Brexit: May vows no compromise with EU on Brexit plan

Theresa May says she will stick to her Chequers plan and not "give in" to calls for a second referendum.

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Hundreds of prison staff caught smuggling banned items

Drugs, weapons and mobile phones are among the items snuck into jails, says the Observer.

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John McCain: Obama and Bush pay tribute at Washington service

The ex-presidents deliver eulogies to the Vietnam War hero who became a high-profile politician.

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John McCain: Eulogies mark 'passing of American greatness'

Barack Obama, George W Bush and Meghan McCain deliver eulogies for Senator John McCain.

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U2 tour: Berlin show cancelled due to Bono voice issues

The band were part way through their set when Bono apologised to fans before leaving the stage.

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'I had gender reassignment surgery at 81'

Ruth Rose is the oldest person in the UK to have a medical sex change.

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Specials singer Neville Staple 'devastated' by grandson's death

A murder inquiry is launched after the grandson of Neville Staple is fatally stabbed in Coventry.

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Anti-Semitism row: John McDonnell worried about Labour split

The shadow chancellor says he "wants to avoid at all costs" a split in the Labour Party.

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US military to cancel $300m in Pakistan aid over terror groups

The Pentagon says Pakistan is failing to tackle militancy and the funds should be used elsewhere.

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Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome to start Tour of Britain

Geraint Thomas will compete in Wales for the first time since winning the Tour de France.

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Son Heung-min to avoid military duty after South Korea win Asian Games

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min will avoid military service after South Korea beat Japan to win the Asian Games title.

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US Open 2018: Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber knocked out by Dominika Cibulkova

Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber is beaten 3-6 6-3 6-3 by Slovakian 29th seed Dominika Cibulkova in the third round of the US Open in New York.

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Homeless Swansea man walks 8,000 miles as thank you for help

Chris Lewis and his dog are living in a tent and foraging for food during their epic walk across the UK.

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The Papers: 'Boris plot to oust' PM and Corbyn 'coup'

Political unrest at the top of the UK's two major parties dominates Sunday's papers.

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How much do you know about autumn?

Pop on your chunky knitwear, cosy up with a mug of hot cider and test your "fall" knowledge.

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Tower block living: We're not slum people

Meet Tamika, Sarah and Lamin who are trying to make 15 high-rise blocks in Birmingham a better place to live.

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Was God Save the Queen played at John McCain's funeral?

The familiar melody was heard at the memorial to the US politician - but it wasn't the same song.

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Non-league minnows draft in legend Scholes

Royton Town were short of players for their Manchester Premier League fixture on Saturday - so drafted in Paul Scholes.

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Your pictures on the theme of.... festival fun

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

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Pakistan’s mansions of heartache

In small towns across Pakistan, migrant families have been building mansions for decades. But behind every mansion lies heartache.

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The Leicestershire tug of war team representing England

The club says the sport is becoming more popular with women.

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Fulham player: ‘Reading books makes me a better footballer’

Fulham footballer on how books improve his life.

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The phone calls I made to my dead daughter

A grieving mum expresses her anger, loneliness and love by calling her daughter's voicemail for two years.

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'Crazy Rich Asians' puts spotlight on region's inequalities

Asia is home to the largest number of world's richest people - and also two-thirds of its working poor.

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Faggots and groaty dick: Why some foods travel and others don't

While some regional delicacies remain firmly local, others find appreciation much further afield.

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Rocket woman: How to cook curry and get a spacecraft into Mars orbit

Can you guide a spacecraft into orbit around Mars and cook for eight people morning and night?

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Chloe x Halle: Meet Beyonce's soulful proteges

The sisters were signed to Beyonce's record label after covering one of her songs on YouTube.

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Obituary: Rosa Bouglione, the undisputed queen of the circus

Rosa Bouglione, who has died aged 107, was said to be "the undisputed queen of the circus".

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Rodgers v Gerrard: Who will be an Old Firm winner?

Brendan Rodgers' all-conquering Celtic host revitalised Rangers and Steven Gerrard in Sunday's first Old Firm derby of the season.

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Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Army chief Bipin Rawat to meet new J-K Governor...

This will be the first meeting between defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Army chief Bipin Rawat and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik.

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Flood-hit Kerala sounds alert for leptospirosis, 28 deaths reported

At least nine deaths and more than 300 suspected cases of leptospirosis were reported in the last one week.

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Rahul Gandhi is Congress' natural prime ministerial candidate, says Raj Babbar

Uttar Pradesh Congress president Raj Babbar also said that the 2019 polls would not be against any individual “but the people would cast their vote to save the country.”

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Asian Games 2018: India's richest gold haul brings back memories of 1951

India registered it’s best-ever medal tally by winning 69 medals at the Asian Games 2018.

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Saudi Arabia hints at 'changing geography of region', plan might turn Qatar into...

A Saudi official hinted Friday the kingdom was moving forward with a plan to dig a canal that would turn the neighbouring Qatari peninsula into an island, amid a diplomatic feud between the Gulf nations.

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Naxalites have now come to cities, are trying to influence people: Rajnath Singh

The home minister justified the arrest of the five in connection with the January 1 violence in Bhima Koregaon near Pune where members of the Maratha and Dalit communities clashed.

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Balloon of mayor Sadiq Khan in bikini flies over London; he says watch fun

Sadiq Khan authorised the flying of the caricature, arguing Londoners had a right to peaceful protest.

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Supreme Court to witness all-women bench on Sept 5

The Supreme Court for the first time in its history has three sitting women judges.

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The new Jammu and Kashmir Governor has his task cut out

Chanakya sees four major challenges before Governor Satya Pal Malik

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3 suspects arrested for firing bullets at US embassy in Turkey's Ankara

Three suspects were arrested Saturday in connection to an August 20 drive-by shooting outside the U.S. embassy in Ankara, Anadolu Agency reported. The three were part of a group of six referred to an...Click To Continue

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184 people drown in Turkey this summer, authorities urge people to follow instructions

In spite of warnings and precautions taken at beaches, pools, lakes, streams and canals, 184 people have lost their lives due to drowning throughout Turkey between June 1 and August 31. Some 85 of the...Click To Continue

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Somali-Americans discover Turkey with Yunus Emre Institute

The state-run Yunus Emre Institute is hosting East African-American Muslim students who are mostly Somali-Americans and NGO representatives from Minnesota, in Turkey in a bid to promote Muslim and Turkish...Click To Continue

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23 detained in nationwide ops against FETÖ

Security forces detained 23 suspects in two separate nationwide operations against the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) on Friday.Operations that came two years after FETÖ tried to topple the government with...Click To Continue

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Charity delivers Bayram aid to 1.5 million people

Leading non-profit Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi Foundation reached out to about 1.5 million people across the world during the recent Qurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha in Arabic), a Muslim holiday where the faithful, who...Click To Continue

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Orthodox leaders meet in Istanbul to discuss fate of Ukrainian churches

Two influential leaders of the Orthodox world met in Istanbul Friday as they looked to resolve a rift between churches against the backdrop of an ongoing dispute between Ukraine and Russia.The heads of...Click To Continue

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Hit man in 2006 Turkey top court attack jailed for life, another suspect caught fleeing country

An Ankara court on Friday gave an aggravated life sentence to Alparslan Arslan, the main suspect and hit man in the killing of a judge and wounding of four others in a 2006 armed attack at Turkey's top...Click To Continue

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Say farewell to summer with expat events in September

With the coming of the new season, September will be a month of entertaining events hosted by or for expatsClick To Continue

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Turkish vaccine to allay health risk fears

As the number of anti-vaccine families that refuse to have their children vaccinated grows, the government seeks to alleviate concerns over vaccines. Health Minister Fahrettin Koca told Anadolu Agency...Click To Continue

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Turkey condemns furlough for Greek terrorist

Turkey has condemned the Greek authorities' decision to grant another furlough to a far-left terrorist who is serving multiple life sentences in Greece for murder. Dimitris Koufodinas used to be the...Click To Continue

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Prominent names to visit Istanbul to discuss cutting-edge plastic surgery sector

Aestheticstanbul, a symposium bringing together prominent plastic surgeons from around the world, opens in Istanbul today. The three-day event will host 19 experts in plastic and cosmetic surgery. Participants...Click To Continue

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Turkey marks Victory Day amid a spate of threats to its independence

Turkey marked Thursday the 96th anniversary of a battle that paved the way for the country’s independence, which is traditionally observed as Victory Day. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vowed that 'threats...Click To Continue

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High-ranking Gülenist fugitive Kemal Öksüz nabbed in Armenia on US arrest warrant

Kemal Öksüz, a high ranking member of the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ) dubbed as its "Houston imam," was arrested Wednesday in Armenia over a U.S. arrest warrant issued for breaching congress ethics and...Click To Continue

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Judge who released chief coup plotter sentenced over FETÖ link

Çetin Sönmez, a judge who ordered the release of Adil Öksüz, the fugitive mastermind of the 2016 coup attempt, was sentenced to eight years and nine months in prison for membership of the Gülenist Terror...Click To Continue

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Erdoğan: Turkey on the verge of new victories

Issuing a statement ahead of today's Victory Day, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Turkey was on the verge of new accomplishments and new victories, in reference to the country's ambitious goals for...Click To Continue

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Turkish Cypriot arrested for spying for Greek side

Police in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus arrested a Turkish Cypriot for espionage yesterday. Mehmet Besimoğlu was taking photos of military units in Gazimağusa (Famagusta for Greek Cypriots) when...Click To Continue

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200 sheep, goats die in apparent mass suicide in Şırnak

Some 200 sheep and goats jumped off a cliff in an apparent mass suicide in southeastern Turkey's Şırnak yesterday.Another 100 animals stranded on the cliffside were rescued by villagers after two shepherds...Click To Continue

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Illegal migrants caught in fake wedding car

Turkish security forces yesterday detained 11 illegal immigrants as they tried to make their way to southern Turkey's Antalya in a van decorated as a wedding car. Gendarmerie forces stopped the suspicious...Click To Continue

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National Geographic plans doc on THY's move to new Istanbul airport

National Geographic is in talks with Turkish Airlines (THY) to make a documentary on the historic relocation of Istanbul's aviation hub, Turkish media reported. Istanbul New Airport, the third in the...Click To Continue

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Ancient Armenian church in Turkey set to reopen for religious service

Four years after an annual religious service was scrapped due to security concerns, an iconic Armenian church on an island in Lake Van will host a mass next month with participation of Christians from...Click To Continue

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17 FETÖ-linked gendarmerie officers detained in Ankara

A total of 17 gendarmerie officers were detained in capital Ankara on Wednesday for their alleged links to the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ), which is accused of behind the 2016 defeated coup in Turkey. Earlier,...Click To Continue

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No cash to replace gloves, Amit Panghal even trained bare-handed

Amit Panghal, who won India gold in 2018 Asiad, is a junior commissioned officer (JCO) and is ranked as Naib Subedar with the Indian Army. He hails from Maina village in Haryana's Rohtak district and is the son of a farmer who owns only one acre of land. Panghal at times had to fight matches on an empty stomach.

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Luxury car dealers with Rs270cr dues held at IGI

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US military cancels $300 million aid to Pakistan

The US military said it has made a final decision to cancel $300 million in aid to Pakistan that had been suspended over Islamabad's perceived failure to take decisive action against terrorists, in a new blow to deteriorating ties.

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KCR may blow election bugle at Kongara meeting

According to TRS sources, not only does the TRS chief want the meeting to be a show of strength, he also wants to send a message to other regional and national parties about his popularity. It may be mentioned here that KCR has been working on ‘Federal Front’ as an alternative to BJP and Congress.

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In UP, 3,700 PhD holders apply for messenger’s job

More than 50,000 graduates, 28,000 PGs and 3700 PhDs have applied for 62 posts of messengers -- for which minimum eligibility is class V -- at the telecom wing of UP Police. The undergraduate and and postgraduate applicants also include MBAs and BTechs. Out of 93,000 applicants, only 7,400 have studied between class V and class XII.

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Agents Tried to Flip Russian Oligarchs. The Fallout Spread to Trump.

American officials hoped they could persuade some of Russia’s wealthiest men to help with U.S. investigations. It didn’t work.

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White House Cites Executive Privilege to Withhold 100,000 Pages of Kavanaugh Records

Senator Chuck Schumer denounced the Trump administration’s decision to cite executive privilege in refusing to release records relating to Judge Kavanaugh’s time as a lawyer in the Bush White House.

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In McCain Memorial Service, Two Presidents Offer Tribute, and a Contrast to Trump

Barack Obama and George W. Bush were among the political figures from both parties who came to mourn not just a giant of the Senate, but also an ideal that he represented.

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Washington Mourned John McCain. President Trump Played Golf.

For many, it was a historic opportunity to memorialize the life of a Senate titan. For President Trump, it was Saturday.

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Meghan McCain Rebukes Trump in Powerful Eulogy for Her Father

John McCain’s daughter reproached President Trump at the senator’s funeral as the president left the White House wearing golf gear and a “Make America Great Again” hat.

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Microwave Weapons Are Prime Suspect in Ills of U.S. Embassy Workers

Doctors and scientists say microwave strikes may have caused sonic delusions and very real brain damage among embassy staff and family members.

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If Cardinal Was Under Pope’s Sanctions, Why Was He Allowed at Gala Events?

A review of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s activities during the time he was supposedly under restrictions raises questions of how tough the Vatican is on bishops accused of sexual abuse.

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Pope Francis’ Accuser Turns Up the Pressure With More Accusations

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò offered new accounts on matters including the pope’s 2015 private meeting with Kim Davis, a Kentucky clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

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For Families Split at Border, an Anguished Wait for Children’s Return

Hundreds of migrant parents were deported from the United States without their children. Back at home, many wonder when, or even if, they will see them again.

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11 of Our Best Weekend Reads

Ethan Hawke still takes himself very seriously. The vanishing puffins. A beach villain for our times. The man who took on the pope. Louis C.K. is back. And more.

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The Week in Good News: Paris Beekeepers, Peter Dutton, Night Owls

Sometimes it seems as if we’re living under a constant barrage of heavy news. But it isn’t all bad out there.

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How to Make a Big Decision

Have no fear. An emerging science can now help you choose.

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Who Gets a Second Chance?

Louis C.K. decided it was time for his.

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Summer Road-Tripping While Black

Creating family memories meant taking a risk. My dad got behind the wheel anyway.

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Op-Ed Columnist: The Trump Vibe Spreads Down Under

At the bottom of the world, Australians engage in topsy-turvy politics, infected by the specters of Donald Trump and Rupert Murdoch.

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The Asian-American Age

At the movies and in court, a rising minority claims the spotlight.

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Don’t Give Trump a Pass on Puerto Rico

The president thinks the government did a fantastic job last year handling Hurricane Maria. But the revision of the death toll, to nearly 3,000 from 64, says different.

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How to Play Our Way to a Better Democracy

If we want saner politics, we need to start building better foundations from the playground up.

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Is the Catholic Church Beyond Redemption?

Readers respond to a dad’s plea for members of the faith to demand the resignation of the entire clergy, including the pope.

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The Real Housewives of the Conference Room

And other reality TV programming for the American office worker.

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Life After Roe

We need to be clear about what is at stake with the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh.

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How to Retire in Your 30s With $1 Million in the Bank

Fed up with their high-pressure jobs, some millennials are quitting and embracing the FIRE movement. (It stands for financial independence, retire early).

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Rum Enthusiasts Have a New Obsession: Fresh-Cut Sugar Cane

Two rums, distilled from sugar cane juice rather than molasses, have intrigued bartenders and popped up on cocktail menus.

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Rites of Passage: The First Time I Got High

It was in Colorado — surprise, surprise — where you can look at the stars and the trees won’t judge you for being 27.

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Randy Weston, Pianist Who Traced Africa in Jazz, Dies at 92

During a lifelong trans-Atlantic exchange that was reflected in his music, Mr. Weston emphasized the African roots of jazz in a style influenced by Thelonious Monk.

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In-N-Out’s Political Donation Attracts Boycott Calls, but Will It Matter?

A $25,000 donation to the Republicans prompted calls for a boycott, but even liberal Californians may find it hard to give up on the cult burger chain. And the company says it helps both parties.

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Family of Jordan Edwards Says 15 Years Is Not Enough for Officer Who Murdered Him

Jordan’s stepmother realized immediately that the sentence was as long as his life: 15 years. “That’s not enough because Jordan can’t see life again,” she said.

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No cash to replace gloves, Amit Panghal even trained bare-handed

Amit Panghal, who won India gold in 2018 Asiad, is a junior commissioned officer (JCO) and is ranked as Naib Subedar with the Indian Army. He hails from Maina village in Haryana's Rohtak district and is the son of a farmer who owns only one acre of land. Panghal at times had to fight matches on an empty stomach.

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Luxury car dealers with Rs270cr dues held at IGI

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US military cancels $300 million aid to Pakistan

The US military said it has made a final decision to cancel $300 million in aid to Pakistan that had been suspended over Islamabad's perceived failure to take decisive action against terrorists, in a new blow to deteriorating ties.

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KCR may blow election bugle at Kongara meeting

According to TRS sources, not only does the TRS chief want the meeting to be a show of strength, he also wants to send a message to other regional and national parties about his popularity. It may be mentioned here that KCR has been working on ‘Federal Front’ as an alternative to BJP and Congress.

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In UP, 3,700 PhD holders apply for messenger’s job

More than 50,000 graduates, 28,000 PGs and 3700 PhDs have applied for 62 posts of messengers -- for which minimum eligibility is class V -- at the telecom wing of UP Police. The undergraduate and and postgraduate applicants also include MBAs and BTechs. Out of 93,000 applicants, only 7,400 have studied between class V and class XII.

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Fix legal age of marriage for men at 18 years: Law Commission

Emphasising on the equality of marriageable age across religions the Law Commission said that if there is a universal age for the majority that grants all citizens the right to choose their governments then citizens should also be considered capable of choosing their spouses. The commission has released a suggestion paper on family laws.

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Asian Games 2018 Live: Day 14

Check live updates of today's matches in Asian Games 2018 on Times of India

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14 for four: Hizb, J&K police release each other’s families

The Hizb let the 14 captives go after the J&K police had released the militants’ arrested kin. Sources later said police had arrested other relatives of militants as well and that they, too, had been released. The unofficial prisoner swap is a rare quid pro quo in Kashmir’s violent past.

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Loans to get costlier as SBI hikes lending rates

State Bank of India (SBI) has increased the lending rate by 20 basis points across all tenors up to three years. Now SBI's overnight and one-month tenors' Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) stands at 8.1 per cent as against 7.9 per cent, as per the SBI's website.

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