new car tariffs after GM closures

US president renews the prospect of tariffs on cars being imported into the US.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Target and Snap Report: Replacing Melvin Gordon and Leonard Fournette

Two star running backs are out, and two more may join them. Let's make sense of those four backfields.

New on Sports Illustrated: Fantasy Football Buy, Sell, or Hold: D.J. Moore a Sneaky Add Before the Playoffs

D.J. Moore is emerging as the Panthers are reeling. That could mean big things for the rookie out of Maryland. He leads our last look at the fantasy football trade market for the 2018 season.

New on Sports Illustrated: Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings: Could Austin Ekeler Be a League-Winner?

Melvin Gordon will miss at least a few weeks, and possibly the rest of the regular season. Will that help make Austin Ekeler a fantasy football hero? We discuss to kick off our Week 13 rankings.

Senate moves to end Yemen war support

Senators are unhappy with the response to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Philippines drug war: Police guilty of murdering Kian Delos Santos

Three officers are jailed for killing a 17-year-old, in a case that sparked public anger.

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Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Poroshenko urges Nato to send ships

The Ukrainian president urges Nato to deploy ships in the Sea of Azov after a clash with Russia.

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Japanese firm to pay out over war labour

A South Korean court orders Mitsubishi Heavy to compensate Koreans for their forced war work.

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John Jarratt: Wolf Creek actor to stand trial on rape charge

Australian actor John Jarratt has denied that he attacked a woman in Sydney in 1976.

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Georgia elects Salome Zurabishvili as first woman president

Salome Zurabishvili pledges a balanced approach from Georgia towards Russia and the West.

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Au pairs 'exploited by Australian families'

A majority of holidaymakers working as au pairs in Australia are being exploited, a study suggests.

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World Chess Championship: Magnus Carlsen retains title

After 12 draws in 12 games, Magnus Carlsen beat US opponent Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker event.

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G4S: Kabul compound attacked with bomb and gunfire

Ten die in an explosion and gunfire at one of the British security firm's bases in the Afghan capital.

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Ivanka Trump says her private emails not like Clinton's

Donald Trump's daughter says there is "no equivalency" between her personal email use and Hillary Clinton's.

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Nancy Pelosi wins nomination for Speaker of the House

The veteran Democrat has once again outflanked rank-and-file rebels to win the nomination.

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What happened when sextortion scammers targeted a BBC Trending reporter?

Investigating cyber criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media

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The Romanian forest that's disappearing

Why one of Europe's last great beech forests is facing the chop.

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'I was adopted at 60'

Tamara Cheremnova overturned her misdiagnosis by writing fairy tales and has become known as the Siberian Storyteller.

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Pope Francis charmed as small boy interrupts general audience

Pope Francis chuckles at the interruption, but later explains the child's "undisciplined" behaviour.

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Climate change: 'It is a global issue we are all failing'

UN chief Antonio Guterres warns the rise of nationalism is hurting efforts to tackle global warming.

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Spice Girls' Mel B on 'abusive' relationships and her green tank top

Spice Girls member Mel B spoke to Woman's Hour about her new book Brutally Honest.

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Gritty: How a NHL mascot became an internet sensation

Meet Gritty: a polarising seven-foot orange monster taking social media and the NHL by storm.

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Israel unveils 9,000-year-old mask from the West Bank

The artefact has been traced back to the area around Hebron in the south of the occupied West Bank.

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Queensland bushfires: The town spared an 'uncharted' catastrophe

A mass evacuation in Gracemere, Australia, has magnified worries about "historic" bushfire conditions.

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Togolese innovators turn the world's junk into robots

How the 500,000 tonnes of e-waste that Togo imports each year has become a goldmine for its innovators.

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Six charts on the immigrants who call the US home

The US is a country shaped by immigrants - but what do we know about those who live there now?

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The tiny German town fighting back against neo-Nazis

Ostritz has a few thousand residents, but has become a focal point for neo-Nazis. Now it's fighting back.

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Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?

New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned.

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Meet the New Freshmen in Congress: More Democrats, Diversity and Women


By CATIE EDMONDSON and JASMINE C. LEE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BDsSbD

Knickers Isn’t a Cow, but He’s Real, and Enormous


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Democrats Resoundingly Nominate Pelosi as Speaker, but Defections Signal Fight Ahead


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Magnus Carlsen Wins World Chess Championship, Beating Fabiano Caruana


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Why Did Manafort Cooperate With Trump Over Mueller?


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The Link Between August Birthdays and A.D.H.D.


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‘If Bobbie Talks, I’m Finished’: How Les Moonves Tried to Silence an Accuser


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Independent Autopsy of Transgender Asylum Seeker Who Died in ICE Custody Shows Signs of Abuse


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In Electing Cindy Hyde-Smith, Mississippi Stays True to Its Conservative Roots


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Stephen Hillenburg, ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ Creator, Dies at 57


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New on Sports Illustrated: Let's Make a Trade for Paul Goldschmidt!

The Diamondbacks are apparently keen on trading the 30-year-old star first baseman. So what team is the best fit?

New on Sports Illustrated: Seattle's NHL Hopefuls Continue Planning Franchise in Anticipation of Successful Expansion Vote

It appears inevitable that hockey will officially be coming to the Emerald City. The NHL will vote on adding a Seattle franchise next week.

New on Sports Illustrated: Chargers vs. Steelers Betting Preview: AFC Powers Clash on Sunday Night

Although Los Angeles has prevailed in seven of its past eight games, the Chargers have yet to beat an opponent that currently has more than six wins.

New on Sports Illustrated: Michigan and Its Stifling Defense Are Here to Stay

Michigan's dominant win over North Carolina showcased the Wolverines' newfound level of flexibility on both ends of the ball.

New on Sports Illustrated: Could Jazz's Lack of Offensive Flow Be Related to Their Road-Game Heavy Schedule?

The Jazz have played 14 road games this season, tied for the most by any team so far, and their offense, compared to last year, has been in shambles for much of this season. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Vikings vs. Patriots Betting Preview: New England Looks to Continue Dominance at Home

Not only have the Patriots been consistently winning games at home, but they’ve been dominating opponents in the process. Will New England continue that trend against the Vikings?

New on Sports Illustrated: Trinity High School Cancels Classes After Receiving Threats for Jeff Brohm's Decision to Stay at Purdue

Trinity High school was notified by local police of a threat against the school due to Jeff Brohm's decision to remain at Purdue.

New on Sports Illustrated: New Video Shows Events That Triggered Postgame Altercation Between LSU, Texas A&M Staffers

Dameyune Craig was restrained by Cole Fisher as he ran to the LSU bench celebrating Texas A&M's win, setting off the postgame chaos.

New on Sports Illustrated: The MMQB Staff's Favorite Week 13 Bets Against the Spread

Which road favorites are Jenny Vrentas and Andy Benoit taking in this week's slate? Their picks and more in MMQB's best bets for Week 13.

New on Sports Illustrated: Warriors' Steph Curry (Groin) to Return Saturday vs. Pistons

Curry will make his first appearance since suffering a groin injury Nov. 8 against the Bucks.

New on Sports Illustrated: Four-Star QB Max Johnson, Nephew of Miami HC Mark Richt, Commits to LSU

Johnson reportedly chose LSU over offers from Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, and Miami (Fla.).

New on Sports Illustrated: David Villa anunció que no seguirá en el New York City

New on Sports Illustrated: Pittsburgh vs. Clemson Betting Preview: Tigers a Heavy Favorite for Fourth Straight ACC Title

As nearly four-touchdown favorites, the Tigers can't let Pitt control possession if they want to win big.

New on Sports Illustrated: Georgia vs. Alabama Betting Preview: Dawgs Getting No Respect in National Title Rematch

While Rodrigo Blankenship has been near-automatic for Georgia, Alabama’s kickers have missed five of 16 field goal attempts and six extra-point tries. It’s a decisive edge for Georgia in a game where every point matters.

New on Sports Illustrated: Jeff Brohm Turns Down Louisville Coaching Job, Remains With Purdue

Brohm was the leading candidate to take over the head-coaching job at Louisville.

New on Sports Illustrated: Thursday Night Football Odds and Best Prop Bets: Saints at Cowboys

Despite not scoring last week, Alvin Kamara remains this week's best bet to score a touchdown anytime.

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Cavs Trade Kyle Korver to Jazz for Alec Burks, Two Picks

The 37-year-old Korver previously spent three seasons in Utah.

New on Sports Illustrated: Northwestern vs. Ohio State Betting Preview: Can Wildcats Hang Against Team Eyeing CFP?

A shockingly dominant victory over Michigan put Ohio State back in the hunt for a College Football Playoff berth, but will Buckeyes be able to produce another lopsided game as a big favorite against Northwestern?

New on Sports Illustrated: Daniel Passarella rompió el silencio y habló sobre Lionel Messi

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder Trade Heated Words, Get Physical at Press Conference

Wilder and Fury will square off in the heavyweight world title bout on Saturday, Dec. 1.

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

New on Sports Illustrated: La opinión de los jugadores del Real Madrid sobre la no convocatoria de Isco

New on Sports Illustrated: MLB Trade Rumors: Patrick Corbin Meets With Phillies

Get the latest news, notes and trade rumors from MLB's Hot Stove.

India 'drunk' doctor's C-section kills woman and baby

The doctor was arrested as the woman and her baby died a few hours after the operation.

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Irish woman jailed for criminal damage to €1.50 crisps

A woman has been jailed for two months for opening a tin of Pringles in a shop which had banned her.

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Climate change: EU aims to be 'climate neutral' by 2050

The European Union says it wants to become the first major economy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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Rita Moreno returns to West Side Story, in new role

The actress, who played Anita in the original film, will take up a new role in Steven Spielberg's remake.

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The Nigerian rape survivor helping others to report sexual violence

Oluwaseun Osowobi is helping other women report rape to police after her own traumatic experience.

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So long and thanks for all the fish? Dutch fear Brexit threat

Many Dutch fishermae fish under UK flags, and a Brexit deal could jeopardise their livelihoods.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Barcelona Have 'No Plans' to Sell Rumoured Arsenal Target Ousmane Dembele in January

New on Sports Illustrated: Marouane Fellaini Insists Jose Mourinho Gives Him Confidence & Vows to 'Pay Back' Man Utd Boss

New on Sports Illustrated: Ivan Perisic Fuels Transfer Rumours as He Claims Premier League Move Would be a 'Dream'

New on Sports Illustrated: Ernesto Valverde Admits Barcelona Could Dip Into January Transfer Market After Rafinha Injury

New on Sports Illustrated: La apuesta que no se atreve a hacer Arturo Vidal ni aunque gane la Champions League

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsene Wenger Seeking Executive Role Rather Than Managerial One Amid Continued Bayern Links

New on Sports Illustrated: Real Madrid Star Isco Snubbed in UCL Clash After Showing a 'Lack of Respect' to New Manager

New on Sports Illustrated: Ranking the NFL’s Potential Head Coach Job Openings

If you’re a candidate for an NFL head coaching position, which team would you most like to interview for?

New on Sports Illustrated: Thomas Tuchel Insists PSG Must 'Step Up Quickly' Ahead of Champions League Clash With Liverpool

New on Sports Illustrated: Jose Mourinho 'Happy' as Manchester United's Narrow Win Secures Champions League Knockout Football

New on Sports Illustrated: Jorginho Gives Analysis of Shock Humbling by Spurs as Chelsea's Unbeaten Run Ends

New on Sports Illustrated: Gareth Southgate Reveals 5 Principles of Coaching as Part of FA's 'We Only Do Positive' Campaign

New on Sports Illustrated: Los mejores 'memes' del castigo a Isco, la victoria de Ronaldo y compañía ante el Valencia y más

New on Sports Illustrated: Niko Kovac Said His Team 'Played Their Best' as They Comfortably Secured CL Promotion

New on Sports Illustrated: Barcelona Chief Met With Dutch Wonderkid Matthijs De Ligt Ahead of Proposed Transfer

New on Sports Illustrated: Liverpool Revive Interest in Real Sociedad Defender But Face Competition From Premier League Trio

New on Sports Illustrated: Solari Defends Decision to Exclude Isco Following Champions League Triumph Over Roma

New on Sports Illustrated: Juventus Boss Allegri Praises Players for 'Using Their Heads' in Champions League Win Over Valencia

New on Sports Illustrated: Pep Guardiola Delighted With His Side's 'Huge Personality' During Draw Against Lyon

New on Sports Illustrated: Liverpool Boss Klopp Claims Mohamed Salah 'Is Back to His Best' After Overcoming Shoulder Injury

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal Forced to Change Venue for Europa League Match in Ukraine Due to Political Unrest

New on Sports Illustrated: El PSG desmiente los rumores de una posible salida de Neymar

New on Sports Illustrated: Rodrigo Rojas no continuara en Cerro Porteño y este sería su reemplazo

New on Sports Illustrated: El verdadero motivo por el que Isco vio el partido contra la Roma desde la grada

Huawei: NZ blocks Chinese firm on national security fears

Concerns about espionage risks has sparked global scrutiny of telecoms gear made by China's Huawei.

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Finnish lake reveals Stone Age rock art

New Stone Age art has been found at a lake in Finland.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Jose Mourinho Claims David De Gea 'Wants to Stay' at Man Utd Amid Extension Talks

New on Sports Illustrated: El Barcelona debe renovar ya a Jordi Alba antes de que sea demasiado tarde

New on Sports Illustrated: Mourinho acusa a Iker Casillas de boicotear a De Gea en la selección española

China chemical blast: Blast outside Zhangjiakou plant kills 22

Initial reports say a vehicle carrying chemicals exploded while waiting to enter the north China plant.

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Lion Air crash: Investigators say plane was 'not airworthy'

An initial report into the crash that killed 189 people says Lion Air should improve its safety culture.

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Chinese scientist He Jiankui defends 'world's first gene-edited babies'

He Jiankui shocked the world by claiming he had created the world's first genetically edited children.

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Ukraine-Russia sea clash: Trump may cancel G20 Putin talks

"I don't like the aggression," the US leader says after Russia seizes Ukrainian boats off Crimea.

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Queensland bushfires: Thousands told to flee 'catastrophic' threat

Queensland's fire danger warning has been raised to "catastrophic" for the first time.

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Republican wins Mississippi Senate vote marked by race row

Cindy Hyde-Smith holds off a strong Democratic challenge in a vote overshadowed by racial acrimony.

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US sanctions on Nicaragua's Vice-President Rosario Murillo

Rosario Murillo, wife of President Ortega, and her security adviser are accused of human rights abuses.

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Nato state appoints first female head of armed forces

Major General Alenka Ermenc will take up her post as chief of the Slovenian army on Wednesday.

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Trump ramps up GM threats

Mr Trump says he is looking at "cutting all GM subsidies", but it is not clear what he has in mind.

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John Magufuli: Tanzania prefers 'condition-free' Chinese aid

President Magufuli says that unlike Western aid, funding from China "is not tied to any conditions".

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Sydney storms: Hundreds call for help amid flash-flooding

Emergency crews respond to hundreds of calls on the city's wettest November day since 1984.

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Gavin Ford: British radio host found dead at home in Lebanon

Gavin Ford was a popular voice on the airwaves in Lebanon, where he had lived for two decades.

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SpongeBob SquarePants creator Stephen Hillenburg dies aged 57

Stephen Hillenburg created the hugely popular animated series, which began in 1999.

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This baby gender reveal sparked a week-long US wildfire

Dennis Dickey was fined $8m in damages after the news burned 45,000 acres of southern Arizona.

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Young Asian poets in the UK share their stories

Four young poets share their experiences about what life is really like for Asians in the UK.

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The two Swedish mums who want people to give up flying for a year

Two climate-conscious Swedish mums have launched a campaign urging people not to fly in 2019.

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Denmark's queen designs ballet costumes

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II designed costumes and scenery for a production of The Nutcracker.

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Footage shows people-smuggling plans over Channel crossing

An undercover BBC reporter found people-smuggling operations being organised at makeshift camps in northern France.

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Sinatra the husky returns home after 2,200-mile adventure

Sinatra the husky was found in Florida 18 months after vanishing in New York. Here's how he got home.

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Irish club apologise after falsely reporting player's death

Dublin amateur team Ballybrack FC apologise after falsely reporting the death of one of its players.

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Injured baby refuels India Kashmir pellet gun debate

A 19-month old, hit in her right eye by a pellet gun in Indian-administered Kashmir, sparks anger.

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John Allen Chau: Do missionaries help or harm?

In the wake of John Allen Chau's murder by a tribe, how should the world see missionary work?

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The fight over the right to name Australian places

Many Australians would like to see place names reflect a more modern, equal nation.

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Trump loves the military. Do they love him back?

President Trump has insulted military commanders and used the troops for political purposes, say his critics. Yet many of those who serve in the military adore him. Why?

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Fahmida Riaz: Pakistan poet who dared to talk about female desire

Fahmida Riaz was a feminist, progressive writer who broke taboos that have returned to modern Pakistan.

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Marijuana, mountains and money: How Lesotho is cashing in

Lesotho aims to make money from medicinal marijuana but the illicit trade already provides an income for some.

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Mississippi Senate Election Results: Cindy Hyde-Smith vs. Mike Espy


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A Business With No End


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In Lion Air Crash, Black Box Data Reveals Pilots’ Struggle to Regain Control


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Trump Lobs Insults at Special Counsel One Day After Prosecutors Say Manafort Lied


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Manafort’s Lawyer Said to Brief Trump Attorneys on What He Told Mueller


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Mississippi Senate Runoff Election: Here’s What You Should Know


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Migrant Woman Is Impaled After Trying to Scale U.S.-Mexico Border Wall


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What Was Paul Manafort Thinking?


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The Insect Apocalypse Is Here


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Argentine Prosecutors Consider Charges Against Saudi Crown Prince Ahead of G-20


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Maybe They’re Just Bad People


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Liberal Parents, Radical Children


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The Depravity of Climate-Change Denial


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China’s Economy Became No. 2 by Defying No. 1


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New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Duke's Zion Williamson Throws Down Vicious Windmill Dunk vs. Indiana

The freshman continued to assault the rim on Tuesday during Duke's outing against Indiana.

New on Sports Illustrated: Reportan que el Galaxy le ofrecerá nuevo contrato a Ashley Cole por 50% menos de su salario actual

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Sister Jean Receives Final Four Ring for Loyola's Improbable March Madness Run

Sister Jean stole the nation's hearts during Loyola's improbable 2018 March Madness run. She's at it again.

New on Sports Illustrated: Tiger Woods Signs Deal to Create Instructional and Behind-the-Scenes Video on GOLFTV

Tiger will team up with the PGA Tour's streaming partner to create video content.

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Lamar Jackson Likely to Remain Ravens' Starter vs. Falcons

Jackson threw for 178 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 71 yards and another score vs. Oakland last week.

New on Sports Illustrated: CFP Rankings Analysis: New Order Confirms It's an SEC World Out There

With eight teams in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, the SEC is once again in a great position to land two of them in the final four.

New on Sports Illustrated: Will Buffalo Cover the Spread vs. Northern Illinois in MAC Championship Game?

The Bulls offers bettors an excellent value in Friday's MAC Championship Game against the Huskies. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Georgia Joins Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame in Latest College Football Playoff Rankings

Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan are the four teams in position to qualify for the College Football Playoff.

New on Sports Illustrated: Tiger Woods on Season-Ending Stretch: 'I Was Not Physically Prepared to Play That Much Golf'

Woods admitted on Tuesday that the end of the 2018 season took a mental and physical toll on him.

New on Sports Illustrated: WATCH: Jose Mourinho Bashes Water Bottles in Celebration, Brags About UCL Record

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho let out all of his frustrations after Marouane Fellaini's goal to defeat Young Boys 1–0 Tuesday.

New on Sports Illustrated: Washington Claims Reuben Foster, Sending the Message That Winning Matters Most

Reuben Foster may never play a down of football for Washington, but the team claiming him off waivers sends the wrong message—the linebacker needs help, not another NFL contract.

New on Sports Illustrated: Leicester Eyeing Former Coach Paulo Sousa as Potential Claude Puel Replacement

New on Sports Illustrated: Jurgen Klopp Reveals Roberto Firmino Wowed 23 Coaches With Performance Against Fulham

New on Sports Illustrated: Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard Reveals Main Reason He Left the Reds for LA Galaxy

New on Sports Illustrated: 'Iconic': Twitter Reacts as Jose Mourinho Attacks Water Bottles Following Late UCL Winner

New on Sports Illustrated: Manchester United 1-0 Young Boys: Report, Ratings & Reactions as Fellaini Snatches Late Winner

New on Sports Illustrated: Juventus 1-0 Valencia: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Bianconeri Win to Progress to Round of 16

New on Sports Illustrated: Unpacking Every Possible Outcome of the Three Games That Determine 2018's Final Four

If every favorite wins on Saturday, Sunday will have just as much debate as it has drama. But any one of these upsets could change everyone's plans.

New on Sports Illustrated: Roma 0-2 Real Madrid: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Los Blancos Punish Wasteful Hosts to Top Group G

New on Sports Illustrated: Champions League Knockout Stage Half Full After 7 More Punch Tickets

It figured to be a day when a number of spots were claimed in the last 16, and that field is now half full after Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Ajax, Roma, Man City, Man United and Juventus secured their places.

New on Sports Illustrated: Week 13 Fantasy Football Streaming Options: Case Keenum Can Get Fantasy Owners Into the Playoffs

Trusting your fantasy football playoff fate to Case Keenum may seem like a risk, but his recent play and matchup make him one of the top streaming options in Week 13.

New on Sports Illustrated: Fantasy Football Training Room: Crushing News for Melvin Gordon

Melvin Gordon's career year went on hold after he sprained his MCL in Week 12. He should be able to return for the Chargers, but will it be in time to help his fantasy owners win a championship? We take a look in the Week 13 Training Room.

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

New on Sports Illustrated: Felipao Scolari dio su opinión sobre el escándalo de la final de la Copa Libertadores

New on Sports Illustrated: 2019 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Bosa to San Francisco, QBs to Tampa and Denver

Our second projection of the first round remains heavy on defense, but a couple of QB-needy teams find their passers.

New on Sports Illustrated: Sergio Busquets Admits Barcelona's Away Form Hasn't Been as 'Solid & Effective' This Season

New on Sports Illustrated: El emotivo mensaje de superación de Rafinha tras una nueva lesión en la rodilla

France fuel protests: Macron drives ahead amid unrest

The French president strikes a conciliatory tone - but refuses to back down from his green policies.

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Oprah Winfrey pays tribute to late mother Vernita Lee

The US star thanks friends and fans on Instagram after her mother died last week.

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Ben Lecomte: Swimmer abandons attempt to swim Pacific

Ben Lecomte's effort aimed to raise awareness of climate change but his support boat became damaged.

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New on Sports Illustrated: El Everton quiere quedarse a André Gomes en propiedad

New on Sports Illustrated: Gennaro Gattuso Refuses to Rule Out Zlatan Ibrahimovic Swoop Ahead of January Window

New on Sports Illustrated: MLB Trade Rumors: Giants 'Willing to Engage' in Madison Bumgarner Trade Talks

Get the latest news, notes and trade rumors from MLB's Hot Stove.

New on Sports Illustrated: Así fue la escena de celos que le hizo Diego Costa a Griezmann durante el partido contra el Barça

New on Sports Illustrated: Hay precedentes de una sanción por lo mismo que le pasó a Sergio Ramos en Cardiff

New on Sports Illustrated: Niko Kovac Insists He Will Keep Fighting for Job After Reports of Player Revolt

New on Sports Illustrated: West Ham Play Hardball in Declan Rice Extension as Club Postpone Contract Talks Until Summer

New on Sports Illustrated: Barcelona Superstar Lionel Messi Reveals Career Goals as He Insists He Never Wants to Be Content

New on Sports Illustrated: Luke Shaw Admits Players Need 'Thick Skin' to Play Under Man Utd Boss Jose Mourinho

New on Sports Illustrated: Los 3 nuevos futbolistas del Barcelona que se pierden el partido de Champions por lesión

New on Sports Illustrated: AC Milan Turn Down Opportunity to Sign Out-of-Favour Chelsea Defender Gary Cahill

New on Sports Illustrated: Sergio Busquets declara amor eterno al Barcelona y revela que quiere retirarse en el club

Lu Guang: Award-winning Chinese photographer disappears in Xinjiang

Lu Guang's wife says she was told police officers in Xinjiang region had taken him away.

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The women launching Kyrgyzstan's first satellite

A female-only team from Kyrgyzstan are working to launch the country’s first satellite by 2020.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Mesut Ozil's Arsenal Future 'Uncertain' After Benching Against Bournemouth at the Weekend

New on Sports Illustrated: Eden Hazard Insists Chelsea Are Not Title Contenders With Man City as He Names Blues' Season Target

New on Sports Illustrated: Acusan a Fernando Guerrero de venderse ante Emelec

New on Sports Illustrated: Así está la situación de los 4 futbolistas lesionados de Junior de cara a la final

New on Sports Illustrated: El fichaje de Andrés Chicaiza por LDU corre riesgo por este motivo

New on Sports Illustrated: PSG 'Tentatively Agree' Details of Deal for Neymar to Leave for Barcelona or Real Madrid

New on Sports Illustrated: NFL Mock Draft 2.0: The Top Three Picks

The 2019 NFL draft class is loaded with defensive linemen, so it should be no surprise that the first three players in our latest mock draft are ... defensive linemen. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Los cracks que quiere fichar Beppe Marotta para el Inter en enero

New Zealand whale stranding: 'I will never forget their cries'

The two hikers who spotted 145 dying whales in New Zealand say the experience was "horrific".

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New on Sports Illustrated: Dani Carvajal Admits Confusion at Real Madrid's 'El Shambolico' Season Ahead of Huge Roma Game

New on Sports Illustrated: El futbolista gafe del Real Madrid esta temporada

New on Sports Illustrated: Virgil van Dijk Reveals Liverpool's Champions League Aims Ahead of Crunch PSG Clash

New on Sports Illustrated: Rafa Benitez Admits Every Game Is 'Like a Final' After Extending Unbeaten Run With Win at Burnley

New on Sports Illustrated: UEFA Insist Arsenal Europa League Match Will Go Ahead Despite President Imposing Martial Law

New on Sports Illustrated: Jose Mourinho Warns Man Utd Players to 'Stay at Home' if Old Trafford Pressure Is Too Much

New on Sports Illustrated: Sean Dyche 'Frustrated' With Defeat to Newcastle But Praises Aspects of Burnley Performance

New on Sports Illustrated: Fantasy Football Week 13 Waiver Wire: Grab Adam Humphries, Doug Martin

The fantasy football playoffs are just around the corner, so owners should be approaching the Week 13 waiver wire with different strategies based on your current playoff status. Already locked up a spot? Look a few weeks ahead. In contention? Look to next week only.

New on Sports Illustrated: Week 13 Fantasy Football Droppables: Feel Free to Let Devin Funchess Go

Devin Funchess has been one of this season's biggest disappointments and finds himself among our fantasy football Droppables going into Week 13.

Paul Manafort: Trump ex-aide lied to FBI, Mueller said

Investigator Robert Mueller loses a key witness in his probe on alleged Russian election meddling.

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Ukraine-Russia clash: MPs back martial law

Authorities can now restrict public rallies and regulate the media amid rising tension with Russia.

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John Allen Chau: India 'puts on hold' efforts to retrieve body

Indian officials are reluctant to disturb the protected Sentinelese tribe who killed John Allen Chau.

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Brexit: Trump says May's Brexit plan could hurt UK-US trade deal

The US president says agreement struck by Theresa May "sounds like a great deal for the EU".

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Mars: Nasa lands InSight robot to study planet's interior

The US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior.

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Gamer arrested 'after rape overheard on gaming stream'

Daniel Enrique Fabian, 18, is facing two charges after allegedly being overheard assaulting a 15-year-old.

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French official 'suspected of spying for North Korea'

Benoît Quennedey is quizzed over "delivery of information to a foreign power", reports say.

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China defends holding fugitive businessman's US children

The American children of one of China's most-wanted fugitives are barred from leaving the country.

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GM to slash jobs and close eight plants

US President Donald Trump attacks the carmaker's plans, which will affect more than 14,000 jobs in North America.

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Trump on climate change report: 'I don't believe it'

Government scientists warn that unchecked global warming will wreak havoc on the US economy.

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Italy budget: Rome vows to stick to plans, despite EU concerns

Despite weeks of pressure from the European Commission, Italy says its high-spending budget is "fixed".

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'Asleep' pilot missed destination in Australia, officials say

The small plane went almost 50km (30 miles) too far before landing safely, officials say.

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Fentanyl in cocaine: The deadly truth of new drugs cocktail

A surge in cocaine deaths is being blamed on fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than morphine.

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'The day humans land on Mars is coming'

The probe has already taken its first picture from the surface of the red planet.

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Russia and Ukraine: Why tensions between them are so high

Footage of a collision between a Russian and a Ukrainian boat was posted by the Ukrainian Interior Minister.

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The electric scooter scheme taking over Paris

Hundreds of the two-wheeled vehicles have appeared on the city's streets, but some residents have voiced concerns over the scheme.

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Why is India's largest camel fair struggling?

A recent change in the law means many camel breeders in Rajasthan are struggling to find buyers.

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Donald Trump: Brexit agreement is 'great deal for EU'

President Trump has cast doubt on whether the UK will be able to make a trade deal with the US.

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Mars InSight: The moment of touchdown

The touchdown confirmation came through shortly after 19:50 GMT.

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Armageddon looms in World Chess Championship final

Two grandmasters vying for the €1m prize head to tiebreakers after drawing 12 games in a row.

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Indonesia tsunami: 'It’s an absolute miracle' my child survived

Hundreds of children were lost after a deadly tsunami hit Indonesia, but there have since been some extraordinary reunions.

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The agony over an American dream

They faced a perilous journey to reach the US. Now, there is a tortuous process to win asylum.

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Afghan Shias in the firing line: 'IS wants to wipe us out'

Afghanistan's Shia Hazara community are living in fear, with many fleeing the country due to IS violence.

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The man who spent decades befriending isolated Sentinelese tribe

Indian anthropologist T N Pandit shares his memories of the group accused of killing an American.

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Why Ukraine-Russia sea clash is fraught with risk

The BBC's Jonah Fisher in Kiev looks at what led to Sunday's naval clash in the Sea of Azov.

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UAE 'spy' row reveals shifts in power

UK student Matthew Hedges may have been released by the UAE, but the balance of power has changed.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Texas Southern Shocks No. 18 Oregon as 24-Point Underdogs

The Tigers were 24-point underdogs Monday night facing off against the ranked Ducks.

New on Sports Illustrated: CFB Power 5 Conference Championship Week Best Bets

No. 21 Northwestern is 0-6 straight up and 1-5 against the spread in its last six games against No. 6 Ohio State. But are the Wildcats a good bet on Saturday?

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Giants 'Willing to Engage' in Madison Bumgarner Trade Talks

Bumgarner won three World Series with San Francisco, posting a 2.11 postseason ERA

New on Sports Illustrated: Josh Donaldson's One-Year Gamble Is a No-Brainer for the Braves

Josh Donaldson signed a one-year, $23 million deal with the Braves on Monday. He won the AL MVP in 2015.

New on Sports Illustrated: Wizards Guard Bradley Beal Calls Trade Request Rumors 'Nonsense'

Beal called reports that he wanted to be traded "nonsense," on NBA TV on Monday. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Fewer Hits on Deshaun Watson Generate More Wins for the Texans

Deshaun Watson isn't getting hit (as much) anymore, and coincidentally, the Texans keep rolling. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Watch: Texans RB Lamar Miller Scores on 97-Yard Touchdown Run

Miller is the only player in NFL history with two career 95-plus yard rushing touchdowns.

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: Gonzaga Guard Geno Crandall Could Miss Six Weeks With Broken Hand

Gonzaga is No. 1 after defeating Duke and winning the Maui Invitational. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Leonard Fournette Suspended One Game Following Jags-Bills Brawl

Fournette was ejected in the third quarter along with Bills linebacker Shaq Lawson.

New on Sports Illustrated: Utah vs. Washington Betting Preview: Huskies Playing for Second Conference Title in Three Years

A week after winning as an underdog in the Apple Cup, can Washington cover as a favorite in the Pac-12 Championship Game against Utah?

New on Sports Illustrated: LaVar Ball on If LaMelo Will Go to UCLA: 'Are You Crazy?'

LaMelo Ball will not be attending UCLA.

New on Sports Illustrated: College Football Conference Championship Best Bets: Georgia Is a Real Threat to Alabama

Recent Alabama teams have struggled to cover the spread when playing opponents with strong running attacks, and this year's Georgia squad runs the ball as well as anyone.

New on Sports Illustrated: Experience Can Only Take Mack Brown's Second Stint at UNC So Far

Not everyone has to or wants to make the trendiest hire, a fact that UNC may be putting to the test with its plan to bring back Mack Brown.

New on Sports Illustrated: Burnley 1-2 Newcastle: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Magpies Hold On for Third Straight League Win

New on Sports Illustrated: Dortmund CEO Admits He Will 'Try' to Sign Loan Star Achraf Hakimi on Permanent Deal

New on Sports Illustrated: How to Watch Titans vs. Texans: Live Stream, TV Channel, Game Time

How to watch the Titans play the Texans in a key AFC South battle on Monday Night Football.

New on Sports Illustrated: Danny Murphy Reveals How He 'Lost it' With Luis Suarez During a Premier League Match

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: USMNT, Columbus GK Zack Steffen Set for Transfer to Manchester City

Zack Steffen was named the MLS Goalkeeper of the Year in 2018 and could be headed for the Premier League. 

New on Sports Illustrated: Garth Crooks Praises 'Brilliant' Crystal Palace Star After Goalless Draw With Man Utd

New on Sports Illustrated: Aston Villa & Stoke City Join Race to Sign Burnley Star Tom Heaton in January

Russia-Ukraine Fight Over Narrow Sea Passage Risks Wider War


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More Than 140 Whales Die in New Zealand After Mass Beaching


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He Says He Got Away With 90 Murders. Now He’s Confessing to Them All.


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Manafort Breached Plea Deal by Repeatedly Lying, Mueller Says


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$3,700 Generators and $666 Sinks: FEMA Contractors Charged Steep Markups on Puerto Rico Repairs


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The Suburbs Are Changing. But Not in All the Ways Liberals Hope.


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NASA’s InSight Mission Has Touched Down on Mars to Study the Red Planet’s Deep Secrets


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How a Liberal Couple Became Two of N.Y.’s Biggest Trump Supporters


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Chinese Scientist Claims to Use Crispr to Make First Genetically Edited Babies


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G.M. to Idle Plants and Cut Thousands of Jobs as Sales Slow


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