CHILLAX: Calm Down and Relax: February 2020

Saturday 29 February 2020

How Patnaik lost control of his force, legacy

The moment when Patnaik lost control of his own police force, and tarnished his own legacy according to multiple officers in the force, can be traced back to November 5, 2019.

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Vanuatu denies entry to cruise ship following influenza diagnoses

The Voyager of the Seas has been denied entry to Vanuatu after three staff members aboard the Royal Caribbean ship tested positive for influenza.

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J&K to evict squatters from houses meant for Kashmiri Pandit migrants

More than 300 applications are pending with the Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner (Migrants) for allotment of accommodation to registered Kashmiri migrant families.

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Balakot changed the paradigm: IAF chief

Bhadauria said the use of air power was considered taboo in sub-conventional conflict until the government took the “tough and bold call” to strike at the very heart of terrorist training infrastructure located deep across the LoC.

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Coronavirus live updates: Dow caps worst week since financial crisis, California health officials say new case is evidence of community transmission

U.S. stocks capped their worst week since the financial crisis as coronavirus cases climbed to 83,800 and deaths topped 2,864.

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Coronavirus: Live Coverage and Updates

The World Health Organization said the virus, found in at least 56 countries so far, poses a “very high” global risk. But the White House accused the media of sowing fear to hurt President Trump.

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South Carolina Primary Updates: Biden Admits He Wasn’t Arrested in South Africa

There’s one day left before Saturday’s Democratic primary in South Carolina, where 54 delegates are at stake. Stay here for live updates.

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Sign Up: ‘Coronavirus Briefing’

An informed guide to the global outbreak.

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Joe Biden Needs a Win in South Carolina. Will He Get It?

Politics still move at a different pace there, and it’s a place where loyalty can outweigh ideology.

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Who Will Care For Society’s Forgotten?

Housecall Providers, an organization in Portland, Ore., provides end-of-life care for the city’s most vulnerable residents.

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We Don’t Really Know How Many People Have Coronavirus

In an era when we get flash-flood warnings on phones, why is data on the new coronavirus so limited?

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Why Bernie Scares Me

Sanders seems mostly incapable of admitting past errors of judgment.

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Trump urges Afghans to seize opportunity for peace

A deal will be signed with the Taliban on Saturday as the US prepares to exit Afghanistan.

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J&K to evict squatters from houses meant for Kashmiri Pandit migrants

Trump announces his pick for director of national intelligence

• Trump says he will nominate current US Ambassador to Norway to be next Navy Secretary

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Exclusive: New evidence shows a patient warned Columbia University about OB-GYN's alleged sexual assault decades ago

As the number of women who accuse a former Columbia University gynecologist of sexual assault keeps growing -- it currently stands at 78 -- new evidence has emerged that indicates university officials were warned about his behavior decades ago.

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In 2016, Sanders was blown out in South Carolina. Has he learned how to win over black voters in 2020?

If there's one script from 2016 that Bernie Sanders wants to flip in 2020, it's the one on how he just doesn't resonate with a wide range of black voters as much as his rivals do.

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Pop star's opinion on Girl Scout cookies ignites debate

Justin Timberlake started a fierce debate on social media when he declared Samoas to be his favorite Girl Scout cookies over Thin Mints.

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America Ferrera leaving 'Superstore' in surprise move

"Superstore" will have to continue without its super star America Ferrera.

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Pop star opens up about her bipolar disorder

Pop star Bebe Rexha opened up to Self magazine about her bipolar disorder and how it has affected her career.

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Vanuatu denies entry to cruise ship following influenza diagnoses

Walmart Memo to U.S. Associates About Coronavirus

Feb. 28, 2020 Editor’s note: Donna Morris, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer – Walmart and Dr. Tom Van Gilder, Chief Medical Officer – Walmart sent the following note to all global home office associates. Coronavirus Information and Precautions To: Walmart associates From: Donna Morris, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer – Walmart and Dr. Tom Van Gilder, Chief Medical Officer – Walmart You’ve surely noticed the increase in media coverage surrounding the global spread of the coronavirus. We want to assure you that we continue to monitor the situation, and our focus remains on the health and welfare of our associates, our customers and our partners around the world.We’ve set up an Emergency Operations Center task force, and we’re in close communication with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as other health organizations to help us respond properly. We’ll address the needs of each store, club and support center in each of our markets, and adjust business operations and travel as needed. Your safety is our priority.You’ve heard the term “coronavirus” used a lot recently. Coronaviruses are a type of virus. There are many of them and they are fairly common. COVID-19 is the name given to the disease caused by the new coronavirus that appeared recently in China. Because COVID-19 is new, you might be hearing information that is confusing or conflicting.Here’s what we know: The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to the flu with fever, coughing and shortness of breath. It appears to mainly be spread through close person-to-person contact. It may be possible for someone to touch a surface or object with the virus on it and then touch their nose or mouth and become infected, but this is not the main way the virus spreads, according to CDC and other health experts. In addition to all the normal things you do to stay healthy, the preventive measures are the same as for the flu or other viruses, according to CDC:Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water aren’t available, use an alcohol-based sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol.Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.Stay home when you are sick.Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.There has been a lot of information in the news about face masks, and it is important to understand face masks are not recommended by CDC for general use. The best uses for face masks as identified by CDC are for those who are sick to avoid spreading to others and by health workers and caregivers who are taking care of someone in a close setting.We’ll continue to share information as it becomes available and do our best to keep you informed about what we are doing as a company and how best to prevent the spread of the virus. If you have travel planned and have questions, please reach out to your manager.We want you to know how much we appreciate your flexibility and commitment – especially in China, where associates have done exceptional work serving our customers during a challenging time. Thank you, we’re here for you, and we’ll get through this together – just as we always do.

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Friday 28 February 2020

How Will Tech Help in a Time of Pandemic?

We will learn a lot watching how well business and other analog activities operate during a crisis using digital tools.

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Harvey Norman profit slips as coronavirus clouds outlook

The electronics and furniture retailer has reported a drop in pre-tax profits due to weaker local sales in the bushfire crisis, and gave a grim outlook for the remainder for the year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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The ASX plunges into technical correction, on track for worst week since the GFC

The Australian sharemarket has dived on Friday morning after a horror Wall Street session.

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Brisbane man charged over child abuse material

He will appear in court on Friday.

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Why Magellan's Hamish Douglass is hunting for more customers

Magellan Financial Group's Hamish Douglass is not worried about recession, but says companies much find new markets in the low-growth era. His included.

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Racing NSW starts coronavirus risk assessment for autumn carnival

Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club will meet on Friday to plan for a possible outbreak of coronavirus during the autumn carnival.

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Stolen hearse crashes on LA freeway with coffin inside

It has all the hallmarks of an only-in-Los Angeles crime.

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'Racing is being robbed', says Rupert Legh

One of Australia’s most prominent owners says too many stallions are being prematurely retired from racing.

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Anti-Trump actress calls for 'economic shutdown' to disrupt GDP for a day

Actress Patricia Arquette called on her Instagram followers over last weekend to spread the word about an "economic shutdown" effort scheduled for March 2.

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'Hong Kong protests further clarified who I am': Lunch with Benjamin Law

Writing for the stage has been a voyage of discovery for Benjamin Law.

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Liz Peek: Desperate Democrats hope coronavirus will undermine Trump

Could the coronavirus be the magic bullet to kill off the Trump presidency? Desperate Democrats certainly hope so; they imagine the spreading disease will knock confidence and our robust economy for a loop, undermining President Trump’s best argument for reelection.

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Secretive cult behind the Korean coronavirus outbreak has branches in Australia

Korean sect Shincheonji, which accounts for most of the coronavirus cases in South Korea, has been recruiting unsuspecting students on the streets of Melbourne and Sydney for years.

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Syrian government airstrike hits Turkish forces, worsening crisis

The airstrike could dramatically change the course of the Syrian war.

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Mitchell half the man he used to be – and weight loss fuels title bid

Jayde Mitchell was a 130-kilogram concreter who had given up on his boxing dreams. Now he is a 76-kilogram super middleweight gunning for an Oceania title.

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No cockpit recording found in deadly C-130 bushfire crash investigation

What occurred inside the cockpit of the C-130 water bomber in the moments before it crashed in southern NSW remains a mystery.

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How belonging became the new workplace buzzword

It was only last year that major academic institutions in the US started looking at the concept of “belonging” in the workplace

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Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'

The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests.

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The Papers: Virus raises fears over economy and major events

Friday's papers say mass UK gatherings may be restricted due to the spread of coronavirus.

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'Baseless': RS Prasad responds to Cong jibe over Delhi judge's transfer

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Kanhaiya concludes anti-CAA rallies across 38 Bihar districts

Kanhaiya Kumar’s rally marked the conclusion of the Jan Gan Man yatra that started on January 30 from Bhitharwa Ashram in West Champaran district.

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When PM Modi gave impromptu trade presentation to Donald Trump

According to those present at Hyderabad House, PM Modi took upon himself to remove the misgivings of US President Donald Trump that India was treating his country unfairly with little effort being made to address an adverse trade deficit.

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India's exports to US rise despite no GSP benefits

A review of India’s eligibility for the GSP scheme was ordered in 2018, and India was removed from the programme, which currently has 120 beneficiary countries, in June 2019.

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Delhi riots: As the dust settles, scale of tragedy starts to unfold

DFS data accessed by HT shows that Tuesday was the worst day of the riots and alone witnessed 89 incidents of arson.

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Thursday 27 February 2020

A Police Officer’s Word Convicted Them. Now He’s Charged With Murder.

Houston’s top prosecutor says at least 69 people, and perhaps many more, could see their convictions overturned in the wake of a botched drug raid that relied on made-up information.

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Greg Gutfeld says Biden's 'mental confusion' on debate stage makes him 'sad': 'It's no longer funny to me'

"The Five" co-host Greg Gutfeld said former Vice President Joe Biden's repeated gaffes make him "sad" and "uncomfortable," and criticized Biden's campaign for not properly supporting the candidate.

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Harry Styles says he's 'OK' after being mugged at knifepoint

Life is back to normal for Harry Styles.

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Coronavirus threatens Disney’s ‘Mulan’ release in China: report

The coronavirus is quickly upending a slew of events set to take place in China and the surrounding region, including the release of Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Mulan.”

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Greg Gutfeld warns Bernie Sanders 'might be the most formidable against Trump on the debate stage'

Greg Gutfeld showcased his impression skills Wednesday while reacting to the previous night's Democratic presidential debate and slamming frontrunner Bernie Sanders for defending his comments praising the country's late dictator Fidel Castro.

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Brumbies and Sunwolves match set to be relocated due to coronavirus

SANZAAR is looking into where to move the round six match after Japan was considered too risky to play in.

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New York monitoring dozens for coronavirus exposure

Officials at a separate news conference said 83 people who visited China and may have come in contact with the virus were under observation.

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Charges dropped over death of boy who was thrown from carnival ride

Talks between WorkSafe and ride operator see charges withdrawn over death of six-year-old Eugene Mahauariki in 2017 after he fell from the Cha-Cha ride.

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Australia's hot, smoky summer comes to a soggy end in Sydney

With just a couple of days to the end of summer, the Harbour City will likely end February with temperatures averaging about 27.3 degrees for the season.

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Lots to enjoy with charming prince

Choreographer Graeme Murphy has some fun up his sleeve in his latest work.

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'Go big' to tackle regional inequalities, report urges

Levelling up disadvantaged parts of the UK will require long-term thinking and investment, a new report says.

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Court may upset Heathrow third runway plans

A ruling will decide whether Heathrow's expansion plan should have taken the climate more into account.

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Government pledges £236m to help rough sleepers

The money will go towards accommodation, but Labour says No 10 underestimates the scale of the issue.

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Teenager's remains found in lion enclosure at Pakistani zoo

Muhammad Bilal's relatives said he went missing while searching for grass to use as cattle fodder.

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Buy now, pay later 'growing fast' amid debt fears

A report says services such as Klarna are booming among online shoppers despite concerns for young consumers.

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The Papers: UK warns against coronavirus 'mass panic'

In Thursday's papers, preparations for the virus continue as MPs caution against "over-reaction".

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Rest of world overtakes China in new coronavirus cases

The UN health agency put the number of new cases in China on Tuesday at 411 (down from 508 a day before) while those registered outside the country stood at 427. China’s death toll rose by 52 to 2,715.

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Unseasonal rain and hailstorm damage crops across 3 states

According to Bihar government officials, rain and hailstorm in parts of south and north Bihar adjacent to Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday damaged flowering and fruiting oilseed, pulses, vegetables, tobacco crop, and blossoming mango orchards.

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Arvind Kejriwal blames 'outsiders', 'politics of hate' for violence; visits riot-hit...

Speaking in the Assembly, Kejriwal urged people to “reject the politics of hate” and said neither the Hindus nor the Muslims have benefited from the violence.

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Revamped insurance plan marks major farm reform

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), which became operational in 2016-17, has been hobbled by long delays in paying off claims, upsetting farmers.

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Rajya Sabha panel recommendations get Cabinet nod

The Cabinet informed that the government had accepted all recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha Select Committee, which studied an earlier version of the draft legislation that aims at banning commercial surrogacy and allowing only altruistic surrogacy in India.

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'You will be trapped, charred in 15 mins': Tales of horror from Delhi's Ground ...

Dissecting a riot: The violence picked no sides, took no prisoners as mob fury, arson and terror ruled the streets over two unforgiving days.

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Delhi violence: Battered Capital counts its dead

In riot-hit localities of north-east Delhi, 27 have been died over three days of communal riots, at least 14 from gunshot wounds and more than 330 people have been injured.

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Wednesday 26 February 2020

London not planning for a Tokyo Olympic switch in face of coronavirus

Britain has ruled out emergency measures to switch the Olympics to London.

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Forget FOMO: The coronavirus isn't a buying opportunity yet

The majority of market analysts are urging investors to buy the dip in the fear of missing out on yet another leg up in what has been a record-breaking sharemarket run. But the unknowns surrounding COVID-19 are too just big.

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TV phenomenon Outlander goes beyond novels with new season storyline

Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe turn a more creative hand to their TV romance in season five, with no signs of slowing down.

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Biden campaign vows victory in South Carolina, says race ‘just getting started’

Joe Biden's presidential campaign vowed victory in the upcoming South Carolina primary ahead of Tuesday night’s Democratic debate, insisting the race is “just getting started” after failing to notch a win in the first three contests.

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What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?

The window to contain the spread of COVID-19 world-wide is rapidly narrowing. What is the virus and is it the world's next pandemic?

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Buttigieg faces more accusations of plagiarizing Obama in campaign speeches

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is facing more accusations of plagiarism after a montage emerged comparing his campaign rhetoric to President Obama.

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'Short, heavily restricted' duck hunting season announced

The Victorian government has approved this year's duck hunting season despite a "prolonged drought" decimating wildlife numbers and reducing habitats.

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Biden backer quips that GOP, Russia may be colluding to elect Sanders

A top backer for Joe Biden claimed Tuesday that Russians and Republicans are both trying to help Bernie Sanders to spell trouble for the former vice president in must-win South Carolina.

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Working from home a weapon against coronavirus outbreak

The world is working out a few home-truths in bid to circumvent the crisis.

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Pete Davidson: After mocking Rep. Dan Crenshaw, I 'kind of got forced to apologize'

"Saturday Night Live” comedian Pete Davidson said during a recently released Netflix stand-up special that he was forced to apologize for mocking Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas., for wearing an eye patch during a November 2018 skit.

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Why you are feeling the pinch: Cost of living soars

We're paying far more for essentials than two decades ago while our wages simply don't stretch as far.

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NYC subway rider swipes money at turnstile instead of MetroCard in hilarious video

Well, that’s one way to do it.

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South Carolina deputy shot, killed while trying to serve detention order, eviction notice

A South Carolina deputy was killed in the line of duty Tuesday after a suspect opened fire on him and other deputies while they were serving a detention order and eviction notice.

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Coronavirus: Outbreak spreads in Europe from Italy

Cases have emerged in several countries involving travellers from Italy, but borders remain open.

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Homelessness: Councils record 28,000 on the streets over a year

Five times as many rough sleepers were seen in a year than reported in the official one-night snapshot.

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Johnson promises 'overhaul' of post-Brexit foreign policy as he launches review

Policy experts will offer "constructive challenge to traditional Whitehall assumptions" says No 10.

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Peter Nygard: FBI raids fashion mogul HQ in sex trafficking probe

The FBI raid comes as Nygard faces lawsuit accusing him of sex abuse against ten women and girls.

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County lines: Police arrest 46 in raids across the UK

There were raids in Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria and Tayside on Tuesday morning.

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The Papers: Coronavirus 'action plan' and 'mass testing' in UK

Wednesday's papers say UK schools face closure in new plans to stop the spread of the virus.

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Six-year-old girl arrested at Florida school

Police bodycam footage captured the moment a visibly distressed child was arrested at her school in Orlando.

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How violence spread from main road to maze of lanes in northeast Delhi

In North-east Delhi on Day 3, violence spread and clashes broke out in new areas. Journalists were targeted, property damaged. The death toll rose to 13. And, after two days of failing to control the violence, police managed to clear some areas.

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Trumps bid adieu with a promise to return

At the banquet organised in his honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Trump also revealed that he thought of coming to India after the November US presidential election but “Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) did not like the idea.”

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IAF chief to visit MiG base in Jammu and Kashmir to mark 1 year of Balakot stri...

Bhadauria will visit the air force’s Srinagar-based No 51 squadron, which is also known as “Sword Arms”, and interact with personnel who were involved in the February 27, 2019, air action against the neighbouring air force over the LoC.

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Tuesday 25 February 2020

Jesse Watters: Trump is 'America First,' while Bernie Sanders is 'America Last'

Jesse Watters said on "The Five" Monday that President Trump and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., have opposing views of America, which could mark trouble for Sanders at the polls if he becomes the Democratic nominee.

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Dagen McDowell blasts 'talking heads' as 'tools for Putin' over disputed Russian election interference reports

"The Five" discussed the media reaction to reports on Russia's involvement or prospective involvement in the 2020 presidential election Monday, with particular focus on cable news channels CNN and MSNBC.

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'Mission: Impossible 7' movie production pauses over coronavirus concerns

Production on the seventh “Mission: Impossible” film has been halted over growing concerns attributed to the Coronavirus.

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Greg Gutfeld rips Hollywood community for protecting Weinstein: Never 'lecture us about morality again'

"The Five" co-host Greg Gutfeld called out the Hollywood community Monday for protecting disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein after he was found guilty by a Manhattan jury of rape and sexual assault.

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Ted Cruz slams California governor's 'leftist mind' for housing prescriptions tweet

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent suggestion that doctors should be able to write prescriptions for housing similar to the way they do for medicine.

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Coronavirus live updates: Japan markets dive nearly 4% as virus fears spill over

Japan's markets tumbled nearly 4% in early trade, with shares in Australia also falling sharply by nearly 2%.

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Coronavirus could be a 'catalyst' for China to boost its mass surveillance machine, experts say

With over 75,000 coronavirus cases confirmed in China alone, the government has mobilized its surveillance machine, a move experts said could continue even after the virus has been contained.

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Harvey Weinstein Is Gone, but Hollywood Is Still a Man’s World

The entertainment industry has undergone a tectonic shift in the past two years, but many of the most powerful people remain the same.

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‘Recipe for a Massive Viral Outbreak': Iran Emerges as a Worldwide Threat

Long a regional crossroads, Iran is spreading the new coronavirus to a host of neighboring countries. Many are ill-equipped to cope.

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Bernie Sanders Says He'll Attract a Wave of New Voters. It Hasn't Happened.

Bernie Sanders has so far prevailed by expanding his appeal among traditional Democratic voters, not by driving record turnout.

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Kobe and Gianna Bryant Mourned by Los Angeles in Star-Filled Tribute

Nearly a month after the Lakers star and his daughter died in a helicopter crash, thousands filled Staples Center to pay tribute.

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Michael Jordan: ‘When Kobe Bryant Died, a Piece of Me Died’

The Hall of Famer wept openly while speaking of a relationship that evolved from annoyance to respect.

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Coronavirus, Weinstein, Kobe Bryant: Your Monday Evening Briefing

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

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Republican Cynicism May Win Trump Re-election

Fiscal hypocrisy is his biggest advantage.

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Jeanswest saved as former owner buys company back

Fashion brand Jeanswest has been saved from the executioner's axe, with the company's former owners buying the business back following the closure of 37 stores.

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Fear, fashion and face masks: Milan an unlikely battleground over a Chinese virus

Zeynep Naz Birdal always dreamt of a pilgrimage to Milan for Fashion Week. But things didn't go quite to plan.

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A Boston Marriage: When you're more than friends but less than lovers

A Boston Marriage is a template for a different type of relationship for straight women other than heterosexual marriage

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Simmons will 'miss games' with back injury

Ben Simmons remains under an injury cloud, with his return to NBA action still unknown.

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Jeanswest saved as former owner buys company back

Fear, fashion and face masks: Milan an unlikely battleground over a Chinese virus

Zeynep Naz Birdal always dreamt of a pilgrimage to Milan for Fashion Week. But things didn't go quite to plan.

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A Boston Marriage: When you're more than friends but less than lovers

A Boston Marriage is a template for a different type of relationship for straight women other than heterosexual marriage

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Simmons will 'miss games' with back injury

Ben Simmons remains under an injury cloud, with his return to NBA action still unknown.

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Warren Buffett finally traded in his flip phone for an iPhone

Warren Buffett, one of Apple's largest shareholders, finally owns one of the company's most popular products.

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Monday 24 February 2020

Jessica Mulroney denies registering charity website for Meghan Markle, Prince Harry

Meghan Markle's friend Jessica Mulroney is setting the record straight.

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D.C. Prosecutors’ Tensions With Justice Dept. Began Long Before Stone Sentencing

Months of strain date back to the investigation into the former F.B.I. official Andrew McCabe and growing fears of political interference.

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National Security Wiretap System Was Long Plagued by Risk of Errors and Omissions

The F.B.I.’s intelligence wiretap powers are at a crossroads after a damning report about the surveillance of a former Trump adviser. And the flaws may be systemic.

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Bernie Sanders Is Making a Big Mistake

It has to do with respect.

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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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Ooh!Media maintains share in a tough market

Ooh!media said it maintained market share in a tough outdoor advertising market last year as it reported that underlying earnings were at the lower end of its forecast range as flagged to the market in January.

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Paul McLean appointed new Rugby Australia chair

Paul McLean has claimed the role in the place of outgoing Rugby Australia chair Cameron Clyne.

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Queensland man, 18, charged with murder of baby

An 11-month-old girl was found unresponsive at a home at Corinda, southwest of the CBD, on February 1.

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The latest illustrations from artist Alan Moir

Alan Moir, The Sydney Morning Herald's political cartoonist, sketches the political unreality.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Man to front court after $16m of ice found in shipment from Mexico

A 26-year-old Canadian-French man will appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with importing 154 kilograms of methamphetamine into Australia.

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What life after Warren Buffett will look like for his company

In his closely-watched annual letter to shareholders 89-year-old Warren Buffett addressed the company's future after his "departure".

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Marley Williams case may set AFL precedent on head-high bumps

The verdict on Kangaroo Marley Williams' collision with Bulldog Ed Richards in a pre-season game will show where the AFL's match review officer stands on head-high bumps this season.

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Caroline Laws, wife of broadcaster John Laws, dies

The woman lovingly referred to as "The Princess" by her radio legend husband has died after suffering from cancer for a number of years.

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Paul McLean appointed new Rugby Australia chair

Paul McLean has claimed the role in the place of outgoing Rugby Australia chair Cameron Clyne.

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Queensland man, 18, charged with murder of baby

An 11-month-old girl was found unresponsive at a home at Corinda, southwest of the CBD, on February 1.

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The latest illustrations from artist Alan Moir

Alan Moir, The Sydney Morning Herald's political cartoonist, sketches the political unreality.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Man to front court after $16m of ice found in shipment from Mexico

What life after Warren Buffett will look like for his company

In his closely-watched annual letter to shareholders 89-year-old Warren Buffett addressed the company's future after his "departure".

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Marley Williams case may set AFL precedent on head-high bumps

Caroline Laws, wife of broadcaster John Laws, dies

Sanders says he'd meet with Kim as president and take action if China invaded Taiwan

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Sunday 23 February 2020

Cats expect Selwood back against Bombers

Geelong are confident captain Joel Selwood will feature in their final pre-season hitout against Essendon next month.

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Indo-Pacific ties, Afghanistan focus of Modi, Trump meeting

The Boeing P8I anti-submarine warfare and surveillance aircraft, four more of which expected to be delivered to India this year to make a total of 12, are central to the Indo-Pacific cooperation with the aircraft of the US and Australia in touch with each other over the entire theatre.

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Was warned against reporting assault, says Nagaur victim

Kavita Srivastav, general secretary of the Rajasthan chapter of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties, says the Dalits continue to face caste violence and live in fear of the police.

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Man in MP batters mother to death, dumps body in drain

Being irritated by his mother’s nagging, Santosh borrowed the idea from a television serial and carried out the plot, police said.

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Delhi traffic police frowns on careless joyrides on Yulu bikes

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in September last year tied-up with Yulu, a rental bike sharing platform, to provide transport up to the commuters’ final landing point.

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PM Modi wants definition of 'hate speech' expanded

The PM sought an expansion of the definition of hate speech during the annual conference of state police chiefs and intelligence/investigation agencies held in December following which the Intelligence Bureau recently sent the action points to all the states and ministries concerned. Hindustan Times has reviewed the action points.

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Coronavirus live updates: China's Hubei province reports 630 new cases, 96 additional deaths

As of Feb. 22, the total number of confirmed cases in China's Hubei province to 64,084, and the death toll to 2,346.

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Rep. Garamendi on Biden's latest claim: 'Don't we all tell stories' with 'more flavor than actually occurred'

Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's surrogate, on Saturday dismissed the latest controversy involving an unverified story the former vice president told claiming he was arrested in South Africa trying to free Nelson Mandela from prison.

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Courtside server spills tray of drinks at Portland game months after LeBron knocked her over

Being a server can often be a thankless job, but for Katy Stevens, it can also get pretty messy.

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How to Win the Democratic Nomination, and Why It Could Get Complicated

Bernie Sanders says winning a plurality of delegates is good enough for the nomination. His rivals say a majority is needed. What does that mean? And why are superdelegates coming up again?

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Why Did the Coronavirus Outbreak Start in China?

Let’s talk about the cultural causes of this epidemic.

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Syria’s Drawn-Out Agony

A cease-fire is needed as Assad, with Russian help, attacks the last desperate refugees.

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Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal No. 700 in a Loss to the Devils

Ovechkin, 34, became the eighth N.H.L. player with 700 goals, and has Wayne Gretzky’s career record in his sights.

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Harry and Meghan's bitter salvo shows they don't intend to go quietly

The latest outpouring from the Sussexes more than hints at an undercurrent of bitterness.

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Harry and Meghan announce plans, scrap personal foundation

The couple have changed direction, explaining they no longer plan to develop a foundation that would be focused on grant-giving.

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New signing vows to not wash Barca shirt after Messi embrace

Lionel Messi scored four against Eibar, including one from a pass by a star-struck Martin Braithwaite.

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Italian government postpones Serie A matches over coronavirus fear

Serie A soccer matches in the northern Italian regions of Lombardy and Veneto will not be played on Sunday, the government said in a statement.

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Meech blazes trail on Pippie to scorch to Oakleigh Plate triumph

Linda Meech landed her first Victorian group 1 winner when she steered Pippie to victory in the Oakleigh Plate with a bold front running ride

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'Democracy shouldn't be for sale': Albanese wants caps on political donations

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has called for a cap on political donations following revelations Clive Palmer gave $80 million to his United Australia Party ahead of the 2019 federal election.

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New signing vows to not wash Barca shirt after Messi embrace

Lionel Messi scored four against Eibar, including one from a pass by a star-struck Martin Braithwaite.

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Italian government postpones Serie A matches over coronavirus fear

Meech blazes trail on Pippie to scorch to Oakleigh Plate triumph

'Democracy shouldn't be for sale': Albanese wants caps on political donations

Saturday 22 February 2020

Greyhound to stop allowing Border Patrol agents to conduct immigration checks on buses without warrant

Greyhound said Friday it would prohibit U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents without a warrant from boarding its buses to conduct immigration checks as bus companies continue to face pressure from civil rights advocates over the practice.

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Bartender posts TikTok video of $9.28 paycheck to highlight importance of tipping

A Texas bartender posted a TikTok video of her $9.28 paycheck in an attempt to raise awareness of the service industry’s low wages and the importance of tipping.

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‘Real Housewives’ alum Bethenny Frankel claims she stayed on show for the money: ‘It was astronomical’

After eight seasons, “The Real Housewives of New York” became a pair of golden handcuffs for Bethenny Frankel.

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ICE: The history of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was established in 2003 as a component agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), following the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

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Trump tweets praise for Bollywood romcom featuring same-sex couple on eve of India visit

President Trump provoked confused reactions on Friday after he heralded the release of a Bollywood movie that focuses on a same-sex couple.

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India vs New Zealand: Ashwin goes for a golden duck with a jaffa from Tim Southee...

India vs New Zealand: R Ashwin was dismissed on the first ball, after he was cleaned up by Tim Southee.

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India, US line up major defence advancements

The first official said President Trump was only keen on visiting Delhi but that India insisted that he do a public event in Ahmedabad on February 24, as a sort of direct outreach to Indians

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Date for construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya, agency to be announced in April

According to Kameshwar Chaupal, a member of the trust, the construction could begin on any auspicious day around Akshay Tritiya falling on April 25.

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Agra admin to follow SC guidelines, e-vehicle to take Trumps to the Taj

Guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court, which in 1998 barred the use of anything but electric vehicles in close proximity to the monument, will be followed during the Trumps’ Taj visit, the officials said.

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YashRaj to pay Rs 15K to woman for excluding song from movie 'Fan'

NCDRC presiding member, VK, Jain said, “What’s the logic behind including the song in the promo but excluding it while exhibiting the movie.”

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Kangaroos need to maintain discipline: Shaw

North Melbourne will need to work on their discipline to ensure they can play hard and tough football in the right way.

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St Kilda's new G-Train is a star in the making

St Kilda's newest G-Train, as she's known around the club, is Caitlin Greiser; a 21-year-old soccer convert who used to play for South Melbourne.

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Man burnt, suburban home gutted after 'explosions' in Thomastown home

A man was treated for burns after fire gutted a suburban home in Melbourne's north overnight.

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WA chefs get back to nature and put taste of Australia on a plate

Carr forages for his own produce at certain times of the year and then turns to WA produce supplier WAGOGA for many of his ingredients.

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'If I'm winning, I'm good': Why Kings star is happy to take back seat

Casper Ware was best known in Melbourne for taking control of games, but his role has changed since joining the Sydney Kings, and he's embracing it.

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Police appeal for information after man dies in hit-and-run on Sydney's northern beaches

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam vision of the incident to come forward.

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St Kilda's new G-Train is a star in the making

Man burnt, suburban home gutted after 'explosions' in Thomastown home

A man was treated for burns after fire gutted a suburban home in Melbourne's north overnight.

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WA chefs get back to nature and put taste of Australia on a plate

'If I'm winning, I'm good': Why Kings star is happy to take back seat

India vs New Zealand: Ashwin goes for a golden duck with a jaffa from Tim Southee...

India vs New Zealand: R Ashwin was dismissed on the first ball, after he was cleaned up by Tim Southee.

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London Central Mosque stabbing: Man charged

Daniel Horton, 29, is accused of attacking a worshipper in his 70s during afternoon prayers.

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New blue British passport rollout to begin in March

They will begin to replace the current burgundy passports, following the UK's departure from the EU.

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Friday 21 February 2020

Rashtrapati Bhavan gears up to host state banquet for Donald Trump

The Banquet Hall, also known as the State Dining Room, is 104 feet long, 34 feet wide and 35 feet high, overlooks the fabled Mughal Garden (which will be lit up during the dinner) and decorated with rare Burmese teak panels on the walls. The floors are plastered with grey Kota stone and white Makrana marble.

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'El Chapo' Guzman associate who testified against the kingpin sentenced to 84 months in prison

Tirso Martinez Sanchez, a former associate of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman whose testimony helped convict the drug kingpin, was sentenced to 84 months in prison -- about seven years -- in Brooklyn federal court Thursday.

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Vertex Pharma 'got dinged' after Democratic debate, creating a 'very buyable dip,' Jim Cramer says

"As much as I hate to chase, I honestly don't think you're that late to the party with Vertex if you buy it at these levels," the "Mad Money" host says.

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Coronavirus live updates: China's Hubei reports 115 additional deaths

China's Hubei province reported there were 115 additional deaths as of Feb. 20, which brought the total number of COVID-19 fatalities in the region to 2,144.

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This time, Tuohy is ready as he chases an elusive flag

After an interrupted pre-season left Zach Tuohy slightly behind the eight ball heading into last season, the Cat is fit and ready heading into his 2020 campaign.

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The female pace race: who will be the fastest of them all?

The race to 130 km/h is on. Sharon Tredrea says she did it but records are murky. Shabnim Ismail, Lea Tahuhu and Ellyse Perry are jostling, while Tayla Vlaeminck is the future.

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Renault must close gap on top teams to keep Ricciardo: F1 great

Renault needs Daniel Ricciardo to take a leap of faith if the F1 team are to retain the Australian beyond this season, says four-time world champion Alain Prost.

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I was a Bassey fan when I was five: lunch with Trevor Ashley

There was never any question that cabaret star Trevor Ashley would end up singing for a living.

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Kremlin boosting Trump, say US intelligence figures

The disclosure angered Trump, who complained the Democrats would use the information against him.

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Why Wall Street isn't too worried about the coronavirus

Wall Street has barely reacted despite China's economy grinding to a halt and fears about the long-term effects of the virus.

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ACCC clears Chinese takeover of brands like Dairy Farmers and Big M

The competition watchdog has given the green light to a $600 million deal that would see China Mengniu Dairy acquire Lion's dairy and drinks business.

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Dominoes falling: China is faced with an impossible dilemma

To really get China's economy again, authorities risk losing control of the virus.

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Lawyer X master list: 1297 people may have had their cases tainted

The royal commission into Nicola Gobbo is investigating whether 1297 people had their cases impacted by her role as Informer 3838.

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First Queenslander charged with new offence over child-like sex dolls

The man was caught after he tried to have a child-like sex doll shipped from China, police will allege.

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Louise Olsen to silence the naysayers with solo show

Louise Olsen was never brave enough to chance comparison with her famous father, the celebrated painter John Olsen in a solo exhibition. Until now.

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Renault must close gap on top teams to keep Ricciardo: F1 great

I was a Bassey fan when I was five: lunch with Trevor Ashley

There was never any question that cabaret star Trevor Ashley would end up singing for a living.

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Kremlin boosting Trump, say US intelligence figures

The disclosure angered Trump, who complained the Democrats would use the information against him.

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Why Wall Street isn't too worried about the coronavirus

Wall Street has barely reacted despite China's economy grinding to a halt and fears about the long-term effects of the virus.

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ACCC clears Chinese takeover of brands like Dairy Farmers and Big M

Dominoes falling: China is faced with an impossible dilemma

To really get China's economy again, authorities risk losing control of the virus.

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Lawyer X master list: 1297 people may have had their cases tainted

The royal commission into Nicola Gobbo is investigating whether 1297 people had their cases impacted by her role as Informer 3838.

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Pakistan stays on FATF grey list

Pakistan will stay on the FATF ‘grey list’ until June 2020, after which it could slip into the ‘black list’. As the global body to fight terror financing wound up its plenary in Paris, Pakistan was told it could go into the black list if it failed to complete its 27-point action plan, diplomatic sources told TOI.

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Thursday 20 February 2020

Man charged with murder after attack on Facebook Marketplace seller

Ross Houllis went to the car park of Wakeley Shopping Centre at 9pm on Friday with the intention of meeting a potential buyer.

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Traders label $64m Prahran Square a 'hot white box' not fit for events

Prahran's new public space pilloried for lack of shade and 'extreme glare', with concert cancelled after square was branded 'nowhere near fit for purpose'.

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Jo-Ann Miller quits Queensland Parliament

Member for Bundamba Jo Ann Miller will make a statement to Queensland Parliament this morning.

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Ex-Liberal director avoids court referral over polling day signs

Former Victorian Liberal party director Simon Frost will not be sent to Australia's highest court over controversial polling day posters.

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Community 'shaken' after violent killings in Brisbane's suburbs

Brisbane mother Hannah Baxter had been driving her three young children to school when her estranged husband doused his family in petrol and lit them on fire.

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Packed 34-hour schedule awaits US president Trump, first lady in India

According to details of their schedule shared by people familiar with the matter and also by India’s foreign ministry, the Trumps leave the US on Sunday morning and arrive in Germany for a one-and-half hour stop. They then leave for India.

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Lawyer for Assange says he was offered a US pardon for denying Russian hacking

A lawyer for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said that a former US congressman offered him a pardon on behalf of US President Donald Trump, in exchange for denying Russian involvement in the Democratic National Committee email leak. The White House and the congressman have strongly denied Trump's involvement in the matter.

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Coronavirus live updates: Hubei reports another 108 deaths

Hubei's health authorities reported there were 108 additional fatalities on Feb. 19, bringing the total number of people who died in the province to 2,029.

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Berejiklian government abandons forestry privatisation after bushfires

The move is set to fuel speculation about the government's future privatisation plans.

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First player ruled out under AFL's new concussion protocols

Young ruckman Tim English has been ruled out of the opening Marsh Community Series match with concussion after the club followed the AFL's new concussion protocols.

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Boy released from coronavirus quarantine at Gold Coast hospital

An eight year old boy who contracted coronavirus has now been cleared of the disease and released from isolation at Gold Coast university hospital

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Man charged with murder after attack on Facebook Marketplace seller

Ross Houllis went to the car park of Wakeley Shopping Centre at 9pm on Friday with the intention of meeting a potential buyer.

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Traders label $64m Prahran Square a 'hot white box' not fit for events

Jo-Ann Miller quits Queensland Parliament

Member for Bundamba Jo Ann Miller will make a statement to Queensland Parliament this morning.

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Ex-Liberal director avoids court referral over polling day signs

Community 'shaken' after violent killings in Brisbane's suburbs

Brisbane mother, three children taken by 'disgusting human', 'monster' Rowan Baxter

Hannah Baxter and her three children - Laianah, Aaliyah and Trey - died from injuries suffered in the Camp Hill car fire.

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Coca-Cola boosted by stronger supermarket, cafe and convenience store sales

The company's Australian beverages division recorded revenue growth for the first time since 2012.

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Jo-Ann Miller to stand down from Queensland Parliament

Member for Bundamba Jo Ann Miller will make a statement to Queensland Parliament this morning.

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Ex-Liberal director avoids court referral over polling day signs

Community 'shaken' after violent killings in Brisbane's suburbs

Julian Smith: Boris Johnson approved Stormont agreement

Former NI Secretary Julian Smith dismisses claims the PM was unaware of the Stormont deal details.

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Syria civil war: How a father helps his daughter cope with life in a warzone

Abdullah and his family are living in a warzone but they've come up with a unique way to cope with air strikes.

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Wednesday 19 February 2020

Coronavirus effect: Shopping mall giant Vicinity downgrades earnings forecast

Shopping mall giant Vicinity Centres has downgraded its earnings forecast in the first sign the coronavirus is adding injury to insult for Australian retailers.

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Uncovering the truth about black detectives in pulp fiction

Shaft wasn't the first African American detective.

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Stoinis out of Australia A match with shoulder injury

Marcus Stoinis will miss a crucial chance to impress national selectors, with a shoulder injury ruling him out of Australia A's clash with the England Lions.

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Barracking, not buying: Fans played role in Holden demise, says Dane

The boss of Holden's factory-backed Supercars team says fans of the Red Lion had a role to play in the motoring brand's demise.

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Explosives maker Orica unveils $302m South American acquisition

The ASX-listed explosives manufacturer Orica has inked a deal to buy a leading South American explosives maker.

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Bidding war: Caltex Australia receives takeover offer from new suitor

British-based fuel retailer EG Group joins race for Caltex Australia with an offer that would split up the company.

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Coronavirus Epidemic Keeps Growing, but Spread in China Slows

The World Health Organization said China’s drastic limits on people’s movement had helped, but experts cautioned against predicting that the worst was over.

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War Horse is a must-see event as fired-up minds give it heart and soul

The National Theatre's War Horse has been a worldwide hit for a reason: the way it fires our imaginations.

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Life between cultures through a child's eyes

Following the experiences of a young Arrernte boy, the new documentary from Australian director Maya Newell is seemingly straightforward, but far from naive.

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Brazilian oil workers in massive strike over Petrobras

The country may have to start importing fuel if more than 21,000 strikers don't go back to work soon, analysts say.

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Jetstar cancels flights as hundreds of workers strike

Hundreds of airport workers have walked off the job for a 24-hour strike against budget airline Jetstar, demanding for better pay and conditions.

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Drew Brees announces he will return to Saints for 20th NFL season

Drew Brees plans to return for his 20th NFL season with the New Orleans Saints. The 13-time Pro Bowl quarterback has announced on Instagram he will play again in the upcoming year.

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Domino's misses profit forecasts, but bullish outlook boosts its stock

Rising sales at the pizza chain's outlets in Europe and Japan couldn't offset a slowdown in its home market, where price increases weighed on demand. But things are looking up from here, the company says.

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Men's biological clock ticks too: IVF study shows success halves by age 50

Monash University research finds male fertility sharply declines at 40, affecting IVF success irrespective of the age of the woman.

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Three people, including children, die in 'horrific incident' at Camp Hill

A car has allegedly been set alight and people are being treated for serious injuries in Brisbane, police say.

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Coronavirus effect: Shopping mall giant Vicinity downgrades earnings forecast

Uncovering the truth about black detectives in pulp fiction

Shaft wasn't the first African American detective.

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Stoinis out of Australia A match with shoulder injury

Barracking, not buying: Fans played role in Holden demise, says Dane

The boss of Holden's factory-backed Supercars team says fans of the Red Lion had a role to play in the motoring brand's demise.

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Explosives maker Orica unveils $302m South American acquisition

The ASX-listed explosives manufacturer Orica has inked a deal to buy a leading South American explosives maker.

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Bidding war: Caltex Australia receives takeover offer from new suitor

British-based fuel retailer EG Group joins race for Caltex Australia with an offer that would split up the company.

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Britain to create internet content regulator

Left unanswered were many details, including what penalties the new regulator would have at its disposal.

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Michael Spence to step down as VC of Sydney University

Michael Spence, who has led Sydney University for more than a decade, will step down at the end of the year to take a job in London

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Tuesday 18 February 2020

Hawks exploring selling venue but no philosophical move from pokies

Jeff Kennett has confirmed Hawthorn are exploring the possibility of selling some of their poker machines but insists it is not part of a philosophical switch from the club to exit the gambling industry.

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The Australian identity was at the heart of Holden - then GM took it away

Holden fell out of love with us so we fell out love with it

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Underpayment as business model: what is wage theft?

It's rife in a range of industries: workers being ripped off by their employers. How does it happen and where is it most common?

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'I said, Uber for Emma? He said yes'

Catching an Uber is often seen as the safer option for women getting home after a night out. But predators are gaming the system.

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Supercars founder says Holden exit 'like losing Collingwood from the AFL'

But Tony Cochrane believes General Motors will replace Holden's presence in the competition with another of their brands, and that rusted-on Holden fans would embrace the new car.

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IOOF cuts dividend, profit falls after ANZ deal

IOOF's purchase of ANZ's wealth management arm has punched a hole in the company's underlying net profit after tax.

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How TV turned the ideal of meaningful work into a punchline

In the classic workplace drama employment was a means of doing the right thing; these days it's a home for punchlines and satire.

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Casey council to be run by administrators until 2024

Residents in Casey could be waiting until 2024 before they can vote for their local representatives again.

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Man United seal EPL clean sweep of Chelsea

Manchester United have thrown open the race for the final Champions League qualification spot in the Premier League by beating fourth-placed Chelsea 2-0.

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Man caught with rolled bundles of foreign currency in perfume cans at Delhi air...

According to CISF personnel, around 3pm, staff from the surveillance team zeroed in on one passenger when he was spotted moving “suspiciously” around check-in queues in Terminal 3.

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How Congress votes have shifted to dominant regional parties

The Congress may have, at one time or the other, ruled 18 of the current 28 states in the union when Indira Gandhi was the PM, but over the past two decades, its performance has dipped.

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Intel pinpoints JeM chief Masood Azhar to Bahawalpur headquarters

Masood Azhar has three other known addresses: Kausar Colony, Bahawalpur; Madarassa Bilal Habshi, Bannu, Khyber-Paktunkhwa; and Madrassa Masjid-e-Luqman, Lakki Marwat in the same province.

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In Brussels, foreign minister S Jaishankar defends CAA, Kashmir move

Lawmakers in the European Parliament have drafted a resolution condemning the CAA as “discriminatory and dangerously divisive”.

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6-Year-Old Held in Mental Health Center for 2 Days Without Mother’s Consent

Under a Florida law called the Baker Act, Nadia King was removed from her Jacksonville elementary school this month after she reportedly had a series of outbursts.

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The Australian identity was at the heart of Holden - then GM took it away

Holden fell out of love with us so we fell out love with it

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Underpayment as business model: what is wage theft?

It's rife in a range of industries: workers being ripped off by their employers. How does it happen and where is it most common?

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'I said, Uber for Emma? He said yes'

Catching an Uber is often seen as the safer option for women getting home after a night out. But predators are gaming the system.

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Supercars founder says Holden exit 'like losing Collingwood from the AFL'

IOOF cuts dividend, profit falls after ANZ deal

IOOF's purchase of ANZ's wealth management arm has punched a hole in the company's underlying net profit after tax.

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How TV turned the ideal of meaningful work into a punchline

In the classic workplace drama employment was a means of doing the right thing; these days it's a home for punchlines and satire.

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Casey council to be run by administrators until 2024

Residents in Casey could be waiting until 2024 before they can vote for their local representatives again.

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Man United seal EPL clean sweep of Chelsea

WA cop charged with deprivation of liberty, assault over arrest of woman

The first class constable, 29, from the Cannington District was involved in the arrest on January 22.

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Monday 17 February 2020

RFS denies volunteer was fired for expletive-laden tirade at Prime Minister

The RFS said Paul Parker has not been dismissed, although they are 'looking into' what had occurred to give that impression.

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Brambles boss says company is 'resilient', despite global uncertainty

The boss of Brambles says the company operated in an environment of increasing economic "uncertainty" in the first half, as the global logistics giant reported a 13 per cent fall in its interim statutory profit.

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Jammu and Kashmir holds security meet ahead of elections, will get army's help

The by-elections to over vacant 11,000 Panchayat seats are the second such electoral exercise since the region was stripped of its special status with the nullification of the Constitution’s Article 370 in August.

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Karachi-bound ship held in Gujarat over cargo that can be used in missile launch

According to people familiar with the matter, the ship, intercepted on February 3, is undergoing a detailed inspection at Kandla Port in Gujarat.

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'Maharashtra government unnatural, unrealistic', says BJP chief JP Nadda

Ruling out a tie-up with any other party in Maharashtra, Nadda said, “I can see that the next assembly elections in the state will be one-sided for the BJP. We will not need anyone else.”

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FATF meet to focus on Pakistan action over terror funding

With the US seen as overly dependent on Pakistan for swinging a deal with the Afghan Taliban, diplomats of other Western nations expect an easing of pressure from Washington on Islamabad. Pakistan is also not expected to be put on FATF’s “black list”, which would entail harsher sanctions, as such a move would be blocked by China, Malaysia and Turkey.

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Singapore's economy grew 1% in the fourth quarter — better than estimates

Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry released the latest GDP figures on Monday.

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Coronavirus live updates: China's Hubei province confirms another 100 deaths

Hubei said that the virus has infected 58,182 people in the province so far, and killed 1,696 people in the region alone.

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No, This Isn’t Biden’s Fault

He has been too weak — and Democrats too bashful.

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Japan’s Economy, Already Wobbly, Faces Big Blow From Coronavirus

After hits from storms and a tax increase, the world’s No. 3 economy could face recession as the outbreak takes a toll on tourism.

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'This win is special': Adam Scott wins PGA event by two strokes, and this time it is official

Fifteen years ago Adam Scott's win at Riviera was deemed unofficial. Not this time.

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'I'm proud of my husband': Buttigieg rebuts criticism of his sexuality

Buttigieg was referring to attacks by radio host Rush Limbaugh, a supporter of US President Donald Trump.

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Hamas is ‘catfishing’ soldiers on social media to gain control of phones, says Israel

The Israeli military said on Sunday it has foiled multiple "catfishing" attempts to gain access to soldiers' phones.

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Pendlebury re-signs with Collingwood for an extra year

Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.

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Elon Musk can do no wrong at Tesla

Joining the electric carmaker for the ride was once a case of taking the bad with the good. Today, the bad hardly seems to matter.

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Baby in coma, mother-of-six dead after car, truck crash near Mackay

A car and small truck crashed head-on at Hay Point, about 40 kilometres south of Mackay, on Friday morning.

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Falling through a hole of total immersion

With this concert the Necks' ticked the improbable box of playing in all six venues at Sydney Opera House.

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Porto soccer player yellow carded for reaction after racist abuse

Porto striker Moussa Marega left the pitch in protest of being subject to racist insults during his side's 2-1 win away to Vitoria Guimaraes in Portugal's Primeira Liga on Sunday, local time.

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Could allowing kids to 'play guns' actually reduce interest in it?

Research suggests children who play 'gun games' do not grow up to be any more aggressive than others.

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A complex tale reveals a simple truth

The happy ending in The Campaign is there in the history books, but the pacy bricolage of setbacks and triumphs still has you on the edge of the seat.

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RFS denies volunteer was fired for expletive-laden tirade at Prime Minister

The RFS said Paul Parker has not been dismissed, although they are 'looking into' what had occurred to give that impression.

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Brambles boss says company is 'resilient', despite global uncertainty

Karachi-bound ship held in Gujarat over cargo that can be used in missile launch

Sunday 16 February 2020

IPL 2020 schedule announced, Mumbai Indians face Chennai Super Kings in opening...

India play South Africa in a One Day International (ODI) series before the IPL and it ends on March 18. The whole season will be played for 50 days (compared to 44 in last season) with the league phase ending on May 17.

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Adam Scott shares PGA Tour lead at Riviera

Adam Scott has stormed into a share of the lead and will play in Sunday's final group at the US PGA Tour event in Los Angeles.

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Tax department to settle all legacy disputes without overreach

Under the Vivad se Vishwas scheme, announced by FM Nirmala Sitharamn in the Union Budget presented on Feb 1, penalty and interest will be waived if the disputed amount is paid before March 31, 2020.

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Trade representative not coming as Donald Trump seeks 'right deal'

New Delhi offered to help reduce the US trade deficit with India by doubling its shale oil imports from America from the current six million tonnes per annum. This move will also be in Indian interest given the escalation of political tensions in West Asia.

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Congress to seek larger seat share in Bihar, to negotiate with RJD

In the 2015 assembly elections, the Congress was a part of the grand alliance also comprising the JD(U) and the RJD. It won 27 of the 41 seats it contested.

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Delhi-based caterer claims to have close contacts in CBI, booked in cheating ca...

Rakesh Tiwari, the caterer, was earlier arrested in connection with the Palika Services Officers Institute (PSOI) bribery scandal in August 2018 for trying to cheat Sudhir Giri, the owner of Venkateshwara Medical College , by promising him relief in a probe by the agency.

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'Aam aadmi' to share dias with Aam Aadmi Party CM today

In a first, Delhi’s chief minister designate Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday will be sharing stage with a group of commoners for his swearing-in event – under the banner ‘Delhi ke Nirmata’ (architects of Delhi) – a report on which was first published by HT on Saturday.

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India-Pak may face bigger locust attack this year

This liaison will continue as there is a forecast of bigger invasion of “greater magnitude” from June this year onward than witnessed in 2019 when farmers of certain districts in Rajasthan and Gujarat faced damage to their standing crops.

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Dissenters are not ‘anti-national': SC judge

Justice D Y Chandrachud of the Supreme Court on Saturday said dissenting voices cannot be labelled ‘anti-national’ or ‘anti-democratic’ and such assertions are an attack on the people’s commitment to protecting constitutional values.

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Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook boss urges tighter regulation

Mark Zuckerberg says social media firms should not decide what counts as legitimate free speech.

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The Papers: 'Valentine tragedy' and No 10 vows to 'scrap licence fee'

The death of former Love Island host Caroline Flack features on many of Sunday's front pages.

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Young onset Parkinson's disease surgery gives Luton man 'lifeline'

The disease, which normally affects people later in life, forced Ryan to make a "scary" decision.

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Why the world needs 'Instagrans'

A new generation of influencers are making their mark on social media.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'wooden'

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

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US election 2020: Could it be Bernie Sanders v Donald Trump?

If Bernie Sanders isn't the Democratic front-runner at this point, the word has little meaning.

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'City of Women': A refuge for Colombia's displaced

Women displaced by Colombia's armed conflict created their own community to offer each other support.

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Swiss Crypto AG spying scandal shakes reputation for neutrality

The revelation that foreign intelligence used a Swiss company's devices for spying provokes outrage.

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'Period-shaming' Indian college forces students to strip to underwear

Dozens of women were made to remove their knickers to prove they were not menstruating.

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The latest illustrations from artist Alan Moir

Alan Moir, The Sydney Morning Herald's political cartoonist, sketches the political unreality.

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'Faster and wider' is the exciting World Cup legacy for Six Nations

New coaches and lessons from Japan are inspiring front-runners France and Ireland to attack from deep at any chance.

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How Fear Distorts Our Thinking About the Coronavirus

The solution isn’t to try to think more carefully. It’s to trust the experts.

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Having ‘The Talk’ With My 80-Something Dad

I was not prepared for the phone call from my father’s skilled nursing facility asking for permission to provide him contraceptives.

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Saturday 15 February 2020

Parliamentary trip to UK cancelled after High Commissioner pens angry letter over Huawei leak

A planned visit to the UK by the Australian Parliament's powerful intelligence and security committee has been abruptly cancelled.

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Rebels seek end to South African losing streak after beating Waratahs

Melbourne Rebels scored a big win over NSW Waratahs to break their duck, now they want to end a six-game losing streak to South African sides.

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Man City ban signals end of unfettered power for billionaire owners

UEFA's decision to throw City out of Europe for two months will reverberate around an industry used to seeing money and power prevail over governing bodies.

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Man attacks young woman walking from train station

The man approached the 19-year-old from behind just before 10pm on Friday in Windsor.

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Former Cat to trial with Blues in practice match

Former Cat Jordan Cunico will be among four players trialling with the Blues for a spot on their list in Thursday's practice match with Sam Docherty to play after two knee reconstructions.

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Travel ban in national interest: Treasurer

Josh Frydenberg admits the ban on Chinese students and tourists is hurting the economy but says it's in Australia's best interest.

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China's coronavirus toll surges past 1500, over 66,000 people infected

Authorities said 1,716 medical workers have been infected during the outbreak, with six dying from the illness.

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IAF may make it harder for pilots to join private airlines

While most pilots usually look at leaving the IAF after being overlooked for promotion, there have been cases of people putting in their papers before reaching that stage.

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Kejriwal to share stage with 60 'architects of Delhi' in swearing-in ceremony

A quick draft on the idea of the chief minister sharing stage with commoners – under the banner ‘Delhi ke nirmaata’ – was sent to Kejriwal’s office on Friday, a senior AAP functionary said.

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Caste identities in Delhi Assembly stay uniform

Upper castes make up roughly 30 to 35% of Delhi’s voting population and since 1993, have held on average 45% of the seats in the Assembly. Their representation briefly declined to 37% in 2008, in the third term of Sheila Dixit, but surged again in subsequent elections, alongside the rise of the AAP.

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Structure of CDS-led military affairs department taking shape

HT reported on Thursday that the defence ministry has sent the names of three two-star ranked officers from the army, air force and navy to the government for appointment as joint secretaries in department of military affairs. These officers will be appointed as joint secretaries handling army, air force and navy.

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Intel points to enhanced activity in Balakot, expansion of JeM camp

The Balakot facility was bombed by the Indian Air Force in February last year, soon after an explosive-laden car rammed into a CRPF convoy in Pulwama, killing 40 troopers.

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China's coronavirus toll surges past 1500, over 66,000 people infected

Authorities said 1,716 medical workers have been infected during the outbreak, with six dying from the illness.

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IAF may make it harder for pilots to join private airlines

Kejriwal to share stage with 60 'architects of Delhi' in swearing-in ceremony

Caste identities in Delhi Assembly stay uniform

Structure of CDS-led military affairs department taking shape

Intel points to enhanced activity in Balakot, expansion of JeM camp

Duchess of Cambridge says 'amazing granny' inspires her parenting

The Duchess of Cambridge says she wants to pass on experiences with art, gardening and cooking.

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The Papers: China HS2 talks and 'pioneering police scheme'

China holding talks with the UK about constructing HS2 is among Saturday's front-page stories.

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Man attacks young woman walking from train station

The man approached the 19-year-old from behind just before 10pm on Friday in Windsor.

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Former Cat to trial with Blues in practice match

In Marriage, It’s Not About the Dishes. It’s About Respect.

Readers share tips for avoiding the pitfalls of gender stereotypes in relationships.

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Friday 14 February 2020

Fighting for Our Lives is well-timed reminder of how we transcended hysteria

The story of the AIDS Council of NSW and its reponse to the epidemic tells a larger story about a country’s bold, creative and rapid innovations in modern public health.

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A year after Pulwama attack, officials point to a dip in convoy movement on hig...

The Pulwama attack prompted India on February 26, 2019, to carry out an airstrike on a terror camp in Pakistan, which retaliated a day later. Pakistan captured and later released an India pilot after an air combat.

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Climate change pushes January 2020 to hottest in 141 years

The year has started with the hottest January in the 141 years that global records have been kept, and it's the biggest record-breaking margin achieved without help from a warming El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean.

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Jaishankar's post on Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel kicks up Twitter slugfest

Jaishankar, who launched the book “VP Menon, the unsung architect of modern India” here on Wednesday, tweeted that he “learnt from the book that Nehru did not want Patel in the Cabinet in 1947 and omitted him from the initial Cabinet list.

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Bunnings 'disappointed' after ACCC puts hold on Adelaide Tools acquisition

ACCC chairman Rod Sims said the acquisition had the potential to "stifle" competition in Adelaide's specialist tools market.

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Casey councillors desert ship as investigator recommends their sacking

Two councillors have resigned from the City of Casey just hours after The Age reported Local Government Minister Adem Somyurek was preparing to sack the entire council.

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Monthly totals topped across south-east as threat of heavy rain eases

Attention now turns mopping up after a wet start to the month, with more than a dozen south-east schools shut due to flooding or the many related road closures.

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Non-disclosure of criminal cases against candidates common in polls

On Thursday, the Supreme Court directed political parties to publicise on their websites, social media platforms and newspapers the details of candidates with criminal background they pick to contest parliamentary and assembly elections, and explain the rationale for choosing them.

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How Balakot strikes were planned, executed

As India marks the first anniversary of the Pulwama attack, the unprecedented air action against the Jaish-e-Mohammed’s facility at Balakot has turned the spotlight back on how the IAF chose the targets, planned the mission and executed the pre-dawn raid on February 26.

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Man stabs wife with screwdriver, throws acid on her outside son's school: Cops

The incident took place outside a private school in front of other children and their parents. The accused, Jayanta Das, was overpowered by shopkeepers and passersby.

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A year after Pulwama attack, officials point to a dip in convoy movement on hig...

Jaishankar's post on Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel kicks up Twitter slugfest

Delhi & Mumbai cops, CBI may seek Chawla custody

Chawla was wanted since a probe revealed his alleged nexus with former South African captain Hansie Cronje and other cricketers in fixing matches. The move is being considered a diplomatic win and big achievement for Indian intelligence and law enforcement agencies that pursued his extradition for five years.

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Global economic impact of virus approaching GFC levels

Analysts are downgrading their expectations for the global economy as the impact on the tourism, manufacturing and services sectors grows.

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'I'm not going to be bullied': US AG says after Trump meddling

William Barr's remarks came after the Justice Department's botched handling of its sentencing recommendation for Trump's longtime friend Roger Stone.

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Toowoomba school, shops locked down amid search for potentially armed man

Police established an emergency exclusion zone over a suburban block opposite Centenary Heights State High School just after 8am.

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Donald Trump will be the big winner from the coronavirus

The coronavirus has provided the excuse to gloss over the US president's failures while highlighting the benefits of his America First strategy.

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Fighting for Our Lives is well-timed reminder of how we transcended hysteria

The Papers: PM's 'power grab' and Harry and Meghan 'axe team'

Friday's front pages focus on the drama of Boris Johnson's "unexpectedly brutal" cabinet reshuffle.

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Climate change pushes January 2020 to hottest in 141 years

I need to knock out Wilder to be certain of win, says Fury

Tyson Fury says he will have to knock out Deontay Wilder in their rematch to avoid a repeat of the judging controversy of their first fight.

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US hits Huawei with new charges

The US government has charged Chinese technology giant Huawei with racketeering and conspiracy to steal trade secrets, according to a superseding indictment unsealed Thursday in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

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China Expands Chaotic Dragnet in Coronavirus Crackdown

The “wartime” campaign to round up all who might be sick was extended to cities beyond the epicenter, even as it was marred by confusion that has isolated vulnerable patients and left some to die.

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Thursday 13 February 2020

Iowa Democrats chair resigns after caucus chaos

Troy Price has resigned after a disastrous caucus process beset by technical glitches led to a days-long delay in reporting the results, inconsistencies in the numbers and no clear winner.

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One killed, another injured in Moreton Bay truck rollover

Police say the white Mercedez Benz truck veered off the right-side of Ziviani Road in Wamuran about 4.30pm Wednesday before hitting a water drain and rolling.

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Court clears way for $15b Vodafone-TPG merger

The Federal Court threw out a ruling by the competition regulator that the tie-up would harm consumers.

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Arcade escapism meets '80s coming of age story in 198X

It might not be very original, but this teen drama with playable arcade interludes is worth it for the pixel art presentation, music and nostalgia fuel alone.

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Canadians raise takeover bid for Caltex Australia to $8.8 billion

Canadian convenience giant Alimentation Couche-Tard has boosted its bid for takeover target Caltex Australia.

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Eagle Jack Darling fractures cheekbone

West Coast forward Jack Darling will miss the club's opening pre-season clash because of a fractured cheekbone.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon

Andrew Weldon has been a contributor to The Age and The Sunday Age for many years. His cartoons have been published widely nationally and internationally, including in The New Yorker, The Spectator and Private Eye. He has published two book collections of his work and several childrens' books. He smells funny.

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Assembly 2020 done, AAP now prepares poll plan for MCD 2022

To achieve this, the AAP government, in its third term, plans to shift its stance from being at loggerheads with the civic agencies — which Kejriwal has in the past described as a “den of corruption” — to proactively cooperating with them by devising issue-based schemes.

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Tug of war likely among Maharashtra coalition partners over Rajya Sabha seat

In the 288 -strong-Maharashtra assembly, a party needs the support of 37 MLAs to elect its candidate to the Rajya Sabha in this phase of biennial polls.

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'We are looking at anti-drone systems,' says Dinkar Gupta

Punjab director general of police Dinkar Gupta spoke to Hindustan Times about recent drops of drugs and weapons using China-made drones from across the border in Pakistan and the drug menace in the northern state.

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Large win margins, few close contests prove AAP's appeal

The performance is also all the more remarkable when one compares it to its poor showing in the last general election.

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Albuquerque faces looming battle with DOJ over sanctuary policies, crime-fighting grants

Some Albuquerque, N.M. elected officials are accusing the Justice Department of political gamesmanship by withholding millions of dollars in federal funds over the city's sanctuary city status that prevents the sharing of information with immigration authorities.

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New impeachment saga? CNN's Jake Tapper asks if Roger Stone controversy will spark new inquiry against Trump

CNN suggested on Wednesday that it's thirsty for another impeachment as its star anchor Jake Tapper pressed a leading House Democrat if his Democratic colleagues are willing to impeach President Trump over his handling of the Roger Stone case, just one week after the president was acquitted over his conduct with Ukraine.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones debuts new family puppy: 'Introducing Taylor Douglas'

It's time for some puppy love for Catherine Zeta-Jones.

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Tori Spelling criticizes Oscars for leaving Luke Perry, father Aaron out of In Memoriam segments

Tori Spelling is unhappy with the Oscars.

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The Papers: UK 'must brace for virus' and NHS doctors bullied

Coronavirus developments and an investigation into mistreated doctors feature in Thursday's newspapers.

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Woodside profit falls 75 per cent on Canada LNG hit

The oil and gas giant's profit has plunged after taking a $1 billion hit at its undeveloped LNG project in Canada.

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Curtis Scott splits with lawyer ahead of court case

The Canberra Raiders recruit has sensationally parted company with his lawyer in a stunning twist in the court case that will decide his playing future.

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Former London cop acquitted of blowing up his Queensland home

A former London metropolitan police officer has been cleared of blowing up his Queensland home in an attempt to fraudulently make an insurance claim.

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'People are sick of it': Lambie to halt talks with government over union-busting bill

Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie says she will suspend talks over the Ensuring Integrity Bill until the Gaetjens report on the government's sports grants scheme is released to the Senate.

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More than 400 million children living in war zones: report

More than 400 million children are living in war zones around the world leading to thousands of deaths every year, according to a report from Save the Children.

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Iowa Democrats chair resigns after caucus chaos

One killed, another injured in Moreton Bay truck rollover

Wednesday 12 February 2020

Like Broadchurch, Dublin Murders breathes life into detective genre

Based on two books by crime writer Tana French, this drama suggest a world out of kilter.

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Samsung's Z Flip is a much more confident foldable phone

With a flexible glass screen, pocketable shape and glossy look, Samsung's latest foldable is aimed more at the fashion conscious than the tech enthusiast.

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'He has a deeply ingrained winning attitude': Son of a Wallaby to make starting debut for Waratahs

Angus Bell, 19, will pack down at starting loose-head prop for the Waratahs against the Melbourne Rebels on Friday.

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Caucuses vs. Primaries: Why New Hampshire Won’t Be Like Iowa

New Hampshire holds a primary, Iowa held caucuses, and that means greater potential for chaos was built into the Iowa process before a single precinct reported its results.

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Coronavirus live updates: China's Hubei province reports an additional 94 deaths

China's Hubei province reported an additional 94 deaths and 1,638 newly diagnosed, confirmed cases related to the deadly pneumonia-like coronavirus as of the end of Tuesday.

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'I am most unhappy': Judge fumes at failure to bring prisoner to court

Senior judge slams authorities after prisoner misses court date as new figures underline legal profession's frustrations at impact of soaring prison numbers.

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Buddy Franklin to resume running next week

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin will resume running next week but remains an unlikely starter in round one of the AFL season.

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Like Broadchurch, Dublin Murders breathes life into detective genre

Based on two books by crime writer Tana French, this drama suggest a world out of kilter.

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Samsung's Z Flip is a much more confident foldable phone

'He has a deeply ingrained winning attitude': Son of a Wallaby to make starting debut for Waratahs

Angus Bell, 19, will pack down at starting loose-head prop for the Waratahs against the Melbourne Rebels on Friday.

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Melbourne woman on cruise latest to get coronavirus: Family

A 21-year-old Melbourne woman onboard the Diamond Princess cruise has been diagnosed with coronavirus, her grandfather says.

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Delhi polls 2020: AAP cements capital clout

In a way, the conversation sums up the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Kejriwal’s strategy for the elections — keep the focus sharply local, don’t get distracted, and maintain your own narrative instead of getting trapped in a narrative set by anyone else.

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Arvind Kejriwal: From activist to Delhi's undisputed leader

The AAP began with Kejriwal as the face, but also as a political formation that relied largely on collective decision making, with a set of other prominent leaders such as Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav.

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Virginia House approves 'assault weapons' ban

Virginia lawmakers narrowly passed a proposed measure to ban the sale of assault-style weapons Tuesday as Democrats continue to advocate for a series of gun control measures in what has become the epicenter of the nationwide gun debate.

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