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'Two-bit' EU 'mobsters': How UK tabloids cover the Brexit debate

Many of Britain's papers, especially tabloids are stoking the political flames and pushing their pro-Leave agendas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ouv2l6

US, Mexico, Canada agree on new trade pact to replace NAFTA

The new pact replaces the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement, which Trump had threatened to cancel. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2y1MJ16

Justice Department Sues to Stop California Net Neutrality Law

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Meat Labs Pursue a Once-Impossible Goal: Kosher Bacon

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Macedonia PM wants to proceed with name-change despite low turout

Leaders of opposition party VMRO-DPMNE boycotted the vote, saying the wording on the referendum was misleading. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P0eWfK

Indian troops fire shots at Pakistani helicopter in Kashmir

Indian army claims the chopper, carrying leader of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, violated its airspace. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RahObr

Can the UN revive talks to end the Yemen war?

Key players voice support but previous attempts to resolve the three-year conflict have ended in disappointment. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DJFUqW

Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Is1fUm

Social media guidelines for young people to be drawn up

The health secretary - a father of three - says he is worried about the impact on children's mental health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NRSid5

The rise of retro filmmaking and resurgence of Super 8

Super 8 enjoys a huge resurgence as filmmakers ditch digital in favour of the original film format. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rau6k4

Brazil̢۪s poor bear brunt of social programmes̢۪ funding cuts

Although unemployment rates have fallen, broken promises and economic mismanagement have left millions struggling to make ends meet. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OYmLCF

Theresa May faces divided party as Conservative conference begins

As EU deadline approaches, Brexit tops the agenda at annual Conservative Party conference in Birmingham. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xVN0n5

Former Maldives leader Gayoom freed on bail a week after election

Former president's release came a week after half-brother Abdulla Yameen lost the presidential election. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OWFRt6

Egypt court orders retrial of Muslim Brotherhood's Mohamed Badie

Brotherhood's spiritual leader has been sentenced to death and prison terms in other cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OmFc6Z

Malta allows migrants off rescue ship after five days

Fifty-eight migrants and a dog will be transferred to four European nations in the coming days. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P019pI

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Sarah Sanders tells 'Fox News Sunday' the Democrats’ handling of the Kavanaugh accusations is 'disgraceful' 09/30/18 12:07 PM

Indonesia tsunami: Death toll jumps to 832, rescuers struggle

With most of the confirmed deaths from Palu, authorities brace for much worse as reports filter in from outlying areas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zG4qVT

Why are humans killing 100 million sharks every year?

Increasing consumption of shark fin soup and illegal fishing may lead to extinction of certain species, experts warn. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QeWvEu

Internet users access porn websites more than Twitter, Wikipedia and Netflix

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From the iPhone to the Essential Phone, here are the 5 best-designed smartphone notches out there

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'NBA 2K19' and other sports games have gone overboard with ads - and it's ruining the fun

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Qatar refutes Saudi, UAE allegations of supporting 'terrorism'

Doha denies allegations by Saudi Arabia and UAE and instead accuses blockading countries of destabilising the region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IqegOo

South Africans highly divided over relaxed cannabis laws

A victory for South Africa's Rastafarian community as the top court rules it's no longer illegal to smoke cannabis, in private. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yavfjd

Real Madrid football club honours Palestine activist Ahed Tamimi

Palestinian activist, who spent eight months in Israeli prison, is welcomed at Bernabeu stadium by the football club. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NOwkHX

It's time to speak about the economic cost of sexual assault

The Kavanaugh scandal is an opportunity to finally talk about the economic toll sexual assault takes on our society. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IqtliP

Afghanistan election: Concern about voting system

The changing faces of Afghanistan's election more women candidates than ever before and biometric machines, for the upcoming poll. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2y1LC1l

The past six months in Gaza have been like another war

I am doctor in Gaza and I have never seen anything like this before. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xRgFgZ

Musk fraud deal: Tesla CEO to step down as chairman

Elon Musk steps down as chairman of Tesla as part of a settlement with US financial regulators. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qm4Sye

Erdogan opens huge mosque in Germany amid rival rallies

Inauguration caps a three-day state visit, as supporters and critics of Turkish president take to streets of Cologne. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NOjAB7

Gaza protest: Funerals held for 7 Palestinians killed by Israel army

Anguish in Gaza, as funerals take place for protesters killed on Friday along the barrier fence with Israel. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DJm4fp

Japan: Typhoon Trami heads to mainland after battering Okinawa

Authorities warn of torrential rain as typhoon heads to mainland after lashing southern islands, injuring at least 50. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R8rVxH

Erdogan opens mega-mosque in Germany's Cologne amid rival rallies

Turkish president wraps up a state visit to Germany by opening Europe's largest mosque, with police deploying in force to manage the rival rallies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ra7H6q

In Jharkhand, a tribal assertion met with fierce police crackdown

Authorities say they are legally acquiring land to be used for 'development' projects, but villagers tell another story. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RbYMl1

Indonesia: Tsunami death toll tops 800 amid search for survivors

The death toll from quake-tsunami disaster rises to 832 as search for survivors continues, government agency says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OUlbBH

Iraq's Kurds vote in parliamentary election

Iraq's Kurds vote in the semi-autonomous region's parliamentary election a year after a failed bid for independence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OkVLjQ

How Afghanistan fell in love with cricket

Cricket was imported by Afghan refugees from Pakistan, banned by the Taliban and finally embraced by government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R9zkg5

DR Congo election: Opposition warns of vote-rigging

The introduction of electronic voting and the exclusion of a number of candidates from the ballot has united opposition parties ahead of the long-delayed vote on Dec. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QgGxK3

Is Iraqi Kurdistan on the verge of another civil war?

Iraqi Kurdistan could witness a spate of instability after the September 30 elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OWV7WL

Macedonians vote on whether to change country's name

The referendum is not binding, but a 'yes' majority would give parliament a mandate to change the constitution. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NaaOZ1

The new Mahathir and Malaysia's media revamp

Once branded as 'enemy of the press', what does Mahathir Mohamad's return to power mean for Malaysia's journalists? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OopJ6s

Brazil: Thousands of women rally against far-right Bolsonaro

Tens of thousands nationwide march against Jair Bolsonaro's presidential bid ahead of October 7 election. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Na1lkw

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump speaks at rally in West Virginia 09/29/18 7:22 PM

Elon Musk settles fraud charges with SEC for infamous 'funding secured' tweet, must step down as Tesla chairman and pay $20 million fine

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Elon Musk to step down as chairman of Tesla, pay $20M in penalties in SEC settlement 09/29/18 6:03 PM

Syria FM: Our battle against terrorism 'almost over'

Syria slammed international interference and attacks on its sovereignty, while also accusing US of war crimes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ItLJaU

India, Pakistan trade barbs at UN over failed bid for talks

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What marijuana looks like under the microscope

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Qatar emir to visit Latin America to seek allies amid blockade

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani's tour starts Monday as Doha seeks new alliances in face of Gulf blockade. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RgvcLo

Will Gulf crisis ruin US plans for Middle East security alliance?

The US wants an anti-Iran alliance. Qatar wants an end to the blockade. Is there hope for an agreement? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NN4Mma

Iraq 'regrets' closure of US consulate, Iran rejects 'propaganda'

US on Friday said it will close its consulate in Basra following threats from Iran and Iran-backed groups. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QeiriW

Senegal split over legalizing traditional medicine

Politicians aim to ease the burden on hospitals, but medical doctors protest against allowing witchcraft. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xV9uDy

Morocco's teachers debate: Classical Arabic or local dialect

Educators in Morocco are asking what language is more important to be taught in schools. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zFTjMH

Egyptian activist jailed for posting sexual harassment video

Amal Fathy has been convicted of spreading 'fake news' through a Facebook video she posted in May. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DFMcI7

For the first time since the original, a new 'Minecraft' game is in the works - and it's arriving in 2019

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UN pledges to eradicate peacekeeper sex abuse

Sex abuse scandals have caused immense damage to UN's reputation, particularly in Haiti and Central African Republic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IqVvdK

Ryder Cup: Europe extend lead over US

The momentum is with Europe after a stunning comeback in Friday's afternoon session. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qghtmg

Iran worry retaliation from fighters during Syrian campaign

A week after the terror at Ahvaz, Iranian civilians protest against Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xLbSxp

After Ahvaz: Iran's national security worries and challenges

As questions swirl about the Ahvaz attack, Iranians eye Israel and hope for political change in the US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IpakgH

Protests at UN: Number of violent conflicts tripled since 2010

Political discourse highlight the disconnect between those in power and those who are suffering the most. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xNw3Lb

Congo presidential election concerns over credibility of vote

Rural people in Congo worry that electronic voting machines, being used for the first time, will be manipulated. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OoUwjw

Chad troops kill 17 Boko Haram fighters after Lake Chad attack

A second deadly attack this year by Boko Haram near Lake Chad was repelled by Chadian troops. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DDpkJ6

China sees AIDS cases surge

A 14 percent increase in HIV victims means almost one million new diagnoses in the world's most populous nation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NU96QU

Amazon reportedly visited Chicago in August, and it could mean everything we think we know about its HQ2 decision so far is dead wrong

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Someone launched a 'Save Elon' online store selling tote bags and bathing suits to raise money for Elon Musk after the SEC sued him

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Palestine sues US at international court over Jerusalem embassy

Palestine files complaint with UN's International Court of Justice to return US embassy to Tel Aviv. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xN7Chf

The UK Labour Party and the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism

We debate the UK Labour Party's adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's anti-Semitism definition. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OYrwMG

With Facebook's new headset, the future that virtual reality fanatics dream of is closer than ever - but we're not there yet

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Conservative Party conference app reveals MP's numbers

A security breach with the Tory Party conference app reveals contact details for MPs and journalists. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zEqXm0

Oil-rich but powerless: Who can solve Iraq's electricity crisis?

What's behind the lack of power and water in the oil-rich economy? A look at challenges facing Iraq's next government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xPzzot

Apple seems poised to create a new media bundle, but does anyone besides Wall Street want it?

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Here's what legal experts are saying about the SEC's decision to sue Elon Musk

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I visited the Amazon Spheres, an indoor rainforest in the heart of Seattle - here's what it's like inside

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The creators of Amazon's new show 'Forever' talk about keeping the premise a secret and what it's like to work in TV when there's too much of it

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Release of jailed journalists in Myanmar discussed at the UN

Advocates are calling on the UN to take a stronger stand for the release of jailed journalists in Myanmar, Bangladesh and Egypt. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qh0Ff2

Hurricane Florence aftermath: Coal ash contamination unavoidable

Other than dead fish, toxic coal ash pits are scattered across North and South Carolina. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xKw6Yu

Kavanaugh confirmation exposes divide in US politics

The nation's divide is on clear display in Congress and on the streets during the historic nine hours of the Senate hearing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QidTbf

The Zaghari-Ratcliffe case and Theresa May's outrageous hypocrisy

The British government is concerned about Iran's political prisoners, but ignores those unjustly detained in the UK. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xMfOOF

Low turnout expected as Iraq's Kurds prepare to vote

Sunday's vote comes a year after failed independence bid that put Kurds under Baghdad's economic and political pressure. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N9N6fw

Police clash with Catalan separatists in Barcelona

Catalan police intervene as rival demonstrations by separatists and Spanish police take place in central Barcelona. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xL9EhB

How East Germany became a stronghold of the far right

The lack of serious action against the far right has enabled the current xenophobic surge in East Germany. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P4S6na

Hurricane Rosa to bring flash floods to Mexico, US

It has been an above average tropical season for the eastern Pacific. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OnkHau

What happened to Nicaragua's democracy?

The government calls the ongoing protests a 'violent criminal coup', but critics say President Ortega is the new Somoza. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P4S5zC

British tabloids on Brexit: Eurosceptics or Eurohaters?

As Brexit talks drag on, UK right-wing media ratchet up negative coverage. Plus, Mahathir and Malaysia's media revamp. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NPWPNd

Jeremy Corbyn, the Labour Party and anti-Semitism

Daniella Peled and Michael Rosen debate whether the UK Labour Party has an anti-Semitism problem. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DG7YeS

Six months to go until Brexit: All you need to know

Will Brexit definitely happen? Is a trade deal expected? What will happen to migrants? How will the economy be affected? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zE0t44

US shuts down consulate in Iraq's Basra citing Iranian 'threats'

The move follows recent rocket attacks that Washington says were directed at the consulate in Basra. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xYSUCR

Russian FM Lavrov: Delivery of S-300 to Syria regime has begun

Russia begins delivering S-300 missile system to Syria as Russian FM says relations with US are at 'all-time low'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OjnfWX

The toll of burying Grenfell's dead

For those who cared for the living and the dead after the Grenfell Tower fire, the struggle for justice continues. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R646GC

Dozens dead as quake, tsunami hits Indonesia's Sulawesi island

At least 48 killed and 350 injured after 7.5 magnitude earthquake damaged buildings and triggered tsunami in Palu city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2InDQ6y

Powerful typhoon Trami pounds southern Japan

Trami causes widespread rain as at least five people injured and thousands of homes left without power. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DEs6xM

LendingClub Founder, Ousted in 2016, Settles Fraud Charges

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A former top GitHub lawyer claims she was fired for asking for equal pay, lawsuit says

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Brazil elections: Fighting to put women's rights at the forefront

Female candidates and voters say women are left out October's elections, both in campaign promises and on the ballot. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N5GApT

India: Actor alleges 'sexual harassment'; gets support, silence

Bollywood actor Tanushree Dutta has alleged she was harassed by a veteran actor 10 years ago. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xJPpRk

Pope Francis defrocks priest at centre of Chile sex abuse scandal

As scandals rock his papacy, the Vatican says the pontiff is cracking down for 'the good of the church'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N8hHtN

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump orders ‘supplemental’ FBI investigation into Kavanaugh 09/28/18 5:06 PM

A new study found that only 24% of people who downloaded DC's new streaming app have actually paid for a subscription

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Sanitary pads and panties: Rohingya women working to help others

Access to hygiene products has been made possible as Rohingya women in Kutupalong refugee camp produce pads and panties. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R8q4bZ

GM just dethroned Tesla to take back its spot as the most-valuable US automaker

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Facebook just announced it got hacked, and nearly 50 million accounts were compromised - here's how to tell if you were affected

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Google Chief Agrees to Testify to Congress

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Senate GOP leaders agree to seek an additional FBI background investigation into Brett Kavanaugh before a final vote 09/28/18 4:01 PM

Can Turkey and Germany restore their broken relationship?

Erdogan and Merkel have traded barbs over everything from human rights abuses to political campaigning and migration. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R7rbbS

Facebook says nearly 50 million user accounts breached in attack

Hack is the latest setback for Facebook during a year of tumult for the global social media network. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xLR3SH

Denmark manhunt over 'kidnapping' shuts links to Sweden, Germany

Police in Copenhagen said they were looking for a Sweden-registered vehicle with three people on board. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NaK5LU

'Jail can't break his spirit': Bangladesh photographer's wife

Shahidul Alam remains locked in Dhaka jail for more than 50 days as calls for his release reach United Nations summit. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xLRz35

Tesla's sharpest critics made more than $1 billion after the SEC filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk

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Senate panel backs Trump's Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh

Republican Jeff Flake calls for delay on full Senate vote to allow for FBI probe into sexual assault allegations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qj32OB

Facebook security breach: Up to 50m accounts attacked

Attackers exploited vulnerability in a feature known as "View As", the social media giant says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DEnfwK

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Judiciary Committee recommends Kavanaugh in party-line vote; Sen Flake backs floor vote delay 09/28/18 2:00 PM

Facebook sinks after admitting it was hacked

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Baghdad-Fallujah train resumes after ISIL is defeated

The railroad, a sign of life returning to normal, will bring economic benefit to Iraqis after the removal of ISIL. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N8TtPW

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Facebook says 50 million user accounts affected by security breach 09/28/18 1:05 PM

Facebook Network Breach Impacts Up to 50 Million Users

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A former SEC lawyer says the agency shouldn't have sued Elon Musk

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How Amazon explains the difference between its rapidly expanding stores could show a limitation for the company

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China's dinosaur replica makers worry about trade war with US

The dinosaur replica business in Zigong is worried by the tariffs imposed by the US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xK0YYW

Iranian mayor apologises over billboard showing Israeli troops

Two public relation officials in Shiraz reportedly fired after photoshopped image was put up marking Iran-Iraq war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IokNZU

Accusing someone of witchcraft is now a crime in India

Two thousand people accused of sorcery - most of them women - have been killed in rural India since the year 2000. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xLeR9r

Wang Yi: China not seeking to displace US as top power

Chinese foreign minister says Beijing and Washington can overcome 'current difficulties' amid burgeoning trade war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IokI8y

Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Since protests began on March 30, Israeli forces have killed at least 177 Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2GColGh

Google could pay Apple $9 billion this year to be the default search engine on iPhones, Goldman Sachs says in new report

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GCC nations hold first meeting since Gulf rift erupted

Spearheaded by the US, 'productive' talks held between blockading nations and Qatar for the first time since June 2017. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xWk90N

Facebook slated over phone ad push

The social network has been criticised for targeting ads using data people shared as a security check. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zCM9bU

Is Iraqi Kurdistan on the verge of another civil war?

Tensions could escalate if KDP tries to exclude the PUK from power after the September 30 elections in Iraqi Kurdistan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OWV7WL

Satellite images of rivers reveal humanity's abusive relationship with the world's most precious resource

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IMF gives Argentina $57bn emergency loan

The loan comes with stringent conditions, including a commitment to a zero deficit for 2019. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OlkXH0

Sony just caved on two major PlayStation 4 features, and it demonstrates that Microsoft is making smart moves with Xbox

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A Tesla without Elon Musk as CEO is a good thing: Gene Munster

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Germany and Turkey aim for four-way talks on Syria

At a joint press conference, Erdogan and Merkel both stress the need for stronger ties but admit 'deep differences'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xITRjy

Erdogan in Germany brings hope for better diplomatic relations

'Milestone' meeting between Turkey's President Erdogan and German Chancellor Merkel may improve diplomatic relations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P3Al7K

Google to be sued by Belgium for not blurring military sites

The search giant is facing legal action over its mapping of sensitive locations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NM3ZCf

Palestine says US can't mediate Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Palestinian president tells UN General Assembly: 'US administration has broken all agreements'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N90wIr

UN rights body votes to extend Yemen's war crimes probe

Nations vote 21 to eight in favour of extending probe despite opposition from Saudi Arabia and Yemen itself. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DAhBf3

Ford-Kavanaugh Senate hearing

Republicans say the committee will vote on Brett Kavanaugh's fate on Friday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NJEDoi

Tesla: Shares fall after regulators launch Musk lawsuit

Investors take fright after the US financial regulator accuses Elon Musk of securities fraud. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xVVqcZ

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Arizona GOP Sen. Jeff Flake will vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh 09/28/18 9:33 AM

A new lab-grown meat startup may have overcome a key barrier to making meat without slaughter

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The Week in Tech: The Robots Aren’t as Human as They Seem

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We tested the claims that the iPhone XS selfie camera makes faces look too smooth - check out the results for yourself

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Iran dismisses Netanyahu's 'secret atomic warehouse' claim

Iran's foreign minister tells Netanyahu to 'open its illegal nuclear weapons' programme to international inspectors. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R6Ywnq

Bangladesh: Ex-chief justice alleges he was 'forced' to resign'

In his memoir Surendra Kumar Sinha, who now lives in Canada, details the circumstances that led to his resignation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QcBaLR

Blackberry beats on the top and bottom lines

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Bytedance of China Eyes $75 Billion Valuation, Joining Start-Up Giants

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US mid-terms: Hackers expose 'staggering' voter machine flaws

Security experts have reported a series of issues with widely-used voting equipment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OTLXdx

Sanaa airport could be reopened soon: UN envoy to Yemen

The main airport, closed for two years due to civil war, could get commercial access, Martin Griffiths tells Al Jazeera. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xKHWBz

Indonesia rocked by magnitude 7.5 quake

Indonesia's disaster agency briefly issues tsunami warning after quake hits central Sulawesi island. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Il81v7

Powercuts hit Mecca as thunderstorms lash Saudi Arabia

Four days of thunderstorms across Mecca, a city that receives just 22mm of rain on average every year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xKkbKa

A Taiwanese hacker says he's going to delete Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook account on Sunday and livestream the whole event

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Masayoshi Son wants to flood startups with insane cash as SoftBank plans new $100 billion fund every few years

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San Diego port hit by ransomware attack

Admin systems and internal networks were knocked out by the intruding malware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OQUQo5

Rodrigo Duterte: 'My only sin is extrajudicial killings'

Activists call for prosecution as Philippines president apparently admits to responsibility for killings in 'drugs war'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xJ9EPg

Will a name-change referendum say yes to North Macedonia?

Almost 1.8 million voters registered to decide whether the former Yugoslav Macedonia will change its name. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OXwcCs

Who is responsible for the violence in Nicaragua?

We challenge Nicaragua's vice minister of foreign affairs and debate whether the Labour Party is anti-Semitic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xJ9CXE

A former Apple engineer reveals how he reacted to Steve Jobs calling his work 'dog s--t'

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia 09/28/18 6:26 AM

TSB and HSBC banking apps hit by computer glitches

Customers of TSB and HSBC face problems accessing accounts due to more computer problems. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R63SPQ

Facebook's policy chief was sat closely behind Brett Kavanaugh during his explosive Senate grilling

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India Supreme Court overturns ban on women at Sabarimala temple

India's Supreme Court says ban on women aged 10 to 50 from entering Sabarimala Ayyappa temple was unconstitutional. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NJ3OYh

BBC Music website offers dementia lifeline

BBC Music Memories aims to help with the provision of music therapy to patients with Alzheimer's. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N7aJW2

Disabled train users to get new 'life-changing' app

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Canada strips Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship

Canadian lawmakers vote unanimously to revoke symbolic honour from Myanmar leader over her handling of Rohingya crisis. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zBUzR4

Sub-Saharans in Tangier pray to be 'lucky ones' who reach Spain

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Yemen is undeniably the world's worst humanitarian crisis: WFP

The UN food agency chief raises alert over Yemen's hunger crisis at the UN General Assembly as famine fears loom. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zBAWbI

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More than 40 people rescued from Air Niugini plane that landed in lagoon short of the runway in Micronesia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NMqhUp

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Using no evidence, US President Donald Trump claims China is trying to meddle in his country's mid-term elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Il2CEk

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Netanyahu accuses Iran of maintaining a 'secret atomic warehouse'

Israeli prime minister calls on United Nations nuclear inspectors to carry out work on facilities near Tehran. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qgcqm0

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas: 'Jerusalem is not for sale'

While Abbas denounced Israel and the US for undermining two state solution, Israeli PM made Iran his focus. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NJrH1L

UN sets up body to prepare Myanmar atrocity evidence

UN body will collect, consolidate, preserve, and analyse evidence of the most serious international crimes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DCuhSC

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At least 45 dead in cholera outbreak linked to Harare's dilapidated sanitation and water infrastructure. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QZXIk6

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On the racism of race conversations

Or why the US cannot have a national dialogue on race. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NJdMsx

What and where is a 'medicane'

Libya, Italy, Malta, Greece and Turkey will all feel the effects of this sub-tropical cyclone over the next three days. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N5FY3F

Brazil elections: Race remains tight and turbulent

Presidential election campaigning has been packed with drama, with Bolsonaro and Haddad pulling ahead in the polls. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NJdKkp

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Saudi demands Canada apology, says it is not a 'banana republic'

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said Canada should apologise for demanding the release of women's rights activists. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ik7t8U

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The latest update are more likely to be an attempt to broaden the game's player base, expert believes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zAqcKM

Iran's Rouhani claims victory in UN battle against Trump

Iran's president is claiming a diplomatic victory following his address at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OVmMHM

Macedonian president urges voters to boycott name referendum

Gjorge Ivanov says Macedonians are being asked to commit 'historical suicide' in Sunday's referendum on name change. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xCYCuX

Nigeria floods death toll hits 199

Heavy rains and flooding in 12 states deemed a national disaster with hundreds of thousands facing a cholera outbreak. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OmsAgs

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Google celebrates 20 years of 'Googling'

How 20 years of answering questions have made Google our number one search engine. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OdIBFn

IGNITION 2018: Legendary editor and turnaround artist Janice Min will discuss her next venture - a mobile streaming startup founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg

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Guatemala's military carried out genocide, court rules

Judges rule military committed genocide during civil war, acquits ex-military intelligence chief of rights violations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R3EGJJ

Pakistan FM: "War is no option. The only solution is dialogue."

Pakistan's new foreign minister on Pakistan-India relations, the Taliban and frayed relations with the US . from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OUubXF

Kabul's women drivers handling more than traffic

Afghanistan's pioneering women get behind the wheel to drive through stigma. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ip4Se0

Germany beats Turkey to host UEFA Euro 2024

Announcement by European football's governing body means three-time winners will host competition for a second time. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R6CPDM

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How Moon saved Trump's negotiations with Kim

South Korea's president managed to save talks with North Korea and even got Trump talking about a second summit. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DHX6wO

Rockets hit Ghazni during Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit

At least two rockets land within 300 metres of where President Ashraf Ghani was meeting local officials. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NGRpnw

China urges US to stop 'slander' after Trump's election claims

China's foreign ministry denied Trump's accusation that Beijing is trying to influence the US congressional elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N5r4KI

Linus Torvalds: 'I'll never be cuddly but I can be more polite'

In an exclusive conversation with the BBC, the Linux founder opens up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2R0xcax

Google is letting people take a virtual tour inside the modest garage that served as its first headquarters

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Amazon to open 'four-star' store in New York

The shops will only sell items that received good ratings from customers when they were bought online. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q6BqMc

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UK poisoning suspect reportedly a Russian colonel

He is one of two men now in Russia who are wanted by the British authorities for the attempted murder of Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in March. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NGBK7I

An internal war is raging over Google's China search engine, says the man who walked out over the plans

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Great Return March: Six months of protests in the Gaza Strip

Mohammed Zaanoun, a photographer and videographer, has been documenting the protests since the first day. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R0kY1s

Uber pays $148m over data breach cover-up

The 2016 breach involved hackers grabbing data on millions of Uber customers and drivers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N5vC3Y

US president chaired a session of the UN security council

For only the third time since its inception in 1945, a US president has chaired a session of the UN security council. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OhAlUF

Vietnam's late president to be buried in home province

Tran Dai Quang, wh died suddenly on Friday from a rare virus, was widely criticised for his crackdown on political dissent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IkPyPz

Withdrawal of funding for Palestinian refugees key in UN talks

Palestinian, Israeli leaders will be taking the centre stage at the UN General Assembly, as Washington's role as a mediator in the peace process is in doubt. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OjCMpG

Iraq forces blamed for forced disappearances of many men, boys

Human Rights Watch says it has been able to confirm 78 cases of enforced detention that occurred as government cracked down on ISIL fighters and supporters. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IjSJHc

China and the Pope: A fresh start?

After decades of hostility, can two of the world's most opaque organisations start anew or is this path doomed to fail? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OhAjw1

A new iPhone ultrasound device, whose chief medical officer used it to diagnose his own cancer, just raised $250 million

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Anti-India protests, clashes in Kashmir after shepherd killed

Tension rises in disputed region after the death of a young shepherd who was killed in 'cold blood', says family. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DAkufP

At risk of death and paid a pittance: India's sewer cleaners

At least 221 people have died since 2017 despite a ban on 'manual scavenging', with salaries of less than $200 a month. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NMzlsb

India's Supreme Court rules adultery not a crime anymore

Women's rights campaigners welcomed the ruling by Supreme Court which said law was discriminatory and unconstitutional. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OUoWr8

Former Mexico ruling party governor Duarte jailed for nine years

Duarte was forced from office in 2016 on accusations of money laundering, corruption and mismanagement. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IkA9OV

Iran president: ‘US must stop bullying the world’

Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is willing to resolve issues with Washington, which is preparing a new round of sanctions over Iran̢۪s nuclear programme. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xFPfL2

Mexico̢۪s newly elected government vows to probe disappearances

: The promise comes as protesters gathered to mark the fourth anniversary of the abduction and suspected massacre which was one of the worst crises during former President Enrique Pena Nieto's tenure. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IkA8dP

First woman to accuse Kavanaugh of assault faces backlash

The first one to speak out against Trump̢۪s pick for Supreme Court is now facing death threats. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IkA79L

Kavanaugh to testify over sexual assault allegations

US President Donald Trump's pick for the US Supreme Court is expected to defend his innocence when he testifies to a Senate Committee. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xFFL27

Google marks 20th anniversary

What began as a simple search engine is now a revolutionary technology giant, but its power and involvement in our lives has also led to concerns about things like privacy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IkA6CJ

Trump accuses China of interfering in upcoming US election

At the first UN Security Council meeting chaired by US President Trump, he called Iran the ‘world’s leading sponsor of terror’ and surprised many with his harsh words against Beijing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xF9Uiq

Palestinian refugee agency scrambles for funds after US cut

Arab and EU states expected to increase donations to UNRWA, as $185m required to keep agency running until end of 2018. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R26zli

After the Sochi agreement, HTS is facing internal divisions

Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham continues to pose a challenge to Turkey, which has to either disband or attack it. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zrEEEP

HRW: Iraqis forcibly disappeared in ISIL crackdown

Human Rights Watch documented 78 cases of enforced disappearances in Iraq carried out by by pro-government forces. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ijp1Ca

Google, the company that 'knows everything', turns 20

What started out as a search engine has turned into one of the most influential companies in the world. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QXENGC

Aadhaar: India top court upholds world's largest biometric scheme

India's Supreme Court rules the world's largest biometric scheme is constitutional but limits its scope. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xTrnCG

Limiting children's screen time linked to better cognition

Those who have less than two hours a day of recreational screen time do better in testing, a study suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OcH3LQ

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Four years after 43 students went missing, Mexico's President-elect Lopez Obrador promises renewed investigation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DAhMa3

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Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh to testify in front of Senate Judiciary panel about sex assault allegations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NFpTH7

Guatemala: Indigenous survivors await genocide trial verdict

Judges set to decide on whether to convict ex-military intelligence chief Jose Mauricio Rodriguez of genocide. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OPKg0U

Brazil: Extreme poverty on the rise as elections loom

Some living in the places hardest hit say they̢۪ve become disillusioned by politicians̢۪ empty promises. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NF6Lch

Special counsel Robert Mueller was spotted getting tech support at an Apple store

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Is Washington's global leadership role threatened by Trump putting his country above all others? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xSS8r9

Gina Haspel's CIA looks to recruit more foreign spies

Director of US intelligence agency says focus will be on recruiting human assets to help target Iran and China. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OeOpOR

Facebook is walking a tricky tightrope with its big bet on the next frontier in human interaction, and the future of the company could be at stake

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Personal Capital, a financial planning website, appears to be gearing up for an IPO

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Amazon is opening a new store that only sells its best products

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Family of comatose Senegalese ask France for medical treatment

Oumar Watt was allegedly beaten up by a French soldier, sustaining multiple bruises to the brain. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xH2TgT

Philippines: The trouble with the second landslide

Filipinos angered by haphazard approach to safeguarding their lives after a mountain quarry collapsed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xRD9gV

Refugees on Aegean islands live in squalid conditions

Twenty thousand asylum seekers have arrived in Greece this year and are forced to remain on Aegean islands, where local authorities are overwhelmed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zx1TgR

Corbyn promises 'radical plan' at Liverpool Labour conference

UK opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn has addressed his party's conference, taking aim at everything from racism, to Donald Trump and Brexit. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xSFFUt

UN says 21 Afghan civilians killed in separate air strikes

UN said the toll includes 14 children as concern over air raids killing more civilians grows in the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zwyiEa

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Qatar to increase gas production amid GCC rift

Qatar Petroleum says it plans to add a fourth LNG production line in its North Field, which it shares with Iran. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xC0vba

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Facebook exec David Marcus calls WhatsApp's cofounder 'a whole new standard of low-class' after scathing interview

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Abdulla Yameen seeks to delay vote results 'to remain in power'

Defeated president's party seeks to delay final vote results in move opposition condemns as 'bid to extend rule'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xDXeIA

Palestinians challenge Trump on two-state solution support

Cool response after Trump says he now backs a two-state solution to end the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DySPff

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Amazon has discussed building its own advertising technology for OTT TV - and it would put it in competition with Comcast and Google

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Trump says China meddling in 2018 election; Beijing balks

Trump didn't provide any evidence for his allegation against China, nor did he mention the ongoing Russia investigation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xRh4PE

Qatar's emir says blockade has damaged the GCC's reputation

At the UN General Assembly meeting in New York, Arab leaders are drawing attention to the conflicts flaring up in the Middle East, from the GCC crisis to civil wars Yemen and Syria. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zwP6L8

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Cadillac HQ is leaving New York and returning to Detroit to improve product development

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Julie Swetnick accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct

Swetnick, the third woman to come forward, says she saw the judge 'engage in abusive behavior towards girls' in 1980s. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R06gYj

What to expect from Erdogan's Germany visit?

Turkish president will meet Chancellor Merkel to discuss bilateral ties, Turkish currency crisis and situation in Syria. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DvpWAA

Iran will wait for Trump to lose power

Iran has no reason to talk to a hostile, war-mongering administration which may lose power very soon. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R06df5

Uber Settles Data Breach Investigation for $148 Million

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Where is Labour in all this Brexit mess?

As the Conservative Party is spectacularly failing in Brexit, Labour has no clear alternative plan to offer. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zvhux6

Saudi, UAE officials call for regime change in Iran at US summit

Representatives from Gulf countries shared platform with Mossad director at summit against 2015 Iran nuclear deal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OMMiP3

YouTube star Brandon Rogers says Facebook told him to 'tone down the blood and feces' on his Watch show

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Drug-resistant TB cases booming in South Africa

The WHO estimates that one-quarter of the world's population has TB and is the leading cause of death in South Africa, where the emergence of drug-resistant strains make treatment even more difficult. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NGnE6z

Sony gives in: After months of criticism, Sony is finally allowing 'Fortnite' players on PlayStation 4 to play with people on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

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Netflix's 'The Haunting of Hill House' has been called the 'first great horror TV show,' and has a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

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Laquan McDonald: Black teen remembered as white cop goes on trial

Community holds vigil for McDonald as murder trial continues for white officer Jason Van Dyke over 2014 killing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Dw5DTJ

Family fears UAE will deport Uighur to China

Relatives have no knowledge of what has happened to Abudujilili Supi after his arrest in the UAE last week. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Oft2wI

̢۪I could count the ribs on her chest̢۪: Yemeni refugees starving

Many refugees who fled to Djibouti are facing a severe war with lack of basic needs and humanitarian aid. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NKE4e7

Trump lauds his 'extraordinary' achievements at General Assembly

The US president's boast met incredulity and laughter as he continued to push his "America First" agenda at the United Nations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Dw5BLB

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Mobile phone charges 'unacceptable' says Ofcom

The regulator says it's had enough of operators who continue to charge people for phones they already own from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ob8qWu

PlayStation backs down in Fortnite cross-play row

Sony will begin to let PS4 gamers play against those using other consoles after pressure from fans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N3y4YK

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Violence, impunity and fear in the Mexican state of Veracruz

Mexico has been shaken by the grim discovery of a mass graveyard site with at least 174 bodies buried inside. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N3yY7l

Will supply of S-300 to Syria harm Russia-Israel ties?

S-300 move is Moscow's message to Israel to adopt restraint, experts say, but some doubt the transfer will happen. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OQQSfj

The Muslim undertakers of East London

A glimpse into the history of South Asian migration to the UK, through the work of a Muslim funeral business. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QXo9XI

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Japan's Abe open to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

Abe said he is willing to meet Kim to resolve the long-standing issue of kidnapped Japanese citizens in North Korea. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ii0ugE

Yemen: The human cost of war

Three years after a Saudi-UAE military alliance began bombing the country, aid groups say Yemen is hanging by a thread. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R5tnkm

Palestinian refugee students strike against US cuts to UN agency

Palestinian refugee schoolchildren went on strike across the occupied West Bank, protesting US funding cuts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2In0Cf7

Tablet computer kills child in car crash in Spain

The accident, in Spain, caused the tablet to strike the three-year-old's head, police say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OcVpeR

'Distracted boyfriend' advert ruled sexist

A Swedish company broke gender discrimination rules by using a popular meme in an advert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zvdSv4

This 10-year Facebook loyalist is widely tipped to become Instagram's new CEO

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Italy's Muslims uneasy after election of far-right government

Interior Minister Matteo Salvini has threatened to shut mosques and said Islam is 'incompatible with the constitution'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DyaZh6

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Moroccan woman dead after navy fires at migrant boat

Three others wounded as naval unit opens fire after Spanish driver ignored warnings, authorities say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N286Vp

Kids as young as 7 are finding ingenious ways around Apple's screen time controls

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Wildfires cause evacuations in Croatia and Italy

Huge fires take hold in southern Europe forcing more than 700 people from their homes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ORqtOB

Tunisia president ends alliance with Ennahde religious party

There are fears that growing government divisions division could throw the country into economic and political turmoil. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OiB48k

Top US official John Bolton to Iran: 'There will be hell to pay'

US National Security Adviser says Iran will face consequences if it crosses his country and allies amid war of words. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OOiHoI

US arrests Chinese national for spying

Ji Chaoqun was allegedly tasked with providing Chinese intelligence with biographical data about eight US citizens. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2O9WNzb

Facebook reportedly told a user it removed hateful anti-Muslim posts when it hadn't

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Instagram: The dog that launched a social media giant

The co-founders of Instagram are stepping down. What made their idea so successful? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xMiISJ

Saudi Arabia opens high-speed rail linking Islam's holiest cities

The 450km Haramain High-Speed railway, which cost $16bn, will link Mecca and Medina via the Red Sea city of Jeddah. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ObVTSM

India's top court upholds constitution validity of Aadhaar card

Top court rules in favour of national identity card project, but bars private companies from accessing the data. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NHoHmG

Emirati official: UAE will support UN proposal for talks on Yemen

Anwar Gargash says UAE will support UN proposals for new peace talks after meeting with UN Special Envoy in New York. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IgfPOW

Iraqi activist Soad al-Ali shot dead in Basra amid protests

The mother of four has been involved in organising protests demanding better services in the city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2If83ol

Is New Zealand̢۪s indigenous language seeing renaissance?

A decade ago there were fears that Maori may die off. with only three percent of New Zealanders able to speak it, but now it is enjoying a surge in popularity, from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NE2eXw

India PM Modi faces corruption allegations

Narendra Modi accused of awarding part of the contract to a prominent businessman who is considered close to him. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IkXcte

New implant gives hope to the paralyzed

A United states clinic has found some success with an implant that has enabled three people who have been disabled by spinal cord injuries for years to stand. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NHovDY

Trump̢۪s UNGA speech: An embarrassment?

US president̢۪s controversial attacks and praises have been under spotlight of General Assembly meeting. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IjD62c

Whitechapel, London: The Muslim undertakers of the East End

A family of Muslim undertakers offers a glimpse into a happy, loving community that the far right has tried to demonise. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NHoC2m

10 things in tech you need to know today

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Mirrorless cameras: Photography's new decisive moment

Camera-makers are rushing to release full-frame mirrorless cameras packed with new features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zu4hVy

San Francisco just shut down its $2.2 billion transit terminal weeks after opening when a crack was discovered in a support beam

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Honeywell's 'smart' thermostats had a big server outage and a key feature stopped working entirely - and customers were furious

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The departure of Instagram's cofounders is a bad thing for Facebook - but it could be even worse for the rest of us

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff seems to have had a big change of heart on Apple CEO Tim Cook, and thanked him publicly for his activism

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There's a history of clashes hidden behind the Instagram and Facebook success story that led to Monday's bombshell breakup

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A weird, cigar-shaped object flew through the solar system last year. Now astronomers may know where it came from.

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Google might get rid of the controversial automatic login feature in the Chrome browser

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India’s Top Court Limits a Sweeping Biometric ID Program

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Is a New Russian Meddling Tactic Hiding in Plain Sight?

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When Zuckerberg Asserted Control, Instagram’s Founders Chafed

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Mexico: Acapulco police placed under investigation over drug ties

Military arrests three top police officers and takes control of the entire police force in the port city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Oa8zcS

US Senate Judiciary Committee sets Kavanaugh vote for Friday

Vote scheduled for day after Supreme Court nominee and Ford are to testify about her allegation he sexually assault her. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xPf9et

Some of the last interviews Instagram founder Kevin Systrom gave before leaving Facebook might hint at what his concerns were

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Despite new plans to turn Social Capital into a holding company, Chamath Palihapitiya was talking about raising money from outside investors for a fourth fund in late July, insiders say

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India: Cop on video thrashes woman for relations with Muslim man

"You prefer Muslims when there are so many Hindus around," a policeman is heard saying in the video. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q3gLZF

Iran's Rouhani slams US 'economic terrorism' in clash with Trump

US president makes case for Iran's isolation in global trade as his Iranian counterpart denounces US 'recklessness'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xB4btO

Can the EU bypass US sanctions on Iran?

European leaders have been trying to figure out a way to protect their companies after US pulled out of nuclear deal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q3wJD1

Outrage at corruption, rights abuses tipped Maldives election

Abdulla Yameen joins list of global leaders ousted in 2018 amid public anger over corruption and crackdowns on dissent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xB48OE

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Kevin Systrom is leaving Instagram - here's how he sold the app to Facebook for $1 billion and built it into a global phenomenon

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Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Stealing Secrets to Help Intel

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The iPhone XS blows away the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 in a new speed test

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UK Labour Party considers new Brexit referendum at conference

Britain's Labour party votes overwhelmingly to reject any Brexit deal with the EU that fails to meet its requirements - leaving open the option of a second referendum. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OOkqdu

UN: 'Credible' reports of Afghan civilians killed in air strike

Nine members of a family were killed last week as UN raises concern over increase in civilian deaths. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xQjoXj

Trump at UNGA: US rejects globalism, embraces patriotism

Donald Trump talks of a 'horrible' regime in Iran, says OPEC is ripping off the world and the need for powerful sovereignty and patriotism. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QYQbC1

Tinder gives women in India more control over conversations

'My Move' feature on popular dating app gives women the option to prevent men from messaging. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xzCXni

Tinder is slowly rolling out a Bumble-like feature where women have to make the first move before men can message them

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Square is more popular than Venmo and should be the next FANG stock, analyst says

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Disappointing inflight WiFi could soon become a thing of the past

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A French family just became the first to permanently live in a 3D-printed home - take a look

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Kimbal Musk said Tesla can 'probably' deliver customers' Model 3 cars this week if they reach out to the company

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Palestine: Demolishing Khan al-Ahmar

Israeli military set to expel 10,000 Bedouin residents to make way for a series of new Jewish-only residential units. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xFmWw7

UK intelligence agencies illegally spied on privacy organisation

Spies collected and examined data of Privacy International as part of mass surveillance activities. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QXZAtB

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Bill Cosby sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison for drugging, raping Andrea Constand 09/25/18 2:16 PM

Watch this gamer beat 'Super Mario Bros.' in under five minutes and set a new world record in the process

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Ex-Content Moderator Sues Facebook, Saying Violent Images Caused Her PTSD

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Yemeni government issues arrest warrant for outspoken ex-official

Ali bin Salem al-Huraizy has opposed Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates coalition's presence in al-Mahra. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xN0dxB

Bill Cosby declared a sexually violent predator

Ruling is first step in sentencing of the comedian and actor, known as 'America's Dad', for sexual assault. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IdE7Ji

The newest expansion makes 'Destiny 2' a much better game, but there are 5 features that get in the way of actually having fun

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Argentina's central bank chief resigns amid IMF bailout talks

Luis Caputo's resignation comes as President Mauricio Macri is negotiating additional IMF funding. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OPzbgg

Bahrain charges 169 for forming another 'Hezbollah'

Shia-majority country has long accused Iran of stoking violence in the Gulf state. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N43fDj

Is it Ahvaz or Ahwaz - and what difference does it make?

Ahvaz is a cosmopolitan city that cannot be defined by narrow-minded ethno-nationalism. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QaaGe7

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump accuses Dems of playing 'con game' with Kavanaugh nomination delays, investigations 09/25/18 12:18 PM

Qualcomm claims Apple shared tech with Intel

Qualcomm's complaint is the latest clash between the two global technology giants. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xFFOeo

America's leading food and drug regulator might ban online sales of e-cigs - a move that could threaten brands like Juul

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The new iPhone XS Max and Galaxy Note 9 are among the biggest, best, and most expensive phones you can buy - here's how they compare

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UN General Assembly: Iran, oil, and sanctions

Iranian leaders are interested in preserving the Iran nuclear agreement, despite looming US sanctions on oil sales. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xPLsdn

Netflix shared the release date and first details of 'Making a Murderer' season 2

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These 3D-printed homes can be built for less than $4,000 in just 24 hours

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Why India Wants to Scan All Fingers, Eyes and Faces

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Nintendo's new Netflix-like service for classic games is a shattering disappointment, but it's so inexpensive that you should try it anyway

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Proposal for rapid screenings of refugees at sea draws fire

NGOs reject Italian and Austrian suggestion for screenings at sea amid Europe's increasingly hardline refugee policy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2pxo5kZ

To solve Africa's problems, give women a chance

Turkey has focused its development efforts in Africa on women's empowerment. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Iiwem0

Emma Stone only had a couple hours to train for that violent single-shot action sequence in Netflix's 'Maniac,' and she injured her wrist doing it

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Facebook moderator sues over 'beheading stress'

A contractor working on the social network says it does not do enough for traumatised staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IjCb29

The man who built 'Star Wars' droid BB-8 has created a giant rideable robot spider - here it is in action

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Should gammon slur be banned on Twitter?

Twitter asks its members to help shape new rules banning "dehumanising speech". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDp95i

Tinder tests new feature for women in India

The dating platform is testing letting women take control of sending the first message to a match. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DFypS3

HRW accuses Yemen's Houthis of torturing prisoners

Rights group says arbitrary detention, torture, and enforced disappearances have gone unpunished in Houthi-held areas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xPgm5A

Apple's new Mac software cleaned up years of messy files that accumulated on my desktop in less than a second

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Philippines: Senator critical of Duterte arrested

Senator Antonio Trillanes is detained in a move condemned as 'persecution' of opposition to President Rodrigo Duterte. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IcB2ZX

Saudi-UAE alliance to open humanitarian corridors in Yemen

Alliance says corridors will help delivery of life-saving aid to starving Yemenis in Hodeidah and the capital Sanaa. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2pAuZGj

UN warns of Ebola 'perfect storm' in DR Congo

World Health Organization says outbreak could deteriorate rapidly because of attacks and mistrustful communities. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IcAZNL

Palestinian talks: Egypt seeks to regain regional power

By acting as a mediator between Palestinian factions and Israel Egypt wants to reassert its regional role, analysts say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zs88Cu

YouTube channel owner 'arrested over child sex abuse'

BuzzFeed claims to have a warrant suggesting the British national, 55, was arrested during a video shoot. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2xNeaLP

The Instagram founders snubbed Mark Zuckerberg in their original goodbye letter

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A former GE and NBC exec was nearly passed over for a big promotion because she made an all-too-relatable mistake

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Iran arrests 'separatists' behind deadly Ahvaz parade attack

Intelligence officers say they have found a hideout and weapons stores after Saturday's shooting in Ahvaz city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OKGHZI

What will Turkey do next in Idlib?

Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham continues to pose a challenge to Turkey, which has to either disband or attack it. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zrEEEP

Floods hit northern India leaving villagers stranded

Dozens rescued as raging torrents lash parts of Himachal Pradesh state and Indian-administered Kashmir. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OKGENw

Labour conference: 'Nationalise the internet' call rejected

But Labour's Angela Eagle says tech giants should work for the "common good" and not just profit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IcDbF2

These astonishing numbers show why Facebook can't afford to let Instagram's growth stall

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Facebook has started hemorrhaging key executives, and the timing couldn't be worse

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The Afghan government is failing to deliver on its promises

The NUG is struggling with containing the Taliban and addressing internal divisions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OcFayu

Sweden's prime minister Stefan Lofven loses no-confidence vote

Anti-immigration party backs centre-right opposition to oust country's leader out of office in hung parliament. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2O8KvHi

UN General Assembly 2018: All the latest updates

Donald Trump and Hassan Rouhani are set to speak on the first day of the UN General Assembly's general debate. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NDUYem

UK's Labour Party to vote on launching second Brexit referendum

Britain's main opposition party is keeping its options if the government's talks with the EU fail. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NFxWUg

World Bank warns Gaza economy is 'collapsing'

World Bank calls on Israel to ease restrictions on trade and movement of people to halt economic 'free fall' in Gaza. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IcBd7w

How Instagram Rose Into a Cultural Powerhouse

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Surgeon serving 200,000 in South Sudan wins UN refugee award

Evan Atar Adaha is the only head surgeon who provides health services to locals and refugees in the country̢۪s northeastern region from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Of2tYq

Kevin Systrom dropped clues last year about why he would hate Facebook meddling with Instagram

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UN: 1,700 Libyan families displaced by fighting in last 48 hours

At least 115 civilians have been killed and more than 5,000 families displaced since August 26, UN says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OMia6B

Thailand to ban electronic waste imports after China move

Ban expected to be implemented within six months after Beijing̢۪s ban on plastic waste imports made waves worldwide. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NGJlU5

Trump̢۪s UN General Assembly speech displays new N Korea stance

A year after calling Kim Jong-un 'Little Rocket Man', Trump strikes a softer tone, raising hopes for the nuclear talks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xBDe9d

Pakistan court summons former PM and orders arrest of journalist

Arrest warrant is issued for journalist in relation to interview with Nawaz Sharif who is to face court on October 8. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MYwmYs

Angola ex-president's son remanded on corruption charge

Jose Filomeno dos Santos, aka Zenu, remanded in custody in a $1.5bn corruption case, according to state prosecutor. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2pAcKAP

Will Trump fire Rod Rosenstein over Russia interference probe?

Rosenstein will meet President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday amid reports that his job is on the line. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Igxg1W

Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh faces new sex assault allegations

Trump doubles down on his support for Kavanaugh after Deborah Ramirez accuses nominee of sexual misconduct in 1980s. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2pwNOKl

BBC series featuring female Muslim bomber stirs diversity debate

Around 11 million watched The Bodyguard finale, the latest UK show to draw criticism over inclusion and representation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OP42tn

EU and Iran agree on new payment system to skirt US sanctions

Five world powers and Iran agree to set up legal entity to circumvent US sanctions after Trump pullout from 2015 deal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N0mo94

Oil prices hit four-year-high of $81 amid looming Iran sanctions

Crude prices rose to $81 after Saudi Arabia and Russia appeared to reject calls from the US to increase production. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q5E1WZ

Thousands protest in Buenos Aires against austerity policies

President Macri is expected to cut budgets as part of a deal to receive billions in IMF funds. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OPdvkj

US approves $330m military sale to Taiwan

The self-ruled island, which Beijing considers part of its territory, will receive parts for military aircraft. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zrZsvI

Amnesty demands answers on China internment of Uighurs

Rights group wants information about fate of those caught up in crackdown on Turkic Muslim ethnic group. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OQfWmP

10 things in tech you need to know today

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Forensic Architecture, Naeem Mohaiemen up for Turner art prize

Luke Willis Thompson and Charlotte Prodger also nominated for art world̢۪s biggest, most controversial competition from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IdE1kX

Argentina̢۪s largest labour union calls for nationwide strike

Government̢۪s austerity measures under fire, but President Macri says they are needed to secure more funding from IMF. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2pyGWfq

Russian decision to deploy S-300 in Syria 'a major mistake': US

US National Security Advisor says sending S-300 missile system to Syria would be considered a 'significant escalation'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IcwVx8

Under-reported: The treatment of Uighur Muslims in Xi's China

What are the challenges facing journalists covering the alleged mass incarceration of Xinjiang's Uighur Muslims? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zr9aP9

China says can't hold US trade talks with 'knife to the throat'

Beijing says it is open to negotiations but that the two sides must treat each other 'equally and with respect'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DqzLQg

5 red flags in the Instagram founders' goodbye letter to Facebook that make it obvious there's bad blood

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Philippines at risk of another deadly typhoon

Landslide last week claims scores of lives as torrential rains follow devastating Typhoon Mangkhut. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q3pevT

Instagram co-founders Systrom and Krieger leaving firm

Kevin Systrom said he and Mike Krieger wanted to "explore our curiosity and creativity". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OQq0Mw

6 members of Social Capital, including 4 partners, were let go right after Chamath Palihapitiya got off the phone with a committee representing his investors

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Instagram's two cofounders are leaving

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Believe Survivors supporters walk out as Kavanaugh stands firm

Walkouts held across the US in support of Ford and Ramirez, who've accused the Supreme Court nominee of sexual assault. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OPCvb0

Instagram’s Co-Founders Said to Step Down From Company

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai will discuss China plans and alleged bias against conservatives with GOP lawmakers

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Google's change to Chrome's login has ignited debate about whether the move was sneaky

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Spotify is disrupting the music industry. But don't expect it to displace the Big 3 music labels anytime soon - here's why

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Amazon held acquisition talks with food delivery firm Deliveroo - twice

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Who is Anita Hill?

Hill, who accused Supreme Court nominee Thomas of sexual misconduct in 1991, says 'we expect better' with Kavanaugh. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2pyaV7e

How translation apps are ironing out embarrassing gaffes

The goal of real-time natural language translation is getting closer, but mistakes still happen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zs30y6

Report blames Myanmar army for 'large-scale' attacks on Rohingya

US State Department report could be used to justify further US sanctions against Myanmar authorities. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q28ZPv

Modric beats Ronaldo, Salah to FIFA best player award

Croatian won Champions League with Real Madrid and guided Croatia to the World Cup final. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xwpPPV

What next for Russian-Israeli relations?

Russia's decision to install the S-300 in Syria increases the risk of unintended confrontation with Israel. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PXsJUu

A revolutionary medical treatment has helped two paralyzed people walk again - here's why it's such a huge deal

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Roku just released three new 4K, ultra-HD streaming devices, starting at only $40 - here's how they stack up against Google's and Amazon's

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Ebola outreach work halted as DR Congo attack toll hits 21

Aid agencies say they were forced to stop their activities after a rebel attack in Beni on Saturday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xAQFq2

Can Russia curb Israel's actions in Syria?

Moscow is blaming Israel for its role in the downing of a Russian jet on September 17. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xCoM0S

Snapchat's latest tool lets users point their cameras at products and buy them on Amazon

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A controversial startup that charges $8,000 to fill your veins with young blood is opening its first clinic

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Google is 20 years old - here's what it looked like when it first launched

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BMW's new electric SUV concept is loaded with impressive tech - here's a look at its best features

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How Sony created the perfect video game controller

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Facebook is being sued by an ex-content moderator who says she got PTSD from exposure to graphic and 'toxic' content on the job

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Tainted blood inquiry opens in the UK, victims seek answers

A public inquiry in the UK is looking at how thousands of patients were given infected blood products during the 1970s and 80s in what has been dubbed the worst-ever NHS treatment disaster. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NBNKYf

Palestinian shot dead by Israeli army near Gaza border: Ministry

Mohamed Abu Sadek, 21,was shot in the head by Israeli military during a protest near the Gaza border. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Dq4xcb

Comcast's $40-billion deal for Sky is all about Netflix

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The 5 movies or TV shows coming to Netflix this week that are worth watching

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Demand for the larger and more expensive iPhone XS Max may be significantly higher than its smaller brother

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The final season of the fan-favorite 'The Walking Dead' video game may be left without an ending after huge layoffs at its developer

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Kavanaugh calls sex claims 'smears, pure and simple' in new letter to lawmakers 09/24/18 2:01 PM

BJP chief slammed for calling Bangladeshi migrants 'termites'

Amit Shah's 'disturbing' and 'unwanted remark' criticised by Bangladesh as well as human-rights groups. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2O9eMFC

Thousands of Iranians attend funeral for Ahvaz attack victims

Commander of the Revolutionary Guard, whose parade was targeted on Saturday, vows revenge at funeral. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PZmAaA

Stranded Indian sailor Abhilash Tomy rescued after three days

Tomy was rescued by a French fishing vessel approximately 3,300km from Perth in Australia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NEczmf

5 new game trailers you shouldn't miss, from 'Kingdom Hearts 3' to the remake of the fan-favorite 'Resident Evil 2'

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iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max buyers are complaining that their new devices have bad WiFi and cell signal

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Rod Rosenstein heads to White House amid reports he will resign

Rosenstein is in charge of the Mueller probe investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NxNiKq

Salesforce and Apple stole some thunder from a big Microsoft event by announcing a new partnership

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Dallas cop Amber Guyger fired after fatally shooting neighbor Botham Jean 09/24/18 12:00 PM

Sony's PlayStation group will no longer compete with Nintendo over handheld game consoles

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Tesla is reportedly offering free Model 3 deliveries as the 3rd quarter comes to an end

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An investor who built 13 billion dollar companies explains why it's important to be paranoid if you want to succeed

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Deputy AG Rosenstein heading to White House expecting to be fired, sources say 09/24/18 10:51 AM

Chinese tech stocks are getting slammed after China accused the US as a trade bully and canceled trade negotiations

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Apple's biggest phone is less likely to break when dropped than the smaller iPhone XS

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What you need to know in advertising today

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Israel's tech scene is red-hot, but there are few Arab-led startups - a top venture capitalist thinks he knows why

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Gamer with terminal cancer achieves 'Ultimate' goal

Chris Taylor who has bone cancer got to play Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game early following a social media campaign. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IbdiFL

China shuts down 4,000 websites in purge on 'improper values'

It says it targeted "harmful" online content, spreading "improper values, vulgarity or obscenity". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pyNIC6

'Joker' director shared a first look at 'Deadpool 2' and 'Atlanta' star Zazie Beetz in character for the movie

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Meet María Fernanda Espinosa: UN General Assembly head

A writer, poet and a diplomat, Maria Fernanda Espinosa is the first woman ever from Latin America and the Caribbean to preside over the General Assembly. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2xBpxqX

Kerdasa trial: Court upholds death sentences for 20 Egyptians

The death sentences is upheld over a 2013 attack on a police station in Giza in which 13 policemen died. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q218BE