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Sunday, 9 June 2019

'India’s role vital for peace in Indian Ocean'

As PM Narendra Modi landed in Male on Saturday, Maldivian foreign minister Abdulla Shahid told TOI that India had a key role to play in the maintenance of peace and stability in the Indian Ocean, and in turn the development and security of the Maldives.

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England crush Bangladesh to revive World Cup campaign, Kiwis cruise

Jason Roy led the way as England bounced back to form with a commanding victory over bogey side Bangladesh.

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England crush Bangladesh to revive World Cup campaign, Kiwis cruise

Jason Roy led the way as England bounced back to form with a commanding victory over bogey side Bangladesh.

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Biden Retains Lead in Iowa Poll, but Warren and Buttigieg Gain

Joseph R. Biden Jr. leads in a poll of likely Iowa caucusgoers, but Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg have made clear gains to join Bernie Sanders in a three-way tie for second place.

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England crush Bangladesh to revive World Cup campaign, Kiwis cruise

Jason Roy led the way as England bounced back to form with a commanding victory over bogey side Bangladesh.

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Mass protest in Hong Kong over law critics fear could allow China to snatch anyone

Tens if not hundreds of thousands of protesters are due to take to the streets of Hong Kong Sunday to oppose a controversial extradition bill that would enable China to extradite fugitives from the city.

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Woman, 23, dead following central Victoria ultra-light aircraft crash

Police have confirmed a 23-year-old woman from South Vermont is dead after an ultralight aircraft crashed into Lake Eildon in central Victoria yesterday.

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'Earth porn': WA duo prove there's more to WA than quokka selfies

Osprey Creative founder Rodrigo Branco Matsumoto captured a drone image of the Gantheaume Point on the Broome coastline that has gone viral.

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Woman, 23, dead following central Victoria ultra-light aircraft crash

'Earth porn': WA duo prove there's more to WA than quokka selfies

Woman, 23, dead following central Victoria ultra-light aircraft crash

'Earth porn': WA duo prove there's more to WA than quokka selfies

Saturday, 8 June 2019

China's leading investigative reporter says he can't work there any more

The departure of Liu Wanyong represents the end of investigative journalism in China under the pressure of Communist Party orthodoxy,

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PG&E warns of power shutoffs to lower wildfire risks

Pacific Gas & Electric warned Friday it might turn off electricity to thousands of customers in Northern California this weekend to reduce the risk of wildfires like the one sparked by power lines last year that killed 85 people and wiped out nearly 15,000 homes in Paradise.

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Columbine High School plagued by tourists and copycats

In the 20 years since the massacre, the school building has become a tourist attraction. They come every day, and more come with each passing year.

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Perth's wild winter weather prompts Fremantle beach closure

The City of Fremantle is urging visitors to pay attention to warning signs and respect beach closures.

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Columbine High School might be torn down to deter tourists and copycats

Perth's wild winter weather prompts Fremantle beach closure

The City of Fremantle is urging visitors to pay attention to warning signs and respect beach closures.

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Columbine High School might be torn down to deter tourists and copycats

Perth's wild winter weather prompts Fremantle beach closure

The City of Fremantle is urging visitors to pay attention to warning signs and respect beach closures.

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Mother and daughter graduate from US university on same day

Falhad Mohamud graduates from a US university with her daughter Amina, having fled Somalia in 1980.

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Armistead Maupin on gay actors and 'Tales of the City'

Armistead Maupin is one of the world's best-known LGBT writers, and now his long-running series 'Tales of the City' has arrived on Netflix.

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Iniva: The black arts space you may not know

Iniva was founded to create a space for black artists ignored by the mainstream art world.

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Week in pictures: 1-7 June 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Everest through the eyes of a Sherpa: 'Climbers need to wake up’

Kami Rita Sherpa has spent his life on the world's highest mountain and holds the record for Everest ascents.

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Women's World Cup: Khadija Shaw's story of tragedy, tenacity & triumph

Khadija Shaw's young life in Jamaica was marked by tragedy. She questioned her career in football. Now she's made it to the World Cup.

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The long echo of WW2 trauma

The upbeat post-war mood helped mask the scale of PTSD, but the trauma of WW2 may still be affecting families today.

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Don't get my goat: The island farmers fighting livestock theft

One farmer in Antigua who had his $3,000 prize goat stolen is fighting back with a new approach.

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Trump visit: Could US companies run NHS services after Brexit?

Several US companies are already involved in small ways in the health service.

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Topshop: 'It's not really how I dress'

Topshop is an iconic brand, but with so much choice today, have we just fallen out of love with it?

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World’s first 360-degree infinity pool confuses social media: ‘Where are the stairs?’

The world’s first 360-degree infinity pool is could begin construction in London as soon as 2020, according to British pool design company Compass Pools. However, people are confused about how swimmers will get in it.

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Package with anti-gun control message prompts bomb scare at local Tennessee Republican Party office

A suspicious package with an anti-gun control message attached was sent to a local Republican Party office in Tennessee on Friday, prompting evacuations of nearby buildings.

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Hunter whose giraffe photo went viral says she's 'absolutely' still hunting: 'I am proud of that giraffe'

A woman whose hunting photo of a giraffe went viral last year said that despite her shock at the backlash to the photos, she continues to hunt and is still proud of her hobby.

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Mollie Hemingway: 'What is the point' of Joe Biden's candidacy if he 'acquiesces' to left on issues like abortion?

Former Vice President Joe Biden's position as a moderate Democratic voice may be in danger if he changes positions when pressured, according to Mollie Hemingway.

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Pauley Perrette will never return to 'NCIS,' claims she is 'terrified' of former co-star Mark Harmon

Pauley Perrette is making it clear: she is never returning to "NCIS."

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Friday, 7 June 2019

Barrie Cassidy: a country boy who flew in the highest circles

Barrie Cassidy, about to retire from Insiders, the program he created for himself, isn't done with journalism yet, he tells Tony Wright.

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In the early days of Shoppingtown, hanging out felt like teen spirit

In a temple of suburban consumerism, a sense of self emerged.

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From cult favourite to Cannes winner, Bong Joon-ho keeps it weird

On his way to the Sydney Film Festival, the Korean director skewers class divisions with his latest offbeat offering.

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'It was culture that healed him': conjuring the spirit of Balang TE Lewis

Absent friends were remembered as Kira Puru headlined the first of three historic concerts ''on country'' in the NT.

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From termites to lost hotels, Simryn Gill gathers gems of creativity

The Tarrawarra International exhibition, Tangible Trace, follows the inspirations of a number of artists.

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Armistead Maupin: 'We have ghosts travelling with us all the time'

The cult classic Tales of the City put gay life centre-stage. On the eve of a new TV series, the author reveals how real life and his novels intersected.

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On the road to retro heaven, Tim Ross pulls up at the motel door

The comedian's new book celebrates a bygone era of holiday-making.

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An ode to the local library, where life stories open and close

In his final months, a father found comfort in audio tales.

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‘A brutal, dark time’: Real-life heartache behind Harry Potter play

While writing the script for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Jack Thorne endured a private agony.

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Toll-free holiday in doubt for new M4 East due to congestion concerns

The first major stage of Sydney's WestConnex motorway is just weeks away from opening, but congestion fears mean motorists may not get a toll-free period as was considered.

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Make Earth residential: Bezos wants to move factories to the moon

The world will no longer need to house planet-killing factories and could be rezoned residential, the Amazon billionaire says as he details his space plans.

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Jesse Watters: Pelosi 'throwing the left a bone' with reported comment she wants to see Trump in 'prison'

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly said she wants to see President Trump behind bars -- but is she telling the truth or just talking tough to appease her party?

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Nevada judge asked for sentencing do-over for Saudi inmate

A Nevada judge is being asked for a sentencing do-over for a 30-year-old former Saudi Arabian air force sergeant serving 35 years in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy at a Las Vegas Strip hotel on New Year's Eve 2012.

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'It was culture that healed him': conjuring the spirit of Balang TE Lewis

Absent friends were remembered as Kira Puru headlined the first of three historic concerts ''on country'' in the NT.

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From termites to lost hotels, Simryn Gill gathers gems of creativity

The Tarrawarra International exhibition, Tangible Trace, follows the inspirations of a number of artists.

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Armistead Maupin: 'We have ghosts travelling with us all the time'

On the road to retro heaven, Tim Ross pulls up at the motel door

The comedian's new book celebrates a bygone era of holiday-making.

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An ode to the local library, where life stories open and close

In his final months, a father found comfort in audio tales.

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‘A brutal, dark time’: Real-life heartache behind Harry Potter play

While writing the script for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Jack Thorne endured a private agony.

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Toll-free holiday in doubt for new M4 East due to congestion concerns

Make Earth residential: Bezos wants to move factories to the moon

Lawyer warns of 'unlimited and dangerous' police power in wake of media raids

Top media executive and lawyer Bruce McWilliam has attacked national security laws, which rejected a Senate inquiry recommendation.

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Thursday, 6 June 2019

The Fading Chords of Memory of D-Day

An ever-dwindling band of witnesses, including Queen Elizabeth II, mark the 75th anniversary of that momentous day.

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Brisbane divers join search for toddler on far north cattle station

The search resumed with seven helicopters, SES volunteers, a drone, police officers and divers as well as 20 neighbours.

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North Korea cancels mass games after Kim Jong Un criticism

Kim Jong Un issued a scathing criticism of the show, called The Land of the People, leading to its immediate suspension.

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Gender not children 'holds women academics back'

Men reach more senior levels than women, even after parenthood is accounted for, research suggests.

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High rents 'make young people less mobile'

Young people in private rented accommodation are now less likely to move for work, say researchers.

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Are we more constipated than we think?

A study found doctors and the public disagree over the symptoms, leaving some people undiagnosed.

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Jessie James Decker shocks with straight hairstyle at CMT Music Awards

Jessie James Decker ditched her signature wavy locks for a straighter hairdo.

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MSNBC panel rips Trump for attacking Bette Midler: He hates 'strong women'

A panel on MSNBC slammed President Trump for his late-night Twitter attack against Bette Midler, calling the tweet "an embarrassment" amid his trip to Europe to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day and that it stems from his hatred of "strong women."

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Son of murdered woman tries to attack suspected killer in Michigan courtroom

A Michigan man accused of fatally shooting his wife was nearly attacked by her son during a court appearance.

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Sen. Tammy Duckworth says Trump Vietnam deferment should have been for ‘yellow streak’ down his back

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., blasted President Trump on Wednesday over his recent comments about why he didn't serve in Vietnam, saying he used his "wealth and privilege" to avoid being inducted into the military.

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Adam Levine's wife Behati Prinsloo reveals her reaction to singer leaving 'The Voice'

Behati Prinsloo has finally revealed her thoughts about her husband, Adam Levine, leaving “The Voice.”

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2 firefighters have life-threatening injuries after fireworks explosion near Roswell

At least 12 firefighters were injured — two of them critically — after a fireworks explosion south of Roswell, New Mexico State Police reported.

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Justice department warns of hoax email

An email impersonating the justice department has been sent to people with the subject line ' Affidavit and Application 3288/19'.

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Tablet interactive: Markets Live

Follow the stock markets, breaking news, views and analysis as it happens.

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Love-struck spy a paler, more palatable version of the real Red Joan

Cliches and romance dilute the politics of this tale of wartime espionage.

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Trump unimpressed with US-Mexico trade talks

Negotiations will continue, but the US president says there was "not nearly enough" progress.

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Fiat Chrysler withdraws bid for Renault

The announcement followed a failed attempt by Renault board members to reach a decision on the offer.

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Justice department warns of hoax email

An email impersonating the justice department has been sent to people with the subject line ' Affidavit and Application 3288/19'.

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Tablet interactive: Markets Live

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Love-struck spy a paler, more palatable version of the real Red Joan

Cliches and romance dilute the politics of this tale of wartime espionage.

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Justice department warns of hoax email

An email impersonating the justice department has been sent to people with the subject line ' Affidavit and Application 3288/19'.

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Tablet interactive: Markets Live

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Love-struck spy a paler, more palatable version of the real Red Joan

Cliches and romance dilute the politics of this tale of wartime espionage.

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Wednesday, 5 June 2019

What If Congress Were in Charge, Not Trump?

Our legislators need to return to lawmaking and help our political culture escape poisonous polarization.

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The U.S. and Chinese Presidents Should Go on a Weekend Retreat

They and the rest of the world will regret the result if their reprisals over trade issues keep escalating.

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Stop Trying to Make Coal Great Again

When it comes to coal, President Trump seems to care more about politics than free-market principles.

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Mr. Trump Storms the U.K.

The American president has lost his ability to shock and awe, but not for lack of trying.

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Sweden finds easy way to boost a mother's health: it involves fathers

GIving the other parent access to paid parental leave has a significant impact on the health outcomes for new mothers.

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Wall Street boosted by Federal Reserve speech

Wall Street indices closed 2 per cent higher after Jerome Powell flagged a willingness to cut rates

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Jonah Goldberg: Trump Mexico tariff threat could 'scuttle' planned replacement of NAFTA

President Trump's tariff threat against Mexico could complicate plans to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, according to Jonah Goldberg.

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Sweden finds easy way to boost a mother's health: it involves fathers

GIving the other parent access to paid parental leave has a significant impact on the health outcomes for new mothers.

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Tablet interactive: Markets Live

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Wall Street boosted by Federal Reserve speech

Wall Street indices closed 2 per cent higher after Jerome Powell flagged a willingness to cut rates

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Republicans flirt with rebellion if Trump moves ahead on Mexico tariffs

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Death toll rises to 50 following Sudan crackdown

At least 50 people are dead and 326 injured after troops stormed the main camp of pro-democracy protesters in Sudan's capital Monday, according to the Central Committee of Sudan Doctors (CCSD).

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Fired for pulling a gun on a black couple, ex-campground employee has been arrested

An ex-employee of a Mississippi campground, fired last month after pulling a gun on a black couple, was arrested Tuesday, the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office said.

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Fishermen catch 30 to 50 kilos of cocaine

Two recreational deep-sea fishermen made quite the catch this week during a trip off the South Carolina coast.

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Defense secretary approves punishments for officers involved in Niger ambush

Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has approved the decision to discipline at least eight military officers over their role in the October 2017 Niger ambush that left four American soldiers dead and sparked a debate about the role of US troops in Africa after a Green Beret-led team found itself under attack by some 100 ISIS-linked fighters, according to two US officials familiar.

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