Saturday, 30 November 2019

Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'

Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.

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Brazil’s Leader Falsely Blames Leonardo DiCaprio for Amazon Fires


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Winter Storm Expected to Disrupt Travel Starting Sunday


By ALEX TRAUB and JOHNNY DIAZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OV9kES

A Pennsylvania County’s Election Day Nightmare Underscores Voting Machine Concerns


By NICK CORASANITI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33u7RKY

Prime Mover: How Amazon Wove Itself Into the Life of an American City


By SCOTT SHANE from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2Lb9tmG

Teacher Fired After Asking Trump to ‘Remove’ Immigrants Wins Her Appeal


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

Britain’s Dirty Election


By PETER GEOGHEGAN and MARY FITZGERALD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2L6KG2X

Cosmic Crisp: New apple launched that 'lasts for a year'

The new fruit took US scientists two decades to develop and the launch cost $10m (£7.9m).

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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.

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HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle

War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.

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Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches

Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.

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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil

A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.

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Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?

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'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger

Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment

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Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election

The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.

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Cambodia's first gay dance company

Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia.

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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.

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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.

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Malta businessman charged over journalist murder

Maltese businessman Yorgen Fenech is charged with complicity in the 2017 murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

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The Hague stabbing: Dutch police arrest suspect

A 35-year-old is detained over Friday's attack in which three teenagers were injured.

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Jeffrey Epstein, Blackmail and a Lucrative ‘Hot List’


By JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG, EMILY STEEL, JACOB BERNSTEIN and DAVID ENRICH from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2qZ31Z0

Facebook bows to Singapore's 'fake news' law with post 'correction'

It is the first time the social media giant has added a correction to a post under the new law.

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Brazil's Bolsonaro says DiCaprio gave cash 'to set Amazon on fire'

The Hollywood actor dismisses Jair Bolsonaro's claim he "gave money to set the Amazon on fire".

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North Korea threatens Japan with 'real ballistic missile'

North Korea calls Japan's leader an "imbecile" and "political dwarf" in a row over its latest test.

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Friday, 29 November 2019

Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease

Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer.

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What it's like to be 'cancelled'?

YouTuber and make-up artist Manny Gutierrez found himself an outcast following an online feud.

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Desi Bouterse: Suriname president gets 20 years in jail for murder

Desi Bouterse was found guilty of ordering the execution of 15 political opponents in 1982.

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News Quiz: Richard Spencer, Uber, Thanksgiving


By CHRIS STANFORD, WILL DUDDING and ANNA SCHAVERIEN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2qM67Q7

Brad Gobright, Renowned Rock Climber, Is Dead After Fall in Mexico


By ELIAN PELTIER from NYT World https://ift.tt/33xAXJw

Where’s Lindsey? After G.O.P. Outcry, Graham Emerges as a Trump Defender


By CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OxgIY9

Here’s What’s Happening in the American Teenage Bedroom


By TAYLOR LORENZ from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2OR7LYy

Suddenly, the Chinese Threat to Australia Seems Very Real


By DAMIEN CAVE and JAMIE TARABAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/37PpjwI

Chile football season called off early amid protests

All matches were suspended six weeks ago due to security concerns amid anti-government protests.

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Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.

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Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas

Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome.

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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India

The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.

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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests

Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.

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How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case

Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room.

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Sham news sites make big bucks from fake views

Websites that copy news stories from legitimate sites are making money from Google and Amazon ads.

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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.

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London Bridge: Attacker had been convicted of terror offence

Two members of the public died and three were injured in what police declared a terrorist incident.

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Black Friday protest: French activists block Amazon warehouse

French activists threaten a "Black Day for Amazon" as they criticise its environmental impact.

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O.K., Mayor: Why 37-Year-Old Pete Buttigieg Is Attracting Boomers


By SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2XWu1Ey

Thursday, 28 November 2019

K-pop stars Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon sentenced for rape

Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong Hun are found guilty of gang raping unconscious drunk women.

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Japanese store 'rethinks' badges for staff on periods

The badges - which featured a cartoon character known as Miss Period - led to complaints.

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How Trump talks about women - and does it matter?

Donald Trump has a history of controversial comments about women, but are his attacks really gendered?

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Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims

Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most.

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Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution

A huge wildlife haven is at risk as Russian coal ships exploit melting Arctic ice in Siberia.

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Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors'

Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide".

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Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?

The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.

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Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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Driven From Manhattan, a Couple Consider Westchester. Which Place Did They Choose?


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

Trump Visits Afghanistan and Says He Reopened Talks With Taliban


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

The Worst Tech Gifts We Give (and How to Do Better)


By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OpNuKx

The Best Movies to Watch on Thanksgiving


By JASON BAILEY from NYT Movies https://ift.tt/2QZquUr

Melbourne terror plot: Trio jailed for planning Christmas attack

The men had planned to use machetes and explosives to maximise casualties in central Melbourne.

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Crusaders rugby team retain name following post-mosque attack review

The New Zealand side launched a review after the Christchurch mosque attacks killed 51 people.

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Dyson to move global HQ to historic Singapore building

The UK company says the old power station will be an "inspiring backdrop" as it shifts to Asia.

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Donald Trump visits US troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving

The president paid a surprise visit to US soldiers and said the US and the Taliban have been engaged in talks.

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Sudan crisis: Party of ex-leader Omar al-Bashir dissolved

An oppressive public order law that was used to regulate women's behaviour has also been repealed.

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Swimmers Beware of Deep Brain Stimulation


By DENISE GRADY from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2L0TTd9

‘I got HIV my first time’

Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.

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Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'

Three women tell us why having a mastectomy never made them feel less of a woman.

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Inside Malaysia's straight edge punk scene

Khai Aziz, lead singer of Second Combat, says convincing people of his no-drink, no-drugs lifestyle is challenging.

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Wednesday, 27 November 2019

Rwanda leads fight against cervical cancer in Africa

Rwanda's ambitious bid to tackle cervical cancer is inspiring other African countries to follow suit.

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What Trump wants from global trade

President Trump believes the US is being unfairly treated by other countries when it comes to trade.

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Southeast Asian Games off to a rocky start in the Philippines

Complaints include visiting athletes sleeping on floors and event venues still under construction.

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Ravi Kumar Atheist: The Indian man fighting to be godless

Ravi Kumar's quest for a legal document recognising him as an atheist has got him into trouble.

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Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands

Apple Maps now shows Crimea - annexed from Ukraine in 2014 - as part of Russia, when viewed there.

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Trump Signs Hong Kong Democracy Legislation, Angering China


By EMILY COCHRANE, EDWARD WONG and KEITH BRADSHER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33qtlIz

Elizabeth Warren Wants to Revoke Medals of Honor for Wounded Knee Massacre


By REID J. EPSTEIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33qHdCT

Godfrey Gao, ‘Mortal Instruments’ Actor, Dies While Filming TV Show


By JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KZ52vb

Thousands Evacuated in Texas After Explosion at Port Neches Chemical Plant


By MARGARET TOAL, NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS and MANNY FERNANDEZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2DhPRJc

After 240 Years and 7 Generations, Forced to Sell the Family Farm


By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2QUwLkd

Does Who You Are at 7 Determine Who You Are at 63?


By GIDEON LEWIS-KRAUS from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2pTO0af

A Montreal Bagel War Unites Rival Kings


By DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2skcfPU

Pete Buttigieg Responds to Uproar Over Past Comments on Minority Students


By REID J. EPSTEIN and SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34qlpZd

You’re Tracked Everywhere You Go Online. Use This Guide to Fight Back.


By TIM HERRERA from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2rjpRKG

Your Thanksgiving Day Quiz


By GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/37I9Yyg

Sydney 'lockout' laws: Australian city ends controversial bar curfews

Australia's largest city will almost completely remove laws blamed for ruining its nightlife.

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Utah family terrorised by Hawaii 'extreme stalker'

The suspect kept sending plumbers, drug dealers and prostitutes to his victims' home, police say.

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Adam Sandler’s Everlasting Shtick


By JAMIE LAUREN KEILES from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2KXuwZz

TikTok apologises and reinstates banned US teen

Chinese-owned TikTok has apologised to a US teenager who posted a video criticising China's treatment of Muslims.

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The Black Sea: Can Europe's most polluted sea be saved?

Scientists are shocked at what they find in the polluted waters, but say there is hope.

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Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law

The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling".

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Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests.

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Cancer in Africa: Malawi's cervical cancer screening champion

Falesi Mwajomba and a group of cervical cancer survivors are encouraging other women to get screened.

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Tuesday, 26 November 2019

Beijing Was Confident Its Hong Kong Allies Would Win. After the Election, It Went Silent.


By JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KVVAsp

Feral Hogs Attack and Kill a Woman in Texas


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

Melania Trump Is Booed While Addressing Students in Baltimore


By ANNIE KARNI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2QUWh9c

White House Budget Official Said 2 Aides Resigned Amid Ukraine Aid Freeze


By MICHAEL D. SHEAR and NICHOLAS FANDOS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OpbbCR

‘Bleak’ U.N. Report on a Planet in Peril Looms Over New Climate Talks


By SOMINI SENGUPTA from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/2rs3UJg

Albania Earthquake Kills at Least 23


By ELIAN PELTIER, ILIANA MAGRA and DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/34mmW2z

Trump to designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists

The announcement prompted Mexico to request an urgent meeting with US officials.

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Trump Knew of Whistle-Blower Complaint When He Released Aid to Ukraine


By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT, JULIAN E. BARNES and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2skZ2X4

Thai deer dead with 7kg of rubbish in stomach

Among the items found in the deer's stomach were instant coffee sachets, rubber gloves and a towel.

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Essex lorry deaths: Victims' remains arrive back in Vietnam

The bodies of 16 of the 39 migrants found dead in a lorry are being returned to their families.

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Australia bushfires: Firefighter accused of arson in 'ultimate betrayal'

The allegations are the "ultimate betrayal" to crews desperately fighting bushfires, chiefs say.

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They Voted Democratic. Now They Support Trump.


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Bolivia crisis: Interim leader appoints first US envoy in 11 years

The country's interim leader has vowed to overturn many of ex-President Evo Morales' policies.

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The YouTuber with 26 billion views

Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel.

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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'

The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining".

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UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank

The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank.

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Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'

A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community.

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Kamala Harris school plan: The two hours costing US parents thousands

A proposal to keep US schools open longer has led to a polarised debate over childcare nationwide.

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Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table

Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters.

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Can you charge different customers different amounts?

Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market?

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Iran protests: Videos reveal crackdown regime tried to hide from world

Social media is painting a picture of a government crackdown bloodier than many had feared.

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Why France is focused on fighting jihadists in Mali

As Islamist militant violence escalates France wants the the rest of Europe to join the deadly fight.

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India's toilets: Report questions claims that rural areas are free from open defecation

India's prime minister has said defecating in the open has ended in rural India - but is that true?

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Monday, 25 November 2019

Biden Is Struggling in Iowa and His Supporters There Know Why


By KATIE GLUECK and SYDNEY EMBER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2qGIBUr

Devin Nunes Denounces Reports He Played a Role in Ukraine


By CATIE EDMONDSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2OFCPun

Who Is Edward Gallagher, the SEAL the Navy Wants to Expel?


By DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Ohp5He

I Invented the World Wide Web. Here’s How We Can Fix It.


By TIM BERNERS-LEE from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/33eHyZ5

Why President Trump’s Ukraine Scheme Matters


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Georgia police use water cannons on protesters in Tbilisi

Activists have also been detained at anti-government demonstrations, an opposition leader says.

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Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient

A kidney usually weighs between 120-150g, so this was one of the heaviest on record, doctors say.

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The Who’s Pete Townshend on Rock’s Legacy, and His Own Dark Past


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My Fellow Republicans, Please Follow the Facts


By SLADE GORTON from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2DbNxDw

Westpac bank chief quits amid money laundering scandal

Westpac bank is accused of 23 million law breaches, including possible links to child exploitation.

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Trump impeachment: White House aides can be made to testify

A judge rules White House staff be made to testify before Congress, despite claims of immunity.

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Alibaba shares jump in blockbuster Hong Kong debut

The Chinese e-commerce giant has begun trading in Asia after completing this year's biggest share sale.

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Australian police find body in search for missing Briton Aslan King

Police say the body is yet to be formally identified, but they believe it is 25-year-old Aslan King.

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Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March.

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What we can all learn from this deathbed photo

An image of Norbert Schemm sipping a beer with loved ones spurs others to share final goodbye stories.

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Edward Gallagher: The story behind Trump, Fox News and the Navy Seal

The US navy secretary has been forced out after clashing with the White House over a Navy Seal. What happened?

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AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.

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How China is building a world-beating phone network

While Huawei tech is blocked in the US, it is helping build one of the world biggest 5G networks at home.

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Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change

How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests.

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Spanish accents spoken in the United States

More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way.

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Security camera footage captures Dresden museum raid

Police have released footage showing the moment thieves smashed open a cabinet to steal jewellery considered "priceless".

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What links street protests around the world?

This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that united them.

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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer

Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.

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Hitler items bought by Lebanese businessman to thwart neo-Nazis

Lebanese businessman Abdallah Chatila gives purchases including Hitler's hat to Israeli fundraisers.

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Dresden Green Vault robbery: Thieves break into treasure museum

It is feared that diamonds and other jewels have been stolen from a world-famous German collection.

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Sarah Hanson-Young: Australia senator wins defamation case

Australian Sarah Hanson-Young said her reputation was damaged by comments from a male opponent.

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Australia woman charged with murder after toddlers die in hot car

Temperatures at the time the two children were discovered was about 31C (88F).

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Sunday, 24 November 2019

Hong Kong elections: A winner and loser in historic poll result

Hong Kong is celebrating historic district council election results including pro-democracy wins.

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Hong Kong elections: Carrie Lam promises 'open mind' after election rout

Major wins for pro-democracy candidates in local elections put new pressure on Hong Kong's government.

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A White Officer Shoots a Black Colleague, Deepening a Racial Divide


By JOHN ELIGON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35xRM8G

University to Students on Medicaid: Buy Private Coverage, or Drop Out


By SARAH KLIFF from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34ftBLH

Goo Hara, K-Pop Star of Group Kara, Is Found Dead


By JOHNNY DIAZ from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2KQAKuh

How to Have Closer Friendships (and Why You Need Them)


By EMMA PATTEE from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/34692l3

Frozen 2 rakes in $127m at its US box office debut

Expectations were high for the sequel of Frozen, which became a global phenomenon after its 2013 release.

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Esper Demands Resignation of Navy Secretary Over SEAL Case


By HELENE COOPER, MAGGIE HABERMAN and DAVE PHILIPPS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2rol1vy

HIV in Pakistan: 'Our children's lives are at stake'

After Pakistan suffered its biggest HIV outbreak this year, we look at the human cost to its children.

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Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs

Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence?

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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.

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Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'

Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill.

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Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'

Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business.

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US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case

Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes.

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Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP

Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament.

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Hong Kong Democracy Backers Win Big as Voters Flock to Polls


By KEITH BRADSHER, AUSTIN RAMZY and TIFFANY MAY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2pLprwa