Its All About Viral News Around The World !: October 2019

Thursday, 31 October 2019

Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date

Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say.

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China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks

By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said.

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All you need is mud: Japan’s new spin on rugby

If you sign up for tambo rugby in Japan, playing dirty isn’t a choice - it’s a promise.

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18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition

The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine.

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Why Chinese farmers have crossed border into Russia's Far East

When farms in Russia's Far East collapsed with the old Soviet Union, Chinese firms saw an opportunity.

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Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers

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

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Trump switches permanent residence from New York to Florida

He said he had been "treated very badly" by local politicians - prompting one to reply: "Good riddance".

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‘Walmart Feels Like Home Now’ for These Fire Evacuees

By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/36nvHun

They Wanted River Views They Could Afford. Which Home Did They Choose?

By JOYCE COHEN from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/2WsjoZm

ISIS Names New Leader and Confirms al-Baghdadi’s Death

By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI and ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2JBuHt9

Paula White, Trump’s Personal Pastor, Joins the White House

By JEREMY W. PETERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Wvhk2N

White House Aide Confirms He Saw Signs of a Quid Pro Quo on Ukraine

By NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/328GIwF

The Trump Impeachment Inquiry: What Happened Today

By NOAH WEILAND from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/333NMfd

California Fires Latest Updates: Homes Burn in San Bernardino

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ptyMsq

New on Sports Illustrated: Quién es Ramos Mingo, el juvenil de Boca que no tiene contrato y que puede irse libre al Barcelona

New on Sports Illustrated: Se filtran fotos de la nueva y sorprendente camiseta de España para la Eurocopa de este verano

Trump, Lifelong New Yorker, Declares Himself a Resident of Florida

By MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/332gr4k

New on Sports Illustrated: El vídeo de Riquelme entrenándose para su partido despedida que se hizo viral

New on Sports Illustrated: La millonaria cifra que Boca podría recibir si la Juventus le vende a Betancur al Barcelona

New on Sports Illustrated: BOMBAZO | ¿Riquelme se postula para vicepresidente de Boca?

The African Americans discovering Ghana

Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home?

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Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'

Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides.

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Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands

The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination.

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Wednesday, 30 October 2019

Why US teachers have been walking out of schools nationwide

Demands for better pay and smaller class sizes have caused the biggest US strike wave in decades.

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Brazil oil spill: Where has it come from?

Oil has washed up on 200 beaches but the cause of the spill is still unknown.

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Nigeria's border crisis fuelled by rice

Nigeria has closed its borders bringing checkpoints to a standstill and affecting West African trade.

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John Bolton Is Summoned to Testify in Trump Impeachment Inquiry

By NICHOLAS FANDOS and ADAM GOLDMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NorPRj

Russia Tests New Disinformation Tactics in Africa to Expand Influence

By DAVEY ALBA and SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/36hs9d7

It’s the End of California as We Know It

By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/31ZMS1N

Foie Gras, Served in 1,000 Restaurants in New York City, Is Banned

By JEFFERY C. MAYS and AMELIA NIERENBERG from NYT New York https://ift.tt/36l4ZCE

Late Night Pokes Holes in Fox News’ Attempts to Discredit Decorated Soldier

By TRISH BENDIX from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/34nMtbl

White House Finds Loophole in Search for Homeland Security Secretary

By ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31UXzCH

Jho Low: US to recover $700m from 1MDB financier

High-end real estate and a luxury hotel will be seized as part of the deal struck with financier Jho Low.

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CIA-backed Afghan troops 'committed war crimes': report

Human Rights Watch reports that Afghan forces committed "extrajudicial killings" and other abuses.

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India formally divides Jammu and Kashmir state

It's part of a controversial move to tighten the Indian government's control of the region.

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New on Sports Illustrated: El gobierno de Chile confirmó a Santiago como la sede de la final de la Copa Libertadores

New on Sports Illustrated: "Congelaron el VAR" | Los mejores memes tras la insólita frase de Daniel Angelici

Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan

Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site.

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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US

Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.

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Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'

Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March.

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Liberia's child soldiers: 'I know I killed people'

Miatta says she was forced to fight when she was 14 and can't remember how many people she's killed.

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New on Sports Illustrated: WHAT?! All the Best Twitter Reaction & Stats After Carabao Cup Epic Between Liverpool and Arsenal

New on Sports Illustrated: Durísimas declaraciones de Gatti: “Messi es menos que Di María y al lado de Maradona no existe”

Trump judicial nominee breaks down during Senate hearing

Lawrence VanDyke broke down when asked whether he was biased against LGBT people.

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Comedian Kevin Hart shares emotional video after crash

The US comedian shared the video of his recovery after a severe car accident in September.

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Trump Tweets Faked Photo of Hero Dog Getting a Medal

By NIRAJ CHOKSHI and KAREN ZRAICK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Wu9WEF

New on Sports Illustrated: La lista de deseos de Zinedine Zidane para el próximo mercado de pases

New on Sports Illustrated: Juventus Scouted 3 Players During Weekend's Liverpool vs Tottenham Clash at Anfield

New on Sports Illustrated: Arsenal Offer Counselling to Granit Xhaka as Teammates 'Privately Back' Under Fire Captain

Australian wildfire: Hundreds of koalas feared dead

"It's a national tragedy," says one worker from a koala hospital in New South Wales, Australia.

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Tuesday, 29 October 2019

Australia's 'backpacker tax' ruled invalid by court

Working holiday-makers from eight nations, including the UK, may be owed compensation.

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Turkey-Syria: 'The heart of my family has died'

Some refugees say they are being deported from Turkey back to Syria, which Ankara denies.

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Trump impeachment: Democrats unveil resolution for next steps

A resolution lays out how the House will take the inquiry against the president into a public phase.

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California Fires Fanned by Strong Winds: Live Updates

By JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ovTsj2

The dangers – physical and psychological – of gender reveal parties

A woman's death at a gender reveal party has prompted wider questions about the trend.

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Why India wants to track WhatsApp messages

The government is trying to monitor and intercept social media messages to combat fake news.

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Why motorbike apps are scrambling for Africa

Venture capitalists are getting excited by the opportunities that new transport apps are providing.

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WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims

Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages.

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Meghan Murphy: Canadian feminist's trans talk sparks uproar

Hundreds protested as Meghan Murphy gave a controversial talk at a public library in Toronto.

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US women upset by random baby congratulation cards

Outcry after women receive gift cards disguised as pregnancy announcements

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Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match

England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand.

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Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'

Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant.

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Readers Respond to the Pete Wells Review of Peter Luger: ‘Finally’

By AIDAN GARDINER from NYT Reader Center https://ift.tt/2BVNqes

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippine Island

By JASON GUTIERREZ and GERRY MULLANY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2pYgVd6

A Lineman Became a Doctor, but Dementia Made Him Retire. He’s Only 42.

By MICHAEL POWELL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ou8YvQ

White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call

By JULIAN E. BARNES, NICHOLAS FANDOS and DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BUttVr

I’m the Comedian Who Just Confronted Harvey Weinstein. Here’s Why I Spoke Up.

By KELLY BACHMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2WmLSUb

Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM says he will quit

Supporters of Shia parties attacked protesters and then PM Saad Hariri announced he would resign.

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Michelle Obama on white flight: 'Y'all were running from us'

The former US first lady says race and lack of understanding of migrants still divides the US and world.

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Hong Kong: Joshua Wong calls his election ban 'politically driven'

The high-profile Hong Kong activist has been barred from running in district council elections.

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Monday, 28 October 2019

Nirmal Purja: Ex-soldier climbs 14 highest mountains in seven months

Nepal's Nirmal Purja, who served in the British Army, breaks a climbing world record by seven years.

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California faces huge power cuts as wildfires rage

A further 1.5 million people are set to lose power as high winds fan flames across the state.

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'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer

TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year.

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Read the Letter Facebook Employees Sent to Mark Zuckerberg About Political Ads

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3690RWB

Why Did It Feel So Good to See Trump Booed?

By JENNIFER WEINER from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Njjxu6

Early to Bed, Early to Rise Makes Me Exhausted, Depressed and Sick

By VANESSA BARBARA from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/34bMXkK

The Secret Ingredient That Improves Meat Every Time

By J. KENJI LÓPEZ-ALT from NYT Food https://ift.tt/36bK19s

General Motors Sides With Trump in Emissions Fight, Splitting the Industry

By HIROKO TABUCHI from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/366iMNo

Al-Baghdadi Is Dead. The Story Doesn’t End Here.

By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2MSYjUA

Hong Kong's leader issues fresh recession warning

Ms Lam says the economy is likely to have contracted as long-running protests continue.

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Army Officer Who Heard Trump’s Ukraine Call Reported Concerns

By DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Nh6Akm

Democrats Move Toward Bringing Impeachment Inquiry Public

By NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31ZyOWk

California Wildfires Live Updates: Getty Fire Rages as 405 Jams

By THOMAS FULLER and TIM ARANGO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2qKepr4

Dissent Erupts at Facebook Over Hands-Off Stance on Political Ads

By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Jvu4RA

Queensland shark attack: Two men injured at tourist spot

The men suffered leg and foot wounds in the attack at a popular tourist region in Queensland.

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Indian toddler stuck in borewell dies despite major rescue efforts

Two-year old Sujith fell into the well on Friday and was found dead despite a major rescue effort.

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Former Boston College Student Charged in Boyfriend’s Suicide

By KATE TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/36eZLs2

REM look back on Monster: 'We did not want to become the dancing monkey'

REM look back on their most challenging and divisive record, Monster, as it turns 25.

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Baghdadi death: What now for IS?

Can the ultra-violent IS group survive the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?

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Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us?

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Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web

As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future.

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Ethiopia's 900-year-old Shonke village on a mountain

Residents say they prefer their traditional stone-built homes to Ethiopia's "shining cities".

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New on Sports Illustrated: Messi tiene razones para valorar más todos sus títulos que el Mundial que nunca pudo ganar

How the Astros Won Game 5 of the World Series

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HSBC warns of 'challenging' outlook as profit falls

Europe's largest bank said the performance in some parts of its business was "not acceptable".

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Streetwise: Capturing iconic moments of daily life

A selection of images from the Magnum Photos on street life throughout the world.

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A thousand needle workers volunteer to finish dead woman's quilt

Craft enthusiasts from all over the US and Canada work on a deceased woman's quilting project.

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What prohibition's failure means for the legalisation of cannabis

Banning alcohol inadvertently created one of the most successful black markets in the world.

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The race to build a flying electric taxi

More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities.

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Sunday, 27 October 2019

Extra, Extra! Prez Won’t Read All About It

By MAUREEN DOWD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/32QjyMC

Essex lorry deaths: Man due in court over 39 deaths

Maurice Robinson to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court charged with 39 counts of manslaughter.

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How Commandos Could Quickly Confirm They Got Their Target

By MICHAEL CROWLEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MUv9Vr

John Conyers Jr., Longest-Serving African-American in Congressional History, Dies at 90

By ADAM CLYMER from NYT Obituaries https://ift.tt/2ombLHg

Before Deadly Crashes, Boeing Pushed for Law That Undercut Oversight

By NATALIE KITROEFF and DAVID GELLES from NYT Business https://ift.tt/36cCk2D

Rescuers fight to save toddler stuck in well

Two-year old Sujith fell into the abandoned well on Friday and rescuers are racing against time.

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ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Is Dead, Trump Says

By PETER BAKER, ERIC SCHMITT and HELENE COOPER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WgqNe6

My doctor flew off when cosmetic surgery went wrong

Surgeons who fly in from abroad are leaving patients exposed if complications arise, the BBC finds.

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Katie Hill: US congresswoman resigns amid affair allegations

Congresswoman Katie Hill denies allegations she had an affair with a Capitol Hill aide.

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Nigeria's 'torture houses' masquerading as Koranic schools

Parents find their children maltreated in what they thought were Islamic rehabilitation centres.

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Mystery of the skeleton hijacked by Nazis and Soviets

The identity of a 10th-Century skeleton fascinates experts - but was exploited by invaders.

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Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?

When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently.

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Singapore: The artist cutting off the head of a British colonialist

One Singaporean artist is questioning his country's admiration for Sir Stamford Raffles.

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John Conyers: Longest-serving black congressman dies aged 90

John Conyers is remembered for his civil rights work, but his career ended under a cloud.

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Argentina election: Voters await results of presidential race

Centre-left candidate Alberto Fernández is tipped for victory after a vote dominated by the economy.

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Essex lorry deaths: Agony builds for Vietnamese families

In rural Vietnam, families of those feared dead in Essex reflect on the cost of the tragedy.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Man Utd to Pursue £125m Move for Kai Havertz & Thomas Müller After Snubbing Gareth Bale

Saturday, 26 October 2019

Catholic Bishops Back Ordination of Married Men as Priests in Amazon Region, a Milestone

By JASON HOROWITZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2N8RNbe

Brooklyn Shooting: Police Kill Man After He Critically Injures Officer

By ED SHANAHAN and MATTHEW SEDACCA from NYT New York https://ift.tt/367cpcC

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: US 'conducts operation against IS chief' - US media

Reports come as the White House says President Donald Trump will make a "major statement" on Sunday.

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Essex lorry deaths: Anguish in Vietnam for families of missing

Services for missing relatives, including a 19-year-old woman, are held after 39 bodies were found.

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In Hungary, Viktor Orban Showers Money on Stadiums, Less So on Hospitals

By PATRICK KINGSLEY and BENJAMIN NOVAK from NYT World https://ift.tt/2JoWZXt

World’s Largest Treehouse Burns to the Ground

By EMILY S. RUEB from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32PvaiL

Kelly Says He Told Trump a ‘Yes Man’ as His Successor Would Lead to Impeachment

By ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2pfIuOY

We’re Less and Less a Christian Nation, and I Blame Some Blowhards

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

Symbol of ’80s Greed Stands to Profit From Trump Tax Break for Poor Areas

By ERIC LIPTON and JESSE DRUCKER from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Jowz8y

Marine Veteran Is Deported to El Salvador

By DERRICK BRYSON TAYLOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34cvJDR

Elizabeth Warren Wants to Lose Your Vote

By BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Pm7A9s

Jokowi and Subianto: Why Indonesia's leader went from scorn to selfies

When Indonesia's president put his former rival in government many were left confused and concerned.

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Chile protests: president sacks whole cabinet after protests

President Piñera lifts overnight curfews after praising a huge peaceful demonstration in Santiago.

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Juliet Club: 'I help answer the world's love letters'

The people who spend time writing words of comfort and advice to love-struck people.

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Jane Fonda 'inspired by Greta Thunberg'

Actress Jane Fonda was arrested alongside fellow actor Ted Danson at a climate protest.

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Argentina election: Economy main issue for voters

With Argentina deep in recession, voters are desperate for a president who can fix the economy.

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Libya in chaos as endless war rumbles on

For years competing militias, rival governments and foreign players have been battling for control.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Sergio Ramos: el guerrero que llegó de Camas a Madrid, y de Madrid al cielo

New on Sports Illustrated: El Real Madrid ya habría elegido un delantero para acabar con sus problemas de gol

New on Sports Illustrated: El Barcelona ya aprieta por el recambio de Luis Suárez

Syrian Kurds: 'The world has closed its eyes on us'

Syrian Kurds lament what they view as a betrayal over their US ally pulling out from the north.

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'The selfie that revealed I was a stolen baby'

Aged 17, Miché Solomon discovered she had two mothers - one real, one false.

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