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Wednesday, 31 July 2019

Bin Laden Family ‘Henchman’ Is Arrested in Philippines


By DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/2YDMng8

Trump tariffs 'not hitting Chinese economy'

The US President's former chief economic adviser Gary Cohn says the trade war affects the US more than China.

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Debate Night 2: The ‘On Politics’ Breakdown


By LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yqy7sA

Your Thursday Briefing


By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2GDjCWY

Highlights From Night 2 of the July Democratic Debates


By SARAH KERR and AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yqwv1V

Your Thursday Briefing


By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2ytMcp6

Yes, the Man Bag Is a Hot Accessory


By JOHN ORTVED from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2Yk9KMw

Why Lululemon Chief Calvin McDonald Wants to Be an Ironman


By BEE SHAPIRO from NYT Fashion https://ift.tt/2YyLi5p

US accuses Chinese billionaire of evading $1.8bn in tariffs

Liu Zhongtian is alleged to have been part of a complex scheme to smuggle aluminium into the US.

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North Korean soldier defects after crossing DMZ, says South

The man was spotted overnight crossing the heavily guarded border zone and is in military custody.

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Kelly Craft: Congress confirms UN ambassador pick

Congress approved President Donald Trump's nominee for UN ambassador by 56 votes to 34.

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Fears stoke backlash against Venezuelans in Peru

Why some Peruvians fear that the recent influx of Venezuelans migrants poses a risk to their jobs.

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VG Siddhartha: The man who brought coffee culture to India

The death of coffee chain owner VG Siddhartha has sent shockwaves through India's business community.

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US-China trade war: 'We're all paying for this'

The US-China trade war is costing jobs and pushing up prices, say firms on both sides of the Pacific.

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What are the US's intentions in Africa?

Can the US compete with China's huge investments in the continent?

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The Lion King - how VR brought the animals to life

Director Jon Favreau explains how technology allowed the film to obtain a documentary look.

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Steve Bannon: Trump's border crackdown is 'anti-racist'

Steve Bannon says a wall will help black and Hispanic communities - and calls Ilhan Omar "anti-American".

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Tuesday, 30 July 2019

China toddler: Three-year-old falls six storeys and survives

A toddler in China has survived a six-storey fall after he was caught by people holding a blanket.

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Debate Night: The ‘On Politics’ Breakdown


By LISA LERER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KjFCqT

When Lawmakers Try to Ban Assault Weapons, Gunmakers Adapt


By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Mri3in

Shin Ok-ju: S Korean doomsday cult leader jailed for six years

The pastor convinced her followers to move to Fiji in 2014 where some say they were beaten.

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Japan heatwave: Mascot one of 11 deaths during high temperatures

Officials say 11 people have died and 5,000 have been hospitalised amid high temperatures.

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Highlights From Night One of the July Democratic Debates


By SARAH KERR and AINARA TIEFENTHÄLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Kgdox4

Trevor Bauer and Yasiel Puig Are Dealt in 3-Team Trade


By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2KfOvli

Mets Recover From Bullpen Meltdown to Beat White Sox


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2GDlS0d

Hallstatt: A town of 800 people that gets a million tourists a year

Visitors have boosted the economy of Hallstatt in the Austrian Alps, but not all residents are happy.

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After Loss to Arizona, Yankees Have Dropped Six of Nine Games


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2YgY7pw

Brexit and Boris Johnson Send the British Pound on a Slide


By PETER S. GOODMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2yrn6am

Your Wednesday Briefing


By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2yskE3z

VG Siddhartha: Body found in search for Cafe Coffee Day tycoon

VG Siddhartha, founder and owner of popular Indian chain Cafe Coffee Day, had gone missing on Monday.

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Ten Democrats line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

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Katy Perry copied Dark Horse from Christian rapper Flame

A jury rules against the singer after a week-long trial over the production of her 2013 song.

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Monday, 29 July 2019

Toby Walsh, A.I. Expert, Is Racing to Stop the Killer Robots


By CLAUDIA DREIFUS from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2YdOIPF

Garlic festival shooting: Three dead in Gilroy California

Eyewitnesses describe the shooting at a food festival in California that has left three people dead and 15 injured.

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The amateur lawyers helping people walk free

A community group in California is helping poor people get justice.

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On Politics: It’s Debate Night


By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ypE7le

Your Tuesday Briefing


By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2ZkvaFF

Neymar rape case dropped over lack of evidence

The São Paulo attorney general's office say the case is being closed due to a lack of evidence.

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Unnao rape: India murder probe over fatal crash

A woman who had accused a ruling party MP of rape was seriously injured and a key witness died.

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Senate fails to overturn Saudi arms sale veto

The Senate fell short of the two-thirds needed to overturn a presidential veto.

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Pakistan military plane crashes in residential area killing 15

The small plane crashed in a residential area near the city of Rawalpindi, engulfing houses in flames.

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Boko Haram: A decade of terror explained

How the death of one man 10 years ago sparked an unending campaign of terror in Nigeria and beyond.

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Who is ASAP Rocky and why is he on Trump's radar?

The president asked Sweden's PM to free the rapper, who is now due to go on trial in the country.

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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

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Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria

After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.

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A Luxury Box at Citi Field, an M.T.A. Contract and $188,000 for Cuomo


By EMMA G. FITZSIMMONS, J. DAVID GOODMAN and AGUSTIN ARMENDARIZ from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2ZdNcJM

Ex-Corporate Lawyer’s Idea: Rein In ‘Sociopaths’ in the Boardroom


By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2ZdNbFI

Sunday, 28 July 2019

On Politics: Trump’s Intelligence Director to Step Down


By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Oqe2h0

Fortnite World Cup: 15-year-old Brit Jaden Ashman is gaming millionaire

Fifteen-year-old Jaden Ashman wins half of $2.25 million (£1.8m) after coming second with his teammate in the Fortnite World Cup duo finals.

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Work on production line of Boeing 737 Max ‘not adequately funded’

Boeing is making billions from the 737 Max but an ex-engineer says production resources were lacking.

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Shooting at California Festival Kills at Least 3, Official Says


By JACEY FORTIN and NICHOLAS BOGEL-BURROUGHS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Y6Qfae

Your Monday Briefing


By MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2GziNhM

Domingo German Helps Yankees Avoid Four-Game Sweep to Boston


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2MjqvQG

5 Things to Know About Military Romance Scams on Facebook


By JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MqfRaX

While Reporting on Facebook Scams, an Unexpected Tragedy


By JACK NICAS from NYT Reader Center https://ift.tt/2Yt60n2

Shooter reported at California garlic festival

Police are at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, with reports of 11 people injured by gunfire.

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Las principales noticias del lunes


By Por MARINA FRANCO from NYT Universal https://ift.tt/2yi9cr1

Mets, Riding High Off Sweep, Trade for Marcus Stroman


By BOB KLAPISCH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2YuyocH

The Rot You Smell Is a Racist Potus


By CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Mm2hFC