Cash, Jewellery Worth Rs 3 Lakh Stolen from Singer Mika Singh's Mumbai Residence

Mika Singh's manager lodged the complaint on his behalf alleging that Rs 1,00,000 in cash and jewellery worth Rs 2,00,000 was stolen from his flat on Monday afternoon.

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Anil Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao's Impromptu Performance on Popular Track My Name is Lakhan Goes Viral; Watch

While Kapoor looked dapper as he teamed olive green kurta and black trousers, Rao sported a casual look.

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Jimmy Sheirgill Wants to be Talked About in a 'Respectful' Way

In an industry where being a star is considered a career high, Jimmy Sheirgill says he was never bothered about becoming the number one actor.

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After Exiting Salman Khan's Bharat, Priyanka Chopra Signs Hollywood Film Opposite Chris Pratt

The film, currently in pre-production, is slated for a June 28, 2019, release, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Salman Khan Not Only a Superstar, But the Greatest Human Being Too: Himesh Reshammiya

Himesh Reshammiya and Salman Khan two have worked together in films like <em>Tere Naam, Bodyguard</em> and <em>Kick</em>. Himesh also shot for an episode of the Salman-hosted show <em>Dus Ka Dum</em>.

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Student Of The Year 2 To Be Released on May 10, 2019

<em>Student Of The Year 2</em> is being directed by Punit Malhotra. It stars Tiger Shroff and will launch Tara Sutaria and Ananya Panday.

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Nandita Das Among Jury Members For UNESCO's Madanjeet Singh Prize

Nandita, who is in the midst of a gruelling schedule, working towards the India release of her much-awaited film <em>Manto</em> and its participation in international film festivals, found it rejuvenating to get the invite to participate in a meaningful initiative.

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Remember Deepika Chikhalia Who Played Sita in Ramayan? This is What She Looks Like Now

Deepika Chikhalia, who is still remembered as Sita of Ramanand Sagar's show <em>Ramayana</em>, recently met actress Debina Bonnerjee, who too played Sita in the new adaptation at a recent event in Mumbai.

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After Priyanka Chopra's Exit, Salman Khan Welcomes 'Sundar Aur Shusheel' Katrina Kaif Onboard Bharat

<em>Bharat </em> is an official adaptation of the South Korean film – <em>Ode To My Father</em>, which depicted modern Korean history from the 1950s to the present day through the life of an ordinary man and events such as the Hungnam Evacuation during the 1950 Korean War.

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Did Akshay Kumar Take a Dig at Sanjay Dutt's Biopic Sanju With This Comment?

Bollywood is witnessing a rising trend of adapting real-life stories for biopics but Akshay Kumar says he would never make a movie on himself.

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Katrina Kaif Replaces Priyanka Chopra in Salman Khan-Starrer Bharat, Confirms Ali Abbas Zafar

On Friday, Zafar had announced that Chopra decided to opt out of the highly-anticipated project for a "very very special" reason, which left many wondering if the actress was getting hitched to Nick Jonas.

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After Charmed, Will & Grace, is Frasier Also Going to Return to Television?

<em>Frasier</em> followed the life of the psychiatrist, Frasier Crane, as he returns to his hometown of Seattle to host a radio talk show.

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Charlie's Angels Reboot to Star Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska

Naomi Scott, who will star as Jasmine in Disney's upcoming <em>Aladdin</em> remake, and British newcomer Ella Balinska, are set to join Kristen Stewart.

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Sonam Kapoor's Husband Anand Ahuja Gets a Kick Out of his Birthday, Thanks to Sister Rhea

Anand Ahuja, businessman and husband to Sonam Kapoor, takes his sneakers seriously, as was evidenced from his nuptials in May, where he tied the knot with Sonam while rocking a sherwani with a pair of sneakers.

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The Crown: Hit Netflix Show Finds its Prince Charles and Queen Mother

Josh O'Connor and Marion Bailey have joined the cast of The Crown season three in the roles of Prince Charles and the Queen Mother. They star alongside Olivia Colman and Helena Bonham Carter, who are already busy filming the upcoming season.

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Cannot Talk About Issues Randomly; Would Use Acting To Reach Out To People, Says Taapsee Pannu

Taapsee is known for films like <em>Pink</em>, <em>Naam Shabana</em> and the short fillm <em>Nitishastra</em>, which have dealt with issues like moral policing on girls, rape and gender inequality.

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From It 2 to Firestarter: Five Stephen King Adaptations Which are Currently in the Works

The American author and master of the horror genre is currently riding high on both the big and small screens.

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Diana Penty Always Knew Happy Bhag Jaayegi Would Be the Perfect Second Film for Her

Penty's next <em>Happy Phir Bhag Jayegi</em> which also features Sonakshi Sinha, will release next month.

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Kangana Ranaut Miffed With Priyanka Chopra For Not Telling Her About Engagement With Nick Jonas

Over the last several weeks, Chopra and 25-year-old Jonas have been spotted on several dates, including a dinner date in New York City and a Beauty and the Beast Live in Concert show in Los Angeles.

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Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan Fuel Reunion Rumours During Recent Movie Date; Watch Video

Roshan and Khan, who were childhood sweethearts, had tied the knot in 2000 after a four-year-long relationship, and granted divorce in 2014.

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Inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, Varanasi temple has marble map of 'undivided Ind...

In the centre of the building, there is a map of undivided India comprising Afghanistan, Baluchistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma (now Myanmar) and Ceylone (now Sri Lanka) on makrana marble.

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Delhi Metro stretch from South Campus to Lajpat Nagar to open Aug 6, connect four...

The section connecting Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus and Lajpat Nagar will jointly be inaugurated by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union minister for housing and urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on August 6.

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Missing from Assam's citizen list: Ex-president's nephew and BJP MLA's wife

Among those left out are the kin of India’s former president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed and the wife of a BJP MLA.

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Maratha protests: Devendra Fadnavis promises quota; sit-ins today

The CM was speaking at the Mumbai launch of a book on Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj, published by the state’s directorate of archives.

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Army jawan jumps in front of train after girl's father rejects marriage proposal

The Army jawan was on leave in Jogu Lamba Gadwal district of Telangana and wanted to get married.

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South Delhi's illegal alcohol hub now sells milk, vegetables after pledge

More than 50 alleged bootleggers in Sangam Vihar decided to start their lives afresh after being encouraged by the local police to quit selling illegal liquor and choose a legal business.

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Daughter pilots mother's last flight as Air India crew

Pooja Chinchankar retired on Tuesday after a Mumbai-Bangalore-Mumbai flight, which her daughter piloted.

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Amit Shah says 'stunned' after Mamata Banerjee talks 'civil war' over Assam list

Amit Shah condemned Banerjee for her statement that there could be civil war and bloodbath because of NRC

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Mamata Banerjee has set her sights on Delhi

But uniting a diverse front of anti-BJP parties won’t be easy

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While implementing prohibition in Bihar, there will be no half measures, writes...

We have always emphasised that a combination of a fair implementation of law coupled with a people-inspired campaign is a way to go. We have relentlessly encouraged the self-help groups and public representatives to demonstrate ‘social leadership’ and strengthen the hands of the state in the continued implementation of prohibition

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Trade wars are no longer about trade

Trump has created an opportunity for China to make common cause with American allies both in Asia and Europe. But in the long run, India’s relations with China will remain competitive in nature while the US will probably remain an indispensable partner.

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This start-up wants to be the Warby Parker for adult diapers

Willow, a new start-up, wants apply strategies from direct-to-consumer brands like Warby Parker and Dollar Shave to sell adult diapers directly to older adults struggling with incontinence, Boston Business Journal reports.

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Pfizer CEO on what happened after Trump tweeted

Pfizer found itself at the center of the price debate earlier this month when President Donald Trump publicly condemned Pfizer for raising the price of some of its drugs. 

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ClassPass breaks out of the classroom with its new audio app

It's the fitness class subscription service's latest attempt to diversify its business and expand its reach. 

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Iranian Officials Rebuff Trump Meeting Offer

Domestic pressure on Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to take a more hard-line stance toward the U.S. after Washington’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal gives him little leeway to accept President Trump’s offer to meet.

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Trump Advisers Urge Imposing Steeper Tariffs Against China

Some administration advisers are urging President Trump to raise the stakes with a sharp increase in the level of tariffs proposed for $200 billion in Chinese imports targeted for punitive measures.

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U.S. Seeks to Avoid a Pakistan Bailout That Would Repay China

Pakistan’s growing debt to China is emerging as a point of contention with the U.S., with Islamabad rejecting Washington’s concerns Tuesday as the South Asian nation’s incoming leaders prepare to possibly seek an international financial bailout.

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Malaysia Suspects Chinese Cash Paid 1MDB Debt

Malaysian officials here are investigating whether the government of former Prime Minister Najib Razak used funds from a China-backed infrastructure program to help pay debts owed by 1MDB, the state investment fund at the center of one of the world’s biggest graft scandals.

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Chinese Surveillance Expands to Muslims Making Mecca Pilgrimage

China’s close monitoring of its Islamic minority is being extended abroad, as Muslims from some Chinese regions make the Hajj pilgrimage wearing state-issued tracking devices.

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Indonesia Bans Terror Group Behind Child Suicide Bombings

Indonesia banned the militant group behind Islamic State’s first attack in Southeast Asia and suicide bombings involving children, a move that foreshadows the arrests of hundreds of the group’s members in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation.

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Mexico's New President Will Take a Pay Cut. That Means Cuts for Others.

A plan by President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador to slash top government salaries threatens to gut the brain trust at institutions that have played pivotal roles in stabilizing Mexico’s economy for decades.

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Eurozone Economy Slows Further as Exports Sputter

The eurozone’s economy slowed further in the three months through June, as exports sputtered and business confidence weakened on worries over future relations with the currency area’s largest trading partners.

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Islamic State Again Claims Responsibility for Attack

Video shows five men identified as the attackers who drove over a group of cyclists in Tajikistan, killing four.

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North Korea Expands Facilities at Missile Site

North Korea has constructed two new buildings at a missile facility and appears to be actively continuing production there, according to an analysis of newly available commercial satellite imagery, the latest sign of continued progress in the country’s nuclear and missile program.

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China Regulator's Vaccine Reassurance Backfires

China’s food and drug watchdog, looking to restore public confidence in its vaccine oversight Tuesday, instead set off a fresh social-media uproar.

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Philippines Car Bombing Linked to Pro-Islamic State Group

At least 10 people were killed in a powerful car bombing in the southern Philippines that officials linked to the Abu Sayyaf group, which tried to carve out a slice of territory in the south of the country last year.

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Block Bennett's Broncos move: Meninga

Mal Meninga is urging Brisbane to make a "clean break" and block Wayne Bennett's mooted bid to become the NRL club's head of football.

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NSW Police staff pressures in regional command concerning: Foley

The NSW opposition leader is concerned about reports almost a third of NSW Police general duty officers in the Monaro Local Area Command are not working.

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Keeping mum: Dragons' women's NRL squad comes in all forms

They have five mothers with nine children all up and have jobs ranging from a nanny to defence force personnel, but they wouldn't have it any other way.

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New fire erupts in California as thousands of homes threatened

It comes as twin fires straddling Mendocino and Lake counties have destroyed at least seven homes and threatened an estimated 12,000 more.

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Six arty films to see at MIFF this year

From a documentary on artist Yayoi Kusama to a dramatisation of a bungled art heist, here are our picks of art films at this year's MIFF.

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Markets Live: ASX rallies through afternoon, banks down

The Australian sharemarket has rallied through the afternoon despite losses made by the major banks, Macquarie and Janus Henderson.

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Australia's 'young optimists' deserting traditional TV, research says

Those same "young optimists" have been exposed as pay TV's fastest-growing demographic.

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Rio Tinto rewards shareholders with bumper interim dividend

Miner Rio Tinto has announced a massive $US7.2 billion of returns to shareholders, fuelled by strong returns from iron ore operations and lucrative asset sales.

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Major banks lead losses on ASX as house prices tumble

The sharemarket has started the month lower as the drop in house prices to a six-year low dragged the finance sector down.

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Goodes' feelings shaped by final AFL seasons

Adam Goodes says his feelings about football remain shaped by his turbulent final seasons in the AFL.

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Zimbabwe's ruling party wins majority seats in parliament: ZEC

Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party has won the majority of seats in Parliament after sweeping rural constituencies by huge margins, official results showed.

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Rio Tinto's new $2.7 billion 'intelligent' Pilbara mine a step closer

Rio Tinto approved $196 million to begin planning and engineering work on its Koodaideri iron ore mine in WA's Pilbara region.

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Belconnen residents can now sign up for green waste bins

The extension of the green waste bins across the ACT continues apace.

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I was a regular Coles customer too - until today

I know you’re super sensitive about anything that might get in the way of a customer’s unimpeded pathway to the checkout. But your latest decision is wrong.

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Durex recalls Australian condoms over concerns about splits

The recall comes after a similar move in Britain and Ireland.

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Warm, dry July fourth warmest on record for Queensland

Little rain for south-east Queensland as drought conditions continue across July

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The humble bin chicken is headed for a moment in the spotlight

A new online series will focus on three ibises observing "imbecile humans" in a tourist hotspot.

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Activists slam judges who jailed raped girl for abortion

Abortion is illegal in Indonesia but is allowed in cases of rape, especially if the woman's life is at risk.

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Freezing winter causes spike in Canberra homeless seeking shelter

There are also concerns that proposed bus route changes could make it harder for men to find shelter in the city.

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Giants want Easter Thursday Canberra blockbuster

The Giants will also put their hands up to play Friday night matches as the away side, as part of their fixture requests for next season.

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Labor promises $530m to expand Hurstbridge line in marginal seats

Trains will run every six and a half minutes at Greensborough sections of track running through marginal seats will be duplicated if Labor the November election.

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Bunnings stores having sausage sizzle for drought relief on Friday

All money raised will go to the Buy a Bale campaign.

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Pisasale mall plan was set to cost almost $30m more than needed

Authorities are checking why the Ipswich council in 2017 originally wanted to go ahead with a development strategy that was $30 million more expensive.

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Former Canberra Times journo James Massola writing Thai rescue book

The book will be published on October 1.

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Second man extradited from Serbia over multimillion-dollar drug bust

A 49-year-old man has been extradited from Serbia to Australia to face charges linked to a multi-million dollar drug bust earlier this year.

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Can the Demons go all the way to a premiership in 2018?

Coming off a statement win over Adelaide, with a big percentage and an ominous midfield, Melbourne are shaping as a big September threat.

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Impressive and varied work by resident ceramicists

Past resident artists Chris Dunn and Peter Scherzer and current residents have created a range of work at the Canberra Potters Society in the Watson Arts Centre.

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Latte set: Why it took time for Friend to click with new recruit Cronk

It's no coincidence that the Sydney Roosters' attack has clicked into top gear at the same time that tough co-captain and No. 9, Jake Friend has found his mojo.

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CBS 'want to control it': Ten quits News Corp ad-sales joint venture

CBS-owned Network Ten has ended its involvement in its ad-selling company jointly owned by News Corp’s Foxtel and Fox Sports.

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

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

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Borders to reopen for Syrians for Eid visits

Turkey will open its Syrian border crossings once again today for thousands of Syrian refugees looking forward to spending the upcoming Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). The Governorate...Click To Continue

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Evidence shows FETÖ hatched 2016 coup plot in Pennsylvania

While investigating the phone records of two civilians captured at a military base at the heart of the 2016 coup attempt, authorities discovered how the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) planned the attempt...Click To Continue

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Turkey’s minority leaders sign joint declaration denying 'pressure' on communities

Leaders of every non-Muslim community in Turkey came together Tuesday to sign a joint declaration saying they are free to follow their faith in Turkey and denying allegations that members of minority faiths...Click To Continue

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10 migrants saved by Turkish tour boat off Bodrum coast

A Turkish tour boat reportedly saved 10 migrants whose 5-meter rubber boat began to sink on their way from Bodrum Turkey's western Muğla province to the Greek island of Kos. The daily tour boat was...Click To Continue

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Turkey commemorates victims of ASALA terrorist attacks

Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday issued a memorial message for the two victims of a 1980 attack by Armenian Secret Army for the Liberation of Armenia (ASALA) in Greece in 1980, Galip Özmen and Neslihan...Click To Continue

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Could heat make one Chinese region 'uninhabitable'?

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This is what a trade war looks like

A chicken tariff is still affecting the truck you drive decades later. One certainty of a trade war is unintended consequences, and CNN's Jon Sarlin explores how one trade war starts with a bird and ends with fake passenger seats.

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Soldier remains returned by North Korea headed to Hawaii

Dozens of cases believed to hold the remains of American service members killed during the Korean War are to due to be flown to the United States on Wednesday.

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Can Trump woo his fanbase a 2nd and a 3rd time ahead of midterm elections?

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Takeaways from day one of the Paul Manafort trial

Paul Manafort's criminal trial kicked off with a furious start Tuesday as the federal courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia, found a jury, heard opening statements and saw the first witness testify.

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Philippines' Duterte crushes $5.5m of luxury cars in anti-corruption drive

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has overseen the destruction of $5.5m worth of luxury vehicles and motorcycles as part of his campaign against corruption.

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Costa Rica overwhelmed with Nicaraguan asylum seekers

An average of 200 Nicaraguans a day are applying for asylum in neighboring Costa Rica, overwhelming the nation's immigration authorities, according to the UN's refugee agency (UNHCR).

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International army games opportunity to sell weapons: Chinese state media

China is using a massive international military competition as "a marketing and advertising show" to sell its weapons and military goods, as the country seeks to solidify its place as one of the world's largest arms exporters.

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See 'apocalyptic' wildfires from space

Wildfires in California continue to rage across the state. CNN's Nick Watt reports on the latest developments.

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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce a Commitment of $200,000 for California Wildfire Relief

<b>BENTONVILLE, Ark. </b>– <b>July 31, 2018</b> – Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment to provide support through cash and product donations of $200,000 to organizations in response to the severe wildfires that are impacting California. As part of this commitment, Walmart is working closely with local officials and governmental entities to help meet the needs of those affected.<br/>Walmart operates 306 retail facilities in California, which includes 140 Supercenters, 33 Sam’s Clubs and 69 Neighborhood Markets, all supported by nearly 89,881 associates across the state. <br/><br/>Walmart has a long history of providing aid in times of disasters, helping communities prepare and recover by donating emergency supplies, such as food and water, home and personal products. In addition to last year’s hurricane response of more than $38 million, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have donated more than $60 million since 2005 in cash and in-kind donations in response to disaster events.<br/><br/><b>About Walmart</b><br/>Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, nearly 270 million customers and members visit our more than 11,700 stores under 65 banners in 28 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2018 revenue of $500.3 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting <a href="https://ift.tt/2jCqBmX>, on Facebook at <a href="https://ift.tt/1cuByNT" target="_blank">https://ift.tt/2EdENMZ> and on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/walmart" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/walmart</a>.<br/><br/><b>About Philanthropy at Walmart</b><br/>By using our strengths to help others, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation create opportunities for people to live better every day. Walmart has stores in 28 countries, employing more than 2.3 million associates and doing business with thousands of suppliers who, in turn, employ millions of people. Our philanthropy helps people live better by supporting upward job mobility and economic development for the retail workforce; addressing hunger and making healthier, more sustainably-grown food a reality; and building strong communities where Walmart operates and inspiring our associates to give back.<br/><br/>To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit <a href="https://ift.tt/1NvVs9q" target="_blank">https://ift.tt/2LE1hNT>

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Walmart Increases Access to Legal Education with New Partnership

<b>Bentonville, Ark., and Largo, Md., July 31, 2018</b> – Walmart Inc. and the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc. (CLEO), in recognition of CLEO’s historic 50^th Anniversary celebration, announced today the launch of a new scholarship program intended to increase the accessibility of legal education to minority, low-income, and under-represented groups. The program is representative of Walmart’s push to increase diversity and inclusion across sectors and the value the company places on education. <br/><br/>The program is made possible by a $100,000 grant from the Walmart Legal Department to CLEO, a national nonprofit organization seeking to expand opportunities for minority and low-income students to attend law school. The grant will help enable students to attend CLEO’s Pre-Law Summer Institute in 2019 and assist in providing ongoing support as they enter law school. <br/>&quot;The need for access to an affordable legal education is a national imperative,&quot; said Cassandra Sneed Ogden, CLEO, Inc. Chief Executive Officer. &quot;This commitment from Walmart, a key, longtime CLEO partner will make a tremendous difference as we continue to strive toward equality and inclusion in the legal profession and mentor and prepare the diverse jurists, lawyers, and business men and women who will be the leaders of tomorrow!&quot;<br/><br/><b>About the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc.</b><br/>CLEO, Inc. is committed to diversifying the legal profession by expanding legal education opportunities to minority, low-income, and disadvantaged groups.<br/><br/>Founded in 1968 when the number of lawyers of color was less than one percent, more than 10,000 individuals have participated in CLEO’s programs, many of whom have gone on to excel in every area of the legal profession to include judges, corporate attorneys, law school deans and professors, practitioners, politicians, and more. Although best known for its Pre-Law Summer Institute &quot;boot camp&quot; for entering law students, CLEO provides services to secondary, college (pre-law), and law school students, which include mentoring, placement assistance, academic counseling and support, and scholarships. For information about CLEO, Inc. and its programs, please visit: <a href="http://www.cleoinc.org" target="_blank">www.cleoinc.org</a>. For more information about CLEO’s historic 50^th Anniversary and corresponding celebrations, please visit: <a href="https://ift.tt/2AAgSsy" target="_blank">https://ift.tt/2OwugAU>. <br/><br/><b>About Walmart</b><br/>Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, nearly 270 million customers and members visit our more than 11,700 stores under 65 banners in 28 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2018 revenue of $500.3 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting <a href="https://ift.tt/2jCqBmX>, on Facebook at <a href="https://ift.tt/1cuByNT" target="_blank">https://ift.tt/2EdENMZ> and on Twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/walmart" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/walmart</a>.

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Burger on wheels: Saudis try once 'lowly' jobs as economy bites

Saudis are increasingly taking on such "low status" jobs in a new age of austerity when gas is no longer cheaper than water, with the government trimming oil-funded subsidies and tackling sluggish economic growth and high unemployment

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Maratha quota: CM not keen to rush ordinance

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HDK moots Belagavi as K'taka’s 2nd capital

Chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Tuesday sought to alleviate the anguish of the people in this region by promising to grant Belagavi city the status of second capital.

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Govt gives ‘proof’ of nepotism in picks for judges

The Centre has mentioned relationships of advocates with sitting and retired HC and apex court judges in at least 11 instances among 33 recommendations for the Allahabad HC, thus making a point for the apex court collegium to disregard such recommendations and create a level playing field for other competent advocates to make the grade.

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Quick Edit: Moment of reckoning for Kohli & Team

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Letters sent to dead people about transitioning to NDIS

After inaccurate information was not cross-checked, dead people were sent letters just before Christmas about transitioning to the NDIS.

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Jeremy Cameron has made "tweaks and adjustments" to his game without shelving his aggression at the contest as he prepares for return from suspension this week.

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The latest illustrations from artist Michael Leunig

A look at the follies, foibles and joys of the human race through the eyes of cartoonist Michael Leunig. Buy prints from Michael Leunig at https://ift.tt/2qyyInw. Join us on Facebook at the Michael Leunig Appreciation Page.

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