CHILLAX: Calm Down and Relax: March 2019

Sunday 31 March 2019

'Compassion, empathy': Berejiklian makes her mark on new cabinet

Gladys Berejiklian has unveiled a new cabinet as her government turns its attention to key social issues.

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Six-time winner Boss says Brutal will be worth the weight in Doncaster

Glen Boss knows better than anyone what it takes to win a Doncaster and the Singapore-based hoop is confident of adding to his haul at Randwick.

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Brett Robinson finishes 30th at world cross country championships

The Canberra export finished the 10km race in Denmark in 33:34.

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Sheffield Shield final: Pattinson doubles up as Vics roll NSW

James Pattinson tore through NSW's line-up again as Victoria claimed the Sheffield Shield with a 177-run victory.

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Woods beaten at WGC by unheralded Dane

Unheralded Danish golfer Lucas Bjerregaard hopes his surname will no longer be mispronounced as "beer garden" after toppling Tiger Woods in the quarter-finals of the World Golf Championships-Match Play.

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Dragons prepared to risk Widdop on eve of finals if surgery successful

St George Illawarra have flagged the prospect of parachuting their captain back into the side on the eve of the finals if surgery in Melbourne is successful.

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Thai king strips fugitive ex-PM Thaksin of royal decorations

Shinawatra Thaksin, a billionaire with populist policies, was ousted by a 2006 military coup for alleged abuse of power and disrespect for the monarchy.

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Light plane crashes in remote north-west Queensland

Two people were believed to be onboard when the plane crashed.

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Pat Campbell

A selection of published work from The Canberra Times artist.

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Lions stun Roos to go 2-0 as finals hopes rise

The Lions are a finals chance for the first time in a decade. Chris Fagan has worked a near-miracle with a club that last played a final in 2009.

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60 years after exile, Tibetans face a fight for survival in a post-Dalai Lama world

The Dalai Lama describes it as "freedom in exile," but it's a "freedom" which has lasted longer than he likely ever dreamed about.

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Death penalty for sex acts in Brunei sparks criticism

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Judge rules Trump executive order allowing offshore drilling in Arctic Ocean unlawful

A federal judge in Alaska has ruled an executive order by President Donald Trump allowing offshore oil drilling of tens of millions of acres in the Arctic Ocean is "unlawful and invalid."

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Venezuela darkened by third major blackout this month

Electricity slowly returned in most areas of Caracas on Saturday after Venezuela struggled through the third major blackout of March.

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Knife crime: More stop and search powers for police

Rules on searches without reasonable suspicion are being relaxed to tackle rising knife crime.

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Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content.

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Ukraine election: Comedian is front-runner ahead of first round

Petro Poroshenko is seeking re-election but the surprise front-runner is comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

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Earth Hour: Switching off lights to highlight climate change

Some of the world's most famous landmarks are plunged into darkness to draw attention to climate change.

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Brexit: Theresa May considers next step to break deadlock

Theresa May is under pressure from some senior Brexiteers to rule out a customs union with the EU.

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More adults seeking support for alcoholic parents

Thousand more adults are seeking help in coping with an alcoholic parent every year, a charity says.

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Paul Gascoigne among Spurs legends in final test game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Paul Gascoigne, Jurgen Klinsmann & David Ginola played in Spurs' final test event at their new £1bn stadium before its official opening on Wednesday.

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North Korea says Madrid embassy raid was 'grave terror attack'

Pyongyang calls for an investigation and says it is watching rumours that the FBI played a role.

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Ethiopian Airlines crash: 'Pitch up, pitch up!'

Details are emerging of the final moments of the flight, which crashed six minutes after take-off.

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Rolling Stones postpone North America tour over Mick Jagger illness

Mick Jagger's doctors have advised him not to travel.

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Thai baby elephants cheered as they escape mud pit

Six baby elephants who were stuck in steep muddy pit for two days are rescued by Thai park rangers.

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Firefighters rescue hundreds of people stuck in toilets

London Fire Brigade has also rescued 17 children with their heads stuck in toilet seats.

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The Papers: Tory 'civil war' over snap election idea

Sunday papers suggest Theresa May faces a backlash if she calls a snap election amid the Brexit deadlock.

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Ukraine's presidential elections: Five things to know

A look at some of the odder facts about Sunday's presidential elections in Ukraine.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'sparkle'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "sparkle".

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The male body positive Instagram influencer who ditched his six pack

Stevie Blaine, aka bopo.boy, struggled with an obsession over his body shape before a dramatic switch.

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US-Mexico border: Migrants held as Trump threatens closure

Migrants are forced to sleep outside as US officials struggle with a surge in asylum-seekers.

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When Drake turns up at your local club

Drake fans are delighted as the rapper plays an intimate aftershow set at small Leicester nightclub Republic.

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Hall of Fame honour for UK band who conquered the US

Keyboardist and vocalist Rod Argent and fellow singer Colin Blunstone were at the ceremony in New York.

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Papery pyramid: A new look at the Louvre

French visual artist JR and a team of volunteers plaster paper around the Louvre's glass pyramid.

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Tornado chasers face storm as lawsuit hits close to home

A lawsuit claims reckless behaviour by storm chasers before a fatal crash. Is there a wider problem?

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Minimum wage: How high could the lowest salaries go?

The UK's lowest-paid workers are getting a pay rise - helping everyone from bar staff to carers.

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US school shootings: Have drills gone too far?

One school apparently shot teachers "execution style" with pellets as part of a rehearsal for the real thing.

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Is there an Austrian link to New Zealand mosque attacks?

The main suspect in the mosque massacre was familiar with Austria's far-right scene.

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How Village People's cop Victor Willis aims to 'reboot' the group

Victor Willis, the pop group's former singer and songwriter, has overcome legal battles and rehab.

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Lyft, Uber, Pinterest: Are internet unicorns really worth billions?

Lyft is the first tech company to float this year but the $24bn business is yet to make profit.

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Brexit: Will flights be disrupted?

The EU and UK have agreed a plan to try to avoid disruption.

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Mother’s Day: From medieval brawls to cards and flowers

And other lesser-known historical facts about this weekend's celebration of mothers.

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Huddersfield captain 'empty' after relegation - how much worse can it get for Terriers?

Huddersfield captain Christopher Schindler feels "empty" after the Terriers' relegation from the Premier League was confirmed by defeat at Crystal Palace.

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'JeM a venomous arm of ISI': Afghan vice presidential candidate Amrullah Saleh

The Pakistan-based JeM claimed responsibility for the February 14 suicide car bombing in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama that killed at least 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and fanned tensions in the subcontinent.

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First woman to win 'Afghan Star' TV show to fight Taliban with music

Zahra Elham, from Afghanistan’s ethnic Hazara minority, enchanted audiences with her high-pitched, raspy voice, performing Hazara and Persian folk music in traditional loose, colourful Afghan dresses and heels.

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Amazon chief Jeff Bezos' phone was hacked by Saudis, says investigator

Gavin de Becker, the investigator, linked the hack to extensive coverage by The Washington Post newspaper, which is owned by Bezos, of the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul last year.

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12 detained for mid-air protest on IndiGo flight headed for Madurai

Twelve men who staged the protest inside the airborne plane were detained by Madurai police after the flight, 6E 7195, landed on Saturday.

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2019's two parallel election campaigns

No election is a single-issue election. And so the problem isn’t the fact that two principal sides are speaking of two different issues. The problem is they are not engaging adequately with each other on them

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India is not a police surveillance State

It is not against the law to attend a Pakistan Day reception. Nor is it morally forbidden to do so. The government chose not to but the prime minister still wrote to his Pakistani counterpart to greet him

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The making of a Modi doctrine in foreign policy

While excessive moralising and equivocation were the hallmarks of the earlier era, the prime minister has introduced a dash of vim into Indian foreign policy

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Instead of pursuing an MBA, start or join world-changing companies

Entrepreneurs can out-innovate big players since the cost of developing technology has fallen

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Woods beaten at WGC by unheralded Dane

Dragons prepared to risk Widdop on eve of finals if surgery successful

Thai king strips fugitive ex-PM Thaksin of royal decorations

Light plane crashes in remote north-west Queensland

Two people were believed to be onboard when the plane crashed.

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Pat Campbell

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Lions stun Roos to go 2-0 as finals hopes rise

Trump’s Order to Open Arctic Waters to Oil Drilling Was Unlawful, Federal Judge Finds

The decision has broad implications for Mr. Trump’s effort to push drilling across the American coastline and on public lands.

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A Texan’s Big Bet on a Fossil-Fuel Future for California

Andrew Beal, a poker-playing billionaire and major Trump backer, could upend California’s carbon-free power goals with a case before federal regulators.

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50 Years of Affirmative Action: What Went Right, and What It Got Wrong

A look back through the decades shows the successes and challenges of a divisive social policy.

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Spring Brings Surge of Migrants, Stretching Border Facilities Far Beyond Capacity

Migration along the southern border typically increases in the spring, but authorities said the current numbers have reached “unmanageable” levels.

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Trump Turns U.S. Policy in Central America on Its Head

His plan to cut aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador is “shooting yourself in the foot,” said one human rights worker. Mexico has urged more funding for development.

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2020 Democrats Love Small Donors. But Some Really Love Big Donors, Too.

Several 2020 presidential candidates are focused on attracting small donors to prove grass-roots appeal, but are also privately courting major donors whose money helps pay campaign bills.

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In 2020 Southern Primaries, Victory for Democrats Begins With Black Women

Kamala Harris and Beto O’Rourke took different approaches, but they both reached out to black women in campaign swings through the South recently.

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Beto O’Rourke, Praising Immigration, Kicks Off Presidential Campaign in El Paso

Mr. O’Rourke officially launched his campaign near the border with Mexico. His downtown rally came amid extraordinary discord over immigration.

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A Leonardo Made a $450 Million Splash. Now There’s No Sign of It.

Since a Saudi royal, most likely the crown prince, paid $450 million for “Salvator Mundi,” it has vanished from view, and museums hoping to show it say they don’t know where it is.

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11 of Our Best Weekend Reads

Gen Z has its say. Amanda Hess on the college admissions scandal. Kids and room sharing. A woman who feels no pain. Adventurous, alone, attacked. And more.

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news analysis: We’re All Stuck Inside George and Kellyanne’s Marriage

Are we watching a life partnership fracture on Twitter, a casualty of Donald Trump?

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The $70,000-a-Year Minimum Wage

A small Seattle company shows that capitalism can have a heart.

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Op-Ed Columnist: Trump’s Circus Maximus

King Donald’s subjects came from the rivers to bend the knee to their victorious Vulgarian.

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The Incredible Shrinking Trump Boom

At least corporate accountants are having some fun.

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The Best Restaurant if You’re Over 50

It’s not just sex and sleep that change as you age. It’s supper.

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The Irish Border Is a Scar

Could Brexit reignite the Troubles in Northern Ireland?

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The Mick Mulvaney Presidency

How an imaginary version of the Trump administration might make the real one lose in 2020.

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The Secret Death Toll of America’s Drones

President Trump is making it harder to know how many civilians the government kills by remote control.

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news analysis: The Lost History of One of the World’s Strangest Science Experiments

The hummingbirds were dying. Cockroaches were everywhere. And then Steve Bannon showed up.

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Exposures: Rwanda’s Children of Rape Have Come of Age

Twenty-five years after the genocide, its effects are shaping a new generation.

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Goodbye, Women’s History Month. Here Are 15 Women We Shouldn’t Forget.

From an 80-year-old tiger trainer to the motorcycle queen of Miami, these are the stories of trailblazing women you likely didn’t learn about in school.

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The Saturday Profile: He Helped Create A.I. Now, He Worries About ‘Killer Robots.’

Still, Yoshua Bengio, an artificial intelligence pioneer and co-winner of this year’s prestigious A.M. Turing prize, says A.I. will prove to be a boon, if regulated.

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Nonfiction: Unraveling the Putin Enigma

“Putin’s World,” by Angela E. Stent, seeks to put Russia’s relations with the West into long-term perspective.

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Bezos’s Security Consultant Accuses Saudis of Hacking the Amazon C.E.O.’s Phone

The accusations by Gavin de Becker, Mr. Bezos’s longtime security consultant, are the latest twist in a bizarre situation that has also pulled in the largest U.S. tabloid publisher and The Washington Post.

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College Student Is Found Dead After Getting Into a Car She Mistook for Her Uber, Police Say

Nathaniel D. Rowland, 24, was arrested in connection with the death of Samantha Josephson, 21, in South Carolina. The authorities did not disclose a motive or how she died.

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What’s the Secret to Reaching 111? ‘Avoid Dying,’ but ‘Porridge Is Helpful’

Alfred Smith and Bob Weighton were both born on March 29, 1908. But Britain’s oldest men say they’re as puzzled as anyone about the secret to longevity.

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Georgia Is Latest State to Pass Fetal Heartbeat Bill as Part of Growing Trend

The American Civil Liberties Union vowed to sue if the bill is signed into law. The courts have blocked similar efforts in other states.

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Elite Colleges Announce Record Low Admission Rates in Wake of College Cheating Scandal

It is harder than ever to get into the nation’s most selective universities. The news was troubling for many as the federal cheating case continues.

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Texas Tech 75, Gonzaga 69: No. 3 Texas Tech Upsets No. 1 Gonzaga for First Trip to Final Four

The Red Raiders’ stifling defense in the second half kept the game just out of reach for the Zags until it was too late.

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Zuzana Caputova Is Elected Slovakia’s First Female President

Riding a wave of popular discontent over widespread corruption, she vowed to return a sense of decency to the country’s often toxic political climate.

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'Daddy won,' Alec Baldwin's Trump boasts in first 'SNL' since end of Mueller probe

“Saturday Night Live” built the cold open of its newest episode around the report that Special Counsel Robert Mueller recently submitted following his two-year-long Russia investigation.

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Israel reopens Gaza crossings after week of hostilities

Israeli authorities have reopened the two crossings with the Gaza Strip after days of hostilities in a sign that cease-fire talks may be advancing.

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Taco Bell manager gets three years probation for choking pregnant employee

A former manager at a Portland, Ore., Taco Bell restaurant received a sentence of three years probation Friday for choking a pregnant co-worker during an argument over a food order last year.

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Afghan official: vice president unhurt in Taliban ambush

An Afghan official says that Afghanistan's vice president, Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum, has escaped unharmed after Taliban ambushed his convoy while traveling form northern Balkh to neighboring Zawzjan province.

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Family says Pakistani journalist taken from home

The family of a Pakistani journalist says he was forcibly taken by masked men in private and police vehicles and has been unreachable for more than 24 hours.

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American tourist visiting Australia beaten unconscious in what police describe as random attack

An American tourist in Australia required emergency surgery last week after being beaten unconscious in a random attack, Australian media reported.

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Polls open in Ukraine's presidential election

Polls have opened in Ukraine's presidential election that pits the incumbent against a popular comedian and a former prime minister.

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Virginia shakes off Purdue 80-75 in OT to advance to NCAA Final Four

Virginia, the first No. 1 seed to lose to a 16 seed a year ago, survived overtime and Carsen Edwards' staggering 3-point show Saturday night to make it to the Final Four for the first time since 1984.

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NBA star Kristaps Porzingis reportedly accused of rape in New York

Former New York Knicks player Kristaps Porzingis has been accused of raping a woman in New York just hours after he suffered a career-stalling knee injury during a game last year, reports said Saturday.

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Turkish voters go to polls in critical municipal elections

Voters in Turkey began casting ballots in Sunday's municipal elections, which are seen as a barometer of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's popularity amid a sharp economic downturn in the nation that straddles Europe and Asia.

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Saturday 30 March 2019

Priyanka Gandhi effect? 20% rise in membership of Shakti network

By choosing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rahul Gandhi sent a clear signal of his intent to revive the party in the state, where the Congress has been in the political wilderness for three decades.

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US knew about India's Mission Shakti but didn't spy on ASAT test: Pentagon

Aircraft Spots, which monitors military air movements, had said that a US Air Force’s reconnaissance aircraft from its base in Diego Garcia went “for a mission in the Bay of Bengal to monitor India’s anti-satellite missile test”.

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HT India's Most Stylish: From Ranveer Singh's dance to Twinkle Khanna's funny speech,...

HT India’s Most Stylish: From Twinkle Khanna’s snarky remark for Karan Johar to Ranveer Singh’s dance, here are the top five best moments of the night.

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Lok Sabha elections 2019: Days after joining SP-BSP alliance, Nishad Party walks...

Sanjay Nishad, president of Nishad (Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal) party, along with his son Praveen Nishad, a sitting Samajwadi Party MP from Gorakhpur, met CM Yogi Adityanath on Friday evening.

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Instead of pursuing an MBA, start or join world-changing companies

Entrepreneurs can out-innovate big players since the cost of developing technology has fallen

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Technology companies are taking Indian users for a ride

The world needs a new social contract — a compact that holds the digital sector accountable to the public

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Us movie review: A groundbreaking horror film from Jordan Peele, a worthy follow-up...

Us movie review: Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong’o delivers a stunning dual performance in Jordan Peele’s groundbreaking follow-up to Get Out. Rating: 4.5/5.

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India's A-SAT missile test must trigger a discussion on earth orbital security

Orbital security can easily suffer from the tragedy of the commons unless states rake proactive measures

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Modi unveils the BJP's poll planks

It appears that three key themes -- development, security and a sharp attack on opposition -- will dominate the party’s campaign over the next seven weeks

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No global heat on India's ASAT missile test

Unlike China, India is seen as a more responsible country that respects international laws and institutions. New Delhi has done well to exploit this image to enlist itself into the elite space powers club

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The Congress's NYAY plan is just a palliative

Transfer payments need to be accompanied by a reform programme for increasing investments, growth and jobs

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US tracking 250-270 objects from Indian ASAT test debris: Pentagon

US Strategic Command's Joint Force Space Component Command said 250 pieces of debris associated with an Indian ASAT launch that occurred on Wednesday are being tracked. The JFSCC said it will continue to actively track debris associated with the event and issue close approach notifications as required until the debris enters the earth's atmosphere..

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Why BJP is eyeing a breach in Mamata's West Bengal fortress

Although the BJP has made significant gains in bengal, it is yet to gain the mass base and organisational muscle to take on the TMC in many seats. It has eroded Left and Congress vote banks but is yet to make a dent in the Trinamool's ascending vote share, except in pockets. Bengal will vote in all seven phases.

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Live: Amit Shah's roadshow on way to nomination

Leaders criss-crossing the country for election rallies, fiery speeches, switching loyalties, alliances broken and forged... its all happening as campaigning for the 17th general elections hits a crescendo. Stay with TOI for all updates.

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Indian national stabbed to death in Munich

Indian couple Prashant and Smita Basarur were stabbed by an immigrant near Munich. Unfortunately, Prashant has expired. Smita is stable. We are facilitating the travel of Prashant's brother to Germany, tweeted external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.

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She’s Earning a Degree and a Paycheck, without Lifelong Debt. Here’s How.

March 29, 2019 By Matt Smith, Walmart Corporate Affairs Many Americans face a dilemma: earn a living or get a college degree. The choice isn’t always clear. Tracy Hutchens knew she wanted to earn a college degree. But, when she was offered a promotion to a management position while working at a Walmart distribution center in Tomah, Wisconsin, it was hard to pass up. Confronted with the chance for a career versus a degree at a traditional university accompanied with long-term student debt, Tracy chose the sure thing – the job. “Students face it all the time – feeling overwhelmed by the student debt,” Tracy said. “If you want to be competitive in the workplace, then you have to get this degree. But then you get the burden of having all this debt.” As an area manager at the distribution center, Tracy oversees shipping and receiving for dry goods. She likes her job and doesn’t want to sacrifice her career. She knew that finishing her degree would mean a step toward a better future, but she put the thought on hold. Or at least she did until she received an email explaining the opportunity for Walmart associates to <a href="https://ift.tt/2WtExkO" data-cms-id="00000169-bb95-d70d-a1ed-bff7d8f30001" data-cms-href="https://ift.tt/2uA7dMT a college degree for just $1 a day</a> with Live Better U in partnership with <a href="https://ift.tt/2I1MSYI" target="_blank">Guild Education</a>. “There’s got to be a catch,” Tracy remembers thinking. “I was skeptical of trying, but I thought I’d just go with it and see what happens.” Tracy faced her skepticism head-on and enrolled at <a href="https://ift.tt/1ns44D9" target="_blank">Bellevue University</a> pursuing a bachelor of science in supply chain, transportation and logistics management. “I thought, ‘This is too good to be true. There’s no way it’s a dollar per day!’ I paid for books – but I got reimbursed for them. It’s amazing that anyone would offer this to someone. Every part of it is true,” she said. Living in Wisconsin can present additional challenges to students commuting to college campuses for classes. “The nearest colleges are at least a half an hour away. It snows in Wisconsin, and sometimes, going out at all is difficult,” she explained. “Going to school online makes it very easy to balance everything, including my home and social life.” In fact, <a href="https://ift.tt/2I1MSYI" target="_blank">Live Better U</a> offers additional resources to make sure students get everything they need. She has her own student success advisor who helps her at every step. “I thought there’d be a hotline number that I’d have to call every time – but she emails me, I text her, we even exchanged pictures of our cats. I never feel like I’m out there by myself not knowing what’s going on,” she said. Now, Tracy is wrapping up her second term, and she’s already applying what she’s learning in school to her current role. While she hopes to continue growing her career with Walmart, she knows that once she gets her degree, <a href="https://ift.tt/2I1MTMg possibilities will be endless – not the student debt.</a> “This company has changed my life in such a tremendous way, and I hope I can make them proud with the work I do with them. I never thought that stuff like this would work out so perfectly for me,” she said. And, she has a message to any Walmart associate who thinks a college degree at $1 a day is too good to be true. “Do it. It’s real,” she said. “It will bring so much to your life. It’s worth it.” <div class="knotch_5c9d30a8ed362ec71aa32c49"></div>

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A Home in Bloom: Drew Barrymore and Walmart Launch Exclusive Online Collection, ‘Drew Barrymore Flower Home’

SAN BRUNO, Calif., March 28, 2019 – Walmart and Drew Barrymore announced today the launch of <a href="https://ift.tt/2I6tjyq" target="_blank">Drew Barrymore Flower Home,</a> a free-spirited collection of furniture and décor inspired by Drew’s personal travels and familiar places she holds dear. The line is exclusively available now on Walmart’s family of sites, including Walmart.com, Jet.com and Hayneedle.com, with new collections launching seasonally. Vibrant, inviting and full of life, Drew Barrymore Flower Home offers a unique assortment of eclectic home furnishings, including furniture, curtains, textiles, wall art, ceramics, pet beds and more. Drew worked in close collaboration with the Walmart.com design team to create her first-ever home collection that features a refreshing mix of bold prints, feminine patterns, fresh colorways and functional silhouettes. “I have always had a love for creating joyful spaces – places where unexpected prints and patterns, shapes and styles, and colors and textures come together in the most delightful way,” said Drew Barrymore. “My new collection of furniture and home décor is inspired by this passion and I hope it inspires everyone to make themselves at home.” Featuring more than 200 artfully matched items ranging in price from $18 for ceramic decorative vases to $899 for a mid-century sofa, Drew Barrymore Flower Home makes it easy, affordable and fun for anyone to express their personal style. Some of Drew’s favorite items from the launch collection include: Wall art showcasing floral prints, distinguished animals and vintage books – many of which are inspired by select pieces from Drew’s personal collection Human Dog, 24x29 Framed Print ($59) Bamboo Lake Night Framed Wall Art, Set of 3 (starting at $68) Exclusive prints for seating, bedding and decorative accents inspired by Drew’s life, including mix and match styles that are elevated yet effortless Watercolor Succulent Loveseat ($699) Vintage Palm Barrel Accent Chair ($499) Dotty Palm Quilt (starting at $65) Beautifully simplistic statement pieces that anchor a room Velvet Track Arm 86-inch Sofa in Parisian Pink ($899) Velvet Tufted Scallop Headboard in Parisian Pink and New York Navy (starting at $349) Solid wood accent furniture with game board inlays that boast an element of sophistication and fun Game Board Wood Coffee Table ($399) Fringed storage baskets for decorative throws and pillows that also double as chic planters Hand-woven Macramé Basket, Set of 3 ($70) Ceramic dinnerware, vases and lamps that are stylish and functional Vintage Marble 16-piece Dinnerware Set in Palm Springs Pink ($60) Vintage Floral 16-piece Dinnerware Set ($60) The Forgotten Era Ceramic Face Lamp with Venetian Wine Velvet Shade ($89) Last year, Walmart.com launched a completely new way for customers to shop for their home, adding editorial elements that make it easier to browse and discover the products they love. This year, the retailer is focused on building its assortment with exclusive home furnishings, like the new Drew Barrymore Flower Home collection, that are both affordable and stylish. About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, over 275 million customers and members visit our more than 11,300 stores under 58 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2019 revenue of $514.4 billion, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting <a href="https://ift.tt/1kqeXCT" data-cms-ai="0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; overflow-wrap: break-word; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(26, 117, 207); font-family: BogleWeb-Regular; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://ift.tt/2EzYj4D>, on Facebook at <a href="https://ift.tt/1cuByNT" target="_blank" data-cms-ai="0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; overflow-wrap: break-word; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(26, 117, 207); font-family: BogleWeb-Regular; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">https://ift.tt/2EdENMZ> and on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/walmart" target="_blank" data-cms-ai="0" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; overflow-wrap: break-word; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; text-decoration: none; text-transform: none; font-size: 19px; font-weight: 400; color: rgb(26, 117, 207); font-family: BogleWeb-Regular; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">http://twitter.com/walmart</a>. About FLOWER by Drew Barrymore Barrymore Brands was established in 2013 with the launch of FLOWER Beauty exclusively at Walmart. Since that time, FLOWER has added FLOWER Eyewear to almost 3,000 Walmart Vision Centers across the United States and at ASDA in the UK. FLOWER Beauty is also available at Ulta Beauty in the US, as well as internationally in Mexico, Australia, United Kingdom, India and Canada. In the Spring of 2019, FLOWER, in partnership with CAA-GBG, is launching Flower Home exclusively on the Walmart eCommerce family of sites, including Walmart.com, Jet.com and Hayneedle.com. For more information, follow @FlowerbyDrewBarrymore on Instagram or visit <a href="https://ift.tt/2uJ7H3D" target="_blank">FlowerbyDrew.com</a>. <div class="knotch_5c9beefd48af838275cf520a"></div>

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Walmart Announces 2019 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Activities

BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 28, 2019 – Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) today announced the company’s 2019 Annual Shareholders’ meeting and activities. A formal business meeting focused on shareholder voting on proxy proposals will take place on Wednesday, June 5 followed by the company’s traditional event for associates and shareholders on Friday, June 7. Shareholders of record must present proof of share ownership and photo identification to gain access both Wednesday and Friday. June 5 Formal Business and Shareholders’ Meeting The meeting will focus on shareholder voting on formal business and proxy proposals. It will take place from 10 a.m. CDT to approximately 11 a.m. CDT at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers, Ark. No entertainment or other activities will be part of the business meeting. The meeting will be webcast on the company’s website at <a href="https://ift.tt/1MAoyIh" target="_blank">https://ift.tt/2HJVvb9>. The record date for shareholders entitled to vote at the meeting is April 12, 2019. As always, shareholders may vote their shares electronically, online or by phone if they cannot attend the formal business meeting on June 5. Preliminary voting results are expected to be issued the same day. June 7 Business Update and Celebration for Associates and Shareholders; Investment Community Q&A with Management The event to recognize and celebrate Walmart’s associates from around the world as well as shareholders will be held on June 7 beginning at 8 a.m. CDT at the Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark. No formal business items will be presented for a vote. The event will provide a brief recap of voting results from the June 5 formal business meeting and will include presentations from Walmart’s executive team. There will also be entertainment to highlight accomplishments from the prior year and to thank Walmart associates and shareholders. Following the event, Walmart will host a question and answer session with the investment community at approximately 12:15 p.m. CDT, led by Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon. The investment community question and answer session with management will be webcast on the company’s website at <a href="https://ift.tt/1MAoyIh" target="_blank">https://ift.tt/2HJVvb9>. A transcript will also be available on June 7 on the company’s website. About Walmart Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, over 275 million customers and members visit our more than 11,300 stores under 58 banners in 27 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2019 revenue of $514.4 billion, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting <a href="https://ift.tt/2Blgzgm>, on Facebook at <a href="https://ift.tt/1cuByNT" target="_blank">https://ift.tt/2EdENMZ> and on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/walmart" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/walmart</a>.

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Unlock the Future: Introducing Live Better U, the New Name for Associate Education Benefits

March 27, 2019 By Julie Murphy, executive vice president of People, Walmart U.S. The nature of work is changing – and quickly. Walmart is focused on staying out in front of that change and helping our people thrive in tomorrow’s workplace. We are on a journey to be an employer of choice and over the last four years, we’ve been deliberate in how and where we’ve invested in our 1.4 million U.S. associates. Whether our associates come to Walmart to work a few shifts a week or to start a new career, we want Walmart to be that place where they can explore their potential. To discover what they’re made of, and what they can do. A chance to take part in programs that help them grow in their careers and beyond. A keystone to success is education, and today, we are announcing that our lifelong learning offerings will now be known as Live Better U. Live Better U provides a platform that brings our suite of education benefits together to make it easier for all associates to learn about and access the options designed to help them unlock their future. Live Better U also references our company’s mission, underscoring that it applies to our associates, too. Live Better U supports associate education at every level. The program includes our $1 a day college program, cost-free high school education to associates and eligible family members, discounts on higher education programs like master’s degrees, foreign language learning and much more – all in partnership with Guild Education. Additionally, since Live Better U is part of our broader Walmart Academy development program, our associates can get college credit for training they receive on the job: Hundreds of thousands of associates have already undergone skills training equivalent to more than $317 million in college credits. Since we announced our partnership with Guild last year, more than 4,500 Walmart associates from all 50 states have enrolled in at least one of the programs, including more than 3,000 in degrees at University of Florida, Brandman University and Bellevue University. That number will continue to grow as hundreds of associates fill out interest forms every week. And we’re just getting started. Live Better U will continue to evolve and expand with the needs of our business and interest of our associates. When Tracy Hutchens, an Area Manager at a distribution center in Wisconsin, heard about the <a href="https://ift.tt/2I1MDwM" target="_blank">$1 a day education program</a> last year, she thought, “there’s got to be a catch … it’s too good to be true.” Tracy isn’t alone. That’s something we’ve heard a lot since launching the program and honestly the catch is quite simple: We know when an associate like Tracy invests in her education, she will likely want to continue to grow professionally as well. And while we hope our associates choose to do that at Walmart, we are proud that this program will help them grow their careers wherever life takes them. Now, less than a year later, Tracy knows the program is real and she’s on her way to earning a debt-free degree in supply chain, transportation and logistics management by contributing just $1 a day and with a Guild coach to help her every step of the way. As an online student with no need to commute to class, she’s also able to maintain her career, home and social life. We are proud to offer associates the opportunity to earn a college degree for just $1 a day – but Live Better U is much broader than that. It’s about making education accessible, providing the tools to help associates like Tracy be successful and creating a path for our people to go as far in their educational journeys as their hard work, vision and talents will take them. Because Walmart is that place where better is always within reach. Walmart associates interested in enrolling in Live Better U should visit <a href="https://ift.tt/2uzqWfJ" target="_blank">LiveBetterU.com</a>. If you’re interested in a career at Walmart, visit <a href="https://ift.tt/2l6zwwf" target="_blank">careers.walmart.com</a>. Photo credit: James Russo Jr. <div class="knotch_5c9a97da48af838275cdeb08"></div>

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How the Walmart Foundation is Strengthening Agricultural Systems in India

March 27, 2019 Last year, the Walmart Foundation committed <a href="https://ift.tt/2CCuEcL million</a> (approximately Rs. 180 crores) to philanthropic initiatives to improve farmer livelihoods in India over the next five years. Today, the organization announced two recipients of those funds - International Fertilizer Development Center and International Development Enterprises India. Both work to strengthen agricultural production systems, but they approach the challenge in remarkably different ways. <a href="https://ift.tt/2UZK7Ld" target="_blank">International Fertilizer Development Center’s project</a>, “Accelerating Farm Incomes (AFI): Building Sustainable Soil Health, Markets and Productivity in Telangana State,” takes a whole-farm systems approach, providing production sustainability interventions, strengthening the farmer organization and creating market linkages for 30,000 rural and peri-urban farmers. Meanwhile, <a href="https://ift.tt/2CIQ3kD" target="_blank">International Development Enterprises India</a> aims to introduce sustainable irrigation products and practices in the state of Andhra Pradesh and create a complementary support ecosystem that will boost farm yields, reduce negative environmental impacts, and increase market access and smallholder farmer income, with a potential gain of $400 per smallholder farmer household per year. The Indian economy depends on the agriculture sector as its prime driver toward sustainable growth, development and poverty alleviation. Not only does agriculture meet the food and nutritional requirements of 1.3 billion Indians, it also provides employment and income for millions of smallholder farmers and their families. The sector is, however, currently facing challenges. While it has made large strides in achieving food security, availability and accessibility, India faces a serious crisis in that much of its soil suffers from severe nutrient deficiencies. The grant from the Walmart Foundation is just one way the organization is working to help raise rural incomes, strengthen local communities in India, and help people around the world live better every day.

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Now more than ever, Britain needs a general election

Theresa May is spending this weekend trying to plot a way out of the UK's Brexit stalemate after Parliament rejected her deal for a third time. With just two weeks left to the new deadline of April 12, she -- and the House of Commons -- are running out of options.

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Chaos in Parliament after Brexit votes fail

None of the eight options that British lawmakers voted on previously got majority support from MPs. Conservative lawmaker Oliver Letwin, the architect of the plan to hold the votes, immediately proposed further voting on April 1, 2019.

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Alex Jones says 'form of psychosis' made him believe events like Sandy Hook massacre were staged

Broadcaster and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones said it was a "form of psychosis" that caused him to believe certain events --- like the Sandy Hook massacre -- were staged.

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New Zealand's special relationship with China is on the rocks. Can Jacinda Ardern's Beijing trip save it?

Six months after New Zealand Prime Minister John Key took office in 2008, he was dining in Beijing's Great Hall of the People with the Chinese Communist Party leadership.

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Ukraine's President is running against ... Vladimir Putin

The front-runners in Ukraine's presidential election are a chocolate magnate, an energy tycoon-turned-populist and a television comedian. That may sound like a parody headline, but Sunday's vote is a serious business for a country at war.

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Former Nevada politician alleges Joe Biden kissed the back of her head in 2014, made her feel 'uneasy, gross, and confused'

A former Nevada state assemblywoman on Friday said former Vice President Joe Biden made her feel "uneasy, gross, and confused" in 2014 at a campaign event where she says he kissed her on the back of her head.

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Entire British band killed in head-on crash

Both members of the band and their tour manager were killed when the band's van collided with a pick-up truck.

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Justice Dept. expects to release Mueller report by 'mid-April, if not sooner'

Attorney General Bill Barr said Friday the Justice Department will have special counsel Robert Mueller's report ready to release by "mid-April, if not sooner."

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Massive crowds call on Algerian president to resign

Thousands of protesters filled the streets of Algeria's capital Friday demanding the resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

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Red Cross to begin aid to Venezuela by mid-April

The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly, Juan Guaidó, has claimed victory after the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies announced Friday it would have unhindered access to bring aid into the struggling country.

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Technology companies are taking Indian users for a ride

The world needs a new social contract — a compact that holds the digital sector accountable to the public

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Markwell looks for Derby redemption with Angel Of Truth

Kembla Grange trainer Gwenda Markwell has never had an Australian Derby runner, but the race holds bad memories for her that she will look to erase with Tulloch Stakes winner Angel Of Truth next week.

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Devil in the detail in agreement on new look A-League

Proposals from the new league working group due on Sunday will, if adopted, bring about a sea change in the way the highest level of the Australian game operates.

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NY county exec says ban on unvaccinated minors is working — 'We've gotten their attention'

Rockland County Executive Ed Day says more than 500 immunizations have been administered since he announced the ban on Tuesday.

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Activist Starboard drops out of Celgene fight as proxy firms back Bristol-Myers bid

Activist investor Starboard Value has ended its fight against Bristol-Myers Squibb's buyout of biotechnology company Celgene.

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Celgene pops after top proxy advisors recommend Bristol-Myers investors approve buyout

Institutional Shareholder Services recommends Bristol-Myers Squibb shareholders vote in favor of its bid to buy Celgene.

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Trump's small-business plan 'clearly an end-run' around Obamacare protections, judge rules

A federal judge has struck down a small-business health insurance plan widely touted by President Donald Trump.

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Here's where parents are refusing to get their children vaccinated

Vaccines are the best way to protect against dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases like measles and tetanus, yet some people refuse to get them.

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More lawsuits are hanging over the billionaire family that made its fortune in opioids

Several members of the Sackler family own and control Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical giant facing a string of lawsuits over its alleged role in the crisis.

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Cannabis retailer MedMen's financial troubles are a warning for the marijuana industry

Recent financial statements show that MedMen risks running out of money within months unless it raises more money.

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New York AG sues Purdue Pharma, J&J, McKesson in latest opioid lawsuit

The New York Attorney General is filing new allegations against Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Zuckerberg knows more about what people want to do online than anyone in the world, ex-exec says

Alex Stamos, Facebook's former chief security officer, said Zuckerberg is sitting on a whole lot of data about people's online decision making.

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Alphabet-backed Clover Health is cutting tech jobs after realizing it needs more health-care experts

Clover Health is cutting about a quarter of its workforce so it can focus on hiring people with an expertise in clinical care and insurance.

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Jury says Bayer must pay $80 million to man who alleged Roundup caused his cancer

A U.S. jury on Wednesday awarded $80 million to a man who claimed his use of Bayer's glyphosate-based weed killer Roundup caused his cancer, in the latest legal setback for the company facing thousands of similar lawsuits.

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Federal judge blocks Medicaid work rules in blow to Trump

A federal judge is blocking Medicaid work requirements in two states, dealing a blow to the Trump administration's efforts to push the poor toward self-sufficiency.

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Some say 5G will cause cancer, but here's why scientists say we do not need to worry

There is a spreading fear that 5G will cause cancer. Here's why scientific consensus says 5G is safe and will not harm humans.

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Investors are starting to bet big on psychedelic medicine

A life sciences company called ATAI just got a group of investors together to fund research and development into the therapeutic uses of psychedelics.

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New Jersey jury clears J&J of liability in latest talc cancer trial

A New Jersey jury on Wednesday cleared Johnson & Johnson of liability in a lawsuit by a man who alleged asbestos in the company's talc-based products, including baby powder, caused his mesothelioma.

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Walgreens to sell CBD products in 1,500 stores

Walgreens will sell CBD creams, patches and sprays in nearly 1,500 stores in select states, the company told CNBC on Wednesday.

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FDA proposes rule to notify women with dense breasts of higher cancer risk and imprecise mammograms

The FDA is proposing a rule that would require doctors to tell women how dense breasts may influence the accuracy of their mammograms.

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Seth Rogen launches weed company 'to make it easier for people to learn to love cannabis'

Comedians and writers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg launch Houseplant, a brand of recreational Canadian cannabis.

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TİKA extends helping hand to Mozambique

Turkey's state-run development assistance agency on Friday dispatched humanitarian aid to victims of the deadly tropical Cyclone Idai in Mozambique. The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA)...Click To Continue

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New program brings Turkish scientists home

Turkey reaps the benefits of a new move to draw foreign and Turkish scientists abroad to the country with an incentive program that has attracted more than 200 applications in just a few monthsClick To Continue

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Nearly 320,000 Syrians returned home since Turkey's operations, Interior Minister Soylu says

More than 318,000 Syrians have returned home since Turkey completed counter-terror operations in northern Syria, Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu said Thursday. Some "318,500 Syrians have returned...Click To Continue

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5 killed, 11 injured after abandoned building used by paper collectors catches on fire in Ankara

Five people have died and 11 others have been injured in a fire that broke out Friday morning at a three-story building in the Altındağ district of Ankara. A large number of ambulances, firefighters...Click To Continue

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WATCH: Tiger Woods holes out with thrilling 82-yard eagle, advances to weekend against McIllroy

For Tiger Woods, it was do-or-die. And he did in electrifying fashion by sinking an 82-yard eagle on the 13th hole at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament in Austin, Texas, on Friday to advance to weekend play.

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Valerie Plame, outed CIA agent and Trump critic, plans US Senate run in New Mexico: report

Valerie Plame, the former CIA operative who was at the center of an intelligence leak when her identity was publically revealed during the George W. Bush administration, plans to run for a U.S. Senate seat in New Mexico as a Democrat, according to reports.

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Gaza officials say Palestinian man killed by Israeli troops

Gaza's Health Ministry says a Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces near the perimeter fence with Israel, hours before an expected mass protest there.

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2 Japanese teenagers found drowned in Australian lake

Two Japanese teenagers have been found dead in Australia's Lake McKenzie after being reported missing from a school tour.

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Former Clinton adviser defends her -- 2 months later -- from criticism by likely 2020 Dem Pete Buttigieg

A former top aide to Hillary Clinton expressed delayed outrage Friday night, reacting to comments about Clinton made two months earlier by 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg.

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AP FACT CHECK: Trump twists facts of a migrant girl's death

President Donald Trump is misrepresenting the circumstances of a 7-year-old migrant girl's death as he seeks to steer any potential blame for it away from his administration.

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Mali warns any cut in UN force will strengthen terrorists

Mali's prime minister is urging the Security Council to maintain its more than 16,000-strong peacekeeping mission in the country, warning that any reduction will end up strengthening terrorist groups and endangering the "fragile progress" toward peace.

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AOC mocks critics of Green New Deal's estimated $93 trillion price tag: ‘They sound like Dr. Evil’

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., blasted critics of her signature policy proposal, the Green New Deal, saying they sounded "like Dr. Evil," referring to the character from the "Austin Powers" movies.

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George Clooney calls for boycott of hotels over anti-gay law

George Clooney is calling for the boycott of nine hotels in the U.S. and Europe with ties to the sultan of Brunei, which next month will implement Islamic criminal laws to punish gay sex by stoning offenders to death.

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UN starts looking toward the end of peacekeeping in Congo

The Security Council is calling for a strategic review of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo with a view to progressively handing over its responsibilities to the country's newly elected government led by President Felix Tshisekedi.

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In Ethiopia Crash, Faulty Sensor on Boeing 737 Max Is Suspected

As in the Lion Air disaster, investigators believe an automated system on the doomed Ethiopian Airlines flight was set off by erroneous readings.

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Barr Says Mueller Report Will Be Redacted and Made Public by Mid-April

Law enforcement officials are working on redacting sensitive portions of the report, the attorney general said.

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Former Trump Family Driver Has Been in ICE Custody for 8 Months

A chauffeur who for years drove President Trump’s family and staff in Florida has been detained under the president’s immigration crackdown.

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Brexit Goes Back to Square One as Parliament Rejects May’s Plan a Third Time

The now routine defeat for the prime minister’s exit plan also underscores that Parliament itself has no idea what to do.

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The Man Trying to Make Sense of Brexit Is Tired and Would Like to Stop Now

Jon Worth’s meticulous Brexit flowcharts attempt to chart every possibility. But the task is basically impossible.

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How Alex Jones and Infowars Helped a Florida Man Stalk Sandy Hook Families

Mr. Jones and Infowars gave Wolfgang Halbig airtime, a camera crew and help raising money to harass Sandy Hook shooting victims’ parents.

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An Outbreak Spreads Fear: Of Measles, of Ultra-Orthodox Jews, of Anti-Semitism

A measles outbreak in a New York suburb has sickened scores of people and stoked long-smoldering tensions between the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community and the secular world at large.

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With Guns Drawn, Officers Raided Home to Get Feverish Child

The police burst into an Arizona home to take custody of a toddler, raising questions about when parents can be stripped of control over their children’s health care.

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Lyft’s Shares Jump in Trading Debut, Cementing Rise of the Gig Economy

An I.P.O. underscored the depth of investor hunger for fast-growing young tech businesses, even if they are deeply unprofitable.

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Mueller Report, Brexit, N.C.A.A.: Your Friday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.

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Facebook Faces a Reckoning for Redlining

The government says that advertising designed to exclude certain groups violates the Fair Housing Act.

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Where the Girls Aren’t

Let’s have a statute of limitations on statues.

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A Perfume Called Fascism

When an Israeli minister sprays herself in Fascism to make her rightist party more popular, you know that words have achieved weightlessness.

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The Foreign Policy Fiasco That Wasn’t

Withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal has paid dividends.

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A Third Strike, but Britain Is Not Quite Out

Though Theresa May has lost a third gamble on a Brexit vote, there’s still hope a solution can be found.

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New York’s Subways Need an Independent M.T.A.

The transit system will continue to fail as long as Governor Cuomo interferes with M.T.A. management.

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California Is Swooning Over a Heavenly Super Bloom of Wildflowers

Exceptional beauty is a welcome respite in a place that has been battered by extreme climate conditions.

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An Opening for the Democrats

On health care, this isn’t what Trump’s voters bargained for.

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Russians Always Knew There Was No Collusion

The Kremlin’s allies and its opponents alike have been baffled by America’s Russia obsession. Can we ever look at the U.S. the same way again?

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The Abortion Divide Gets Deeper

With Roe threatened, red and blue states are pulling even further apart.

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Your Public Lands Are Killing You

We are squandering millions of acres of our children’s inheritance and using it to destroy the planet.

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Book Excerpt: The Secrets of Pitching’s Outlaws

Pitchers have used all sorts of tricks to adulterate balls and make their jobs easier. These days, though, it’s harder to create the necessary mess.

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Past Tense: The First Female Photographers Brought a New Vision to The New York Times

The generation of talent brought in from 1973 to 1992 changed the paper’s look.

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Work Friend: My Manager Is an Animal

Working at a zoo can be beastly.

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Trump Directs State Dept. to End Aid to 3 Central American Countries

The move to punish Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador came after President Trump said there would be a “very good likelihood” that he would seal off the United States border with Mexico next week.

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David Boren, Former University of Oklahoma President, Faces Sexual Misconduct Allegations

A former university student said Mr. Boren, an ex-governor and United States senator, made unwanted sexual advances. Mr. Boren has denied the allegation.

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Canada’s Former Justice Minister Warned About Political Fallout for Trudeau

Jody Wilson-Raybould warned the country’s top public servant about potential political fallout in the SNC-Lavalin case, according to a recording.

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Linda McMahon, Small Business Administrator, Resigns From Cabinet

Ms. McMahon, who was one of five women in President Trump’s cabinet and the former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, avoided the kinds of scandals that many of her colleagues endured.

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Newly Discovered Photograph of Harriet Tubman Goes on Display

The photograph, at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, humanizes Tubman and shows her in her youth.

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North Carolina Is Ousted by Fifth-Seeded Auburn; Kentucky Survives Against Houston

The Tigers will be seeking their first trip to the Final Four when they meet Kentucky on Sunday in the regional final.

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Friday 29 March 2019

LS polls: Key to Delhi could lie in eastern UP

For Akhilesh, who is contesting from Azamgarh, it's a maiden foray into the region, which accounts for 35 Lok Sabha seats. BJP dominated the region in both the 2014 Lok Sabha election and the 2017 assembly polls. In 2014, it won 32 of the 35 Lok Sabha seats here.

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Priyanka poser: Should I fight from Varanasi?

It was a stock query for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, but one that elicited an unexpected answer. "Varanasi se lad lun (should I contest from Varanasi?)" - Priyanka's response to a party worker's query at a meeting in Rae Bareli on Thursday immediately set off fevered political speculation.

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Movie Review: Junglee

Watch Junglee for its spellbinding action, cute elephants and gorgeous jungles.

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Mumbai youth lands Rs 1.2 crore job in Google

Abdullah Khan (21) may have failed to crack the entrance for IITs, but he has bagged an offer that many IITians would envy. Early this week, Khan landed a job at Google's London office, for a package of Rs 1.2 crore. Khan, who is doing his final year BE (computer science), will join Google's site reliability engineering team in September.

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'Pakistan still counting dead bodies, rivals seeking proof': PM Modi in Odisha

Lok Sabha election 2019: PM Modi slammed the Opposition parties for raising questions over the IAF strike at a terror camp in Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack, in which 40 CRPF soldiers were killed in a suicide bombing.

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IPL 2019: 'I felt like Stuart Broad'- Yuzvendra Chahal reveals thinking as Yuvraj...

Royal Challengers Bangalore spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said he felt like Stuart Broad when Mumbai Indians’ veteran swashbuckler Yuvraj Singh smashed three sixes in one of his overs

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India's satellite-destroying missile sends message to China

The anti-satellite missile test sends a stark message to India’s nuclear-armed rivals, China and Pakistan, and changes Asia’s strategic calculus by proving India has the ability to knock out enemy satellites.

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SC upholds life sentence for Saravana Bhavan owner P Rajagopal for 2001 murder

Saravana Bhavan owner P Rajagopal is convicted for murdering his employee Santhakumar, the husband of Jeevajyothi whom Rajagopal wanted to marry

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Us movie review: Jordan Peele delivers a groundbreaking horror follow up to Get...

India backs UN move against terror funding, points to 'serial offender' Pakistan

At UN, India’s permanent representative Syed Akbaruddin said ‘serial offenders’ will continue to support terrorism, in a veiled reference to Pakistan.

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After A-SAT testing, PM Modi asks NSA Ajit Doval to prepare draft space doctrine

After talking to senior DRDO and ministry of external affairs officials dealing with missile program, Hindustan Times has learnt that India will have to create an authority on the lines of Nuclear Command Authority so that the threat that leads to activation of India’s A-SAT programme is defined with the counter response.

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'Like a Ph.D': How Election Commission tracked India's first voter Shyam Saran Negi...

Shyam Saran Negi of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh has voted in every Lok Sabha, assembly and panchayat elections and at 102, he is all set to vote again in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

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India's A-SAT missile test must trigger a discussion on earth orbital security

Orbital security can easily suffer from the tragedy of the commons unless states rake proactive measures

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Modi unveils the BJP's poll planks

No global heat on India's ASAT missile test

Lok Sabha elections 2019: In and around PM Modi's rally, voices of support — and...

Modi’s first rally showcased the BJP’s biggest brand to its constituents in west UP. Polls here are crucial because it is in the first phase -- and the party believes that this will set the mood for future phases.

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The Congress's NYAY plan is just a palliative

Transfer payments need to be accompanied by a reform programme for increasing investments, growth and jobs

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The new e-commerce policy is more about politics than business

The data localisation imperative of this policy is a classic non-tariff barrier to the multinational platform companies. Under the garb of protection, the real cost falls on the consumers and small businesses

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Centene to buy smaller rival WellCare for $15.27 billion to create an Obamacare giant

U.S. health insurer Centene will buy smaller rival WellCare Health Plans for $15.27 billion in a cash-and-stock deal.

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President Trump holds a rally in Michigan

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Supreme Court halts execution of Texas inmate seeking to allow Buddhist spiritual adviser in death chamber

The Supreme Court agreed Thursday night to halt the execution of a Texas inmate, Patrick Henry Murphy, after he argued that the state was refusing to allow his Buddhist spiritual adviser to accompany him into the chamber.

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This four letter word is what Trump repeatedly calls his opponents

CNN's John Avlon takes a look at President Donald Trump's long history of calling his political opponents evil, and why that matters.

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A Vegas classic gets a $650-million dollar renovation

The new version of the Palms Resort and Casino will offer residencies from Billy Idol and Lady Antebellum, millions of dollars in art, and restaurants from Michael Symon and Bobby Flay.

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This Canadian National Park ski resort is still a family affair

The Locke family has been running this popular ski resort since Charlie Locke bought it in the 1980s. After quitting their careers, his two daughters have now taken over.

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Turkish traffic police rescue child from being hit by car thanks to radar footage

Traffic police officers in eastern Turkey's Malatya province managed to save a 6-year-old child from being hit by a car just seconds after seeing him wandering onto the road on their traffic radar cameras....Click To Continue

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Police seize massive heap of drugs in anti-narcotics operations across Turkey

Turkish security forces seized a heap of drugs in anti-narcotics operations in southwestern Turkey's Denizli province, arresting 25 suspects, media reports said Thursday. Acting on a tip-off, the Anti-Narcotics...Click To Continue

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Turkish security forces detain 4 Iraqi nationals over links to Daesh

Turkish security forces detained four suspects over their links to the Daesh terrorist organization in a counterterrorism operation in northwestern Sakarya province on Thursday. The Counterterrorism...Click To Continue

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Language barrier, high numbers a challenge for refugee care

A lack of Turkish language skills is an obstacle for Syrians trying to access public services, a U.N. report says, citing that the country is shouldering the bulk of the financial burden and striving to...Click To Continue

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Town converts ship into library to attract readers

Seeking to attract more people to libraries, the municipality of Çankırı, a central Turkish province north of Ankara, has converted a small ship into a library. The "Theme library" project of the municipality...Click To Continue

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2 suspects remanded for smuggling Californium

A Turkish court remanded two suspects in custody for smuggling a radioactive element into the central Niğde province, security sources said. Smuggling and organized crime police arrested two Syrians...Click To Continue

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Istanbul ready to entertain expats with splendid April events

Time to put aside your jumpers and feel the spring breeze in your hair; this April, expats in Istanbul are about to have the fun of their lifetimeClick To Continue

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Video allegedly showing CHP's Edirne mayor cheering on coup night prompts furor

A video published by Güneş daily on Thursday showed main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP)'s Edirne mayor Recep Gürkan allegedly cheering upon hearing the news that the July 15, 2016 coup was...Click To Continue

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Hundreds of artifacts including stone-carved Bible, statue resembling Kilia Idol seized in Istanbul

Istanbul police seized a total of 836 historical artifacts, including a statue resembling the Kilia Idol, a statue sold for $14.5 million in a recent New York auction, and an 18th-century ancient Greek...Click To Continue

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Turkish security forces seize 1,300-year-old Torah in anti-smuggling operation

Turkish security forces seized a 1,300-year-old Jewish Torah and a leather scripture cover inlaid with patterns in an anti-smuggling operation in western Turkey's Afyonkarahisar province Wednesday. Acting...Click To Continue

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Turkish court rules for continuation of arrest of US consulate worker Topuz in spy trial

A court in Istanbul ruled on Thursday that a Turkish employee of the U.S. Consulate should remain in custody pending the outcome of his trial on charges of espionage and attempting to overthrow the Turkish...Click To Continue

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Now, that's karma: Murderer blurts out real name under anesthesia after surgery in Turkish hospital

An assailant who got caught up in a car accident after killing a man in front of a hospital in southern Turkey's Adana province has finally been arrested by police after revealing his real name while under...Click To Continue

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Man flies off with umbrella in storm in southern Turkey

Footage of a Turkish man flying through the air on the base of a patio umbrella after trying to hold it down during severe winds went viral on social media on Wednesday. Captured in southern Turkey's...Click To Continue

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Turkish girls make waves in NY robotics contest

After flying to the Big Apple for an international robotics contest, a team of girls from a religious high school in Turkey are receiving high praise. The team, students at a science-intensive religious...Click To Continue

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Police seize over 541 tubes of snake venom

Turkish police seized 541 tubes of snake venom in Istanbul Wednesday, according to a security source. Anti-smuggling teams of the Istanbul Security Directorate launched an operation after they learned...Click To Continue

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Aftershocks rock quake-hit Turkish town

One week after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Acıpayam, the western Turkish town is still being shaken by aftershocks. More than 1,000 aftershocks followed the first tremors and a 4.3-magnitude aftershock...Click To Continue

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Witnesses detail FETÖ links of US consulate employee

On the second day of the high-profile trial against Metin Topuz, a Turkish U.S. consulate employee in Istanbul charged with espionage and terror, eyewitnesses gave an account of his links to Gülenist Terror...Click To Continue

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More than 1,000 soldiers dismissed over FETÖ links

Some 1,164 military personnel have been sacked for their suspected links to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) since Turkey lifted its two-year state of emergency on July 18, 2018, according to security...Click To Continue

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Putschists insist on denials in FETÖ coup trials

Few among the defendants in cases related to FETÖ's 2016 coup attempt admit their role in the brutal bid that killed 251 people and, despite outright evidence, most cling to denials and lies in heari...Click To Continue

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Report: Vets, engineers more likely to find employment

The latest figures by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) suggest the chances of finding a job are much higher if you are a veterinarian. More than 80 percent of university graduates with a degree...Click To Continue

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Malta forces rescue Turkish tanker hijacked by migrants in the Mediterranean

A Maltese special operations team on Thursday boarded a Turkish tanker that had been hijacked by migrants rescued at sea, and returned control to the captain, before escorting it to a Maltese port. Armed...Click To Continue

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First prayers performed in restored Ottoman-era masjid on ancient Silk Road after 119 years

An Ottoman-era masjid in eastern Turkey's Elazığ province has officially been re-opened to worship after 119 years, and the first prayers in the religious sanctuary were held Wednesday. The 450-year-old...Click To Continue

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When pets become family: Turkish teacher speaks of life after adopting Spak the Van cat

Spak the Van cat might be a certified-beauty and a registered trademark of Turkey, but it is so much more than that to its owner Burcu Utkaner Kaval. The Turkish teacher says Spak has become more than...Click To Continue

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Ex-footballer given prison term in FETÖ case

A former football player was sentenced to over six years in prison Tuesday for his links to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ), which was behind the foiled coup attempt in the country on July 15, 2016.A...Click To Continue

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TİKA reaches out to Syrian students in Mexico

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), the country's leading state-run development aid agency, supports Syrian students studying in Mexico. TİKA, which already offers aid to Syrian refugee...Click To Continue

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Giant snail fossil found in Turkey's Adıyaman

A giant snail fossil believed to be 65 million years old was discovered on the wall of a house in Adıyaman, an eastern city famous as the home of Mount Nemrut. A tipoff alerted local museum officials...Click To Continue

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Ponzi scheme suspects face thousands of years in prison

Some 48 suspects have been indicted in the infamous Çiftlik Bank case, a Ponzi scheme that reportedly netted the life savings of thousands of people. Mehmet Aydın, the boyish-looking founder of the scheme...Click To Continue

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Turkish police seize 49,854 drug pills, meth in anti-narcotics operation in southeastern Gaziantep province

Security forces seized 49,854 drug pills in an anti-narcotics operation in southeastern Turkey's Gaziantep province Tuesday. The Anti-Narcotics Branch of the Security Directorate raided a house belonging...Click To Continue

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Turkey’s first cheese museum opens in Boğatepe village, gruyere and kashar capital of Kars

A 139-year-old dairy farm in eastern Turkey's Kars province, a city famous for its gruyere cheese, has been attracting more and more local and foreign tourists after being turned into a "Cheese Museum"...Click To Continue

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US consulate worker Topuz appears before Turkish court for FETÖ links

Metin Topuz, an employee at the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul who was arrested in 2017, appeared before an Istanbul court Tuesday for his first hearing over his links to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) and...Click To Continue

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New York Sues Sackler Family Members and Drug Distributors

The state’s lawsuit offers detail on methods allegedly used to flood the market with opioids, fueling an epidemic.

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Trump Tells Grand Rapids Rally: ‘The Russian Hoax Is Finally Dead’

Speaking in Grand Rapids, the site of his final campaign rally before his upset win in 2016, the president called the inquiry into collusion with Russia “a sinister effort to undermine” the election.

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Demands for Adam Schiff’s Head Highlight Chasm That Only Widened With Mueller’s Conclusion

Republicans on the Intelligence Committee called on its chairman, Representative Adam B. Schiff, to resign. He accused them of turning a blind eye to President Trump’s wrongdoing.

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Dealing Another Blow to Trump, Federal Judge Strikes Down Rule Skirting Requirements of Health Act

The ruling was the second big defeat this week for the president’s health care agenda, as he has sought to use the courts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

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Inside the Tensions at Carlos Ghosn’s Nissan

Once seen as a model of global cooperation, the Nissan-Renault alliance seethed with fear and rivalries, raising questions about its future.

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Lyft Prices I.P.O. at $72 a Share, Marking Arrival of Gig Economy to Wall St.

Lyft’s I.P.O. heralds a new generation of Silicon Valley darlings on the public markets. Uber, Pinterest and Slack are expected to follow.

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Pete Buttigieg (It’s ‘Boot-Edge-Edge’) Is Making Waves in the 2020 Race

Pete Buttigieg may have a challenging last name and an unconventional résumé. But he’s drawing big crowds and has jumped to third place in a poll of Iowa voters.

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Supreme Court Stays Execution of Buddhist Inmate

Prison officials in Texas had rejected the inmate’s request that his spiritual adviser be present in the execution chamber, a decision his lawyers said violated the Constitution.

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Supreme Court Refuses to Block Ban on Bump Stocks

Challengers said the Trump administration exceeded its authority in banning the devices, which the Justice Department has said helps transform semiautomatic weapons into fully automatic machine guns.

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