CHILLAX: Calm Down and Relax: April 2019

Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Foreign workers kidnapped from Nigeria oil rig

A Canadian and a Scottish oil worker were kidnapped by armed men off a rig in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta over the weekend, a military spokesperson told CNN on Monday.

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8-year-old makes history with 'superhero' bionic arm

An 8-year-old British boy has made medical history as the youngest and smallest person to be fitted with an advanced multigrip bionic arm, according to its manufacturer.

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Muslim model makes Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue history

Boundary-breaking Muslim supermodel Halima Aden has made history once again by becoming the first model to wear a hijab and burkini in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

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AustralianSuper to cash out of Healthscope's $4.4b takeover

Brookfield's $4.4 billion bid for Healthscope has received the crucial support of the private hospital operator's largest shareholder.

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ASX falls as confession season gets underway

Australian shares fell on Tuesday as some companies took the opportunity to update the market on their performance in the first part of the year.

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Ciaron Maher gets back to 'Bool roots with fourth Brierly win

Ciaron Maher's stable numbers have grown since moving into Darren Weir's former stables but a Warrnambool win with a Weir cast-off was an emotional moment.

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Murray-Darling water use increased even as basin dried out, ABS says

The Murray-Darling Basin accounted for about 70 per cent of agricultural water use nationally in 2017-18.

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Perth building outlet to close due to decline in sales as builders turn to ordering online

Mr Guthrie said the company had seen an increase in its online sales over its brick and mortar stores in recent months.

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Sacred site fight ends as FMG agrees to re-route 120-kilometre railway

FMG will re-route its 120-kilometre railway in northern Australia around rock art and dancing grounds, but it's not thanks to the heritage protection system.

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Claremont serial killer case: Judge reveals reasons trial could not be heard by a jury

Concerns over 'graphic and disturbing' images and unprecedented publicity are among the reasons the accused Claremont serial killer's trial will be heard by a judge alone.

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'Cheap shot': NZ slams Sri Lanka-Christchurch link terror claim

NZ Deputy Prime Minister has criticised suggestions Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday bombings were retaliation for the Christchurch mosque shootings, saying his country is being "misused".

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Melbourne Storm keep steady lineup as Stimson pushes for return

Melbourne Storm utility Joe Stimson has come back into the selection squad for Friday night's clash with the Cronulla Sharks, although whether he returns to the side this week remains to be seen.

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Aveo closes 10pc higher on takeover rumours

S&P/ASX 200 closes 0.5 per cent lower at 6325.5 with materials and real estate lagging.

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Do you know this woman? Police want to speak to her about a cannabis house

Police are seeking this woman in relation a cannabis grow house which was discovered in February.

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Hawks aren't as feared as they used to be: Smith

Hawthorn winger Isaac Smith concedes the Hawks aren't the feared AFL unit they have been for much of the past decade after a patchy start to the season.

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ATO data-matching to crack down on cryptocurrency investors

The ATO said in a statement that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is “seen as an enabler of existing risks for the ATO”.

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Geelong and Ablett agree to put talks on hold

Despite his brilliant recent form, Geelong and Gary Ablett are in no rush to ink a deal for 2020.

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Hyatt hotel to move into Woolloongabba precinct

The luxury hotel is one of several international hotel brands moving into Brisbane's central suburbs.

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Welch set to make move north as Origin berth beckons

Storm forward Christian Welch is set to make a move north as his push for a Queensland Origin debut continues.

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Bombers running out of key forwards

Essendon has been struck with a selection headache after Mitch Brown joined their list of injured key forwards leaving them bereft of replacements.

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Mum charged with blackmailing grieving parents sobs in court

A woman charged with blackmailing grieving parents sobbed in court as she was told she'll remain behind bars for two months.

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'There seems to be a misunderstanding': Faulkner clarifies social media post

Australian cricketer James Faulkner has released a statement saying he is not gay, after a post on Instagram sparked widespread speculation he was in a same-sex relationship.

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Woman widowed in deer attack is getting better, hospital says

Almost two weeks after being attacked by her family's pet deer in north-east Victoria, a woman has started to show signs of recovery.

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A record 122,000 voters have cast their ballots - three weeks before election day

Inner city electorates and seats with national profiles - like Tony Abbott's Warringah - have had the largest first-day pre-poll turnout.

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Virgin chief chooses to max returns over shiny new planes

Paul Scurrah has deferred delivery of Boeing's troubled MAX 8 planes, sending a powerful signal of his priorities.

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Higgins backs Kangaroos to rally after poor start to the season

North Melbourne's history of boom and bust has Shaun Higgins confident the Kangaroos can find a bull market again.

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Newcrest must assume gold mine dam walls at risk, experts warn

An expert report has found that movements occurred over 'many months' before the slump in a tailings dam wall at the Cadia gold mine last year.

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Breaking from tradition, indigenous women lead fight for land rights in Brazil

Rather than waiting for someone else to represent them, indigenous women were taking a stand across the Amazon.

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Alleged terror trio set to fight charges as lawyers wait on wire taps

Three men accused of planning an Islamic State-inspired terror attack on Melbourne are set to fight their charges.

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Bank funding cost fall sparks 'out-of-cycle' rate cut debate

Weak loan growth and expectations of a cut in official interest rates have triggered a sharp fall in banks' funding costs, sparking debate over the prospect of "out of cycle" mortgage rate cuts.

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Rebels recharged ahead of tough task against Hurricanes

Coming off the bye, the Rebels are raring to go for their clash with the Hurricanes in Wellington this weekend.

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The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch

Gallery of illustrations by Sydney Morning Herald artist, Simon Letch.

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NSW roads agency staff accused of using positions dishonestly

ICAC is investigating allegations two staff at Roads and Maritime Services dishonestly used their positions in the awarding of contracts to two companies.

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Cramer Remix: What "Medicare for All" would mean for UnitedHealth Group

Jim Cramer breaks down what the 2020 election could mean for UnitedHealth Group.

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More Americans likely to oppose Trump in 2020 because of his handling of health care, poll says

More Americans say they are likely to oppose rather than support President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election because of his handling of health care, according to a new ABC/Washington Post poll.

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Teen suicides spiked month after Netflix's drama '13 Reasons Why' premiered

Suicide rates for teens saw a sharp increase in the month following the release of the Netflix drama "13 Reasons Why," according to a study.

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US measles cases climb to 704 as the disease spreads among unvaccinated people

Nearly three-quarters of this year's 704 measles cases in the U.S. occurred in unvaccinated people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

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UK scientists aiming to use bionic leaves to tackle air pollution

Air pollution is a serious problem globally, causing a range of health problems for people.

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Anti-vaxxers are burdening the economy, NIH doctor says as measles outbreak spreads

"When people get sick, they lose work, they lose their finances from work, [and] they have hospital costs," says Dr. Anthony Fauci.

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Contaminated blood scandal: Inquiry hearings to begin

A public inquiry starts to hear evidence as families call for "justice" for people affected.

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Japanese Emperor Akihito begins historic abdication

Akihito, who says he is too old for the role, is the first Japanese emperor to stand down in 200 years.

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Anti-social behaviour 'nightmare' ignored, says report

Victims' commissioner says authorities are downplaying the harm caused by crimes such as vandalism.

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'Our water pollution is a cancer'

"Waterkeeper" Nabil Musa fights Iraq's water crisis, which he calls the country's gravest threat yet.

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Rod Rosenstein: US deputy attorney general quits

Rod Rosenstein, who was once accused of treason by the president, exits after a turbulent two years.

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Cambridge investigates its slavery links

The University of Cambridge is to investigate whether it gained financially from the slave trade.

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Operators say government should lose oversight of rail

Long-distance routes should also be serviced by more than one company to spark competition, they said.

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Climate change: Electric car target 'needs to be sooner'

The government's plan to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040 is too tame, its advisers will say.

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Labour to discuss 'confirmatory ballot' for Brexit

The party's governing body will decide whether to back a confirmatory ballot in the EU elections.

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IS leader al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five years

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who has not been seen on camera since 2014, vows revenge for his militants.

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John Singleton: Boyz N The Hood director dies aged 51

The Oscar-nominated African-American director dies at 51, after his family remove him from life support.

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'Russian spy whale'

A beluga whale was found with suspicious equipment off Norway's coast

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Music royalties reach record high but songwriters 'on minimum wage'

But there are claims that "a lot of songwriters are making less than minimum wage".

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Newspaper headlines: Cambridge slavery probe and backlash over rape victim phone demand

Stories about victims of crime, including rape, feature on Tuesday's front pages.

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News Daily: NHS blood infection inquiry, and Japanese abdication

Your morning briefing for 30 April 2019.

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Debenhams closures: Four ways to use the empty stores

Across the UK, empty department stores are being turned into everything from housing to arts spaces.

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Glimpsing a world beyond human extinction

Writer and explorer Robert MacFarlane explores the "underland" beneath our feet.

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Esperanza Spalding: A jazz singer looking to inspire a generation

Award-winning jazz singer Esperanza Spalding is working to bring the arts to some of the nation's toughest schools.

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The Dorset family who are living plastic-free

The Fynes family decided to go plastic-free after seeing ducks eating rubbish at a picnic site.

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A supermarket is being piloted which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app.

A supermarket is being piloted in London which has no tills, forcing customers to pay by app. Emma Simpson reports.

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Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience to improve mental health

Families in Blackpool are getting lessons in resilience, as part of a £10 million programme to improve mental health.

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Sports Illustrated features first burkini girl

Halima Aden becomes the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue.

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Minecraft player loses five-year-long game

Phil Watson is "killed" by a zombie baby and a spider.

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Japanese Emperor Akihito's human touch

Emperor Akihito will be remembered as the man who began the modernisation of Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne.

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Jeopardy: How a pro gambler 'cracked' US game show

Sports bettor James Holzhauer's unusual strategy is paying off as he crushes Jeopardy records.

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Is the UK economy at a new moment of sea-change?

Forty years ago Mrs Thatcher came to power, is the UK economy at another historic moment of change?

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London nail bombings remembered 20 years on

Twenty years have passed since a campaign of terror that killed three people and injured dozens.

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What's happening to rape prosecutions?

Rape victims in England and Wales are being asked to hand their phones to police as evidence.

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European elections: What pay can UK MEPs expect?

If the UK takes part in the European elections, what pay and benefits can MEPs expect?

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ISIS’ Mysterious Leader Is Not Dead, New Video Shows

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi appeared on video for the first time in five years, reasserting authority in the wake of lost territory and a major attack in Sri Lanka.

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Global Health: Measles Cases Surpass 700 as Outbreak Continues Unabated

The outbreak is now the worst in decades. Children under age 5 account for about half of the cases.

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Profitable Giants Like Amazon Pay $0 in Corporate Taxes. Some Voters Are Sick of It.

In Ohio, where companies like FirstEnergy and Goodyear pay no federal corporate taxes, Democrats haven’t figured out how to leverage anxiety over income inequality to defeat President Trump.

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Labor Dept. Says Workers at a Gig Company Are Contractors

The department exempted an unnamed operation from pay standards applied to employees, marking a shift from the Obama administration view.

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Asylum Seekers Face New Restraints Under Latest Trump Orders

A presidential memorandum ordered measures that include barring some migrants from pursuing work permits and charging fees on asylum applications.

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Trump Sues Banks to Stop Them From Complying With House Subpoenas

The lawsuit, joined by the president’s three eldest children and his private company, seeks to stop Deutsche Bank and Capital One from turning over records.

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John Singleton, ‘Boyz N the Hood’ Director, Dies at 51

His first film, which he began shooting when he was in his early 20s, earned an Oscar nomination for best director — the first for an African-American.

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Where to Stream John Singleton’s Six Best Films

The Oscar-nominated director died Monday at the age of 51. The movies he made in his first decade showcased a filmmaker of variety and intelligence.

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Survival of the throne: Episode one: His Father Was Called a God. She Called Him ‘Jimmy.’

Prince Akihito would never wield the power of Japanese emperors of old. But he just might help heal his country.

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Survival of the throne: episode two: The Long Shadows of a Failed War

A Japanese royal sought to make peace with the lands his country had once conquered. But at home, too, there were fences to mend.

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Poway Synagogue, Measles, ‘Game of Thrones’: Your Monday Evening Briefing

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

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Sri Lanka, ISIS, British Police: Your Tuesday Briefing

Let us help you start your day.

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Trump’s Anti-Abortion Incitement

The president’s lies about infanticide could inspire violence.

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An Era Defined by Fear

The emotional tone underneath the political conflicts.

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The Zombie Style in American Politics

Why bad ideas just won’t stay dead.

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A Terrorist Tried to Kill Me Because I Am a Jew. I Will Never Back Down.

I do not know why God spared my life in my Poway synagogue. All I can do is make this borrowed time matter.

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appreciation: Richard Lugar Was Not Afraid to Lead

He saw a vital global role for America that went beyond party lines.

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Don’t Let Trump Mess With the Fed

Steady leadership at the Federal Reserve is keeping the economy on track.

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How to Fight India’s Fake-News Epidemic

Disinformation can be defeated by treating the crisis as we responded to infectious diseases in the past.

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What Songbirds Can Tell Us About Trump

In springtime, everything in nature loves a wall.

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Joe Biden and the Apologies That Weren’t

Politicians can make mistakes. People should be allowed to evolve. But first, they have to say they’re sorry.

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Universal Health Care Might Cost You Less Than You Think

We don’t think of the premiums we already pay as taxes, but maybe we should.

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Should These Clothes Be Saved?

Thousands of articles of everyday women’s clothing are being preserved in lockers in a college basement. But where, exactly, does their value lie?

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‘Game of Thrones’ Fans Are Thrilled, Confused and Setting the Internet on Fire

Did you think you were going to get some work done? Not today!

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Metropolitan Diary: ‘I Decided to Keep Mum, and He Kept Sneaking Glances My Way’

A familiar face riding uptown, a private tour at the Museum of Natural History and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to Step Down in May

The No. 2 Justice Department official submitted his resignation letter to President Trump after overseeing the Mueller inquiry through to the end.

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Terror Attack Thwarted in Los Angeles, Authorities Say

The arrest comes just two days after a shooting at a synagogue in the San Diego area that left one woman dead and three others injured.

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In Month After ‘13 Reasons Why’ Debut on Netflix, Study Finds Teen Suicide Grew

The TV series is linked to a troubling jump in suicide rates among boys the month after its premier.

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Spotify Reaches 100 Million Subscribers, but Not Without Some Dissonance

A milestone for the music streaming giant coincides with a bumpy entry into India.

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Man Charged With Killing 5 in Annapolis Newsroom Uses Insanity Defense

Jarrod W. Ramos’s lawyers said in a court filing that a mental disorder either prevented him from appreciating the criminality of his conduct or from following the law.

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Monday, 29 April 2019

Security stepped up after knives found in Japanese prince's classroom

Police in Japan have tightened security around Emperor Akihito's 12-year-old grandson after two knives were found near his school desk.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Kellyanne Conway spar on Twitter

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and White House counselor Kellyanne Conway sparred Sunday over the congresswoman's Twitter silence following the Easter Sunday church bombings in Sri Lanka, with Ocasio-Cortez saying Conway used the attention around her lack of tweets "as an excuse to stoke suspicion" about her faith.

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More than 270 workers dead after Indonesian election

More than 270 election staff have died from overwork-related illnesses after the world's third biggest democracy hit the polls earlier this month, an election official said.

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NFL draft pick shot hours after selection

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Synagogue shooting victim died saving rabbi

When a gunman opened fire in a synagogue in California, killing one and injuring three others, Lori Kaye jumped between the shooter and the rabbi.

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Fashion model dies after collapsing on runway in Brazil

A male fashion model has died after collapsing on the runway at Brazil's Sao Paulo Fashion Week.

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Zakaria: America is tired of the Donald Trump circus

CNN's Fareed Zakaria discusses the growing call for the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

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Santorum: How to solve border crisis

I spent eight years on the Senate Armed Services Committee standing up against those who would cut and run from battlefields -- from Iraq to Afghanistan -- where brave Americans had laid down their lives. I still believe that America is at its best when we proudly promote democracy, protect Christians and religious minorities everywhere, and spread our values globally. This is precisely why we need to address the immigration crisis our nation faces.

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Idris Elba marries model Sabrina Dhowre

Idris Elba married model Sabrina Dhowre in a secret ceremony in Morocco. The ceremony took place at Ksar Char-Bagh, a luxury hotel in Marrakech, the hotel's special events manager Gigi Saadani told CNN.

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Mercedes sets new record at Azerbaijan GP

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas won the Azerbaijan GP to move clear at the top of the drivers' standings after four races of the 2019 season.

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NYT 'deeply sorry' for anti-Semitic cartoon

After a barrage of criticism, the New York Times said Sunday it was deeply sorry about publishing an anti-Semitic cartoon depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a dog on a leash held by a blind President Donald Trump.

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7 found dead in two rural Tennessee homes

Six people were found dead in two homes Saturday evening in Sumner County, Tennessee, in what investigators are calling "related homicides."

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Race-by-race tips and preview for Kembla Grange on Tuesday

Racing is back in the 'Gong with a seven-race card scheduled and we've got all you need to back a winner.

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'He's our spiritual leader': Giants laud off-contract Coniglio

GWS Giants midfielder Tim Taranto says Stephen Conilgio is the club's "spiritual leader" and is confident he will stick around beyond this season.

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Clark defends flagging Waratahs attack after his big hit makes highlight reels

Cam Clark's tackle on Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi was one of the few highlights of the Waratahs' round 11 loss.

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Phase in any penalty rate restoration, retailers plead

The retail industry will argue that any restoration of penalty rates should be staggered in over time if Labor wins government.

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Rabbitohs comfortable with coach swap as Bennett limits screen time

Wayne Bennett hadn't even bothered to show his South Sydney players any video of his former Broncos charges by the time Monday afternoon came.

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The 'genuinely improved' Blues are set to be this season's Brisbane

Carlton blew a big lead against Hawthorn on Sunday to fall just short as the Hawks pulled off an impressive comeback. But this was not the Carlton of old.

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Low tide saves four people stranded in the Torres Strait

Four people spent the night on a channel marker in the Torres Strait after their boat capsized.

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Search ends for man missing from Queensland festival where pair died

Police made a final appeal for anyone who saw, spoke to or took pictures of the man at the Rabbits Eat Lettuce festival, where two people were found dead.

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Sarah Hanson-Young denounces 'lies and smears' in defamation case

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young is suing former politician David Leyonhjelm over three media interviews and a media release posted on a blogging website.

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Blues, Roos eye Coburg forward for mid-season spot

Twenty-three year-old Coburg forward Sam Lowson leads the VFL goalkicking after four rounds and is on the radar of several clubs.

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Surf lifesaving vehicle trial to cut fallen jockey response times

Racing NSW has already made one policy change after Andrew Adkins' fall during The Championships, but want to go a step further.

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Sri Lanka warns of imminent attacks by militants disguised in uniforms

security across Sri Lanka has been ramped up, with scores of suspected Islamists arrested since the April 21 attacks on hotels and churches that killed over 250 people, including 40 foreign nationals.

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Cate Campbell shares honours with key rival after lucrative weekend

Campbell and Sarah Sjostrom went head to head in the freestyle sprints in China, while Emily Seebohm had a disagreement with some of the local cuisine.

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Avengers: Endgame breaks Australian box office records

The film earned around $44.3 million at the local box office during its first five days.

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Train delays to continue during evening peak after power outage

Commuters have been warned to expect further delays due to flow-on effects from a power outage that earlier crippled Sydney's train network.

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Tinder rapist's victims 'felt spirit had been broken', court told

Glenn Hartland raped three women in their homes when they wanted to end their relationships, a court has heard. One of his victims has since taken her own life.

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United re-sign Barlow, Long yet to be formalised

Melbourne United have made another move towards remaining a contender for the NBL title, with Dave Barlow staying on for another season.

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ASX200 closes lower at 6359

S&P/ASX 200 dropped 26 points to close 0.4 per cent lower as real estate, energy, and utilities stocks dragged on the market.

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'It really bothers people': The move to running a vegan business

Vegan protests around Australia earlier this month highlighted the rising influence of veganism with increasing numbers of consumers choosing vegan products and food.

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Icy reaction after NZ buys $1m of slushie machines for prison guards

Prison authorities bought 193 slushie machines for guards after a record-hot summer in 2017-18.

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Politically charged RBA meeting set to put campaign focus on economy

The economy and the RBA will wake major parties from their hermetically sealed alternative universes.

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Transurban says user-pays road charges needed within decade

Australia must find a new way of taxing road users soon or be unable to fund new infrastructure, says Transurban boss.

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Storm star backs Munster if tapped for Maroons captaincy

Cameron Munster is not the favourite to become Queensland captain but teammate Felise Kaufusi backs him to shine in the role if called upon.

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Blue light, the bane of sleep, may speed up recovery after surgery

Blue light therapy is helping patients to beat the jet-lag effect of general anaesthetics and to get out of hospital faster, a new study shows.

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The 'safe' Liberal seat where water is everything and nothing is certain

Amid a once-in-a-generation drought, Farrer has emerged as a litmus test on the government's water woes.

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Don't ban rock climbing in the Grampians, just manage it better

Instead of banning climbing, Parks Victoria could build proper trails, revegetate erosion, install signs, hire a dedicated climber-focused ranger that works only with the climbing community to pre-emptively fix problems.

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See what the Coalition and Labor are promising in your electorate

Follow the money with our 2019 Election Spendometer as the parties spend up big to lure key votes.

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Top four aspirants way off title challenge ... and falling further

Liverpool and Manchester City have become Real Madrid and Barcelona, two powerhouses out in front of an increasingly incompetent chasing pack.

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Horrific new reality: places of worship are targets for terror

Religious leaders now must take measures to prepare for the horrors of mass shootings. As recent attacks have shown, prayer services are increasingly vulnerable.

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Netball Australia's independent commission to stay ‘ahead of the game’

In the race to stop the football codes from dominating women's sport, netball has a new commission to turbo-charge the game.

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Google vet launches an app for patients to record their doctor's notes

Google veteran is launching a new medical app for patients to record their doctor visits -- and share them with their family-members.

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Rape victims among those to be asked to hand phones to police

Prosecutions may not go ahead if police are not given access to emails, messages and photographs.

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Spain election: Socialists win amid far-right breakthrough

PM Pedro Sánchez seals victory in Spain's election as a far-right party wins seats for the first time.

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Obesity: Study of 2.8 million shows increased disease and death risks

From slightly overweight to morbidly obese, weight gain has "serious implications", researchers say.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Face coverings banned after Easter bloodshed

President Sirisena says the emergency measure is to ensure people can be easily identified.

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Fewer Britons choosing EU countries for holidays, travel firm says

Many people have "pressed pause" on their summer plans over Brexit uncertainty, Thomas Cook says.

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Ashdown Forest: Fire breaks out in Winnie the Pooh wood

Gorse and undergrowth has been burning overnight in Ashdown Forest, East Sussex.

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Fraudster poses as Jason Statham to steal victim's money

Police warn online fraud is an "epidemic" after a woman is scammed by a man posing as Jason Statham.

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Two former Bishops of Lincoln failed to act on abuse allegations

The names of 53 clergy and staff were also passed to police years after they could have been, BBC finds.

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Van Dijk and Miedema win top PFA awards

Dutch duo Virgil van Dijk and Vivianne Miedema win the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year awards for 2018-19.

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University of Liverpool 'discriminating' over deadline extensions

University charging disabled students to extend deadlines due to medical needs.

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Slapton Sands: Bootprints mark Exercise Tiger D-Day disaster

An art installation featuring bootprints in the sand commemorates the 749 troops killed 75 years ago.

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Rapping for change in South Africa

Rappers discuss reasons for voter apathy as South Africa goes to the polls in national election next month.

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Gwynedd wildlife centre celebrates osprey laying 50th egg

Egg-cellent effort from Mrs G as the bird from a Snowdonia wildlife centre celebrates the milestone.

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The papers: 'Tories braced for drubbing'

Local election warnings and an obesity study feature on Monday's newspaper front pages.

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News Daily: Rape victims asked for phones, and Spain election

Your morning briefing for 29 April 2019.

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'Bullying gets you nowhere, it closes people off'

Jenny Sealey MBE, CEO of Graeae Theatre Company, says too much bullying exists in business.

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Four things to expect this week

A big week for 1.6 billion people - and if you're in Japan, make sure you have some spare yen.

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Big Ben needs a big hand at the marathon

A London Marathon runner attempting to get into the Guinness book of world records for fastest marathon time dressed as a landmark encounters some difficulty at the finish line

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Michael Wolf: The man who found beauty in megacities

Michael Wolf, known for his densely-packed images of Hong Kong and Tokyo, has died aged 64.

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London Marathon 2019: More than 40,000 taking part

More than 40,000 people take part in the London Marathon, which has raised £1bn since it started in 1981.

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Suicide stories: Are Kenya's men in crisis?

Why so many men in one Kenyan community are killing themselves.

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Titanic brandy flask sold at auction for £76,000

Auctioneers say the flask was "one of the most powerful and emotive" objects recovered from the Titanic.

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EU elections: What the European Parliament has been up to

Cutting phone bills abroad and tightening internet copyright – MEPs have been busy since 2014.

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Climate change being fuelled by soil damage - report

There's three times more carbon in the soil than in the atmosphere - and deforestation is releasing it.

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'I used to sell my packed lunch to my schoolmates'

How Sharan Pasricha used his entrepreneurialism to build a boutique hotel chain.

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The Wandering Earth and China's sci-fi heritage

As the blockbuster heads to Netflix, here are five classic films from China's rich sci-fi film history.

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How many Labour supporters voted Leave?

Is Nigel Farage right that five million Labour supporters voted Leave?

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Royal baby: How US moms compare with UK mums

Bubbly, breastfeeding and baby names - how American moms-to-be compare with British mums-to-be.

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Barr Threatens Not to Testify Before House, but Democrats May Subpoena Him

The House Judiciary Committee was planning to question Attorney General William P. Barr on Thursday. But he objects to the panel’s proposed format for questioning.

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Mnuchin Says Trade Negotiations With China Are in ‘the Final Laps’

The Treasury secretary travels to Beijing this week as trade talks between the United States and China reach a critical point.

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Trump Repeats a False Claim That Doctors ‘Execute’ Newborns

The president has made “executing babies” part of his refrain on abortion, but the evidence does not back him up.

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‘No One Should Be Gunned Down in Worship’: Synagogue Shooting Keeps Religious Leaders On Edge

An attack in Poway, Calif., was the latest reminder of a new reality that rabbis, imams and pastors must now take measures to prepare for the horrors of mass shootings.

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The Long Run: Biden and Obama’s ‘Odd Couple’ Relationship Aged Into Family Ties

Four years ago, Barack Obama gently discouraged him from running for president, but Joseph R. Biden Jr. is back and presenting himself as Mr. Obama’s natural heir.

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John Hickenlooper Thinks He Can Unite America, Bloopers and All

The Democratic Party has never nominated a presidential candidate from west of the Central time zone. The former governor of Colorado believes he can change that.

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Bill Weld on Nixon, Mueller and How He Plans to Beat Trump in the Primary

The former Massachusetts governor talks about his long-shot bid for the Republican nomination and what his high school production of “Julius Caesar” taught him about Donald Trump and power.

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Sri Lanka Dispatch: Sri Lanka Attacks: Hometown of Accused Mastermind Was Fertile Ground for Extremism

The influences of Wahhabism, a hard-line strain of Islam, transformed the hometown of the suspected ringleader in the Easter Bombings.

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How an Abuse Victim’s Nerve and a Hidden iPhone Led to the Arrest of a Sundance Founder

Sean Escobar wanted answers from the man who he said groped him in 1993. He got them, and recorded the conversation. It spurred a new child to come forward.

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Seattle Eyes Its Crane-Filled Skyline After a Deadly Accident

The tech boom fueling the city’s prosperity has also filled it with building sites. Residents welcome the growth but are wary of its hazards after a crane collapse left four dead.

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Sri Lanka, Spain Elections, Biden: Your Monday Briefing

Let us help you start your day.

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Losing Our Fourth Amendment Data Protection

The courts have shielded information when we have a “reasonable expectation” it will stay private. What happens when we stop believing?

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The Fickle Over the Faithful

Loyal supporters of the Democratic Party deserve answers.

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A Despicable Cartoon in The Times

The paper of record needs to reflect deeply on how it came to publish anti-Semitic propaganda.

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In Paraguay, Long a Haven for Corruption, Popular Protests Get Results

But some worry that the grass-roots demonstrations — including egging officials’ homes — are little more than mob justice.

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Where Are the Socially Conservative Women in This Fight?

The American family needs defending and right now men are leading the charge.

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Loose Ends: Your Privacy Is Our Business

Let us reassure you: You’re worried only because you don’t understand anything about anything.

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Mass Shootings Have Become a Sickening Meme

Online messages from suspects in shootings at a California synagogue and a New Zealand mosque were similar.

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Past Tense: When the Old Penn Station Was Demolished, New York Lost Its Faith

Today’s version is humiliating and bewildering.

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10 Works Over 5 Years by Black Playwrights. All Intended to Unnerve.

These plays deliver a jolt.

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Your Turn: Does Norway Have the Answer to Excess in Youth Sports?

Most children play organized sports in Norway, but enjoyment is prized more than winning. And the manic drive for scholarships is alien. Are there lessons for the United States?

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Guantánamo Bay Prison Commander Has Been Fired

Rear Adm. John C. Ring has been let go because of a “loss of confidence in his ability” to lead, the United States Southern Command said Sunday in a statement.

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Times Apologizes for Publishing Anti-Semitic Cartoon

The cartoon, which ran in the Opinion pages of the international edition, drew widespread condemnation. “It was an error of judgment to publish it,” a Times spokeswoman said.

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Man in Custody in Connection With 7 Killings in Tennessee, Police Say

The circumstances of the killings — the bodies were found less than one mile apart about 50 miles northeast of Nashville — largely remained a mystery.

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Horseman Rides Into Crowd of Anti-Coal Protesters in Australia, Injuring Woman

The woman was left unconscious Sunday at a protest held by environmentalists in a town near a proposed coal mine that could be one of the largest in the world.

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Giants Draft Pick Corey Ballentine Shot Hours After His Selection

Ballentine, picked by the Giants in the sixth round of the draft, was wounded early Sunday near Washburn University. A college teammate died.

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In Spain’s Election, Socialist Party Strengthens Hold on Parliament

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez claimed victory for his Socialist Party. But he will still need to form a coalition to govern.

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Sunday, 28 April 2019

'He's just big boned': GPs, parents fail to admit kids are overweight

Parents often underestimate how fat their children are – but it seems family doctors do so as well. And turning a blind eye is not good for their health.

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Accused man faces court over fatal Mt Lawley home invasion

Michael Wachipa, 23, charged over the alleged Mount Lawley home invasion which left one man dead, has appeared in court.

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Beyond the sales pitch: getting the most from school open days

School open day period is upon us, providing an opportunity for schools to spruik and for families to get a feel for the place, the students and the principal.

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McGree owes City ... and he wants to give them a finals reward

Riley McGree made global headlines when he scored against City in last year's finals. This year he wants to drive the Melbourne side to a grand final.

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Labor splashes $7 billion on dentist bills, childcare subsidies and higher wages

Labor will help cover the dentist bills of three million pensioners as it kicks off the final stretch of the election campaign.

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Body of paraglider who crashed at Stanwell Tops retrieved after four-hour operation

The body of a paraglider who died after crashing into the side of a cliff at Stanwell Tops has been retrieved after a four-hour police operation on Sunday.

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Emperor Akihito saw diplomacy as path to make amends for WWII

Akihito, who is to abdicate on Tuesday after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum Throne, is first modern emperor whose reign has not seen a war.

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Air India software shutdown effect: 137 flights to be delayed today

The five-hour shutdown of Air India's check-in software, which occurred Saturday morning, is still causing its ripple effect as the airline said 137 flights will be running with a delay on Sunday. The average duration of delay would be of 197 minutes. A total 149 flights were delayed on Saturday because of the software shutdown.

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Naidu, Didi, Maya top PM picks: Sharad Pawar

“Narendra Modi was chief minister of Gujarat before taking over as the PM. In my opinion, since the possibility of the NDA securing a clear majority is remote, Banerjee, Naidu and Mayawati are better options for the PM’s post,” Pawar told TOI.

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Dhoni moves SC for possession of Rs 1.25 cr flat

After being detected by the SC-appointed forensic auditors as beneficiary of a penthouse in Noida bought for just Rs 20 lakh, M S Dhoni has rushed to the court fearing cancellation of allotment and sought possession of the property developed by Amrapali group. Dhoni has argued that cost concession was due to his having been a brand ambassador for the group.

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Lanka blasts: Tamil medium teacher among 106 held

A total of 106 suspects, including a Tamil medium teacher and a school principal, have been arrested in Sri Lanka in connection with the Easter Sunday blasts, police said Sunday, even as the Islamic State claimed the three militants who blew themselves up during a raid in the Eastern province were its members.

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TOI growing rapidly across India: IRS

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137 Air India flights to be delayed today after server glitch

The average duration of delay -- on these 137 flights of Sunday -- would be of 197 minutes, the airline’s spokesperson said.

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Bomber involved in Sri Lanka blasts visited India twice in 2017, shows Intel

The April 21 attacks on three churches and three luxury hotels killed more than 250 people, including 11 Indian nationals, and injured 500. Fifteen people, including three suicide bombers, died during a raid by Sri Lankan security forces on Friday night and nearly 100 people have been detained in the island nation.

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Lok Sabha elections 2019-'Felt rejected but still support BJP': Vinod Khanna's wife...

Addressing a press conference here, Kavita indirectly hit out at the BJP for “betraying” her by not considering her candidature from Gurdaspur, which her late husband had represented four times in the Lok Sabha.

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RCB predicted XI against Delhi Capitals: Virat Kohli could make tactical changes

Royal Challengers Bangalore predicted XI - Kohli has a couple of decisions to make in the match against Delhi Capitals.

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Brazilian model dies after collapsing on catwalk at Sao Paulo Fashion Week

The 26-year-old model fell while turning to leave the runway. Medics immediately attended to him in front of horrified onlookers, according to local media reports.

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MS Dhoni moves Supreme Court over 'cheating' by Amrapali Group

Dhoni in his plea informed the court that he had booked the penthouse in Amrapali Safari in Ranchi. Simultaneously, the management of the Amrapali Group also engaged him as the brand ambassador for promoting projects of the group.

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Lok Sabha elections 2019: Did Sabarimala issue affect voter behaviour in Kerala?

A parliamentary constituency (PC) wise analysis of voter turnout figures shows that Pathanamthitta, the PC where the Sabarimala shrine is located, registered the highest growth in voter turnout.

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Lok Sabha elections 2019: In Madhya Pradesh, Congress challenge is PM Modi's po...

The battle of Madhya Pradesh rests on a complex interplay of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s overarching popularity, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s local vulnerabilities, Congress’ advantage of being in power for five months and its disadvantage of being seen as failing to deliver its promises.

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Opposition parties complain to EC, demand removal of BJP's name from EVMs

The delegation has demanded that all such EVMs should be removed from the polls for the remaining phases or the names of other parties too should be displayed in a similar manner on the voting machines.

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137 Air India flights to be delayed today after server glitch

The average duration of delay -- on these 137 flights of Sunday -- would be of 197 minutes, the airline’s spokesperson said.

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Bomber involved in Sri Lanka blasts visited India twice in 2017, shows Intel

Lok Sabha elections 2019-'Felt rejected but still support BJP': Vinod Khanna's wife...

RCB predicted XI against Delhi Capitals: Virat Kohli could make tactical changes

Royal Challengers Bangalore predicted XI - Kohli has a couple of decisions to make in the match against Delhi Capitals.

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Brazilian model dies after collapsing on catwalk at Sao Paulo Fashion Week

MS Dhoni moves Supreme Court over 'cheating' by Amrapali Group

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Did Sabarimala issue affect voter behaviour in Kerala?

Lok Sabha elections 2019: In Madhya Pradesh, Congress challenge is PM Modi's po...

Opposition parties complain to EC, demand removal of BJP's name from EVMs

Cash transfer promises: Recipe for a fiscal disaster

Not only is the country’s tax base small, it is also difficult to raise tax rates too much without reducing compliance

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Make Indian cities walkable

There are enough studies to show that better walkability make cities more viable for citizens, especially those who rely on public transport to get around

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Sri Lanka attacks: Could lives have been saved?

India could have saved many of the lives lost in 26/11. Sri Lanka was unprepared as well, and will soon want to know why

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Sri Lanka bombings carry a stark message for India

The main group behind the bombings, the National Thowheed Jamath (NTJ), is an ideological offspring of the rapidly growing, Saudi-funded Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath (TNTJ)

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Can the Naveen model counter Modi?

Even if a United Front-like 1990s experiment appears unlikely in case the BJP fails to achieve its 2014 performance, don’t rule out a greater role for the regional supremos in any post-May 23 ruling dispensation

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The big picture after the Balakot airstrikes: Does the fate of F-16 matter?

India has successfully expanded the space for conventional warfare but is still to figure out how to make the best use of this new space to achieve maximum dominance over Pakistan

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Announcement Regarding Proposed Merger of Asda and Sainsbury’s

LEEDS, UK and BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 25, 2019 – The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today published its Final Report on the proposed merger of Asda and Sainsbury’s, resulting in prohibition of the merger. Despite the clear customer benefits of the proposed merger, as a result of the CMA’s findings, Asda, its parent Walmart and Sainsbury’s have mutually agreed to terminate the transaction. Commenting on the proposed merger of Asda and Sainsbury’s, Judith McKenna, CEO of Walmart International, said: “We have been clear from the beginning of the proposed merger about two things. Firstly, that retail is rapidly changing and standing still is not an option, and secondly that we will always ensure our international markets are strong local businesses powered by Walmart. The UK remains one of the most competitive retail markets in the world and Asda’s seven consecutive quarters of year-on-year growth show it is a strong business with a clear strategy and focused leadership. It was against that backdrop that we decided to explore the proposed merger with Sainsbury’s – an opportunity which would have further strengthened the Asda business and delivered real benefits for UK customers. While we’re disappointed by the CMA’s final report and conclusions, our focus now is continuing to position Asda as a strong UK retailer delivering for customers. Walmart will ensure Asda has the resources it needs to achieve that. I would like to personally thank and recognize Roger and the entire Asda team for their incredible focus and approach during the merger process. They have had the customer at their heart at every step, and I know they will continue to do so.” Roger Burnley, CEO of Asda, commented: “Asda’s DNA is delivering low prices for hard working families and that will never change. We were right to explore the potential merger with Sainsbury’s, which would have delivered great benefits for customers and supported the long term, sustainable success of our business. We’re disappointed with their findings but will continue to find ways to put money back into customer’s pockets and deliver great quality and service in an ever changing and demanding market. I have always been hugely aware that the last year has been an unsettling time for all of our colleagues and am immensely grateful for their commitment and dedication during that time. Our focus is now on the most important job we all have – delivering for our customers.”<div class="cms-textAlign-center"></div>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="http://bit.ly/2Blgzgm>, on Facebook at <a href="http://bit.ly/1cuByNT" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2EdENMZ> and on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/walmart" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/walmart</a>. About Asda, a wholly owned subsidiary of Walmart Asda is a UK retailer founded in 1949 serving around 19 million customers a week and currently employs more than 146,000 people across the UK. It has a multi-format, omni-channel offering, selling its products through a network of 584 grocery stores, 18 standalone petrol filling stations and 33 Asda Living stores and also online. In addition to grocery and general merchandise, Asda also operates George, a leading UK clothing retailer with both an in-store and online offering. The company has a significant property portfolio, of which 75 percent of the square footage is freehold.

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Walmart’s New Intelligent Retail Lab Shows a Glimpse into the Future of Retail, IRL

April 25, 2019 By Matt Smith, Walmart Over the past few months, a Walmart Neighborhood Market in Levittown, New York, has been quietly transforming. With artificial intelligence-enabled cameras, interactive displays and a massive data center, this store suggests a retail future that seems like science fiction. But this store isn’t just a shiny new object, equipped with tech for the sake of tech. It’s a unique real-world shopping environment designed to explore the possibilities artificial intelligence can contribute to the store experience. It’s Walmart’s new <a href="http://bit.ly/2GSnbJv" target="_blank">Intelligent Retail Lab</a> – or “IRL” for short. While the application of AI in e-commerce is now table stakes, there haven’t been many physical explorations of its potential. But <a href="http://bit.ly/2XRuXcc" target="_blank">IRL is designed to do just that</a>. Walmart’s tech incubator <a href="http://bit.ly/2GSnfJf" target="_blank">Store No 8</a> has positioned the store within one of the company’s busiest locations. Testing new, innovative ideas within a real store containing over 30,000 items is an opportunity that Mike Hanrahan, CEO of IRL, finds exhilarating. “We’ve got 50,000 square feet of real retail space. The scope of what we can do operationally is so exciting,” he said. “Technology enables us to understand so much more – in real time – about our business. When you combine all the information we’re gathering in IRL with Walmart’s 50-plus years of expertise in running stores, you can create really powerful experiences that improve the lives of both our customers and associates.” What’s Inside IRL IRL is set up to gather information about what’s happening inside the store through an impressive array of sensors, cameras and processors. All this hardware is connected by enough cabling to scale Mt. Everest five times and enough processing power to download three years’ worth of music (27,000 hours) each second. According to Hanrahan, the first thing this equipment will help the team focus on is product inventory and availability. In short, the team will use real-time information to explore efficiencies that will allow associates to know more precisely when to restock products, so items are available on shelves when they’re needed. “Customers can be confident about products being there, about the freshness of produce and meat. Those are the types of things that AI can really help with,” Hanrahan said. Here’s one example the team is working on for the near future: When you go shopping for the week, you want the products you buy to be in stock when you get to the store. In IRL, a combination of cameras and real-time analytics will automatically trigger out-of-stock notifications to internal apps that alert associates when to re-stock. This sounds simple, but it means the store has to automatically: Detect the product on the shelf Recognize the specific product (meaning, decipher the differences between 1 pound of ground beef and 2 pounds of ground beef) Compare the quantities on the shelf to the upcoming sales demand The result is that associates won’t have to continually comb the store to replace products running low on the shelves. They’ll know what to bring out of the back room before customers show up. With the technology in IRL, customers can trust that the products they need will be available during the times they shop. Because there are many scenarios just like this to be tested, IRL will be in data-gathering mode in its early days. The focus will be on learning from the technology and not implementing changes to operations in haste. “You can’t be overly enamored with the shiny object element of AI,” Hanrahan cautioned. “There are a lot of shiny objects out there that are doing things we think are unrealistic to scale and probably, long-term, not beneficial for the consumer.” So, before jumping to more futuristic concepts, the IRL team is starting with real, practical solutions like the meat inventory example as well as others like making sure shopping carts are available and registers are open. The IRL Experience Walking into IRL for the first time is both familiar and unique. There are a lot of the staples you’d expect in a Walmart Neighborhood Market: associates, cash registers and shelves with thousands of products. There are also features that stick out right away, such as a glass-encased data center bathed in blue glow. The idea of a live shopping environment infused with AI is exciting, but it also raises questions about all the visible technology. This was a key consideration for the team while designing IRL, and the store includes multiple information stations for customers to visit to understand exactly how AI makes the store tick. “We chose right from the very start to not hide the technology,” Hanrahan explained. As customers shop, they can interact with a number of educational displays. Small educational kiosks are interspersed throughout the store. A Welcome Center at the front end allows customers to dive deeper into technical specifications and common questions. But, the real fun is just outside the Data Center where the servers are housed. Flanking the plexiglass windows are two large displays – one of which encourages participants to move around and learn how technology reacts to body positioning. Working in IRL Among the customers who’ll be absorbing knowledge, IRL’s more than 100 associates will be undertaking these retail experiments every day, getting a firsthand view of what’s possible for the future. With technology performing mundane tasks like evaluating if shopping carts need to be corralled, associates will be able to spend more time on tasks humans can do best, such as helping customers or adding creative touches to merchandise displays. “We think it’s something our associates will be excited about,” Hanrahan said. “The technology has been built to improve associates’ jobs, to make their jobs more interesting, to help them alleviate some of the mundane tasks. AI can enhance their skillset in a very rapidly changing world.” One day, the efficiencies being explored in IRL could lead to enhancements that help associates all over the country in the future. That part isn’t science fiction. It’s a journey that’s beginning now in Levittown, New York … in real life. <div class="knotch_5cc1256d399536f2485cd847"></div>

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Why Walmart is Entering the Beef Industry

April 24, 2019 By Scott Neal, SVP Meat As we get closer to summer grilling season, backyard barbecuers are gearing up to serve hamburgers, steaks and kebabs to family and friends. You likely don’t remember your last great piece of chicken, but when you’re talking about a mesquite masterpiece, beef is the main event. That’s why here at Walmart, <a href="http://bit.ly/2PoTjqs" target="_blank" data-cms-id="0000016a-4bc9-dad5-adea-efdf65730001" data-cms-href="http://bit.ly/2XQBbsG are working to make the beef America eats better</a>. To us that means more transparency. Customers want freshness and affordability, but they also want to know what’s in their food and where it comes from. To answer our customer’s demands, we need visibility into every step in the supply chain. So, we’re working with best-in-class suppliers to create an end-to-end Angus beef supply chain: Bob McClaren of <a href="http://bit.ly/298kC2t" target="_blank">44 Farms</a> and Prime Pursuits is helping us source cattle raised on family farms and ranches. We are also working with <a href="https://www.mc6cfi.com/" target="_blank">Mc6 Cattle Feeders</a> to feed them. <a href="http://bit.ly/2XQBeVo" target="_blank">Creekstone Farms</a> will process the cattle at their facility, where more than 250 jobs will be created. FPL Foods will operate our case ready packing facility, where the meat gets packaged and sent to our stores, creating an additional 200 plus jobs. Beef is an important purchase for our customer… it’s likely the most expensive item on their plate and they are treating themselves when they buy it. Creating this supply chain allows us to treat our customers by giving them unprecedented quality and transparency. Our customers can trust that what they pick up from our meat department will be among the best – and most delicious – meat they can get. Having visibility to the end-to-end process lets us know we are helping our customers bring a consistently great piece of meat to their table every time they buy with us. We’re proud this supply chain program will help with job creation, and we’re proud to work alongside companies with a strong history in the industry. Together, our beef program can truly change the dynamics of the beef industry. <div class="knotch_5cc06be7399536f2485cd76b"></div>

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Walmart to Create Angus Beef Supply Chain

BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 24, 2019 – Walmart, the nation’s largest grocer, announced its entry into the beef industry, developing an end-to-end supply chain for Angus beef. The retailer has been diligently working to improve the quality of its food offering with the company’s fresh division and meat department at the forefront of this effort. To ensure supply of quality Angus beef and to meet customer demand for a more transparent supply chain, Walmart is working with best-in-class partners including Texas rancher Bob McClaren of Prime Pursuits. “As clean labels, traceability and transparency become more and more important to customers, we’ve made plans to enter into the beef industry creating an unmatched system that allows us to deliver consistent quality and value,” said Scott Neal, senior vice president, Meat, Walmart U.S. “By enlisting a number of best-in-class companies to take part in the supply chain, <a href="http://bit.ly/2vlouKh" target="_blank" data-cms-id="0000016a-4c33-dad5-adea-edb769800000" data-cms-href="http://bit.ly/2GPxz4D be able to provide customers</a> with unprecedented quality, provide transparency throughout the supply chain and leverage the learnings we gain across our business.” A selection of Angus beef cuts like steaks and roasts from this supply chain will be sold in 500 Walmart stores across a number of states in the southeast including Georgia, Alabama and Florida. The retailer’s new supply chain effort will create a steady demand for ranchers and feed yards offering stability in the marketplace. In addition, more than 250 jobs will be created in Kansas at Creekstone Farms’ beef processing facility with another 200 plus jobs in Georgia where the retailer owns a case-ready facility that will be run by FPL Food. “No bigger paradigm change has taken place in the beef industry than what is happening with Walmart bringing truly high-quality, all-natural, no-hormones-added Black Angus beef to its customers. This bold vision gives Walmart a special place at the table by contributing to the most enjoyable and memorable moments in the lives of its customers,” said Bob McClaren of Prime Pursuits. “It’s been four generations since we began, yet the traditional values of the McClaren family and 44 Farms are as relevant today as they were more than a century ago.” “Walmart has listened to its hard-working customers and taken on the monumental task of providing steakhouse quality, natural Black Angus beef to their local stores. This bold vision will not only elevate backyard barbeques and family dinner tables across the country, but transform the entire supply chain,” said Hank McWhorter of Mc6 Cattle Feeders. “Mc6 Cattle Feeders is honored to help make this vision a reality. Mc6 is a family business that has been feeding and raising cattle on the same land in the Texas panhandle for four generations.” Creekstone President and CEO Satoru Oura noted “Creekstone welcomes the opportunity to partner with industry leaders in providing premium quality Black Angus beef to Walmart customers while, at the same time, growing the number of jobs at our state of the art facility.” “Walmart’s ever-growing command presence in retail paints an optimistic future, one that proves beneficial for many involved,” said Francois Leger, president and CEO of FPL Food. “In addition to FPL employees, this will provide many opportunities for the Agriculture community to include farmers, ranchers and cattlemen alike. The positive impact will be felt by many.” 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="http://bit.ly/2Blgzgm>, on Facebook at <a href="http://bit.ly/1cuByNT" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2EdENMZ> and on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/walmart" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/walmart</a>. <div class="knotch_5cc06a96399536f2485cd769"></div>

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Centuries ago, women ruled Japan. What changed?

The long-term survival of the world's oldest monarchy will depend on a schoolboy when Japan's current emperor abdicates next week, reviving calls for an end to laws that bar women from the throne.

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China is watching Western democracy eat itself

Over the next few months, the world's current and previous superpowers are set to undergo enormous self-harm.

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Spanish elections show where the UK may be headed

Spain is preparing to vote in general elections on Sunday, and the country appears at a crossroads. As in several other European countries, a far-right party is gaining in popularity and traditional politics is fragmenting, while Spain has specific domestic issues, such as the Catalan independence movement.

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Biden and Trump draw China's Xi into 2020 election fray

The Xi Jinping primary has begun.

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4 hospitalized after synagogue shooting near San Diego

A man was detained for questioning after reports of a shooting at a synagogue in the California city of Poway, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Twitter account on Saturday.

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Trump says US is already sending migrants to sanctuary cities

President Donald Trump said on Saturday night that the United States is now sending undocumented migrants to sanctuary cities.

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Julian Assange's legal battles have only just begun

He entered Ecuador's London embassy in 2012, lauded by some as a charismatic defender of truth and journalistic collaborator, fleeing what he claimed were the crosshairs of the United States.

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Clinton to 2020 candidates: Watch for Russian interference

Hillary Clinton reiterated warnings for Democratic candidates ahead of 2020 to be wary of interference in the election, following up on an editorial she wrote in the Washington Post earlier this week.

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'Avengers: Endgame': Biggest opening ever

"Avengers: Endgame" made $60 million at the domestic box office for its preview showings on Thursday night. That makes it the biggest opening night in history.

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Why world is obsessed with the royal baby

CNN's Max Foster explains what will make Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal baby so unique.

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Inside India's cut-throat airplane revolution

Just as the railways shaped modern India, cheap air tickets, driven by fierce competition between carriers, are changing the way Indians travel around their country.

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Four killed after crane collapses in the US

Four people were killed Saturday when a crane collapsed and fell from the roof of a building onto vehicles in the street below, Seattle authorities said.

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Lost 'Clockwork Orange' sequel discovered

A previously undiscovered "sequel" to Anthony Burgess' dystopian cult classic "A Clockwork Orange" has been found among the author's archives.

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Sorry folks, but Idris Elba is officially married

Womp, womp. ...

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Pope Francis donates $500,000 to help migrants

Pope Francis donated $500,000 to aid migrants in Mexico, the Vatican announced Saturday.

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Lionel Messi inspires Barcelona to La Liga title with 3 games to spare

Barcelona successfully defended its Spanish La Liga crown after beating Levante 1-0 Saturday, courtesy of the magical Lionel Messi.

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Action-packed Paris ePrix sees multiple crashes as Frijns makes history

Formula E's wildly unpredictable fifth season continued at a rain-soaked Paris ePrix, as Robin Frijns became the eighth different driver to win one of the eight races this season.

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Swinney agrees to the largest contract in college football history, Clemson says

College football coach Dabo Swinney has agreed to a new 10-year, $93-million contract to stay on at Clemson University.

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N.R.A. President to Step Down as New York Attorney General Investigates

Oliver L. North announced that he would not serve a second term as the N.R.A. deals with bitter infighting and a new inquiry into its tax-exempt status.

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Two Super-Rich Families Ended Up on Opposite Sides of Easter Attacks

In an instant, five of their children were blown to pieces in the Sri Lanka bombings, one family slaughtered by the other.

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Raid on House Linked to Sri Lanka Easter Bombings Leaves 15 Dead

The wife and child of the suspected mastermind of the suicide attacks were seriously wounded when the raid turned violent. ISIS said its fighters were among those killed.

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One Dead in Synagogue Shooting Near San Diego; Officials Call It Hate Crime

The authorities confirmed that one person was killed and three injured in the shooting, which happened at a synagogue in Poway, Calif., on the last day of Passover.

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Crane Collapse in Seattle Kills 4, Officials Say

The crane fell off a building about six stories high and onto the street below, the authorities said, crushing six vehicles.

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11 of Our Best Weekend Reads

A jeweler’s dark secret. Missing the old Penn Station. Genealogy heats up cold cases. Tom Ford, family man. Finland’s hobbyhorse girls. And more.

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My Grandma, Rasputin

I’ve long been obsessed with shadowy puppet masters. Then I found one in an Israeli retirement home.

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Can We Please Relax About ‘Socialism’?

Only in America is the word freighted with so much perceived menace.

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The Republican War on Democracy

If you can’t win playing by the rules, you change them.

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Au Revoir, Trump and Washington, D.C.

A French ambassador offers a bouquet of blunt assessments on his way out of town.

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How to Make Doctors Think About Death

End-of-life treatment guidelines would help families, physicians and nurses confront the inevitable with care and compassion.

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Which Way, Pete Buttigieg?

Can the heartland meritocrat be a traitor to his class?

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California Has a Housing Crisis. The Answer Is More Housing.

A bill clearing the way for more urban development in the state would help address affordable housing and climate change.

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Gaslighting an Entire Nation

The U.S. usually underreports civilian deaths caused by its airstrikes. Proving it in Somalia is uniquely difficult.

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Can Bar-Stool Democracy Save America?

Honestly, I’m not sure, but I went below the Mason-Dixon line to find out.

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Sporting: ‘Hilarious Guys With Day Jobs’: The British Team That Makes Soccer Fun Again

Watching the addictive weekly serial of the Hashtag United team is much more fun than following the Premier League.

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The Best Usher at the Met

“Das Rheingold” was out of reach. But what was that wink?

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Diary of a Song: Watch Lizzo Make ‘Juice,’ a Pop Anthem as Irresistible as She Is

How a flute-playing, twerking, social-media-dominating rapper and singer built a song that packs all her joy and charm into three danceable minutes.

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Lens: This City Is an Overcrowded, Illogical, Inhospitable Marvel

Berenice Abbott captured the egomania and wanton development of New York’s streetscapes almost a century ago. The city is still at it.

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Rites of Passage: Vladimir the Jeweler

My immigrant father worked hard to provide for me and my mother. But at some point I had to decide who I was and what I wanted, and I wasn’t sure it was a seven-diamond engagement ring.

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Ex-Officer in Florida Gets 25 Years in Prison for Killing Black Man

Nouman Raja, a former Palm Beach Gardens police officer, was convicted of manslaughter and attempted first-degree murder in the 2015 shooting of Corey Jones, 31.

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Even Away From Correspondents’ Dinner, Trump Makes Sure to Have His Say

Thinly veiled rebukes of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was a running theme of a campaign rally in Wisconsin, where the president also zeroed in on policy.

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Chicago Symphony Ends Its Longest Strike With Pension Change

Bringing a nearly seven-week stalemate to a close, the new agreement was brokered with the help of Chicago’s mayor, Rahm Emanuel.

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-: 400-Year-Old Bible Stolen From Pittsburgh Library Is Recovered in the Netherlands

A purloined 1615 Geneva Bible was traced last year to a Dutch museum. The authorities say it had been taken as part of a long-running theft scheme by an archivist and a rare book dealer.

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Gays? Palestinians? Speaking Your Mind Can Spell Trouble on the City Council

Two New York City councilmen lost their committee seats after making remarks about gays and Palestinians that some found offensive.

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Britain’s Big Squeeze: Austerity-Battered U.K. ‘Retreating Behind a Nuclear Shield’

As Britain spends heavily on big-ticket items like nuclear-armed submarines, its military is no longer deemed capable of defending the homeland by itself.

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Belarus Building Site Yields the Bones of 1,214 Holocaust Victims

Activists, who say the city knew about the mass grave for slaughtered Jews, ask why a permit was issued.

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South Korea Dispatch: Running Out of Children, a South Korea School Enrolls Illiterate Grandmothers

As the birthrate plummets in South Korea, rural schools are emptying. To fill its classrooms, one school opened its doors to women who have for decades dreamed of learning to read.

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De Blasio’s ‘Ban’ on Glass and Steel Skyscrapers Isn’t a Ban at All

New York City may require more eco-friendly building materials, but neither glass nor steel would be prohibited.

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How Your Strengths Can Make You Weaker

Instead of striving to use your strengths more often, aim to use them more wisely.

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Jane Manchun Wong: The woman scooping Silicon Valley

Jane Wong is a technology blogger and app researcher who unlocks new features before they launch.

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Obituary: Monir Farmanfarmaian, the artist who opened the world's eyes to Iran

Iranian artist Monir Farmanfarmaian, who worked with Andy Warhol, has died aged 97.

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What to look out for in May's local elections

More than 8,000 seats are up for grabs in polls across England - but what impact will Brexit have?

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Nature loss: Major report to highlight 'natural and human emergency'

Critical scientific assessment of humanity's impact on nature to be released after Paris negotiations.

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Defending champion Williams out of World Championship - highlights & report

Defending champion Mark Williams becomes the second three-time champion to go out of the World Championship on Saturday, after Mark Selby's earlier exit.

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'We have achieved something extraordinary' - Norwich promoted to Premier League

Norwich City have "achieved something really extraordinary" by sealing promotion to the Premier League, says manager Daniel Farke.

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London Marathon: Measure yourself against Eliud Kipchoge

BBC Sport explores how far runners of different standards could go along the London Marathon course in the time it takes defending champion Eluid Kipchoge to finish.

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All you need to know about Baku - including the trick Mercedes played on Ferrari

The unpredictability of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix gives Ferrari a chance to redeem themselves on Sunday, after Mercedes' little trick.

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Why Sage Therapeutics CEO Jeff Jonas believes Zulresso will remedy more than postpartum depression

Sage Therapeutics, the maker of the drug, now hopes to address another major challenge: The public's misconception about mental health.

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A Silicon Valley start-up is making cancer treatment for dogs more precise

Silicon Valley start-up One Health says it's too soon to publish data, but many of its canine clients are living longer than would be expected using traditional treatment.

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Saturday, 27 April 2019

Clock ticking ever louder as Knights search for a spark against Eels

Former coach Michael Hagan says top four expectations in 2019 were far-fetched but the club is running short of excuses if the losses continue to mount.

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Sudden frontrunner Biden brings in the cash but struggles in first interview

Biden raised more money than other candidates on his first day of campaigning, but gave a meandering and waffly performance in his first television interview.

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Milk duct image not quite accurate, but 'not something to be scared of'

A photo of milk ducts has gone viral on social media and everyone is freaking out.

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AFL Saturday live 2019: St Kilda v Adelaide

The twilight match sees the high-flying Saints host the in-form Crows at Marvel Stadium.

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City's brilliant form has come at just the right time

Melbourne City smashed the Mariners for five and are hitting form at just the right time with A-League finals on the horizon.

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The Best Thing Experienced Parents Can Do for New Parents

Be an advocate for better day care and paid parental leave. One day, your grandchildren will thank you.

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If a $5 Billion Fine Is Chump Change, How Do You Punish Facebook?

A trivial fine would mean the government isn’t just deferential to Facebook, but that it doesn’t truly understand its power.

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The Saturday Profile: Hashim Aslami Has Just One Word for Afghan Farmers: Saffron

For two decades, he preached the virtues of the spice as an alternative to traditional crops and opium poppies. Today, it is a rare success story for his country.

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Unbuttoned: Does This Dress Make Me Look Guilty?

This week Anna Sorokin, Elizabeth Holmes and Cardi B all provided a visual brief on how to use clothes to communicate in court.

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Work Friend: Don’t Be Distressed You Are Distressed

Sometimes you have to throw money at a problem, or at the very least laugh in H.R.’s face.

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Elon Musk and S.E.C. Reach New Accord, Lifting Cloud Over Tesla

Securities regulators and the chief executive of Tesla came up with a new agreement about when Mr. Musk’s social media posts must be reviewed by a lawyer.

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New York Archdiocese Names 120 Catholic Clergy Members Accused of Abuse

The disclosure, one of the largest to be made by the church, comes after bishops across the country identified suspected abusers.

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More Than 700 at 2 California Universities Under Quarantine Amid Measles Outbreak

The number of staff members and students who were under quarantine on Friday was up by about 400 from the day before, according to the authorities.

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Texas Agrees to End Purge of Suspected Noncitizens From Voter Rolls

The move comes as part of an agreement to settle three lawsuits that had been brought against Texas officials for an effort that a judge said unfairly targeted naturalized citizens.

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Are You a New York City Voter? Your Personal Information Just Became Far More Public

The city’s Board of Elections posted its voting rolls to its website, allowing anyone to access people’s home addresses and party affiliation.

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Chasing Growth, a Women’s Health Start-Up Cut Corners

Nurx, an online prescribing app, drew attention with its pitch about female empowerment. Former employees said it took a laissez-faire approach to women’s health.

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Avengers Endgame movie review: An epic conclusion to Marvel's Infinity Saga; it's...

Avengers Endgame Movie Review and Rating: Marvel concludes the epic Infinity Saga with a triumphant tear-jerker, starring Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth. Rating: 4.5/5.

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6 children, 3 women among 15 killed in raids on IS hideouts in Sri Lanka

The gun battle between troops and suspected Islamist militants erupted on Friday evening in Sainthamaruthu in Ampara, to the south of the town of Batticaloa, site of one of the Easter Sunday blasts at luxury hotels and churches.

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US imposes sanction on Pakistan; may deny visas to deportees

The US has imposed sanctions on Pakistan after Islamabad refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America, warning that it may withhold visas of Pakistanis beginning from its senior officials.

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Cash transfer promises: Recipe for a fiscal disaster

Not only is the country’s tax base small, it is also difficult to raise tax rates too much without reducing compliance

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Karnataka Police pick up former army official for 'hoax' terror threat call

Police traced Swamy Sundar Murthy to his house after the call was made and handed him over to the Bengaluru city police

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Air India services affected worldwide for hours after server glitch, more delays...

Air India CMD Ashwin Lohani said that although the system has been restored, there would be consequential delays in the day.

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Age of consent should be lowered to 16, observes Madras High Court

The court was hearing the matter of a petitioner named Sabari (an alias, since the petitioner is a minor), who was convicted by a Fast Track Mahila Court in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, in June 2018,sentencing him to 10 years rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 3000, under POCSO.

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Lok Sabha elections 2019: 'Income tax raids meant to create atmosphere of fear,'...

“BJP is so bankrupt that it couldn’t find a candidate for Bhopal [from its own leaders]. They are trying to cause a division in society. After all, what kind of political or administrative experience does Pragya Thakur have?” said Kamal Nath

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'Woman killed 'boyfriend' with help of daughter's lover': Cops

On Friday, the police claimed that it had solved the case by arresting the accused woman, Shamim, 35, and her daughter’s boyfriend, Musahid, 20.

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Sri Lanka attacks: Could lives have been saved?

India could have saved many of the lives lost in 26/11. Sri Lanka was unprepared as well, and will soon want to know why

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Sri Lanka bombings carry a stark message for India

Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak

How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast.

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Child bereavement: A brother's promise to help 'forgotten grievers'

Callum Fairhurst's website "for siblings, by siblings" aims to help young people cope with loss.

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Driving test: Here are the hardest and easiest places to pass in Britain

Why do more than 75% of learners pass in some areas - while in other places it's fewer than a third?

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Sudan's bold challenge to authoritarianism

What is unfolding in Sudan has the potential to shape an epoch on the continent of Africa.

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What's the beef with McDonald's paper straws?

Getting rid of plastic straws is a simple way to reduce waste...unless you rely on them.

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Bastille's Dan, the marathon man

The pop star has trained in 29 cities as he prepares to run the London Marathon for breast cancer.

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Liverpool thrash Huddersfield to regain Premier League top spot

Liverpool once again put the pressure back on Manchester City as they return to the top of the Premier League with an emphatic win over Huddersfield.

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'I don't think it's harsh enough' - Rose on Montenegro's punishment for racist abuse

England's Danny Rose says he is "lost for words" after Montenegro are ordered to play their next home match behind closed doors following the racist abuse of England players.

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World champion Williams has tests on chest pains

World snooker champion Mark Williams is in hospital with chest pains following the opening session of his second-round World Championship game at the Crucible.

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England's Hales suspended for 'off-field incident' unrelated to cricket

England's Alex Hales is suspended following an "off-field incident" not related to cricket, says a spokesman for the batsman.

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15 killed in police raid on home of suspected terrorists in Sri Lanka

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US plastic left with nowhere to go as China and Malaysia close their doors

Dozens of laborers and factory operators sit hand-cuffed in rows on the pavement at an industrial park in Malaysia.

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Putin seems to pop up wherever there is a political vacuum

Russian President Vladimir Putin capped a week of high-profile diplomacy on Friday, when he appeared at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing -- and received an especially warm welcome from Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Spain's far-right is back -- with a difference

Vox, the new and fast-growing far-right party in Spain, shot to prominence after helping to form a coalition government in Andalusia after regional elections in December 2018.

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Who's in and who's out at China's billion-dollar Belt and Road party

Leaders from across the world have arrived in Beijing for the second Belt and Road Forum, drawn by the possibility of billions of dollars in Chinese funding for infrastructure projects.

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The 45 most outrageous lines from Trump's interview

Evoking the days of the 2016 campaign, President Donald Trump called into Sean Hannity's Fox News show on Thursday night and the two men spent 45 minutes chatting in what was less an interview and more a sharing of conspiracy theories and reckless rhetoric.

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More than 30,000 people evacuated ahead of cyclone

WATCH: Tropical Cyclone Kenneth to make landfall

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Russian national Maria Butina sentenced to 18 months in prison on conspiracy charge

A federal judge sentenced Russia national Maria Butina to 18 months in prison on Friday, after she pleaded guilty to trying to infiltrate conservative political circles and promote Russian interests before and after the 2016 presidential election.

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'It could be any day now': Why how you die matters

It's approaching 1 a.m. in Bilborough, a suburb of the British city of Nottingham. Peter Naylor, 70, is slumped in his bed, only yards from the front door of his small bungalow.

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Lyra McKee's murder spurs change -- but it may be wasted

We only know what we don't have when it's too late. Northern Ireland has been suffering from this recently.

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US man accused of trying to drive down suspected Muslims, police say

The driver accused of intentionally hitting a group of pedestrians in Northern California attacked people he believed were of the Muslim faith, police said.

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