Undocumented worker who worked for Trump golf course to attend State of the Union

Victorina Morales met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill this week to seek protection for herself and other undocumented workers fired at President Trump’s properties.

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Trump administration faces an increasingly adversarial Congress — in both parties

Democrats have demanded answers from Cabinet members, and Republicans are challenging the president’s decisions on foreign policy.

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Trump ally holds fast to hardball tactics despite shutdown fallout

The shutdown demonstrated what might be Rep. Mark Meadows’s biggest power role in the new dynamic: outside agitator to Trump, just like talk radio hosts and other conservatives.

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Budding independent Howard Schultz aims most of his ire at Democrats

The former Starbucks CEO has criticized several Democratic presidential candidates and the party, and limited his fire on President Trump, who he said he wants to replace.

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Trump digs in on border wall funds, but Democrats’ opening bid is zero

House Democrats outlined border security proposals with no money for a physical barrier at the start of negotiations to stave off a government shutdown Feb. 15.

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Sarah Sanders tells Christian Broadcasting Network: God wanted Trump to be president

In an appearance on the evangelical network, Sanders suggested God put Trump in office to advance things "people of faith really care about."

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Trump’s slow-building war on intelligence

Trump attacked his intelligence chiefs for their testimony painting a less rosy threat assessment than he had offered. But in the process, he conceded to his own embellishments.

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McConnell says bill that would make Election Day a federal holiday is a ‘power grab’ by Democrats

The Senate majority leader’s remarks drew strong criticism online from advocates and lawmakers.

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House backs 2.6 percent pay raise for civilian federal employees

Democrats called it a gesture of appreciation after the 35-day partial government shutdown. Before the shutdown, Senate appropriators agreed on a 1.9 percent raise, but a spokesman for Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said no decisions have been announced on when or how that chamber might take up the issue.

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Former U.N. ambassador Bill Richardson nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for work on North Korea

The veteran diplomat and former governor has competition from President Trump, among others.

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House backs bill to raise pay for civilian federal employees by 2.6 percent

The increase is calibrated to match that given to military personnel in a 2019 spending bill passed last year. President Trump subjected the rest of the federal workforce to a pay freeze in a Dec. 28 executive order. Democrats cast the vote as both a necessity and a gesture of appreciation for a workforce reeling […]

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The Jussie Smollett attack highlights the hate black gay Americans face

Racism and homophobia are on the rise, statistics show.

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Nikki Haley, Joe Biden, and the siren song of the $200,000 speech

Regardless of what you think about the morality of paid speeches, they are a highly questionable political move.

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Rep. Bobby L. Rush calls for hate crimes investigation into attack on actor Jussie Smollett

“This is a hate crime plain and simple and I will not stand by while evil acts are inflicted on any citizen, especially not in my hometown,” Rush said in a letter to FBI Director Christopher A. Wray.

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Howard Schultz says he once turned down Elizabeth Warren’s request for a campaign contribution. His reason: Her policies would lead to ‘socialism.’

The former Starbucks CEO sought to distance himself from the Massachusetts senator, who is exploring a Democratic presidential bid.

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Sen. Susan Collins declines to say whether she will endorse Trump for reelection

The moderate Republican from Maine says she will look at the president’s record as the contest draws closer.

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Will Roger Stone flip on Trump? His answers about it are curious.

Stone keeps saying he won't "bear false witness" against Trump, but that's not quite the same as saying he won't flip.

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Vaani Kapoor: Trolling Has Become a Norm of Social Media Where People Enjoy Belittling Everybody

Vaani Kapoor made her Bollywood debut with the 2013 film Shuddh Desi Romance.

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En-Grave Error: Ariana Grande's New Tattoo Has Spelling Mistake, and Social Media Can't Stop Facepalming

Grande herself acknowledged the mistake, writing in (now-deleted) tweets that she had in fact forgotten additional characters in the tattoo, thereby leading to the error.

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Pooja Bhatt: Women in My Films are Bold or Sensual, But Never Vulgar

Pooja Bhatt says she can never look at a female body, even if it is naked, in a vulgar manner.

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Shivaay Actress Sayyeshaa Saigal to Tie the Knot With Tamil Actor Arya in March

Tamil stars Sayyeshaa and Arya are said to have grown close while acting together in Ghajinikanth and are now ready to take their relationship to the next level.

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Sonam Kapoor on Rajkumar Hirani: We Should Reserve Judgement, Be Responsible Before We Say Anything

Rajkumar Hirani was a co-producer of Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga but his name was dropped after a HuffPost India article claimed that he had sexually abused an assistant on Sanju’s set.

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'The Batman' to Release in 2021, Ben Affleck Steps Down as DC Universe's Bruce Wayne

Matt Reeves' stand-alone Batman film 'The Batman' will hit the screens in summers 2021. But this time, instead of Ben Affleck, a new Caped Crusader will be taken for the titular role.

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Tamil Actor Jiiva to Play Kris Srikkanth in '83 World Cup Film Led By Ranveer Singh

Kabir Khan's '83 World Cup directorial is shaping up. Tamil actor Jiiva has been cast to play the role of batsman Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

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Rohit Shetty is Working on Golmaal 5’s Script, Should Begin Filming in 2021, Says Shreyas Talpade

Shreyas Talpade is currently starring in SAB TV’s show My Name Ijj Lakhan.

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Priyanka Chopra: It Shocks Me How Nick Has Not Been Corrupted and is So Family-Driven

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married at Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace on December 1-2.

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Karanvir Bohra Issued a Temporary Passport, Thanks Sushma Swaraj and Indian Embassy for Immediate Help in Moscow

Bigg Boss 12 contestant Karnvir Bohra who was detained in Moscow due to passport damage is now out of trouble.

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Ekta Kapoor Becomes Mother to a Baby Boy Via Surrogacy

TV and films producer Ekta Kapoor joins the brigade of single mothers in Bollywood, welcomes baby boy via surrogacy.

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Manikarnika Row: Krish Jagarlamudi and Kangana Ranaut's Sister Engage in Twitter Spat, Share WhatsApp Chats

The fallout between Kangana Ranaut and Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi over Manikarnika is getting hideous day after day.

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga Could Be the Love Story Bollywood Has Been Waiting For

Directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga is slated to release on February 1.

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Ashton Kutcher Tweets His Phone Number Saying He Yearns for Real Connection with Real People

Ashton Kutcher posted his phone number on social media, saying that he misses having a real connection with real people.

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Four More Shots Please Star Bani J Says Body Shaming Started from Media

TV personality Bani J is against body shaming and says it started from the media.

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Sara Ali Khan Is Vacationing in Kenya with Mother Amrita Singh, See Pics

Sara Ali Khan shared pictures from her wild retreat to the Kenyan Masai Mara National Reserve on Instagram.

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Mishti Miffed With Her Role Cut, Rahat Fateh Accused of Smuggling Foreign Currency

Mishti Chakraborty is shocked and disappointed with the final cut of Manikarnika, while the film's box office figures are on a decline. Details on Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's currency smuggling case, new show on Nirbhaya and newbies in Bollywood in our showbiz recap for the day.

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Malayalam Actor-Director Sreenivasan Hospitalised After Complaining of Breathing Problems

Sreenivasan was admitted to a hospital in Ernakulam after complaining of breathing problems.

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Priyanka Chopra to Play Ma Anand Sheela in Her Next Hollywood Project?

Priyanka made the announcement about the film based on Ma Anand Sheela's life on her second appearance in The Ellen Show.

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Shamita Shetty Verbally Abused, Driver Roughed Up In a Road Rage Incident in Thane

A bike rammed into Shamita Shetty's car and the riders picked a fight with her driver in Thane on Tuesday. A police complaint has been filed.

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Javed Akhtar: Mirza Ghalib's Work Could Have Found Meaning Only in India

Javed Akhtar says Mirza Ghalib may have written fewer poems when compared to other poets but his range of emotions and understanding was unparalleled.

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Deepika Padukone Appointed as the New Chairperson of MAMI Film Festival

Deepika Padukone replaces Kiran Rao as the new chairperson of MAMI festival. Rao has stepped down from the position to focus on a film project.

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Bigg Boss 12 Contestant Karanvir Bohra Detained in Moscow Due to Damaged Passport

Actor Karanvir Bohra tweeted that he has been detained at the Moscow airport because his passport is a little damaged. The Indian embassy in Russia is helping sort the matter.

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Mishti Chakraborty On Manikarnika Final Cut: Was Shocked and Disappointed to See My Role

Mishti Chakraborty, who played the role of Kashibai in Manikarnika, said she felt cheated when she saw the final cut of the film as many of her scenes had been removed.

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Manikarnika: Kangana Ranaut's Film Is On Downward Spiral, Crosses Rs 50 Crore On Day 5

Despite a decent opening at the box office, Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika has managed to earn only Rs 50 crore in 5 days.

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Rajkummar Rao's Girlfriend Patralekhaa to Make Her Kannada Film Debut

Patralekhaa, who made her Bollywood debut with Citylights, is foraying into Kannada films opposite Ganesh.

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Jussie Smollett, TV Show Empire’s Black, Gay Actor Attacked in Chicago; Hate Crime Suspected

An American actor-singer, Jussie Smollett came out as gay in 2015 on Ellen DeGeneres’ TV show.

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Boney Kapoor Remaking Pink with Ajith Kumar in Tamil as an Ode to Sridevi

Tamil superstar Ajith will be playing Amitabh Bachchan's role in the remake of Pink, with Vidya Balan making a special appearance as his wife. This will be Vidya's debut in Tamil cinema.

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Venezuela Marks the First Step in U.S. Plan to Reshape Latin America

The Trump administration’s broader aim is to gain leverage over Cuba and curb recent inroads in the region by Russia, Iran and China. The U.S. policy, developed over the past two years, has been driven in part by the ascent of anti-Cuba hardliners within the government and Congress.

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U.S. Asks Western Allies to Help Form Syria Buffer Zone

The U.S. wants to assemble a coalition of Western nations to create and potentially enforce a new buffer zone in northern Syria, U.S. officials said, but none have yet agreed to the proposal, which includes a promise of American military assistance.

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Death Toll in Brazil's Burst Dam Hits 99

Officials said there is little chance any of the people still buried under the sea of sludge are alive and the final number of dead could be over 300.

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Documents on Indicted Russian Company Were Leaked Online, Mueller's Office Says

Purported hackers obtained and leaked confidential information about special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation as part of a pro-Russian disinformation campaign that appeared to be aimed at discrediting the inquiry, Mr. Mueller’s office disclosed.

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Saudi Arabia Closes Corruption Crackdown, Courts Investors

The campaign ensnared princes, officials and businessmen and spooked investors the kingdom needs to reshape its oil-dependent economy.

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Islamic State Enlists Women as Covert Operatives in Survival Bid

Islamic State is increasingly using women as couriers in Iraq to provide critical sustenance to an insurgency forced underground and seeking to regain traction.

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Called PM Modi 'sir' to satisfy his ego: Chandrababu Naidu

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief told an all-party meeting on the demand for special category status that he did everything possible in the hope that he will do justice to the state following its ‘unjust’ bifurcation.

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Exotic dancer-turned-pharma executive gave doctor lap dance for prescription

Jurors heard the testimony on the second day of the closely watched federal trial in Boston against Insys Therapeutics founder John Kapoor and four other former executives.

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Confessed to crime as police threatened to implicate my family: Sreesanth to SC

The apex court observed that the conduct of Sreesanth, facing a life ban, in the entire episode was “not good”.

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India vs New Zealand: Rohit Sharma and boys register embarrassing record in Ham...

None of the top-order batsmen could make it count as Rohit Sharma and boys registered the unwanted record of lowest contribution by the top six Indian batsmen in an away ODI.

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State of the economy under Modi: Statistically robust, but institutionally frag...

Even according to the 2004-05 series, GDP growth was less than 5% in 2012-13 and 2013-14. This deceleration in growth came at a time when inflation touched double digits and the trade deficit as a percentage of GDP also breached the 10% barrier.

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India needs a tri-service war-fighting doctrine

Unlike the Second World War, where surprise was critical, modern warfare require speed of operations, which depends on jointness among services.

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As China expands to its west, India is being pushed to the margins

The threat of India being consigned to the margins of the dense network of transport and economic corridors emerging around us is real.

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India may get Vijay Mallya's Swiss bank details soon

India may soon receive details of the money businessman Vijay Mallya has allegedly stashed away in Swiss bank accounts, with moves to this effect already being initiated by the authorities of the two countries after the apex court of Switzerland approved the sharing of information.

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The CBI's on a slippery slope today

The premier investigating agency is surviving on its past credibility as it battles serious internal problems.

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US switches to new H-1B system that favours foreigners in American colleges

The US announced that starting April 1, it will switch to a new system for processing H-1B petitions that will give priority to foreign workers with advanced degrees from an American institution of higher education, over those hired abroad, in India, China and other countries.

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Chanda Kochhar 'shocked, hurt' by ICICI Bank's decision to terminate her

Chanda Kochhar, the first woman CEO of a bank in the country, also said she served the ICICI group for 34 long years “with all my dedication and hard work” and the bank’s latest decision has caused her “immense hurt and pain”.

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The logic behind BJP using the Ayodhya card once again

The party wants to show intent of its commitment, appease both its cadre and religious base, and to construct and sustain a ‘Hindu voter’ who would go beyond caste in Uttar Pradesh

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Whose data is it anyway?

We need strongly independent bodies such as the National Statistical Commission which can bravely present data and context without worrying about what this says about which government

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FIEO demands support measures in budget to push exports

Exporters body FIEO Tuesday expressed concerns over slow growth in exports and demanded support from the government in the forthcoming interim budget to boost outbound shipments.

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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Bundesliga is 'just a business, mate': Wanderers striker Kwame Yeboah

Five harsh years in Germany taught Kwame Yeboah "there are no real friends in football", but toughened the striker into the player he is today.

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Union calls for action to increase safety after concrete slab falls

A Braddon construction site remains shut down by SafeWork ACT after a concrete panel fell 17 metres on Wednesday.

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Principal stood down after vision emerges of him dragging pupil along the ground

The footage appears to show Mr Warner dragging the pupil by the arm across the school grounds while concerned parents and students can be heard yelling out as the incident unfolds.

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'More mental than technical': Golden chance to break century drought

Australia's batsmen have scored only one Test century since the end of last summer's Ashes series, but they will not have a better chance to break their duck than in the second Test.

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The future of women at Tattersall's Club hangs on letter of the law

A court challenge has been launched to challenge a historic vote to change the rules at the formerly men-only Brisbane club.

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David Pope: The Canberra Times editorial cartoonist's latest work

Cartoons from The Canberra Times editorial artist.

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'Disturbing': government intervenes in Melbourne Uni publishing turmoil

The Andrews government has called on the University of Melbourne to reverse its "disturbing" decision to overhaul its publishing arm, which prompted the resignation of influential chief executive Louise Adler.

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Morris set to be named Sharks' new NRL coach

Cronulla are set to unveil John Morris as their new coach with the former Shark expected to get the nod ahead of Justin Holbrook and Cameron Ciraldo.

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Psychologist facing child sex charges granted conditional bail

A Queensland psychologist extradited to NSW on historical sex offences against young scouts has been granted strict conditional bail.

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Starc to keep new ball for final Test of summer

Mitchell Starc will once again take the new ball over Pat Cummins against Sri Lanka for the final Test of the summer in Canberra.

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Pizza Hut workers win penalty rates for first time in decades

Some workers will benefit from higher penalty rates and longer minimum shifts times under the award.

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Police search for elderly Perth woman missing for four days

Barbara Dawson, 85, was last seen at her Booragoon residence on Monday and was reported missing on Thursday morning.

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Councillors to consider investigation into CEO on Monday

An extraordinary general meeting has been called for Monday to give councillors the opportunity to consider reports into chief executive Mark Stapleton

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China steel mills back Fortescue's new iron ore blend

Fortescue Metals Group says Chinese steel mills are embracing its new, higher iron content ore it is now shipping to China and elsewhere

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Henriques fires first shot at struggling BBL neighbours

The Sydney Smash has become the one game Sixers and Thunder players make a point of winning at all costs, and Saturday will be no different.

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Jokic's triple-double lifts Nuggets

Nikola Jokic had a triple-double as the visiting Denver Nuggets defeated the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 105-99 on Wednesday night.

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Early treatment for drug overdose could have saved young Perth woman's life, court told

An earlier requested ambulance and quicker hospital treatment may have saved Ellie Hare, who died following a drug overdose in 2015, a WA court has been told.

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Perth house of Boxing Day stabbing victim to be demolished

Dutch national Hans Besselaar died after being stabbed at his Duncraig rental home on Davallia Road on Boxing Day last year.

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RCR Tomlinson fire sale continues but 300 WA jobs to be saved

NRW said the successful sale of businesses representing the majority of RCR’s WA operations preserves the jobs and entitlements of about 300 employees.

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Gale force winds bring city's hottest day this summer to a close

The gusty southerly change has brought sharp relief and an abrupt end to the day's scorching temperatures after hitting Sydney late on Thursday afternoon, with temperatures rapidly dropping up to 15 degrees in parts of the city. 

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Senior colleague told woman he could 'unlesbian' her, as inquiry hears work harassment rife

Submissions to the first national inquiry into sexual harassment at work have revealed workplaces where sexual harassment is rife and complaints are ignored or poorly handled.

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'Blue in the face': NSW power plants in Labor's electoral sights

A Daley Labor government would review the emissions standards of all NSW's coal-fired power plants and finalise a 10-year to improve air quality in the state.

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Racing NSW issue Weir with show cause notice

The governing body of Racing NSW has issue a show cause notice to Darren Weir, which could lead to his stable being banned from the autumn carnival.

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After 96 days, non-stop church service to protect refugees ends

It was one of the longest religious ceremonies ever recorded, lasting for more than three months and involving nearly 1000 pastors and priests.

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'We've got to ask why': Expanded BBL under fire

"When players are choosing to play in Bangladesh over playing in the Big Bash, that’s what I’d be worried about."

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Chloe Hosking wins sprinters jersey at Herald Sun Tour

Gracie Elvin finished second as Canberra cyclists enjoyed a one-two finish in the points classification on Thursday.

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The Hairdryer: Depth no issue as Wanderers pups show the way forward

Western Sydney's youth team have never had a full-strength team to choose from. On Friday, they could retain the youth league title

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Police release CCTV of youths wanted over assaults, robbery at Wyndham Vale station

Police have released images of two youths wanted over a robbery which left two teenagers bruised and traumatised outside a train station in Melbourne's west.

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Overgrown weeds the source of Sydney blackouts

About 45,000 homes in Sydney’s eastern suburbs lost power at the peak of the city’s heatwave thanks to overgrown weeds.

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Click, Shop, Love: Walmart and Myntra Deliver Quality for Indian and South Asian Customers Living Abroad

Buying clothes online is a totally different experience than shopping in a store. A customer can’t feel the fabric or try the item on to see how it fits. Ordering clothes from overseas can be even less predictable, as sizing differs from country to country. Shipping can sometimes be pricey, and if the item doesn’t work out, it can be a lengthy process to return.<br/><br/>How, then, does a South Asian customer find a new kurta if she is living in, say, Canada? Maybe if she resides in a large city with a thriving South Asian community, she will be able to find something, but even so, options are limited. <br/><br/>Enter <a href="https://www.walmart.ca" target="_blank">Walmart.ca</a> and their new collaboration with <a href="http://bit.ly/NDSSYa" target="_blank">Flipkart’s</a> fashion focused platform, Myntra. By working together, they can connect Indian sellers with Indian and South Asian customers living in Canada. Plus, customers can take advantage of Myntra’s wide array of private branded housewares and clothing, such as the <a href="http://bit.ly/2TnnJe9" target="_blank">All About You</a> line from Bollywood actress turned celebrity designer, Deepika Padukone.<br/><br/>Netasha, a Canada resident, was on the hunt for a great kurta and had trouble finding one locally. At first, she was skeptical of shopping online, but she had heard great things from friends and family who had ordered from Myntra’s private clothing brands, so she decided to try it.<br/><br/>“The assortment was good, and the designs were different,” she said of shopping the Walmart.ca website.<br/><br/>Netasha was concerned about finding the right fit, but she looked at the sizing chart, placed her order from the All About You line, and crossed her fingers. Within days, her order arrived at her door in Mississauga, Ontario.<br/><br/>Netasha was floored. The fabric was sumptuous, and the fit was perfect. <br/><br/>“I immediately put it on and FaceTimed my family,” she said.<br/><br/>By working across eCommerce platforms, Walmart and Myntra were able to meet their customer where she was, even though she lived on the other side of the world. <br/><br/><i>Interview courtesy of ET Now.</i><br/><br/>Because of <a href="http://bit.ly/2BcoSy5" target="_blank">Walmart’s relationship with Flipkart</a>, Indian sellers now have a trusted international platform. And for those sellers, their customer base has increased, with an expat Indian and South Asian community hungry for a taste of home.<br/><br/>It’s about more than just one product. The brand was able to connect their customer to a meaningful aspect of her culture. Netasha described opening the package and being overcome with the smell. <br/><br/>“It just reminded me of India,” she said <br/><br/><iframe src="http://bit.ly/2ToybSm" frameborder="0" style="width: 95%; height: 260px; display: block; margin: auto;"></iframe>

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Health forces former Capital Football boss Heather Reid to step down

Football Federation Australia board member Heather Reid has stood down indefinitely to focus on her battle with cancer.

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Online shift trumps housing downturn for Temple & Webster

Online homewares seller Temple & Webster expects to ride a demographic wave to riches as more digital-savvy-millennials reach an age where they invest in furniture for their homes.

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'Commission not very effective': Statistics body chief, member quit

Acting chairman PC Mohanan and external member J Meenakshi both had terms lasting until June 20 next year, according to the website of the National Statistical Commission. Mohanan was also an external member. With their departures, the commission now has no external members.

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Rare footage of Mahatma Gandhi's last journey now available online

An 8.16-minute long 16-mm film shot on February 12, 1948, which captures perhaps the earliest known immersion of the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi, is now available as a digitised-colour film at the website of the National Cultural Audiovisual Archives.

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Young granddaughters of Asia's billionaires being groomed for greatness

Michelle Li, the 23-year-old granddaughter of Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong’s richest person, has joined him, her father and uncle on the board of Chesterfield Realty Inc., a family-controlled unit of CK Hutchison Holdings.

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India vs New Zealand: Numbers reveal how an MS Dhoni masterstroke changed Rohit...

After languishing in the middle order, Rohit Sharma was sent up the order by MS Dhoni to face the new ball and it has changed the fortunes of the right-hander, who has now established himself as the best opener in the format.

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Delay in CBI selection panel meet may rule out senior officer

Rina Mitra, a special secretary (internal security) in the Union home ministry, will be out of contention for the top job at the CBI if the selection committee does not meet in the next two days as she is set to retire on January 31, people familiar with the development said.

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Rahul Gandhi's announcement on minimum income for poor has nothing to do with budget:...

Congress president Rahul Gandhi has promised a Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG) scheme for the poor if the party comes to power in 2019. HT spoke to former finance minister P Chidambaram, also the chairman of the Congress 2019 Lok Sabha manifesto committee, about MIG.

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India at risk of communal violence, terror attacks by Pak-based groups: US intelligence...

The report, an annual exercise, was tabled in US Congress Tuesday by Director of US intelligence Daniel Coats, who also deposed before the senate intelligence committee, accompanied by heads of the CIA, the FBI and the NSA, Gina Haspel, Christopher Wray and Paul Nakasone respectively.

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India improves a notch, US out of top 20 performers in global corruption index:...

“Corruption Perceptions Index 2018”, the group’s latest report on business leaders’ perceptions of corruption, had India marginally improve its score to 41 (from 40 in 2017), and its position to 78 out of 180 countries in 2018 against 2017’s 81st, where it had slid from 79 in 2016.

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India needs to fight the syndemic on a war footing

Increased temperature and freak weather events will also reduce nutritional value of crops and reduce agricultural productivity. An Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) study said one-fifth of Indian districts are already susceptible to climate change impacts.

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Opinion | Our education system needs to be rewritten

Public universities and colleges across all three states, where new governments have taken over, need immediate attention on several fronts, starting with faculty appointments and revamping of admission procedures and pedagogic routines.

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Bhupen Hazarika's work inspired Assam's sub-nationalism

Civilian honours have long been a political project of the government in power. Of the three awardees, Bhupen Hazarika’s may seem the least political in terms of the contemporary contours of electoral politics, but examine his work as a lyricist, singer, composer, writer and you find that many of his songs were highly political.

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Opinion | India and Pakistan prefer different kinds of war

India wants to fight Pakistan conventionally and Pakistan wants to jump from sub-conventional to nuclear rung directly.

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Arctic cold blast impacting north India’s winter

The long and chilly winter in north India this year could be linked to cold blasts from the Arctic region that have been spilling southwards since late December due to the breakdown of a wind circulation called the polar vortex — an event that has brought freezing spells in Europe and is currently unleashing severe snowstorms in the US.

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Rs 31,000 crore scam by DHFL, alleges portal

Investigative portal Cobrapost on Tuesday alleged a Rs 31,000-crore scam by the promoters of non-banking finance company Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DHFL), using bank loans, which it claimed were routed through “shell companies” and passed on to the promoters.

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Man stabs wife to death at work over 'love affair'

A woman was stabbed to death allegedly by her husband in her office in Bhayander on Tuesday.Kumar Bhoir, 32, the accused, has surrendered.He told cops he had suspected Veena, 37, his wife of 12 years, of having an affair.

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China's greenhouse gas emissions rising, undermining Xi's climate push

Chinese methane emissions are rising at an alarming rate despite recent government regulations aimed at curbing the climate-changing pollutant, a new report has revealed.

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New report reveals the Mediterranean's rising death rate

New figures from the UN's refugee agency show a rising death rate for people trying to reach Europe's southern shores.

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Arrests after woman, 4 children killed for 'witchcraft' in India

Police in eastern India have arrested six men accused of battering a woman and her four young children to death and dumping the bodies down a village well because they suspected she was a witch casting spells.

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Roger Stone saga reveals flaws in Trump's 'no collusion' defense

Roger Stone is known for hyperbole, but his latest graphic warning should worry Donald Trump.

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James Ingram, R&B singing star, dead at 66

James Ingram, the soulful, smooth voice behind R&B hits like "Just Once" and "I Don't Have The Heart," has died at the age of 66.

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'Empire' star Jussie Smollett attacked in possible hate crime

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was attacked in the early morning hours on Tuesday in what Chicago police are calling a possible hate crime.

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Odell Beckham, Jr. is the style icon the NFL needs

Inside the halls of New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, a horror movie villain appeared. Hours before the New York Giants met the division rival Washington Redskins for a late October game, an upscale Jason Voorhees arrived to haunt the competition in a custom, all-over print Fendi mask, complete with matching bucket hat, jacket, and shirt. Halloween was the occasion, but it was barely more than any given Sunday for star receiver Odell Beckham, Jr.

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How to have a luxurious trip in India's largest city without spending a fortune

Travelers have plenty of enticing reasons to visit Mumbai, a city of 21.6 million people, and India's largest.

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Brexit: Theresa May set for further talks with EU leaders

MPs have backed seeking "alternative arrangements" to replace the backstop in the PM's Brexit plan.

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Venezuela top court curbs opposition leader Juan Guaidó

The country's Supreme Court approves a travel ban and an asset freeze on Juan Guaidó.

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Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall

Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter.

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Islington stabbing: Three arrested over boy's death

Three teens are arrested on suspicion of murder after the stabbing in north London on Tuesday.

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Britain's first female black headteacher

When Yvonne Conolly became a headmistress in 1969, she received racist abuse but refused to let it define her.

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The one about Friends still being most popular

They might not have been born when it was made, but Friends is a favourite programme for the young.

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Park Lane doorman stabbing: Three charged with murder

Tudor Simionov had been working as security at a private party in central London when he was killed.

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NHS trust chief in no-deal Brexit medicine warning

A University Hospitals Birmingham paper says a no-deal Brexit will lead to operations being postponed.

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US RnB singer-songwriter James Ingram dies aged 66

Grammy winner Ingram wrote Michael Jackson single Pretty Young Things with Quincy Jones.

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Stars show support for Empire's Jussie Smollett after attack

Hollywood stars share their support for actor Jussie Smollett after suspected racist and homophobic attack.

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North Korea nuclear: US intelligence report says regime to keep weapons

A US intelligence report to the Senate goes against Trump administration hopes of progress.

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Cancer patient Samanda Ford attends own Suffolk funeral wake

"Why should they party and I'm not going to be there?" says terminally ill Samanda Ford.

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The Papers: 'Over to EU' and 'Theresa's triumph'

Brexit dominates Wednesday's papers, with all but one leading on Tuesday night's Commons votes.

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News Daily: PM to go back to Brussels, and Apple 'price drop'

Your morning briefing for Wednesday 30 January 2019.

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In pictures: Snowy scenes across the UK

As icy conditions sweep across the country, the Met Office warns of more snow to come.

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Starting a new career in your 80s

Hilary Forde-Chalkly, 82, has just completed a Masters, with the help of her husband Syd.

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Meet the Cornwall 'lifer' dogs saved from death

Problem dogs which would have been put down because of their behaviour are given a new lease of life.

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Fighting as a medieval knight in the Sussex countryside

Jouster Tom Kilroy is keeping medieval combat alive with his very own knight school.

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John Legend and the others learning to swim as adults

As John Legend reveals he's taking swimming lessons, we speak to adults dipping their toes in the water.

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'My husband left and a dog became my carer'

After a little training, a former rescue dog has become a full-time carer for Wendy Martin.

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'People think you can't be blind and use a phone'

Three people with visual impairments share their experiences of being targeted for using technology.

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Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over

Dutch patients with dementia who want euthanasia are less likely to get it if their disease is advanced - so many request it very early.

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Tinned food - healthy enough?

Is it OK to eat only canned foods and no fresh fruit or vegetables?

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Murder in Accra: The life and death of Ahmed Hussein-Suale

A Ghanaian investigative journalist was shot dead. Police believe he was assassinated because of his work.

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Brexit: Does the Irish peace accord rule out a hard border?

What does the Good Friday Agreement say about the possibility of a hard border?

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Holocaust: How a US TV series changed Germany

A US TV drama made the horrors of Nazi genocide real for millions of Germans in 1979.

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Getting boats to children who have to swim to school

When getting to school means swimming through dangerous waters a single boat can make a difference.

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'Busted could keep going for 50 years'

The band talk about their split, reunion, nostalgia and their beef with the music industry.

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Venezuela Steps Up Pressure on U.S.-Backed Opposition Leader

Venezuela’s government ramped up pressure on opposition leader Juan Guaidó on Tuesday amid a deepening political crisis here as Washington took more steps to cut off President Nicolás Maduro’s access to funds.

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May Seeks to Renegotiate Brexit Deal With European Union

British Prime Minister Theresa May said she would seek to reopen Brexit negotiations with the European Union in a bid to wring concessions as the clock runs down on the U.K.’s exit from the bloc.

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Vale to Dismantle 10 Dams in Wake of Brazil Mining Disaster

Brazil’s Vale said it would dismantle 10 dams that are similar to the one that collapsed on Friday, killing at least 84 people, after police arrested five people in connection with the disaster earlier Tuesday.

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Former Israeli Army Chief Launches Challenge to Netanyahu

Benny Gantz has emerged as a leading challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is touting his security credentials to launch his campaign ahead of April elections.

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Mexico Stops Fast-Tracking Migrants' Humanitarian Visas

Mexican officials ended a program on to speed up the issuing of visas for humanitarian reasons to a wave of Central American migrants who reached Mexico’s southern border in recent weeks on their way toward the U.S.

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Europe Opens Channel for Trade With Iran

France, Britain and Germany, defying threats from Washington, established a special payments company intended to secure some trade with Iran and blunt the impact of U.S. sanctions.

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Former top cop backs Dr Alex Wodak's call to regulate MDMA

Former AFP Commissioner Mick Palmer has backed Dr Alex Wodak's call to regulate ecstasy.

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How has Venezuela come to the brink of collapse?

Venezuela is in chaos as rival rulers face off with another. Other nations are weighing in too. How did it come to this?

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Hawks Tom Scully and Grant Birchall edging towards returns

Recruit Tom Scully is running and Grant Birchall is edging towards a return for the Hawks while recruit Chad Wingard eased off training with calf tightness.

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'It's a sad day': Melbourne Uni Publishing board quit amid turmoil

Former NSW premier Bob Carr said the independent publisher had been replaced with a "a boutique, cloistered press for scholars only."

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Apple's numbers reflect the self-inflicted damage of the US trade war

As critical trade talks between the US and China get under way in Washington, Apple's numbers illustrate that the US trade war on China is producing some self-inflicted damage.

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Sri Lanka coach dumped from selection panel

There is more turmoil inside the camp of the visitors ahead of the second Test in Canberra with Chandika Hathurusingha axed as a tour selector.

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'It's a pretty heavy allegation': court played ATO official's police interview

Mr Cranston, a former deputy commissioner at the Australian Taxation Office, is accused of dishonestly obtaining information from his job to benefit his son.

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Shares: Is it safe to wade back into the market?

The share market is up four per cent already in January, more than making up for the losses from the final six weeks of last year.

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How to avoid 17 per cent death tax on your SMSF

The way avoid the 17% death tax on the taxable component of your superannuation that goes to non-dependent children is to withdraw your superannuation funds prior to death and pass the funds into your personal name.

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What we are buying now that the market has turned

This is the story of why we outperformed, why we underperformed and what we are buying now that the market has turned.

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Western McSpansion: $90 million earmarked to supersize Maccas in WA

McDonald's will spend about $90 million in WA over the next three years to open the new restaurants and refurbish ageing ones.

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'People shouldn't have their day ruined': New grace period for NSW parking fines

From Thursday, you'll have 10 minutes from the end of your paid parking ticket to get back to your car before you can be fined. 

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Canberra cyclist Chloe Hosking wins opening stage of women's tour

Canberra cycling star Chloe Hosking has won stage one of the women's Herald Sun Tour.

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The top 5 hits (and misses) from Optus Stadium's first year in Perth

Two million fans, $20 million of food and drink, one million litres of beer; there was much to stomach when Optus Stadium celebrated its first year of operation this week.

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10 ways to boost your income for a happy retirement

A few extra hours in the evening or on the weekend can lead to a large increase in your quality of life in retirement.

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With super it's the long-term performance that counts

Switching super funds in response to short-term poor performances will leave you poorer in retirement,

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What to do with the roos? Relocation plan deemed not viable for Baldivis development

It was revealed Monday a family of 60 kangaroos will be killed to make way for residential development unless a community campaign can save them.

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Stolen Kununurra Museum croc skull back in safe hands after 72-hour search

The crocodile skull is now back in its original mantle but the museum curator said he hoped the ordeal would not happen again, as it could damage the artefact.

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#SaveHakeem: If you're reading this, we can help bring him home

We must follow the lead of Craig Foster and the football community to pressure the Thai government to release Hakeem Al-Araibi – for the sake of justice.

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Investor punish Clydesdale bank over executive pay

Investors have delivered a blunt rebuke against the former NAB unit with more than a third of votes opposing its payments to top executives.

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B. Smith's illness was taking a toll on her husband; then he found another love

Six years ago, "the black Martha Stewart" was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Her husband cared for her until he met another woman. He told all on Facebook and the trolling began.

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'Love the Dogs': No temptation for Blackburn to jump ship

Bulldogs premiership captain Ellie Blackburn says she never considered joining her friend and former teammate Emma Kearney at the Kangaroos.

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The BOD is back in huge boost for Australia's Sydney 7s title defence

Australian try-scoring machine Ben O'Donnell has been cleared to play this weekend.

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Major parties vie for NSW parents' vote, announcing new teachers and eye tests

The government has promised a 'record number' of new teachers while Labor wants to provide free eyes tests in disadvantaged schools.

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Police charge Mercedes owners over alleged 'bad Santa' car theft plot

Police will allege the couple staged the robbery to gain insurance money.

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Lamb dinners face chop as drought pushes up prices

In Sydney, prices of lamb increased by 6.7% in the quarter to be 11.7% higher over the year. In Melbourne, they lifted by 7.3% to be 10.9% higher than a year ago.

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Home Affairs did not seek Fijian expertise before contentious decision on Neil Prakash

The department said it was operating on "strong" legal advice he was a dual citizen and would not be rendered stateless.

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Health forces former Capital Football boss Heather Reid to step down

Football Federation Australia board member Heather Reid has stood down indefinitely to focus on her battle with cancer.

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Online shift trumps housing downturn for Temple & Webster

Online homewares seller Temple & Webster expects to ride a demographic wave to riches as more digital-savvy-millennials reach an age where they invest in furniture for their homes.

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Melbourne weather: Thunderstorm warning issued as heavy rain, hail and dust storms lash city

More heavy rain, wild winds and possible hail is expected in Melbourne as a cool change sweeps through.

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Doctor booking app Zocdoc to start charging new patient fee despite objections from users

Some doctors say they could see a huge increase in their fees, but Zocdoc says it's appealing to physicians in more rural areas.

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Amgen falls 3% after 2019 outlook falls short

Amgen's results follow similar news from Pfizer earlier Tuesday, which also posted strong fourth-quarter results but issued weak 2019 guidance.

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Skip the dentist's office: Walgreens and CVS are offering ways to fix your teeth in their stores

This is another way CVS and Walgreens are adding health services to their stores to keep people coming in, with more and more dollars being spent online.

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Trump ally Meadows says president wants to work with House Democrats to lower drug prices

In a brief exchange between Rep. Mark Meadows and Rep. Elijah Cummings, the North Carolina Republican said President Donald Trump wanted Cummings to know he's "serious about working in a bipartisan way to lower prescription drug prices."

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Israeli company that claims cancer cure faces years of testing for US market — even if it works

An Israeli biotech told the Jerusalem Post it will develop a cancer cure "within a year's time" — but the company has only tested the treatment in mice so far.

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Pfizer's outlook disappoints after Viagra loses patent protection and Lyrica faces same fate

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer braced investors for little-to-no revenue growth in 2019 after its blockbuster erectile dysfunction drug Viagra and others lost patent protection and pain killer Lyrica faces similar competition from generic drugmakers.

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Apple and Aetna are teaming up on a new app to help track and reward healthy behavior

Apple and Aetna are collaborating on a first-of-its-kind app and health experience.

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Walmart Scores Big for Fans; Partners with Fanatics to Launch Specialty Shop Offering Sports Merchandise on Walmart.com

<i>By Eric O’Toole, General Manager, Sports and Fitness, Walmart U.S. eCommerce </i><br/><br/>Many eyes across the country were glued to their television sets to watch the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots clinch their respective NFL Conference Championships. It’s been an incredible football season, with many great storylines and individual player performances. <br/><br/>Just in time for the Big Game, I’m excited to announce a new, long-term partnership with Fanatics – the powerhouse sports fan brand that makes your favorite team and player merchandise, and operates popular sites such as NFLShop.com, NBAStore.com and MLBShop.com – to launch a new specialty shop offering licensed fan gear on Walmart.com. <br/><br/>Starting today, the <a href="http://bit.ly/2Wr18PC" target="_blank">Fan Shop by Fanatics</a> will offer hundreds of thousands of items from professional sports leagues, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR and MLS, and top brands, including Nike, New Era, Majestic and Fanatics. Products include officially licensed apparel, jerseys, hats, collectibles, tailgating items and novelty products. Fanatics also holds exclusive licensing rights to produce and distribute merchandise for major professional sports leagues and events, which will enable us to quickly give customers access to the latest and greatest items for sports’ biggest moments, including official fan gear for this weekend’s Super Bowl and the recent NFL Conference Championships. <br/><br/>We offer more than 75 million items on Walmart.com. And, as we continue to grow our assortment, we are also focused on adding harder-to-find specialty items. Today’s announcement of our partnership with Fanatics is part of this ongoing commitment to create unique, specialized experiences on Walmart.com that make it easier to find the items our customers (in this case, sports fans) are looking for. <br/><br/>Game on.<br/><br/><iframe src="http://bit.ly/2RqImEb" frameborder="0" style="width: 95%; height: 260px; display: block; margin: auto;"></iframe>

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Captain Marvel Beats Avengers Endgame Heroes, Becomes Most Powerful Superhero in MCU: Kevin Feige

Ever since Captain Marvel was introduced in the post-credit scene of <em>Avengers: Infinity War</em> fans have been wondering if she's the stronger than the Avengers.

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Sara Ali Khan: People Told Me I've Willed Kareena Kapoor In My Life

In a recent interview with Jitesh Pillai, Sara opens up about Kareena Kapoor Khan. Reveals her fun side in the show's promo.

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Sunny Leone to Dance With Malayalam Actor Mammootty in Special Song, Pic Goes Viral

Sunny Leone will be shaking a leg in Malayalam film Madhura Raja, the sequel of Pokkiri Raja, starring Mammootty in the lead.

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Kangana Ranaut's Sister to Manikarnika Co-director Krish Jagarlamudi: Calm Down, Leave Her Alone

Replying to his statements, Kangana's sister Rangoli Chandel took to Twitter and asked Krish to calm down and leave her sister alone.

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Aahana Kumra: Not Many Films are Offered to Women from Non-Filmy Backgrounds

Aahana rose to fame with her performance in Lipstick Under My Burkha in 2017 and then was seen as Congress President Rahul Gandhi's sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in The Accidental Prime Minister. 

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Sara Ali Khan: I was Really Fat and Nerdy, the Combination Meant that I Shouldn't Be Acting

Sara Ali Khan says her mother Amrita Singh used to take away her books and tell her it wasn’t normal to study so much.

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Game of Thrones Season 8: Is Lena Headey Hinting that Cersei Lannister Will Survive Till the End?

British star Lena Headey says she got "really emotional" on the final day of filming Game of Thrones.

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Rumoured to be Making 'Mahabharata', Aamir Khan Spills the Beans on His Look for New Project

Aamir was rumoured to be making his much ambitious series on 'Mahabharat'.

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#EkLadkiKoDekhaTohAisaLaga: Anil Kapoor Starts New Twitter Trend, Rajkummar, Ayushmann Join

Anil Kapoor has started a new hashtag challenge on Twitter, asking stars like Rajkummar Rao and Arjun Kapoor to share photos with the special women in their lives.

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Kangana Will Make a Mark for Herself as a Director: 'Manikarnika' Star Ankita Lokhande

Actress Ankita Lokhande, who has ventured into Bollywood with 'Manikarnika', has heaped praise on Kangana Ranaut's ability as a director.

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Aamir Khan on Thugs of Hindostan Failure: Good That People Got An Opportunity to Take Out Their Anger

Aamir Khan says he hasn't delivered a flop film in a long time, so it's good that Thugs of Hindostan gave people an opportunity to take out their anger!

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Manikarnika Vs Thackeray Weekend BO: Kangana's Film Packs a Solid Punch, Nawaz's Movie Picks Up Pace

Thackeray, meanwhile, has collected Rs 22.9 crore at the domestic box office in the first three days.

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Esha Gupta Called 'Racist' After Sharing Comments Comparing Nigerian Footballer Alex Iwobi to Gorilla

Bollywood actress and ARSENAL club ambassador Esha Gupta has been slammed online for making racist remarks on Nigerian footballer Alexander Iwobi.

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BJP may make last bid to topple Karnataka coalition government

If the grapevine in BJP and Congress circles are to be believed, at least six rebel Congress MLAs, including former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, will resign ahead of the budget session which is likely to start here on February 8.

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How India clipped Kiwi wings to win ODI series

This was meant to be a tight contest -- world No. 2 India against world No. 3 New Zealand. Since 2009, the Kiwis had not lost a single ODI against India at home. But the past doesn't trouble Virat Kohli and company. On Monday, India walloped New Zealand by seven wickets and clinched the five-match series 3-0.

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Govt wants to return non-disputed Ayodhya land

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Rahul meets Parrikar, enquires about his health

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George Fernandes passes away after illness

Fernandes held the defence ministry portfolio from 2001 to 2004 under the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government. he also held the portfolios of communications, industry and railways under various governments. He was a key member of the Janata Dal and later founded the Samata Party in 1994, which later merged with Janata Dal (United).

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Brexit: MPs preparing to vote on amendments to PM's deal

The proposed changes to Theresa May's deal could shape the next stage of negotiations with the EU.

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Brexit: Defence staff could be redeployed in no-deal scenario

A memo seen by the BBC seeks volunteers to help the government cope in a no-deal Brexit scenario.

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Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges

The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud.

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Persistent sore throat 'can be cancer sign'

A new study suggests GPs should not only investigate patients with hoarseness for throat cancer.

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Snow may disrupt travel across the UK, Met Office says

Forecasters predict rain on Tuesday will turn to snow, which could affect travel into Wednesday.

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Rough sleeping: 'To beg for drugs, it's just horrible'

Three rough sleepers open up about the daily difficulties they face on the streets of Newcastle.

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Woman trapped in New York lift all weekend

The employee of a New York billionaire was stuck in the lift from Friday until Monday, officials say.

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Amy Shark: Stowaways found on singer's bus near UK border

Amy Shark says the discovery ahead of her UK tour was "scary" and "heartbreaking".

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Brumadinho dam: 'She was ready to die'

José Antonio Pereira describes how his sister-in-law, who was airlifted by helicopter, barely survived.

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Facebook's popularity dips with UK children, says Ofcom

Facebook's popularity among children fell during 2018, according to the media regulator Ofcom.

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Greater Anglia blames 2018 snow for shorter trains in 2019

Greater Anglia tells a customer the "Beast from the East" was to blame for its short-formed trains.

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The Papers: May bids to woo Tories before debate

Many front pages focus on the prime minister's decision to back an amendment to her own Brexit deal.

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Trump tracker: How his first two years have gone - in eight graphics

Donald Trump says his administration is one of the greatest ever, but do the facts back that up?

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News Daily: Rivals working on no-deal plan, and Huawei charges

Your morning briefing for Tuesday 29 January 2019.

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Nigerian Boko Haram militants are being given a chance to re-integrate into society.

A de-radicalisation scheme in Nigeria is helping former Boko Haram militants rejoin society.

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A photographer's Trans-Siberian World Cup journey

A look back at photojournalist Peter Dench's journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway during the World Cup in Russia 2018.

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Venezuela crisis: Desperate women selling their hair

Some of those fleeing the country's political crisis are going to extreme measures to make money.

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In pictures: Screen Actors Guild Awards 2019

Black Panther took home the top award at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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The pupils using maths lessons to get fit

A primary school in Surrey is using maths classes to encourage fitness and exercise in young children.

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Functioning alcoholics on their road to recovery

Meet a mum, student and city worker who all know what it's like to be a 'functioning alcoholic'.

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‘Welcome to my high-fashion, trash shopping mall’

Anna Bergstrom runs a shopping mall in Sweden where everything for sale is recycled. Her goal is to make sustainable shopping fashionable.

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150 years of the periodic table: Test your knowledge

How much do you know about the iconic symbol of science pinned to every classroom wall?

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Breastfeeding guilt experienced by half of mothers - BBC survey

Half of mothers feel they let their baby down when they struggled to breastfeed, a BBC survey finds.

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Pitt Rivers: The museum that's returning the dead

Can a museum justify keeping human remains that were plundered by Victorian adventurers?

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Facebook and Google: The data guardians fight back

Tech giants have become rich on the back of our data. But some tech start-ups are fighting back.

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Man Utd aiming for trophies & will not settle for top four - Solskjaer

Man Utd interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says club will not settle for a top-four finish this season and are "looking to win trophies".

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FA Cup: Five reasons why Barnet v Brentford was an FA Cup cracker

Relive the best of the action as Barnet and Brentford play out an enthralling 3-3 draw in their FA Cup fourth-round tie at the Hive.

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FBI: Huawei threatens US national security

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UK vote designed to bring Brexit clarity. But can politicians finally agree?

There is an over-used saying about negotiations with the European Union: "Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed." But in the case of Brexit, that agreement may never come. Britain's political deadlock over its biggest challenge for decades may never be broken.

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House Democrats are going to go after Trump's taxes -- and soon

House Democrats have been very careful in the opening days of Congress to pick their fights carefully.

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Ballistic missile can hit moving ships, China says, but experts remain skeptical

Chinese state-run media on Monday posted a pointed defense of the capabilities of its so-called "Guam killer" missile, challenging an earlier CNN report that doubted its ability to hit moving ships at sea.

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Hundreds of migrants cross US-Mexico border

In the early morning hours Thursday, several busloads of migrants were dropped off on Highway 2 in Mexico, just south of the Arizona border.

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Trump accepts Pelosi's State of the Union invite

President Donald Trump has accepted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's invitation to give his State of the Union address on February 5, the White House announced Monday evening.

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10 kidnapped children found dead in Tanzania with missing body parts

Ten children kidnapped in Tanzania have been found dead with their body parts mutilated, authorities told CNN on Monday.

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Sarah Sanders refuses to answer Roger Stone question

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders answers questions from reporters during the first press briefing in 41 days about whether or not President Trump will pardon his longtime confidant Roger Stone.

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UK will end free movement in case of no deal Brexit

The UK Government will seek to end the free movement of European citizens "as soon as possible," if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, it said Monday.

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Trump shows weakness as 2020 rivals emerge

Donald Trump's enemies smell blood in the water.

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Samsung battles Chinese rivals with cheaper Galaxy smartphones

Samsung is trying to fend off a rising global threat from Chinese rivals with new cheap smartphones, targeting them first at urban youth in India's fast-growing market.

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Acting US attorney general: Mueller probe 'close to being completed'

Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election is "close to being completed," acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker said Monday.

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Human 'hot pot' in China invites tourists to take a dip

A Lunar New Year promotion at a hotel in China's Zhejiang province will likely draw reactions of either horror or delight among fans of Chinese hot pot.

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Can Norway win the global race to build a 'floating tunnel'?

With majestic glaciers, fjords and mountains, Norway is famous for its dramatic natural landscape.

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When your iPhone lets you eavesdrop on others

A newly discovered bug in Apple's FaceTime software lets Apple users listen in on the people they are calling, and even see through their front-facing camera, without them picking-up the call.

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4-month-old baby falls from window

A milkman saved a 4-month-old after the baby fell out a window during an escape from a fire in China.

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Joe Biden says he is 'closer' to decision on 2020 presidential run

Former Vice President Joe Biden told a Florida audience Monday night he is nearing a decision on whether he'll run for president in 2020.

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Famous Russian painting recovered after brazen daytime heist

Russian police have detained a man who allegedly entered one of Moscow's top art galleries and casually walked out with a painting in his hand.

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Tom Brokaw 'truly sorry' for remarks about Hispanics and assimilation

Former "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Brokaw tweeted Sunday that he regrets saying on "Meet the Press" that Hispanics should "work harder at assimilation" into American culture.

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Understanding the messages in these Soviet-era postcards

Brutalism isn't renowned for being aesthetically pleasing. The architectural movement, popular from the 1950s to the early 1980s and generally considered an extension of early 20th-century Modernism, was perhaps best expressed through the soulless, gray concrete structures commissioned by Soviet planners for the underclasses.

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U.S. Places Sanctions on Venezuela's Oil Industry

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil giant in a dramatic move designed to empower the opposition and cripple the government of President Nicolás Maduro by preventing the proceeds of U.S. crude sales returning to Caracas.

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Venezuela's Guaidó Sees 'Peaceful and Constitutional' Takeover

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó told The Wall Street Journal he expects international and domestic pressure will force out President Nicolás Maduro, and his side will gain access to $500 million in the Maduro government’s assets frozen by the U.S.

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Big Divides Remain as U.S.-China Trade Talks Resume

Cabinet-level delegations from the U.S. and China will resume trade negotiations Wednesday, but early indications are that the two sides remain sharply divided, suggesting a hard slog ahead for a deal to be cut before a March 1 deadline.

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Brazil to Pursue Criminal Charges Against Vale After Deadly Disaster

Brazil’s top prosecutor said she would pursue criminal charges against executives at Vale SA, the world’s largest iron-ore miner, and the government said it was ordering inspections at dams across the country after a deadly disaster at one the company owned.

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U.S., Taliban Agree on Key Points in Peace Deal

U.S. and Taliban negotiators have forged a preliminary deal on two vital points to end the war in Afghanistan, the special U.S. envoy said on Monday, as the Afghan president urged the insurgents to negotiate directly with his government.

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U.N. Expert Wants to Examine Saudi Consulate Where Khashoggi Was Killed

A United Nations expert looking into the death of Jamal Khashoggi is seeking authorization from Saudi Arabia to examine the consulate building where the dissident journalist was killed by Saudi operatives last year, challenging the kingdom’s efforts to draw a line under months of global backlash.

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Trump accepts invitation from Pelosi to deliver State of the Union on Feb. 5

The annual speech to a joint session of Congress had been scheduled for Jan. 29, but Pelosi suggested to Trump that he postpone the address during the shutdown.

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‘5,000 troops’: Photo of John Bolton’s notes raise questions about military role in Venezuela crisis

The plan raised speculation about the potential for military involvement in Venezuela. If enacted, it would mark a major escalation of U.S. involvement in South America.

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Bloomberg issues sharp warning about third party candidates, saying they could help re-elect Trump

Michael Bloomberg knows a lot about third party candidacies. The former independent says they risk helping Trump get re-elected.

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Trump accepts invitation from Pelosi to deliver State of the Union on Feb. 5

The annual speech to a joint session of Congress had been scheduled for Jan. 29, but Pelosi suggested to Trump that he postpone the address during the shutdown.

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Roger Stone claimed more force was used on him than at the bin Laden and El Chapo raids. Nope.

Osama bin Laden was shot in the head by a Navy SEAL. Twice.

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Kamala Harris is aiming for the Obama coalition that Hillary Clinton wasn’t able to win

But she'll have to address concerns about her record on criminal justice.

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20 lies and alleged lies the Trump team has told in the Mueller probe, dissected

Perhaps the defining question of the special counsel's investigation right now is: Why all the lies? Let's break down each of them.

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At Koch gathering, a turn away from partisan politics

At their biannual meeting, officials with the network emphasized anti-poverty initiatives and reentry programs for former convicts.

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Trump tweets that Howard Schultz lacks the guts and smarts to be president

Michael Bloomberg also cautioned Monday that an independent bid could tip the election to the Republican incumbent.

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Mueller investigation is ‘close to being completed,’ acting attorney general says

Acting attorney general Matthew G. Whitaker said Monday that he has been “fully briefed” on special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election and that, “right now, the investigation is close to being completed.” This is a developing story. It will be updated.

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GOP senator says Trump wants a ‘simple’ border wall deal

Sen. Perdue, one of the president’s closest allies, indicated that Trump is prepared to act on his own if an agreement does not satisfy him.

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Pelosi invites Trump to deliver State of the Union on Feb. 5 in the House chamber

The annual speech to a joint session of Congress had been scheduled for Jan. 29, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) suggested to President Trump that he postpone the address during the government shutdown. In retaliation, Trump canceled a trip by Pelosi and other House Democrats to Afghanistan. He later insisted he would deliver the […]

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Roger Stone claimed more force was used on him than at the bin Laden and El Chapo raids. Nope.

Osama bin Laden was shot in the head by a Navy SEAL. Twice.

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Trump administration announces sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil company to try to force President Maduro to step down

The order will affect Citgo, the Venezuelan-owned, Houston-based oil company, and Valero, the American oil refiner that is the largest in the United States. Both import substantial amounts of low-quality crude oil from Venezuela, and can continue to do so as long as the payments do not go to Nicolás Maduro’s regime. U.S. officials said […]

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Kamala Harris is aiming for the Obama coalition that Hillary Clinton wasn’t able to win

But she'll have to address concerns about her record on criminal justice.

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Barr still refuses to pledge to release Mueller probe

The attorney general nominee’s resistance is prompting some senators to seek a legal change that would release special-counsel reports directly to the public.

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20 lies and alleged lies the Trump team has told in the Mueller probe, dissected

Perhaps the defining question of the special counsel's investigation right now is: Why all the lies? Let's break down each of them.

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Eric Trump takes aim at media, ‘incompetent’ lawmakers after reports of firings of undocumented workers at father’s golf club

The president’s son suggested reporters should be covering other stories and urged Congress to pass immigration reforms.

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7 questions about Trump’s use of undocumented workers at his golf courses

The Post reported that a dozen undocumented workers were fired Jan. 18 from a Trump golf club in New York.

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Federal employees return to backlog of work after 35-day shutdown

Workers were waiting to learn when they’ll receive their back pay, as agencies have different schedules.

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Hillary Clinton advisers keep floating another run in 2020. It would be nearly unprecedented in the modern political era.

People in her orbit indicate that she’s not willing to completely rule it out.

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Howard Schultz is looking at an independent presidential bid. Would he have a shot?

The former Starbucks CEO says he is considering running as a "centrist independent." But what kind of market is there for such a candidacy?

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The Daily 202: The Koch network donor retreat turns touchy-feely

After a rebranding, there’s less emphasis on partisan politics.

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Trump offers encouragement for state efforts to teach Bible literacy in public schools

Following a segment on “Fox & Friends,” the president tweeted his support for bills that would allow teaching of the Bible to public school children.

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The worst-performing Dow stock this year is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

Ari Wald of Oppenheimer and Gina Sanchez of Chantico Global discuss Pfizer shares before the company's earnings are released with CNBC's Mike Santoli.

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Global treaty needed to tackle obesity, researchers say

In a report published on Sunday, international researchers accused "Big Food" of undermining policies designed to promote healthy eating.

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Domino effect of EWS quotas

Any big departure in reservation policy should at least begin with a detailed assessment of facts.

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Rahul Gandhi to attend thanksgiving rally for farmers in Chhattisgarh today

Congress president Rahul Gandhi is slated to reach Chhattisgarh capital Raipur today for a farmers’ gathering.

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Brexit's revolutionary guard may have to blink

Hardliners like Rees-Mogg will finally have to reveal not what they want, but what they can live with.

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Hand that touches Hindu woman should not exist, says Union minister Ananth Kumar...

Addressing a function, organised by the Hindu Jagrana Vedike,in Karnataka’s Kodaugu district, Hegde also claimed that history had been distorted to claim that the Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, and instead it was a Shiva temple called Tejo Mahalaya.

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A year of choices with a 'Bandersnatch' finish

The choices India makes on the fiscal, monetary and reform front now will have a profound impact

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India is rather too cautious on the Quad

Respecting China’s sensitivities is a one-way street. Beijing doesn’t respect New Delhi’s sensitivities in return

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Karnataka crisis: More hype than substance

With voters returning fractured verdicts in four of the last five assembly elections, horse-trading has been more the norm than an exception in Karnataka politics. However, the BJP has taken poaching to a much higher orbit. If senior Congress and JD(S) leaders are to be believed, disgruntled legislators are being offered Rs 20 cr-Rs 60 cr to join BJP.

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Vidya Balan to Make Her Tamil Debut Opposite South Superstar Ajith in the Remake of Amitabh Bachchan's Pink

It was Sridevi's wish that Boney Kapoor make a film with Tamil superstar Ajith, and that is finally coming true with the remake of Pink.

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John Krasinski Causes Meltdown on Twitter As He Tears Up During Wife Emily Blunt's SAG Speech

Actor-director John Krasinski got teary-eyed as he watched wife Emily Blunt accept the award for Best Supporting Actress for 'A Quiet Place' at the SAG Awards 2019.

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Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh, Salman Khan Among Bollywood Stars at Wedding Reception of Raj Thackeray's Son

Bollywood stars including Amitabh Bachchan, the three Khans, Sachin Tendulkar and many politicians turned up for yet another high-profile wedding in Mumbai.

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Aamir Khan is Ready to Launch His Son Junaid in Bollywood but Only on This Condition

Junaid Khan is Aamir Khan’s son with his first wife Reena Dutta.

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Saif Ali Khan to Share Screen Space with Sara Ali Khan in Love Aaj Kal Sequel? Here's His Response

Of late, reports claimed that Saif Ali Khan will share screen space with his daughter Sara Ali Khan in Imtiaz Ali's directorial Love Aaj Kal sequel.

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Varun Dhawan’s Republic Day Performance at Attari-Wagah Border is All About Patriotism, See Pics

Varun Dhawan performed in front of over 28,000 people at Attari-Wagah border to mark Republic Day this year.

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SAG Awards 2019: 'Black Panther' Bags Top Honour; Rami Malek, Glenn Close Declared Best Actors

'Black Panther', heralded for its mainly black cast and vibrant celebration of African culture, won the top Screen Actors Guild award on Sunday.

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When Amitabh Bachchan 'Bumped into Electric Electric' Ranveer Singh, See Pics

Amitabh Bachchan and Ranveer Singh have sent the internet into a frenzy. Their pictures together are the newest rage on social media and fans just can't have enough of them.

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