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Facebook suspends more fake accounts ahead of US midterms

Facebook says it has removed 32 pages believed to have been set up to influence the US midterm elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AvKOpO

Zimbabwe ruling ZANU-PF party wins elections: Electoral body

Results show President Emmerson Mnangagwa's party picking up 109 seats against 41 for the opposition. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2vouOAc

Zimbabwe election: Both sides certain of winning

As Zimbabwe awaits the final result of the presidential election, both the MCD Alliance and ZANU-PF are confident of success. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2M89CWh

US release of 3D-printed gun software blocked

The blueprints to make untraceable guns were expected to be available for download on Wednesday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O0Uivc

Passenger jet crashes after takeoff in Mexico's Durango state

Officials say at least 85 people have been injured but no fatalities in in the accident in Durango state. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2v6il4N

Larry Page and Sergey Brin's Google Camp is as star studded as ever and most definitely not an 'actual summer camp'

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Even Elon musk doesn't think he can fix MoviePass

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The ex-Tesla employee Elon Musk called a 'horrible human being' just slapped the company with a countersuit alleging defamation

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Fox News Breaking News Alert No deaths reported in Mexico plane crash, Durango governor says 07/31/18 7:23 PM

Slow broadband needs switch-off date, say business leaders

The government should set a date for turning off the copper network, says the Institute of Directors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O2filt

Three Russian journalists killed in Central African Republic

The reporters were investigating the activities of so-called Wagner group, a group of private military contractors. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LCNM13

Brazil: Far-right candidate rejects slave-trading history

Jair Bolsonaro is a frontrunner in opinion polls despite his controversial views on race and Brazil's dictatorship. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LE34T7

Will the Iranians talk to Donald Trump?

US president says he is willing to talk to Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, but is this willingness to talk mutual? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KeAdiF

A Canadian province just killed one of the world's largest basic income pilot projects

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump to hold ‘Make America Great Again’ rally in Tampa 07/31/18 6:32 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Federal judge blocks release of 3D-printed gun plans for the time being 07/31/18 6:22 PM

'Apartheid, formalised': Palestinians to fight Jewish state law

Palestinian lawmakers in Israel prepare to launch series of events in protest of 'racist' nation-state bill. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AtyIxu

US court hears case against Germany over Namibia genocide

Lawyers for Herero and Nama people and for the German government present argument in lawsuit demanding reparations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LEmwz2

Apple boosted by selling more expensive iPhones

The tech giant has managed to beat forecasts thanks to sales of more expensive iPhones and services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v68CLV

More Profits Could Send Apple Over $1 Trillion

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UNICEF: 78 million newborns at risk when breastfeeding is delayed

Babies should be breasfted within an hour of being born, according to UN and WHO recommendations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2M32k6a

Check out 5 smartphones that North Koreans have been using - and are using now

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MoviePass had a year of meteoric subscriber growth and that's a problem

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San Francisco Officials to Tech Workers: Buy Your Lunch

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3-D printed guns allow the public access to real, working weapons that are virtually untraceable - here's how they work

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A lot at stake as Trump set for rally in Florida

Political analysts say unlike recent rallies, often seen as victory tours, this one could prove vital to the US president and his party. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2n0aVvK

'Unreliable' Trump's talks offer worthless, Iranian officials say

Politicians in Tehran express scepticism after US president offers to meet Iranian counterpart without 'preconditions'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Aqt3bF

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Penn State frat member sentenced to house arrest for hazing death of pledge 07/31/18 2:36 PM

23,000 flee unrest-hit Nicaragua to seek asylum in Costa Rica

UN's refugee agency says 200 asylum applications are being lodged daily by Nicaraguans in neighbouring Costa Rica. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2M6qpcm

New York's latest millennial co-living space has 'smart mattresses,' housekeeping, and fully-furnished rooms for $1,500 per month

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AMD sinks after its 3rd largest investor sells a $427 million stake

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Facebook bans pages aimed at US election interference

The social network has found evidence of a co-ordinated campaign to influence the US mid-term vote. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LQwmx6

Controversial vote on presidential powers passes in Comoros

The result of the referendum, which was boycotted by the opposition, will allow President Azali Assoumani to run again. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KfHRtb

World's largest king penguin colony declines by almost 90 percent

Satellite images and photos taken from helicopters show the population Ile aux Cochons has collapsed by 88 percent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2M6MkjF

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump asks John Kelly to stay as chief of staff through 2020, sources say 07/31/18 12:29 PM

Sexual abuse 'endemic' within aid sector: report

Report by UK parliament's International Development Committee humanitarian groups enact safeguards against sexual abuse. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2n0ia6N

Google's parent company just got approval to build a $50 million high-tech neighborhood in Toronto

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Millions of North Koreans now have smartphones - but they have to go to a physical store to install apps

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Why is Samsung's Galaxy S9 flagship struggling?

The technology company says sales of its phone were lower than expected, but has plans to fix the problem. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFFGob

7 reasons you should buy a Nintendo Switch instead of the PlayStation 4

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Justice Kennedy's retirement is a cause of concern for Democrats

Many fear US president now has chance to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy with a much more conservative judge that suits his agenda. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2M4wENX

Serena Williams inspires her Reddit co-founder husband's career in tech - and he says his marriage is 'a front row seat to greatness'

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How to Stop Facebook From Bringing Up Bad Memories

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Electricity cuts across Iraq make life unbearable in summer heat

Residents of Baghdad say their lives have become 'intolerable' as power outages continue across much the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OxvpIv

Indonesia's Lombok quake: Hundreds of trapped hikers rescued

More than 500 hikers are evacuated from Mount Rinjani on Lombok island after being stranded by a powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NUEnhZ

Vue cinema denies website is crashing under high demand

"Virtual queues" on the Vue cinema website have left some customers struggling to see popular films. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LFxFQp

Man on mission to travel to every country without planes

Torbjorn Pedersen, from Denmark, is trying to become the first person to travel the entire world only on buses, cars, trains and ships. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LE0uN9

Tajikistan blames banned opposition for deadly attack

Leaders of the banned IRPT party deny any involvement, saying officials are using incident for political purposes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2M2UE3L

It looks like Facebook is working on a singing talent show feature for its app

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An Amazon staffer is posting YouTube videos of herself living in a warehouse parking lot after an accident at work

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Move aside everyone! WhatsApp now lets you make conference calls!

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Thousands download 3D-printed gun designs

Legal action in eight US states seeks to ban the blueprints, published four days ahead of the planned date. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v5llyh

On the Tariq Ramadan affair

The way the case against Tariq Ramadan is handled seems like a political character assassination. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LGErVK

California fire: 17 major cities burning in the state

California is now facing 17 major fires, covering a combined 80,940 hectares across the state, as wildfires continue to scorch large swaths of land, wreaking record levels of destruction. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KcfRXt

Zimbabwe's Chamisa claims he is winning election 'resoundingly'

Opposition leader says ready to form government as the election commission urges candidates to wait for final results. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Kdb8Vk

UK Labour Party dogged by anti-Semitism claims

A scandal involving allegations of institutional anti-semitism has dogged Labour for weeks, and the political left for decades. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LCXsIO

Report: UK aid sector 'ignored' sexual exploitation

Since exploitation of women in Haiti was exposed six months ago, a new report by the British parliament says lessons are still not being learned by the aid sector. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ke8hLN

Russia's endgame in Syria: Iran for Ukraine?

Russia wants to use the gains it made in Syria as a bargaining chip with the US on Ukraine and the economic sanctions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NVCxNO

India: Seven-year-old among girls raped at shelter in Bihar

Doctors confirm sexual abuse at Bihar home, with children reporting being beaten, drugged and scalded with hot water. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mX135N

Dareen Tatour sentenced to five months in prison over poem

Dareen Tatour convicted in May for posting a poem titled "Resist, my people resist them" on her Facebook page. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KcVeKE

Army checkpoint targeted by deadly blast in southern Philippines

Army suspects ISIL-linked group behind IED blast at a military checkpoint in Basilan province. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2n48NTL

Mueller probe: Paul Manafort's trial begins

Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort's trial on bank and tax fraud begins on Tuesday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Aoe2aj

North Korea 'working on new missiles': report

Activity at a weapons facility suggests the country is constructing new long-range missiles, Washington Post reports. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OwpbZy

Blasts, gunshots reported in eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad

Local residents say at least two blasts, followed by gunshots, hit an area close to shops and government offices. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OsQ5lb

Indonesian court bans ISIL-linked group behind deadly attacks

Jemaah Ansharut Daulah is the second group to be banned in Indonesia, following a wave of suicide bombings in May. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ABk7jR

Dixons Carphone says data breach affected 10 million

The retailer says details of 10 million customers were affected by last year's data breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OzhKRs

From books to behemoth

Amazon's profits dazzled this week - how Jeff Bezos brought it from bookstore to behemoth in 20 years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OoXhyv

Uber halts development of self-driving trucks

The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NSiW0Q

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Malaysia's civil aviation chief resigns in wake of MH370 report 07/31/18 3:22 AM

Uber is ending its self-driving truck program

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Polls close in Comoros referendum on presidential powers

Opposition leaders called for a boycott of the vote, which critics say is a power grab by President Azali Assoumani. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ou5wcA

Macedonia to hold referendum on name change on 30 September

A Yes vote would pave way for resolving a long-running row with Greece and clearing the path to join NATO and the EU. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AmXsHR

Trump says he would 'certainly meet' with Iran's Rouhani

Comment comes as the US prepares to step up sanctions against Iran and after public sabre-rattling between two sides. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NYfZMp

What are the requirements to be 'Indian' in Assam state?

Four million people have been left off a list of citizens in the northern Indian state of Assam. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mWJi6E

Facebook's $120 billion stock hit was the biggest single-day loss in US history - here's how it compares to other major public companies

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Jeff Bezos just posted a picture on Instagram showing a Frankenstein's monster-like combination of a Roomba and an Amazon Echo

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Indonesia's Lombok earthquake: Hundreds trapped on mountain

Group including 239 Thais struggling to evacuate mountain before landslides blocked them since Sunday's deadly disaster. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mVFPp0

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump offers to meet with Iranian President Rouhani with “no preconditions” 07/30/18 2:47 PM

In a bizarre twist, 'Fortnite' is reportedly heading to Android as an exclusive to a brand-new Samsung phone

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Vote counting under way in historic Zimbabwe elections

Turnout high in poll where incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa are seen as frontrunners. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uYSjAE

US confirms deployment of armed drones in Niger

The armed drones are currently deployed to Niger's Air Base 101 in the capital, Niamey. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2vg31SD

Jordan faces its historical reckoning

Jordanians have shown that they will no longer accept austerity without major political changes and accountability. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NTusJG

Trump is reportedly 'obsessed' with remodeling the FBI's brutalist headquarters- here's why the architectural style is so controversial

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Meet the rising stars at Google

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Syria talks led by Russia, Iran and Turkey revived in Sochi

Meetings in Black Sea resort city held within the framework of Astana diplomatic track also attended by UN officials. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LJqZzX

Millions at risk of losing citizenship in India

The government has published a register of citizens of Assam state on the Bangladesh border, and to be included, residents must prove they came to India by March 24, 1971. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2M3tCJG

Brazil: Many alarmed over boost to pesticide use in agriculture

Families slam commission recommendation on easing restrictions on deadly pesticides that are contaminating the environment and causing sky-high cancer rates and other health crises. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mSKtnB

Eritrea and Somalia agree to restore diplomatic relations

The move comes weeks after Eritrea and Ethiopia signed a historic peace deal, re-establishing relations between the two. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2vjYtdV

Vote counting under way in Mali's tense elections

'Armed attacks or other violence' halt voting in three percent of the country's polling stations, government says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LT7cOi

You'll reportedly need a minimum of $10 million in your family's bank account to score an invite to this summer camp for rich millennials

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An astronaut photographed the 'blood moon' from the International Space Station, and his pictures are haunting

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How Robot Hands Are Evolving to Do What Ours Can

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Rand Paul says he will support Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh 07/30/18 11:48 AM

Jean-Pierre Bemba: Set to shake up DRC politics

The recently acquitted former DRC vice president discusses 10 years in captivity, upcoming elections and Congo's future. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Os2Fkk

Why the Russia hysteria in the US is dangerous

The US exaggerating and obsessing about foreign threats seems quite similar to what is happening in Russia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Alemqk

Tesla made 200 limited-edition surfboards that cost $1,500 each - and they sold out in just one day

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Latest report into missing MH370 fails to unravel mystery

Lead investigator into disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight, with 239 people on board, is not ruling out foul play. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2M0yYFn

It looks like photos of Google's next phone have leaked - and it might not look as good as the competition

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Saudi suspends oil shipments through key strait after Houthi attacks

Oil shipments through strategic Red Sea lane halted after Yemen's rebels attack two tankers in the waterway. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LzOVGG

Oligarch named in Al Jazeera investigation faces questioning

Kiev prosecutors summon Russian-Ukrainian gas tycoon Pavel Fuchs for questioning. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2K3XvI5

'We are not wildlife': Kibera residents slam poverty tourism

Tourism in Nairobi slum is rising but many residents are angry at becoming an attraction for wealthy foreign visitors. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LzOT1w

Harley-Davidson is taking a big risk by moving away from its core strength in large motorcycles

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MH370 probe fails to find disappearance cause; foul play likely

Report says controls possibly manipulated to take Malaysian Airlines off course but remains unknown who is responsible. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2M15Wp8

How to Get a Weekly View in Apple’s Calendar

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Democrats have reportedly drawn up plans to slap big tech firms with privacy laws similar to GDPR in the EU

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This stat shows that Apple's decision to sell $1,000 iPhones may have been a stroke of genius

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Overwatch League: London Spitfire triumph in first final

London Spitfire scored a solid victory over its opponent, Philadelphia Fusion, in the e-sports final. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v6qNBl

Welcome to the Palestine Aquarium, the first of its kind

The aquarium, which has 250 species, took more than a year to set up and was funded by a group of Palestinian investors. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LOU3Gb

US military draws up 'do not buy' list for software

US military programs and agencies will be stopped from using code that could compromise their work from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mUxHFb

Motorable wheelchairs to make travel easier at India’s largest airport

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Typhoon Jongdari takes an unusual path across Japan

Minimal damage so far, but the tropical cyclone is strengthening again. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LIq2YD

DJI's new drone revealed by Argos catalogue

The store's literature has photos and technical details of the as yet unannounced Mavic 2 Pro drone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NRsSYD

Nicaragua forces continue to patrol protest city of Masaya

International and local human rights organisations in Nicaragua say that paramilitary groups working for the government are kidnapping and killing citizens with impunity. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LXYsDC

What's next for the 4 million stripped of citizenship in India?

After declaring 4 million people 'illegal', Al Jazeera takes a closer look at controversial draft citizenship list. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AmO6M5

Myanmar: 10 killed, thousands displaced in monsoon floods

Monsoon rains triggered flooding across four of Myanmar's states over the weekend. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NXHlCv

John Oliver ripped into Facebook with a parody of its ubiquitous 'Here Together' ad

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Amazon: It's not our job to worry about fears we're killing retailers and destroying jobs

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Manus detainee Hamid Khazaei death 'preventable': Australia court

'Clinical errors' and 'failures in communication' preceded the death of 24-year-old Hamid Khazaei, a coroner ruled. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2vfDBnX

California wildfires: Six killed as hundreds of homes destroyed

Two children and their great-grandmother among the six killed as a wildfire rages in northern California. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mRLLz9

Ocean diamonds: Africa's 'blue economy'

Exploring the continent's blue economy concept and its potential in creating jobs and improving livelihoods. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AsBV06

Cambodians spoil ballots to protest poll critics labelled a sham

After crackdown on opposition, Hun Sen's ruling Cambodian People's Party declares landslide victory. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2vbn8RM

BT loses TV rights for 'ultimate fighting' and NBA basketball

The firm is understood to have lost the rights to broadcast NBA basketball and UFC ultimate fighting. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OsrMUm

Idaho inmates hack prison system and steal $225,000 in credits

The scheme was discovered after the prisoners boosted their accounts with artificial credits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LU8CoK

Pakistan: Can Imran Khan live up to voter expectations?

Those who voted for Imran Khan and his populist promises of a new, fairer, Pakistan are watching closely. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AiIse4

Some 4 million people left out of final draft NRC list in Assam

Authorities say 28.9 million people out of total 32.9 million population included in final draft citizenship list. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AnyQ1E

Zimbabwe elections: Voters cast ballots in landmark polls

More than five million Zimbabweans have registered to vote in first poll since 1980 without Robert Mugabe on the ballot. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2On6Ii5

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Second firefighter killed battling blaze near Yosemite 07/29/18 8:26 PM

India's Assam on edge as final NRC draft list set to be published

The draft National Register of Citizens will be released on Monday amid fears tens of thousands might not be included. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uYyVn2

A turning point for Zimbabwe?

The ruling party is put to the test in the first election without Robert Mugabe for 40 years. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AqT7Dc

Have a Cryptocurrency Company? Bermuda, Malta or Gibraltar Wants You

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Ex-Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif moved to Islamabad hospital

Sharif is serving a 10-year prison term after being convicted of corruption in July. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OrYfKA

Ethiopia: Thousands pay tribute to Grand Renaissance dam engineer

Semegnew Bekele, 53, was found dead in his car in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KbjAVi

Israel intercepts aid boat bound for besieged Gaza Strip

Vessel carrying some 23 people is redirected to the Israeli port of Ashdod, a week after setting off from Italy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LZuqiP

'Our life is hell': Iraq's IDPs suffer interminable wait for home

More than two million people have been displaced inside Iraq since January 2014, the UNHCR refugee agency says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ahp7Kg

An Amazon recruiter says she doesn't expect new grads to be business majors, but there's a line on their resumes that makes them stand out

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Japan's not-so-secret shame

In the #MeToo era, it high time for Japan to change its archaic and sexist approach to sexual assault. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LA8Zsk

Iran's currency plunges to record low as US sanctions loom

Rial has lost half its value since April amid weak economy and big demand for dollars by Iranians fearful of sanctions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2vh4qbx

Laos struggles to find more than 1,100 missing after dam collapse

Thousands are also displaced in Cambodia, although there were no reports of casualties in the neighbouring country, and the cause of the dam's collapse remains a mystery. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uZdHpj

Zimbabwe elections: What you should know

Zimbabweans head to the polls on Monday in first vote in decades without ex-president Mugabe's name on the ballot. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AkQBhZ

Zimbabwe's Mugabe says he won't vote for successor Mnangagwa

On the eve of election, ex-President Robert Mugabe says won't vote for the ruling party, who 'brought me to this state'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NV9HNH

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump tells the Democrats he will shutter government if they do not vote to back his border security policies 07/29/18 9:37 AM

The vest vending machine at San Francisco's airport is getting mocked, but it rings up $10,000 in sales every month

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There's a very good reason why Microsoft has an original Apple Macintosh on display in its headquarters

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UNRWA job cuts in Gaza 'a massacre for employees'

Gaza employees shocked at UN agency job suspensions, leaving many facing an uncertain future. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2vd8AkM

Fake news threatens the future of UK democracy: report

Parliamentary committee calls on government to tighten laws on tech companies and clean up 'wild west' social media. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LuOMEc

Philippine Muslims hope new law brings 'dream of peace'

About 150,000 people have been killed in the Muslim-dominated south since the 1970s - one of Asia's longest conflicts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Oo1P8x

Mali votes in presidential polls dominated by security concerns

With more than 300 civilians killed this year, some voters say peace and stability will influence their decision. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Opv0bb

NASA turns 60: The space race continues

Space exploration has always been a matter of geopolitical prestige for the United States ever since President Dwight D Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act on July 29, 1958. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AgetDk

Iraq coalition talks still under way amid election recount

Meanwhile, demonstrators in eight Iraqi provinces are demanding better access to water, electricity, and jobs. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AuxBOj

'The truth is we had to leave': Fleeing Venezuela for Colombia

About 35,000 Venezuelans cross Simon Boliviar bridge into Colombia daily, including 4,000 who do not return Venezuela. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OuKjiW

Peru protests: President faces political crisis

Peruvian president proposed a referendum on reforms to uproot structural corruption, but it̢۪s not clear if he will have Congress̢۪ support. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AjBplb

Pakistan elections 2018 results

Live results and updates from Pakistan elections 2018. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uUVLet

Vietnam: Why Hanoi plans to ban motorbikes by 2030

The city had the second worst air pollution in the region in 2016. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NPi7WL

Nazi-inspired jewellery, trinkets wiped from auction site

Polish anti-racist group convinces auction site to punish sellers and buyers trading goods bearing fascist symbols. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LKc7kN

California wildfire kills two children, great-grandmother

Death toll in Redding climbs to five, as firefighters struggle to contain raging fire now into its fourth day. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LLm7Kn

Yemen: Three years of war takes its toll on Hodeidah fishermen

Yemeni fishermen from the port city of Hodeidah are increasingly desperate as severe restrictions on sailing cuts them off from their livelihoods. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LUMMBo

Thousands join peaceful protests in Nicaraguan capital

Rival rallies of supporters and opponents of President Ortega in Managua take place without incident. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LYPiXx

Could Australia soon recognise sovereigns other than the Queen?

It's the last ex-British colony to not ratify a treaty with its First Nations people, but that may be changing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uX6git

Palestinian Ahed Tamimi freed from jail

Tamimi was arrested after a video of her slapping and hitting two Israeli soldiers went viral. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LIPZqV

Powerful quake kills at least 10 on Indonesia's Lombok island

Early morning tremor was followed by two strong secondary quakes and more than 60 aftershocks, damaging many buildings. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NPalw7

Israel-Gaza tensions: UN envoy in Egypt for ceasefire talks

UN special Coordinator for Middle East Peace is leading efforts along with the Egyptian government to forge a lasting ceasefire. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LPVgNg

Fake news 'crowding out' real news

New laws must be introduced to clamp down on the "wild west" social media world, MPs say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2vdKqXk

What's the least popular emoji on Twitter?

The obscure "input symbol for Latin capital letters" is now less popular than "aerial tramway" on Twitter from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Oq4XjX

Cambodia's Hun Sen set for re-election in largely unopposed poll

Ruling Cambodian People's Party expected to sweep vote as banned main opposition party calls for boycott of 'sham' poll. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2vaWXuD

Profile: Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa

The 40-year-old is the main challenger of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe's first post-Robert Mugabe elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LJlbq5

Pakistan: Is Imran Khan up to the prime minister's job?

Former cricketing superstar is poised to become Pakistan's next prime minister, despite allegations of election fraud. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ajmd7B

Syria's Kurds hope for 'new state and system' via Assad talks

SDF's Riad Darar speaks with Al Jazeera about prospects of creating a 'decentralised' state alongside Syrian government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ak07lm

Zimbabwe elections: Mnangagwa and Chamisa hold final rallies

The president and main opposition leader promise a better future as they conclude campaigning with rallies in Harare. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mOfyZt

Thousands protest in Russia against proposed retirement age rise

Trade unions have warned that many Russians will not live long enough to claim a state pension. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AiBjdy

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Pope accepts US cardinal's resignation after sex abuse claims

Theodore McCarrick, who faces allegations he abused a boy in the 1970s, had already been suspended from ministry duties. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mNOucN

Daniel Ortega's brother urges him to disband paramilitary forces

Humberto Ortega has urged his brother to disband the pro-Sandinista paramilitary forces and end violence from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Aj79H9

Mali elections 2018: Why presidential vote matters

Malians set to pick their president in a vote against a backdrop of fragile security and calls for economic improvement. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OeewCM

Mexico's ancient Red Queen's funeral finery restored

The funeral garb of an ancient Mexican leader has been restored and is on display in Mexico City. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mOtvGM

Pro-tip: You can use Facebook to get cheap movie tickets without any booking fees

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US economists question sustainability of recent economic growth

US President Donald Trump is touting his economic numbers - a GDP growth rate of 4.1 percent this quarter - and is promising more to come, but economists are sceptical that such growth will continue. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mRfgRO

Refugees flee violence in Cameroon into neighbouring Nigeria

Since separatists declared an independent 'Ambazonia' state in south Cameroon, tens of thousands have fled violence into Nigeria and relief workers are struggling to keep up. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ai7tWA

Bus falls into gorge in western India; over 30 feared dead

Vehicle carrying university workers in Maharashtra state plunges off a mountain road into a valley. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OnggcN

We tested portrait mode on three of the top smartphones in the world, and there's a clear winner

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Unfriending Facebook? Internet giants and their earnings

As Facebook makes stock market history, we examine the concentration of big profits in a handful of companies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LUkVkJ

Toronto gun violence: Politicians call for ban on all handguns

Some are beginning to describe a "summer of the gun" in Toronto as murder and gun crime rates are double what they were the previous year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Aefv2N

Cambodia's banned opposition party calls election a 'sham'

Prime Minister Hun Sen's victory is practically assured after the party that nearly defeated him five years ago was dissolved and no credible replacement has emerged. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mM460C

Trump denies knowing about Russia meeting in Trump Tower

Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, says that the then-candidate knew about the meeting between his son and Russians with ties to the Kremlin, allegations the president denies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LFukzQ

Medical staff in Nicaragua sacked for treating protesters

Doctors worry that the firings are just the first phrase of retribution against those whom the government believes sided with the protesters. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NRtEoi

Egypt: Cairo court sentences 75 protesters to death

Senior members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood among those ordered executed by the Cairo Criminal Court on Saturday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OnuRVC

Scientists revived tiny Siberian worms that had been frozen in permafrost for 42,000 years - and they started moving and eating

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Meet Google's 14 'unsung rockstars' that insiders say are about to blow up

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Trump's funding cuts to Palestinian refugees put lives at risk

UNRWA is not a political organisation and should not be used in political games. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mQYIta

The ICC's problem is not simple racism, it is Eurocentricism

European imperial values laid the foundation of the ICC and have caused its many problems. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ae20QF

Thick mud hampers Laos flood rescue with many missing

Exact number of dead and missing from Monday's dam collapse remains a mystery because of rescue operation's complexity. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mMTyOJ

Cambodia blocks 17 media websites ahead of vote

Independent media sites taken offline for 48 hours as Cambodians prepare to vote on Sunday in a controversial election. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ly6Du0

Can Imran Khan transform Pakistan?

For two decades, Imran Khan has tried to disrupt Pakistan's entrenched political system, often plagued by corruption scandals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mO8snR

Afghanistan: Gunmen storm Jalalabad medical building

Gun battle ongoing with security forces as a dozen civilians are trapped inside the training facility. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2vaN7cc

eL Seed: Building bridges with Arabic from Korea to Cape Town

After discovering the beauty of Arabic script, eL Seed has taken his art to the world̢۪s most recognisable places. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LwIN1C

Brexit: UK voters back referendum on final deal, poll shows

More than 40 percent of voters support 'final say' vote, YouGov poll reveals, ahead of key UK-EU talks in October. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LWBzjQ

US-backed Syrian Kurds agree to 'roadmap' with Assad government

Controlling more than one-quarter of Syria, SDF agrees to work with the regime towards a 'decentralised Syria'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uUHyPG

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Lunar eclipse: Longest 'blood moon' treats stargazers

Much of the world witnessed the longest lunar eclipse of this century on Friday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LrVR8F

Seven things Pakistan's election results reveal

Did the army control the process from the start, were votes rigged, and can Imran Khan deliver stability to the country? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ajijf0

Profile: Ibrahim Boubacar Keita

The 73-year-old President Keita is likely to win again despite competition from 23 candidates. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2K3D51F

17 Malian civilians killed in clashes before presidential vote

Reports say bodies of Fulani civilians were thrown into a well by Dogon hunters after deadly raid on Somena village. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mRXUE5

Profile: Soumaila Cisse

Soumaila Cisse is the main challenger to President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita's bid for re-election in Sunday's vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2K3D3qz

US plans to revive 'Arab NATO' to confront Iran

Effort to forge the Middle East Strategic Alliance with Sunni Muslim allies will likely raise tensions with Shia Iran. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AhaZRf

Two killed as raging California wildfire destroys 500 structures

US state of California has had its worst start to the fire season in a decade, with nearly 118,000 hectares burned. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OnxuH6

Fear in the rice fields - Cambodia's controversial election

Sunday's vote has been widely criticised as rural voters fear reprisals for going against Hun Sen's long-ruling CPP. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LxOfSh

These $1 million San Francisco apartments have random support beams running straight through their kitchens

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Google: An A to Z of search results

Searching for each letter of the alphabet can lead you to some unexpected places... from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OkZew5

Sex Scandal Toppled a Silicon Valley Chief. Investors Say, So What?

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Fake news a democratic crisis, MPs warn

Social media sites should face regulation, the committee investigating fake news proposes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uWdhQy

Jaguar is delaying some orders of its Tesla rival and blaming high demand

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Greece's Tsipras takes 'political responsibility' for wildfires

As anger grows over disaster that killed at least 87, prime minister says he is conflicted over authorities' response. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OoL4tU

Longest lunar eclipse of 21st century turns moon blood-red

The reddish appearance of the lunar surface is due to rays of sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AduFp6

How big a threat is ISIL to the Syrian government?

ISIL fighters killed over 240 people on Wednesday, raising the question how much ISIL threatens the Syrian government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LwRIAg

This Windows 10 laptop is perfect for those who love Apple's MacBook Pro

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Some Facebook employees are complaining they're hiring 'bleh' people, and it's damaging the company

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This chart shows how, in 2018, Amazon broke through one of the oldest barriers holding back its business

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In Robert Mugabe's village, new political dawn brings hope

Kutama residents say they have nothing to show for Mugabe's long reign and they do not miss Zimbabwe's former president. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2K2aycX

Facebook and YouTube Give Alex Jones a Wrist Slap

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Facebook's stock dropped by $120 billion this week, but critics are dead wrong for calling it 'doomed'

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I shopped at Amazon's cutting-edge convenience store of the future, and now I'm convinced it's the future of retail - for better or for worse

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More than 1,500 people died trying to reach Europe in 2018: UN

On a per capita basis, this is one of the deadliest years yet because fewer people are trying to reach the continent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mOYC5k

A startup is building $125,000 backyard 'granny flats' that can be constructed in less than a month

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Mali elections: Insecurity, fraud concerns overshadow key polls

Experts say fear of attacks by armed groups could force voters to stay away from Sunday's election. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2vdGmGk

Laos dam collapse: Water levels slowly receding

People are starting to return to their homes even as rescue workers continue to search for survivors after the dam collapse that sent a deluge, destroying villages in both Laos and Cambodia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LSc8zL

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The most extreme births in the animal kingdom

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Khan's PTI wins most seats as EU raises concern over poll process

PTI wins at least 116 out of 272 National Assembly seats but, monitors say election not fought on a level playing field. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NMKi8U

Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Since protests began on March 30, Israeli forces have killed at least 150 Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2GColGh

Google is making some big changes to deal with the customer service problem that's plagued it since the beginning

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Hundreds of inmates across Idaho's prisons hacked tablets in a mass scheme to steal more than $200,000

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Syria: Kurdish delegation in Damascus for talks with government

US-backed Kurdish forces, which control more than a quarter of Syrian territory, will likely push for regional autonomy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JXmCfC

Saudi-led air raids target Yemen's Hodeidah

The offensive comes a day after Houthi rebels said they attacked Abu Dhabi international airport using a drone. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LQk6JJ

Hundreds of Bahrainis stripped of citizenship: report

Since 2012, 738 people lost their citizenship including journalists, human rights activists and religious scholars. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uRY0QQ

Israeli forces storm al-Aqsa mosque with tear gas, stun grenades

Israeli police close al-Aqsa's gates after dozens of Palestinians were injured following Friday prayer. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mMWpHm

Brazil's vision to export technological innovations to the world

As the world becomes less homogeneous and less Western, the BRICS countries are seeking to strengthen their alliance and Brazil believes it can contribute its talents in technology and innovation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NOYH4d

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Fox News Breaking News Alert 21st Century Fox, Walt Disney investors OK Disney's $71B offer for Fox entertainment assets 07/27/18 11:20 AM

Trump claims again that Apple is building 'plants' in the United States

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How influential can social media users be in China?

China is known to monitor social media, but in the wake of a rapid government response to a fake-vaccine crisis, when does 'monitoring social media users' become 'listening to social media users'? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LpHy4m

Life goes on the Syrian way in Istanbul's 'Damascus Bazaar'

Syrians fleeing the war in their country have found a new home in the heart of Turkey's biggest city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NKiB08

Trump: Global threat or new world order?

Former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser JD Gordon on Russia, North Korea and Iran. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2vcrfwL

Leaders of the BRICS bloc oppose protectionism

Donald Trump's threats and tariffs have given the BRICS countries even more reason to increase trade and cooperation among themselves, as their leaders meet in Johannesburg, South Africa. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OjJCZv

Calls in Iceland to ban commercial hunting of whales

Iceland does not publicise its whale hunting industry much, and with declining public support, graphic images of what could be a Blue Whale being slaughtered is a PR nightmare for the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AfAEJL

Syria's war: Families receive death certificates for relatives

Thousands of death certificates are being issued for Syrians detained by Assad's regime during the uprising, but their families fear the certificates are merely covering up crimes against humanity. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OlHoJi

Silicon Valley nonprofits are struggling to get money from wealthy tech donors, so they're acting more like startups

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The 5 most anticipated TV shows returning in August

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7 great movies you can watch on Netflix this weekend

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Scroll Free September: Social media users urged to log off

Social media users are being asked to try Scroll Free September, as part of a public health campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uVbsmP

Is democracy dead in Cambodia?

Cambodians will go to the polls on 29 July but these are clearly not free and fair elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mP2Qda

Mugabe's economic legacy overshadows Zimbabwe's election

Robert Mugabe might be gone, but Zimbabwe's economy is still struggling and with the election approaching, both the ZANU-PF and the opposition are promising changes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Acil8A

Nicaraguans mark 100 days of deadly protests

A human rights organisation in Nicaragua says that at least 448 people have been killed in the anti-government protests that began 100 days ago. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OoSVHw

Argentines protest against decree allowing military on streets

Memories of the military dictatorship the ruled Argentina in the 1970s and 80s have brought Argentines out to protest against a decree that would allow the military to intervene in domestic problems. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AbE8Nz

US-EU trade: Trump celebrates 'new deal' with EU

The trade deal is light on details thus far, but appears to avoid a trade war between the United States and Europe. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OoSSvk

Mali election: Opposition candidate Soumaila Cisse gains momentum

Cisse came in second to President Keita in 2013, but instability in Mali may provide him the circumstances to win this time around. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AbE7Jv

We compared Google News and Apple's built-in News app for the iPhone to see which one is better - and there's a clear winner

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Facebook could spend $10 million this year to protect Mark Zuckerberg - that's over $27,000 per day

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The Week in Tech: Inequality Rising

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When You Want to Be Disturbed During ‘Do Not Disturb’ Time

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Google bans crypto-mining apps from Play Store

The change means apps that let people mine coins on their phones will soon be purged. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LXatcx

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Cristiano Ronaldo fined $3.7m in tax evasion case

The footballer will also be sentenced to 24 months in prison, a sentence he is unlikely to serve. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LQK7st

Twitter shares fall 18% as number of monthly users slips

The messaging platform makes record quarterly profits but monthly usage numbers disappoint. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NPzwyv

CBI to investigate the misuse of Indian user data by Cambridge Analytica

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Nintendo's biggest bull on Wall Street slashes his price target - and warns of slowing Switch sales

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Twitter Stock Drops After User Numbers Decline

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Facebook: Explaining the company's historic share slump

Its shares fell by a fifth wiping $120bn off its value, the biggest one-day loss in history. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ag2e9R

Ready to negotiate with Ilham Aliyev: Armenia PM Nikol Pashinyan

Interim PM Nikol Pashinyan talks to Al Jazeera about his successes uniting his country and the challenges ahead. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mPuzKG

Russia has plan for Syrian refugees, UN says return unsafe

Delegation headed by President Vladimir Putin's special envoy on Syria presents a proposal for the return of refugees in Lebanon, where one million registered Syrians are currently live. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AfRZlZ

Facebook stock loses $120bn in value after scandals

The effect of fake news in the 2016 US election and user privacy concerns caused social media giant's shares to plunge by about 20 percent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mLV0kn

Twitter plummets 18% pre-market after reporting a decline in monthly active users

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Twitter says its so-called 'shadow banning' problem affected Democrats too

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Israel to build 400 settler homes in occupied West Bank

Israeli defence minister says new homes would be the 'best answer' to the killing of Israeli by a Palestinian. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LMPTyJ

There is one obvious reason Amazon will have to get back into phones

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Virtual reality paintings possible in Moscow art gallery

The workrooms of Natalia Goncharova and Kazimir Malevich can now be explored by museum visitors. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mLVKpN

Facebook stops InfoWars host posting for 30 days

The suspension comes after videos posted by the channel were found to break Facebook's policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AeMvYK

The Apple Watch's dominance is under threat

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Ex-Trump campaign adviser: I believe Russia meddled in election

JD Gordon acknowledges Russian interference, but says alleged collusion between Russia and Trump is a 'hoax'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OmTdiv

What Zimbabwe needs is a clean break from Mugabe's ways

The upcoming election should be the dawn of a new era, not the continuation of Mugabe's warped unconstitutional values. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LWpXgz

Human Rights Watch sounds alarm for refugees in Greek centres

Officials say they have received no harassment complaints in centres, while refugees allege abuse in new HRW report. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LE5uQP

Typhoon Jongdari expected to batter Japan

Hard on the heels of a record heatwave, Typhoon Jongdari remains on course to hit Japan's mainland. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LPjsMz

1,800 children reunited with families, but 700 remain separated

US says 431 children couldn't be reunited by Thursday's deadline because their parents were no longer in the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uR3vzg

Amazon delivers record quarterly profit

Shares in the e-commerce giant jump on record profits, driven by online sales and its cloud services. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v6A1g4

PewDiePie 'sorry' for meme mocking Demi Lovato

The YouTuber is being criticised for appearing to make fun of Demi Lovato being in hospital. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LoGrlA

Radio 1 pulls Logan Paul interview

The station says 'it doesn't feel right' to run the chat with the controversial YouTuber. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mNEvV8

Five things to know about Cambodia's general election

Hun Sen, who has led the country for 33 years and is accused of eliminating the opposition, is expected to retain power. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LsPZfp

North Korea returns remains of US soldiers

Repatriation honours agreement reached at a landmark summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un in June. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LTz2qF

Facebook joins YouTube and scrubs videos from pages belonging to InfoWars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones

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Lunar eclipse: Skygazers await century's longest 'blood moon'

During this total eclipse, Earth's natural satellite will turn a striking shade of red or ruddy brown. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NPFS0Z

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Microsoft Employees Question C.E.O. Over Company’s Contract With ICE

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Amazon Delivers a Pile of Cash, but No Fireworks

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Smartphone economy

From lunch delivery to comics, Myanmar's start-ups are bouncing back after decades of isolation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v9sTQ5

SoftBank-backed Improbable doubled its valuation to $2 billion after raising $50 million from a Chinese gaming giant

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These $100 Tommy Hilfiger hoodies come equipped with chips that track how often you wear them and give you prizes

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Check out Bill Gates' first business card at Microsoft, from after he dropped out of Harvard

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Facebook employees react to the company's massive stock-drop: 'I feel like s--t'

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SEC rejects Winklevoss twins bitcoin fund for the second time, and bitcoin takes a hit

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Iran general threatens Trump: 'If you begin war, we will end it'

Special forces general tells US president war with Iran would 'destroy all that you possess' as war of words continues. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LSwQjb

A popular website that reportedly sells inexpensive products so poorly made that disappointed shoppers often throw them in the trash is now worth over $20 billion after going public

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Hundreds of Roma squatters forcibly evicted from camp in Rome

Evictions in the Italian capital took place despite the European Court of Human Rights ruling against the expulsions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Lt8SyH

India: Three children starve to death in New Delhi

Autopsy reports show the children had gone without food for up to nine days prior to their deaths. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2v5yW89

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NXP’s Chief Criticizes China After Qualcomm Deal Collapses

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LIVE: Here comes Amazon's earnings

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Facebook's user growth is showing signs of stalling out

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Oil price shock on the way?

Tensions between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran have provoked fears of an increase in world oil prices. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mKfASc

Israel's 'nation-state law' parallels the Nazi Nuremberg Laws

Israel's new 'nation-state' law follows in the footsteps of Jim Crow, the Indian Removal Act and the Nuremberg Laws. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2A9D6BH

'A sea of fire': Greece wildfire survivors recount horror

At least 83 people killed, almost 200 injured after forest fires devastated coastal areas outside of Athens. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mKboBV

An entrepreneur won $40,000 to build his startup, but abandoned the idea after a matter of weeks - 6 years later, the company he built instead sold for $60 million

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Inside Flatiron Health's swanky, new NYC headquarters, where the cold brew coffee flows and the conference rooms give off a serious living room vibe

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Former Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne had reportedly been undergoing treatment for an illness a year before his death

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Vote Leave's targeted Brexit ads released by Facebook

The social media ads that helped Vote Leave win the EU referendum are published in full for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mJpJyz

A former Tesla employee Elon Musk called 'a horrible human being' is meeting with the SEC

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Grimes said she tried to encourage a union vote at Tesla in a now-deleted tweet

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How a jobs guarantee or basic income could protect Americans from automation and stagnating wages

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Trump says Twitter is 'shadow banning' prominent Republicans - here's what that would mean

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This leaked photo reveals what could be a new Amazon Echo coming soon

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Twitter is roasting San Francisco for having a down vest vending machine at its airport, and it's brutally funny

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Yemen's rebels attack Abu Dhabi airport using a drone

Abu Dhabi airport tweeted earlier in the day there had been an incident involving a supply vehicle. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2A8K3CQ

US threatens to sanction Turkey over detained American preacher

Vice President Mike Pence says US to impose significant sanctions on Turkey if Andrew Craig Brunson is not freed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mLY9Rq

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US and EU agree to ease tensions over trade disagreements

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Zimbabwe youth cautiously optimistic about change ahead of polls

In the first elections after Mugabe, youth sound hopeful but sceptical new leadership will improve living standard. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NJJeTe

Amazon tool flags Congress members as suspects

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Chinese shipping firm infected by ransomware

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Imran Khan claims victory, rivals allege rigging

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Former Macron aide admits 'mistake' in hitting protester

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Palestine elected presiding country of Group of 77 at UN

Palestine will preside over Group of 77 which promotes economic interests and represents 80 percent of world population. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LOyNgh

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Serbia proposes territorial swap with Kosovo

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After winning the national vote, Imran Khan will have to start his premiership by placating the angry opposition. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mJb4Dr

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Laos dam collapse: Thousands of Cambodians evacuated as floods hit

Water from Laos' dam breach streams into neighbouring Cambodia with floodwaters reaching 11.5 metres in some areas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mIZ2tJ

US: Trump faces deadline to reunite 2,500 separated families

US government has until end of Thursday to reunite all immigrant families after courts ruled to end separation policy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2v2LkWg

What is behind the Hamas-Iran rapprochement?

Changing regional dynamics have pushed Hamas back into Iran's embrace. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LrAEvm

Climate change threatens Greenland's sled dog culture

Unstable winter seas are forcing fishermen to use boats instead of sled dogs to fish and hunt seals, threatening the historic tradition of its unique hunting lifestyle. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2v6MDnf

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US civil rights icon Rosa Parks' home is up for auction

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BRICS summit: Leaders push for unity on trade

Leaders of BRICS emerging economies are holding an annual three-day summit, with attention focused on threat of a US-led global trade war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Lnz2D0

Residents mourn Palestinian youth killed in 'cold blood'

Arkan Mizhar, 15, is the 31st Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in 2018 due to 'culture of impunity'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uQt9UL

Thailand's Miracle Cave Rescue

The extraordinary inside story of the rescue of a young Thai football team from Tham Luang cave in Thailand. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JWEozm

YouTube removes 'hate speech' videos from InfoWars

The channel has also been banned from broadcasting live for 90 days for posting "hate speech". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGQjUg

Zimbabwe elections: Opposition says poll threatened by fraud

With just days to go until presidential election, opposition parties say there are serious irregularities with electoral process. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NOj15Z

Facebook's $148 billion nosedive means Mark Zuckerberg could tumble down Bloomberg's Billionaire Index

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China: Blast outside US embassy in Beijing triggers panic

Beijing police say a 26-year-old man from China's Inner Mongolia region is suspected of triggering the blast. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OhatW0

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Pompeo defends Trump's Russia policy at Senate testimony

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was questioned by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee where he faced scathing criticism for the Administration's flip-flopping on Russia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LQCWR4

Japan executes Aum Shinrikyo cult members behind Sarin attack

Aum Shinrikyo's 1995 attack on Tokyo's subway system killed 13 people and injured more than 6,000 others. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Oj038l

Twitter clears away 143,000 malicious apps in three months

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Facebook shareholders have drawn up a new proposal to fire Mark Zuckerberg as chairman

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After series of attacks, why is the far right 'granted impunity'?

Despite a minuscule parliamentary presence, Ukraine's far right has become a visible and dreaded political force. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2v5bsA4

Deaths as Taliban targets Afghan intelligence convoy

At least five people killed in the attack on Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security in Kabul. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LA3A3I

US-EU trade: Trump promises not to impose new tariffs

The US and EU agreed to set up a joint commission on trade that will address their shared goals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LMLOXT

Segway electric skates face 'hoverboard ban'

Self-balancing electric skates designed by Segway will not be allowed on the pavement in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NGy3dG

Facebook's shares tumble as growth disappoints

The social media firm's shares were hit by news that growth in monthly active users is slowing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LIG0C9

Qualcomm axes NXP deal after failing to get Chinese approval

Qualcomm's NXP deal scrapped after deadline passes without approval from Chinese regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mIyzfO

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Ofo's big wobble shows the Chinese bike-sharing bubble has burst

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UNRWA to cut jobs after US axes $300 in funding

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees says it will cut more than 250 jobs in West Bank and Gaza due to lack of funds. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mHXKzh

Japan: Moving mosque welcomes Muslims

As Japan prepares for 2020 Summer Olympics, Tokyo company creates mosque on wheels to welcome Muslim visitors. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AaHvUV

Yemen 'on brink of new cholera epidemic', charity warns

A siege by Saudi and UAE forces of Hodeidah could have devastating consequences on the city, says Save the Children. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LmN7k1

Wary Eritreans say Ethiopia deal 'means nothing' without reforms

With peace being made, expectations are rising that transformative reforms will be introduced, but many remain cautious. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LLWBBA

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Pakistan's Imran Khan leads polls as rivals cry foul

Initial results suggest Khan's PTI party will emerge as the largest single party in the national government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ln1l4H

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Saudi Arabia suspends oil exports through Bab El-Mandeb

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Facebook's market value plunged by $148 billion after Zuckerberg and company warned of a growth slowdown

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Swann's home security camera recordings could be hijacked

Researchers found a way to spy on motion-triggered clips logged by Swann Security's cameras. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JVw3fE

Drone Bill may ban children from owning larger aircraft

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Thousands of Cambodians evacuated as floods hit

Water from Laos' dam breach streams into neighbouring Cambodia with floods reaching 11.5 metres deep in some areas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AbFTdu

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Is footballer Mesut Ozil German or Turkish?

Footballer Mesut Ozil's resignation from the German national team has triggered a debate on racism and integration. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AaU9mQ

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San Francisco Bay Area cities are cracking down on free food at Facebook and other tech companies

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US will 'never recognise Russia's annexation of Crimea'

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says " Russia has acted in a manner unworthy of a great nation" by annexing Crimea. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mGjueG

Israeli air raids kill three Palestinians in Gaza Strip

The raids come days after a UN-brokered ceasefire helped halt an earlier wave of attacks that hit the besieged enclave. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JUzTW8

Business Insider is hiring a paid tech intern in NYC

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Brazil: Facebook deactivates activist group pages ahead of polls

Facebook says accounts used by a right-wing Brazilian activist group were removed for spreading misinformation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NKdbCn

Parents of Sandy Hook victims write open letter to Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook has failed to 'protect us from harassment and threats'

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Houthi fighters attack Saudi ship off Yemen's coast

Saudi-UAE coalition says an oil tanker was slightly damaged due to an attack by the Houthi fighters. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OhveAV

US: Immigrants prevented from making asylum bids

For the first time in 40 years, immigrants unable to claim political asylum as US President Donald Trump's policies continue to divide families. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NHfTJ6

Here's every part you'll need to build Ninja's gaming PC where he plays and streams 'Fortnite'

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Greece wildfires: Death toll hits 80, thousands of homes burned

Rescuers struggle to find missing people after blazes destroy area near Athens. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ak5vVV

South Sudan rivals sign new power-sharing deal

The preliminary power-sharing deal will be followed by a final one on August 5 to end the country's civil war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mHPNtJ

A 20-year-old Tesla intern's team just won $130,000 and a private session with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella for creating a smarter prosthetic hand

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'This is a major event:' experts are anticipating that the biggest sports media bidding war in 30 years will commence if Disney successfully buys Fox

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LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman boils down his rule for hiring a replacement when a company has 'the wrong CEO'

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Iran: We will not engage in one-sided talks with US under threat

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says Islamic republic will never take part in one-sided talks following US threats. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AarwGo

Google Assistant tops Apple's Siri and Amazon's Alexa in a head-to-head intelligence test

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Waymo Teams Up With Walmart, Avis and Others for Short Driverless Rides

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Toronto gun violence: 'A product of what we didn't do right'

Activists say community-led initiatives and socioeconomic opportunities, not more police, key to ending gun violence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JU5I1i

Underground lake with liquid salt water found on Mars

Finding liquid water on the Red Planet is seen as one of the most important aspects for life on Mars. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LAzT2x

Turkey parliament approves new anti-terror law

The new law strengthens the authorities' powers in detaining suspects and imposing public order. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JUn8L7

Google cars self-drive to Walmart supermarket in trial

A tie-up with Walmart will see shopper driven to pick up groceries ordered online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2A9i8D7

China has withdrawn approval for Facebook's new venture in the country, where it remains banned

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Pakistan elections: Millions vote in violence-marred elections

Counting under way after a day of voting in Pakistan's historic general elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2v7S1q6

Trump recorded discussing paying for Playboy model's story

Trump heard saying to his former lawyer 'pay with cash' in leaked recording of Playboy model discussion. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LzWyvU

US envoy to UN: Arab states do not really support Palestine

Nikki Haley blames Middle Eastern countries for not doing enough to financially help the Palestinians. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OgaSbt

'Marvel Powers United' is unlike any other VR game you've played before

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Dyson’s 2018 Pure Cool air purifier has a better shot at convincing skeptics than before

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Senegal's Sinking Villages

Global climate change and an engineering 'quick fix' have created an ecological disaster on Senegal's Atlantic coast. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mIpYdj

Amazon is launching a better version of the post office in cities around the country. Here's what they're like to use.

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How Syrians Pioneered Digital Tools to Stand Up to Authorities

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Deadly caste violence erupts in Indian state of Maharashtra

Marathas have shut down many schools, colleges and delayed trains in Mumbai, demanding quotas for government jobs. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mFHRcB

Kylie Jenner and David Beckham make Instagram rich list

The reality star can make up to $1m per post, while David Beckham is Britain's highest earner. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uPF8Sj

Jobseekers 'more likely to deactivate Facebook'

Researchers looked at eight factors predicting whether people had left or thought about leaving Facebook. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JTABTz

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Japan heatwave: Death toll climbs to 80

Officials are urging citizens to stay indoors to avoid 'unprecedented' record-breaking heat that has been declared a natural disaster by the country's weather agency. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Oh1wMA

Kuri the cute home robot gets canned by Bosch

Production of Bosch's home robot is cancelled ahead of a planned release to retailers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NIX2NG

Porn site showed men 'tricked into gay sex'

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Trump to give $12bn bailout for farmers hurt by trade war

Trump administration's plan is aimed at protecting US farmers affected by tit-for-tat tariffs targeting dairy, soy and pork farmers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NIQHlm

Walmart is using self-driving cars to transport shoppers to their groceries

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Muslim employees at Halliburton called 'terrorists': lawsuit

A complaint filed in Texas shines a light on the alleged discrimination of Muslims in the workplace. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mGWFrh

N'Golo Kante, Mesut Ozil and belonging

The World Cup revealed the ugly underbelly of European racism and intolerance. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uNNFp1

Pakistan elections: Who is Imran Khan?

A look at the life and political rise of the international cricket star-turned politician. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NFwPj1

Remembering May Scaff, the icon of the Syrian revolution

For Syrian artist May Scaff, the struggle against the Assad regime and Israel were the same struggle from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2A6xdFt

Swedish activist stops flight from deporting Afghan man to 'hell'

Elin Ersson's refusal to sit down on a plane deporting a 52-year-old to Kabul could see her fined and jailed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LlcToW

Latin America trade: Regional powers seek closer ties

Latin American leaders pledge to deepen commercial and economic ties at a meeting in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, as they seek to counter the risk of a deepening trade war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2v4vNVX

'Marketing clouds are building things that can go directly to brands': Salesforce's ad acquisitions could be more bad news for agencies

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Facebook security chief's brutally honest leaked email reveals how distraught the company was about being used by the Russians

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Cancer patients in Yemen struggle to survive as options diminish

Even before the war, many Yemenis could not afford treatment, but now it has become nearly impossible as one specialised cancer treatment facility, that does not even have the means to provide chemotherapy, may soon shut down. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mIohN1

China arrests 15 people after vaccine maker admits wrongdoing

Authorities have already ordered the pharmaceutical manufacturer to halt production and recall all its vaccines. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JUdp7B

Cold weather grips southern South America

Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina shiver through some of their coldest nights of the year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mGsrEY

US senators to grill Mike Pompeo on Trump-Putin Helsinki meeting

US secretary of state will appear before a Senate panel to explain what happened during the two leaders' recent closed-door meeting. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JSLsgD

Twitter is locking accounts posing as Elon Musk in an effort to fight cryptocurrency scams

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Dozens killed in ISIL attacks in southwest Syria: state media

Attacks come as government forces advance on remaining pockets of rebel-held territory in the south. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NIPF8Z

Qatar's emir in London for talks with British prime minister

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks in London with British Prime Minister Theresa May on strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OheWbA

Interactive: Pakistan Elections live results

Everything you need to know about the 2018 general elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uUVLet

Can the BRICS propose a new development paradigm?

As BRICS countries come together for their 10th summit, they will have to put forward a new vision for the grouping. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NLm4Mj

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NHS: New health secretary Matt Hancock says use more apps

Matt Hancock, who replaced Jeremy Hunt as health secretary, tells Newsbeat there is "loads to do" with apps in the NHS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2mFYbtK

Blast kills 24 in Pakistan's Quetta on election day

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UN peace envoy: trouble brewing on two fronts in the Middle East

UN middle east envoy urges all sides to begin to work for true change. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LnHcLw

Greece wildfires: Families 'embraced' until final moment

At least 23 children are among the 74 dead after forest fires erupted in villages outside of Athens. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2v45wam

Police facial recognition system faces legal challenge

Civil rights group Big Brother Watch says the police technology breaches the Human Rights Act. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2v3s3UK

Seven o'clock is peak time for pizza

Ancient food foraging behaviour has now adapted its rhythms to online food deliveries, say academics. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uNLPV8

Facebook is losing its top lawyer, Colin Stretch

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Laos: Bodies found amid flooding but hundreds remain missing

At least 17 bodies recovered and hundreds remain missing after flood hits villages leaving over 6,600 people homeless. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LyR3xw

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Some 106 million registered voters will elect 272 members to National Assembly in a rare democratic transition of power. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NIjQNp

Intimidation and murder: Brazilians fight unequal land ownership

Confronting logging and mining companies and agribusinesses can be lethal in Brazil, the deadliest country in the world for environmental activists. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LLPPMl

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Facebook won't say if it has evidence of Russian meddling in the upcoming 2018 US elections

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Facebook plans office in China

The firm has registered an office in China, but details are no longer visible on the government website. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LvYKVj

Military's shadow looms as Pakistan goes to the polls

Election described as 'dirtiest in country̢۪s history' to decide new prime minister. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2A4tEzC

The head of a top anti-tobacco group says an e-cig that's gone viral among teens is 'the genie you can't put back in the bottle'

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A billionaire known as 'China's Elon Musk' is suspected of spying while he was a Duke student and stealing a professor's invisibility technology

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Google showed off another human-sounding software bot and its famed scientist insists it won't kill jobs

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Uber is putting its self driving cars back on public roads for the first time since a fatal accident

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Mbappe and Salah shortlisted for FIFA player of the year award

World football governing body announces names of 10 shortlisted nominees for the 2017-2018 season. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NKwonM

European Commission offers €6,000 to take in a migrant

Italy balks at commission's offer saying it doesn't want 'charity' to accept migrants arriving from the Mediterranean. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LDh3aU

Tech M&A fell off a cliff in the second quarter - and Trump's trade war appears to be a big reason why

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Hope still trumps despair in Pakistan's democracy

Election campaign shows there are countless of people trying to bring about change in Pakistan, indicating better days ahead for the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2v2ogHb

Two Mexican journalists killed in separate attacks

Number of slain media workers rises to eight in Mexico in 2018 after killings of Ruben Pat Cauich and Luis Perez Garcia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LhKMXH

How to subscribe to a podcast on your iPhone or iPad

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GM just unveiled a new way for customers to make money off their car

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Reviewers are flagging one particular complaint about Apple's $200 leather MacBook sleeve

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Turkey-Israel war of words as Erdogan slams 'nation-state' law

Bilateral relations soured again since Israel's killing of Palestinian protesters along Gaza border. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uP48ci

Hatidza Mehmedovic, head of Mothers of Srebrenica, dies at 65

In memory of Hatidza Mehmedovic, who passed away at a hospital in Sarajevo on Monday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2mF7p9R

Beauty brands ban Kuwaiti blogger over comments on Filipino maids

Beauty blogger Sondos Qattan doubles down on initial comments on Kuwaiti law that grants Filipino workers more rights. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NDZK79

Will the UAE comply with the UN's top court ruling?

How will the International Court of Justice's preliminary order to reunite Qatari-UAE families affect the blockade? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JRDSmB

Trump administration restricts asylum criteria in the US

Teenagers Juan and Ana entered the US without documents, fleeing violence directed at their indigenous roots in Guatemala, but new "zero-tolerance" rules could scupper their asylum claim. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LvA0fT

Google Cloud will soon have a major new feature to better compete with Amazon and Microsoft

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This $30 million startup is building a new kind of hologram display to save the world from the 'dystopian future' of virtual reality

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Fortnite's creators placed a tombstone Easter egg in the game as tribute to a viral video of a doomed rescue mission

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DR Congo declares Ebola epidemic over

Announcement comes at the end of a 10-week observation period for re-emergence of the disease which claimed 33 lives. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JQG4KR