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Divers recover crashed Lion Air's 'black box' from Indonesian sea

Brand new Boeing 737 went down just minutes after take-off from Jakarta early Monday, killing all 189 people on board. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DdtKp6

New electronic implant helping paraplegics walk again

Life-changing technology from scientists in Switzerland could also repair damaged spinal cords. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Dgkbpt

Sri Lanka's president to reconvene parliament: Rajapaksa

Newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says parliament will resume on November 5. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JAy1Ud

Trump focuses on Florida ahead of midterm elections

In a speech, he claimed to be responsible for an allegedly booming economy and continues to promote his anti-immigrant agenda. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PBM5C4

UK activist spreads awareness of deadly air pollution

One mother is campaigning for greater awareness of the city's hazardous air after daughter's premature death caused by toxic air. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RquF8Y

No-fly zone, military-drill ban near Korea border take effect

Deal includes halt to 'all hostile acts' and gradual removal of landmines and guard posts in the Demilitarised Zone. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PvPtyq

HRW: Sexual violence part of 'ordinary life' in North Korea

New report finds unwanted sexual contact and violence widespread and perpetrators rarely brought to justice. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PwNNEY

Proposal could create world's largest protected area in Antarctic

Protection of two million square kilometres of pristine Wedell Sea under discussion in Australia this week. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PxHH78

These 3 charts show why there's more good days ahead for e-commerce - and more bad times for traditional retailers

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Sirisena, Jayasuriya fail to break Sri Lanka deadlock

Emergency talks end without results amid warnings of corruption as horse-trading between legislators intensifies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RsqjOu

The investor behind Thread and Chargemaster is looking to raise $100 million

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Robot backpack: How this Fusion bot aids collaboration

The Fusion bot shares and teaches skills by transferring body motions from one person to another. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PC2ne8

Investors are worried about Amazon - these 4 charts show why its growth is slowing

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump, at Florida rally, bashes 'far-left media' for trying to 'push people apart' after Pittsburgh slayings 10/31/18 4:54 PM

Hundreds at Google Plan Walkout to Protest Handling of Sexual Harassment

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Honduran mother holds husband's death papers on way to US border

Orvelina Melendez witnessed her husband's murder. Now on US-bound caravan, she hopes to provide for family, sick son. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AFtT2a

Coca-Cola is in talks to invest in Dirty Lemon, a direct-to-consumer company known for its trendy drinks, and the CEO says they've dropped their CBD-infused beverage

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US attacks UK plan for digital services tax on tech giants

Plans to impose a new tax on tech giants risks US retaliation and could hurt trade relations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AEFMVW

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump approval high in Senate battleground states, Fox News Polls show 10/31/18 3:04 PM

Hundreds of security firms vie for contracts at Qatar convention

Milipol Qatar hosts hundreds of firms hoping to sign defence and intelligence contracts as World Cup 2022 draws closer. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EVlZ9b

US midterms 2018: The candidates looking to make history

From the first expected Muslim congresswomen to the first expected openly gay governor, here's who to look out for. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AELKX1

Is Sri Lanka on the path to dictatorship?

Political crisis deepens in Sri Lanka as protests erupt after prime minister sacked and replaced by a former president. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ETNGz5

Switzerland suspends arms export to Saudi over Khashoggi case

Bern temporarily stops sending spare parts and munitions for air-defence systems and firearms for private use. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qn7JM6

Shia group says Nigeria security forces killed scores in protests

IMN says security forces opened fire on its members calling for the release of their leader, as 400 are arrested. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zg847l

Robot company Starship Technologies start Milton Keynes deliveries

Hundreds of robots are starting to deliver packages to addresses across Milton Keynes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Szqf0H

Pakistan PM calls for calm after Aasia Bibi cleared of blasphemy

Khan says protesters must disperse after Christian woman allowed to walk free following years on death row. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CUMt8b

Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect charged with 44 counts

Robert Bowers, who has been charged with 44 counts, regularly made anti-Semitic comments on social media. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ERjK6w

FIFA hints at expanding Qatar 2022 World Cup to wider Gulf region

As blockade continues, FIFA head considers possible shared hosting rights in other Gulf countries and increasing teams. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ADOzaL

Online scammers are bombarding young 'Fortnite' players with fake offers for free v-bucks

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MoviePass' parent company is delaying a shareholder vote on its reverse-split plan - again

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Spotting Disinformation Online Before the Midterm Elections

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Royole's bendy-screen FlexPai phone unveiled in China

The FlexPai phone offers a tablet-sized screen when open or three separate displays when folded up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SzW75h

Mobile phone shop staff 'enabling Sim swap scams'

Fraudsters are using lax ID checks at phone shops to commit identity theft, a BBC investigation finds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ql0xQR

Honduran government preventing many from fleeing to US

Hondurans say Washington's pressure has led to the crackdown on those fleeing poverty and violence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P3hKga

This guy dressed up as the Slack app for Halloween, and he absolutely nailed it

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Group video calls on FaceTime are finally here, but you may be left out if you have one of these older Apple devices

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Tesla is about to go head-to-head with Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes - but experts say the threat isn't as bad as it sounds

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Will Nevada elect the US's first female-majority legislature?

After winning record number of primary races, Nevada female candidates set their sights on making history on November 6. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yGCJv1

Indonesia believes it has located Lion Air's fuselage, black box

Transport minister suspends Lion Air's technical director amid investigation into the crash that left 189 people dead. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zh0NnL

Eurostar resets customer passwords after hack attack

The rail firm reset passwords after detecting efforts to break into some accounts earlier this month. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q9IZlU

Facebook warned Wall Street that it's going to spend a lot of money fixing problems that can never be fixed

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General Motors is offering buyouts to cut its North American salaried workforce

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Netflix is turning one of the world's most popular games into a TV show - and we just got a first look at its main character

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Khashoggi was 'choked to death and then dismembered'

The first public revelations in killing come after talks with Saudi prosecutor produced "no concrete results". from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PuEHIS

Turkey suspects top Saudi diplomats of role in Khashoggi murder

Media says Saudi Arabia's top diplomats in Istanbul should be questioned. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zrF5hh

Taliban appoints ex-Guantanamo inmates to Qatar office

Five former Afghan prisoners join political team in Doha amid ongoing negotiations to end 17-year deadly conflict. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SsUNRT

Google executive leaves after sexual harassment claim

The New York Times reported the executive had been accused of sexual harassment in 2013. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2EU06XR

Apple knocked its big iPad and Mac event out of the park

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US midterms 2018: All the latest updates

Voters head to the polls on November 6 in an election seen as a referendum on Donald Trump's first two years in office. from Al Jazeera English https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/10/midterms-2018-latest-updates-181030175547529.html

Yosemite fall: Victims identified as married bloggers from India

The couple who fell to their deaths had blogged about their love for travel and each other. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RosceX

Lime recalls thousands of scooters after reports of some catching fire

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A new app called 'Vote With Me' lets you see the voting record and political party of every contact in your phone

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Fifa: Governing body reveals IT data hack earlier this year

Football's world governing body Fifa says information was hacked from its IT systems earlier this year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sz5ZfB

A group of global lawmakers are joining forces for the first time to demand answers from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg

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Forget about the PlayStation Classic - a massive collection of Sega classics is about to hit the Nintendo Switch

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Facebook approved fake political ads 'paid for' by Cambridge Analytica

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Apple Watches owners asked to return devices for repair after update glitch

Apple has withdrawn a software update after complaints that it "bricked" some owners' smartwatches. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qmE5H2

Simone Biles leads US gymnastics team to team gold in Qatar

She won the first of what could be many gold medals at the ongoing Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Doha. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ERjcxJ

Church of Trump

An insight into the Trump administration's relationship with the religious right and implications for US politics. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q9cxQs

Carrying bloodstained backpacks, Yemeni children return to class

The absence of 42 boys who were killed in a Saudi-led attack on a school bus weighs heavily on young survivors. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qlgxC9

Bolsonaro, 'gender ideology' and hegemonic masculinity in Brazil

Jair Bolsonaro's rise to power marks the return of white, male, sexist and authoritarian politics in Brazil. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q70OlB

King Salman's brother 'returns to Riyadh' amid Khashoggi crisis

Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz's reported return is seen as a potential challenge to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qkaRZd

Fake Cambridge Analytica ad hits Facebook

The bogus advert purports to be for the BeLeave Brexit campaign and received more than 1,000 views. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ssdfdn

Facebook's user base is declining in Europe and that ought to terrify its American bosses

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India: Ex-policemen get life term for 1987 massacre of Muslims

Court convicts 16 retired policemen for murdering 42 Muslim men in Hashimpura village in Uttar Pradesh state. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CUi5ea

Bhutan: What it means to be happy in the 'happiest country'

We are in the birthplace of 'gross national happiness' to find out how does a country measure happiness. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P22P67

Migrant caravan: More people enter Mexico to join march to US

Mexican authorities are under pressure from the US to make migrants from Central America stay in Mexico, instead of pressing on. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CVzq66

Do you know the price of everyday items?

Answer as many correct questions as you can and see where your country ranks in the global cost of living. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SbZwHc

Indonesia protests Saudi execution of domestic worker

Jakarta has filed an official protest after Saudi Arabia executed Tuti Tursilawati without notifying consular staff. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CPm2AF

Sundar Pichai emailed Google staff saying he is 'deeply sorry' for the firm's record on sexual misconduct

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The Things We Keep

In an age of non-stop news feeds and disposable media, which stories and images stay with us and how do they shape us? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zki9Au

Allies show off might in NATO's biggest war games post-Cold War

NATO began the main phase of military exercises in a display of force meant to underline its ability to deter Russia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CRyPT6

Why Israel does not mind Trump's anti-Semitic supporters

It is in the interest of Israel for Jewish Americans and Jewish Europeans to feel unsafe. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OZeySN

Secret no more: Israel's outreach to Gulf Arab states

Prime Minister Netanyahu has for years boasted about ties with key Arab states, but those ties were rarely visible. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CQcNQK

Ali Milani, the young Muslim politician challenging Boris Johnson

Ali Milani, Labour's parliamentary candidate in the former foreign secretary's constituency, shuns personality politics. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OZevGB

Miss Those Video Games of Your Youth? Here’s How to Find Them

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One dead in blast at security service building in north Russia

Three others were injured when an explosive device went off inside the FSB building in Arkhangelsk city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sw0b6B

Saudi lobbying in the US under spotlight after Khashoggi murder

As the Trump Administration works with Congress to determine a response to Khashoggi's murder, Saudi lobbyists in Washington, DC are under greater spotlight. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zk3hCa

Norwegian diplomat to be new UN envoy to Syria

UN chief Antonio Guterres informed the Security Council he intends to appoint Geir Pedersen as his special envoy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sya0kr

A 'mind-boggling' telescope observation has revealed the point of no return for our galaxy's monster black hole

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Brands are demanding more sophisticated measurement for TV ads - and a startup claims to have cracked the code by using advertisers' own data

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Iraq looks to snuff out ISIL remnants in remote Anbar province

Sleeper cells use vast desert of Anbar province for regrouping and planning new attacks, Iraqi army says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zcAgrQ

North Korea prepares nuclear test site for inspectors

Pyongyang says it dismantled Punggye-ri site in May, but did not allow international inspections at the time. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DfrSMN

Cardiff tech firm: 'We'll pay £100k, but can't get staff'

A tech skills shortage means some Welsh workers receive daily job offers, and salaries are increasing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RpoaD5

South Sudan rebel leader Machar back in Juba after two years

Ex-vice president Riek Machar returned for the first time since 2016 to take part in a peace ceremony. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Jr5Arp

UN secretary-general to appoint Geir Peders as Syria envoy

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has informed the Security Council that he wishes to appoint the veteran Norwegian diplomat Geir Pedersen as his special envoy for Syria. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DdUQML

10 things in tech you need to know today

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Facebook daily visits growth slows as sales miss forecasts

The social media firm is seeing users shift from its most profitable business amid rising costs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OgIHI9

Iraq war map: Who controls what

As fighting in parts of Iraq intensifies, a visual breakdown of the control of territory after years of war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RnuGdF

US reassures Taiwan on security as China increases threats

In response, China warns Taipei against 'colluding with foreign forces' to disrupt stability in the Taiwan Strait. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Pz6sjs

Afghanistan army helicopter crash: Senior officials among 25 dead

Army helicopter carrying senior officials crashes in western Farah province on way to Herat, killing all 25 on board. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RoP3qU

Pacific Rim trade pact dumped by Trump nears take-off

Deal reduces tariffs in economies that together amount to more than 13 percent of global GDP - a total of $10 trillion. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RrUwgO

Modi unveils towering statue of India's independence leader

The $430m Statue of Unity is being seen as PM Narendra Modi's bid to undermine rivals in Nehru-Gandhi family. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PBfMmG

Pakistan acquits Christian woman Bibi in iconic blasphemy case

Supreme Court frees Aasia Bibi after she spent nine years on death row for allegedly blaspheming the Prophet Muhammad. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RnmnhZ

Suicide bomber kills at least 7 outside Kabul prison

Detonated explosives near a vehicle of employees from the Pul-e-Charki prison on the outskirts of the Afghan capital. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2F1nvGW

Indonesia crash: Search area widened in hunt for aircraft

Armed forces chief says possible seabed location of the downed aircraft may have been found after 189 were killed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SvBvLs

US charges Chinese intelligence officers for jet engine data hack

Malware and phishing techniques allegedly used to target computers and remove data on jet engines and parts from firms. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qlaYUc

Samsung Reaps Record Profit, but Tougher Times Could Come

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US defence chief demands Yemen ceasefire; peace talks in 30 days

James Mattis says the US has watched the bloody conflict 'long enough' and he wants 'dropping of bombs' to stop. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q2GnpH

Alphabet Executive Resigns After Harassment Accusation

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An executive with Google's parent company resigns with no severance after sexual misconduct allegations come to light

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Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zeK8Bw

Facebook is banning far-right militia Proud Boys after a violent attack in New York

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Here are the 3 features that keep Apple's new iPad Pro from really replacing a laptop

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Electronic Arts is getting in on the next big thing in video games with 'Project Atlas,' a cloud gaming service to take on Google and Microsoft

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'Leave Pittsburgh': Protesters greet Trump after synagogue attack

Trump visits city where a gunman killed 11 in one of the worst acts of anti-Semitic violence in the US in recent memory. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yGn2UC

Mobster 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison at 89 years old: reports

James 'Whitey' Bulger was serving two consecutive life sentences for 11 murders, racketeering and other charges. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OdUVRL

US midterms: Georgia's early voting marred by suppression claims

An estimated 53,000 voter applications are being held up by Georgia's Secretary of State. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zib2rU

US midterm elections: What are the key issues?

As US midterms approach, the issues topping voters' minds include healthcare, the economy and the judiciary. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IPSiok

What's happening in Sri Lanka? All questions answered

Here's how the constitutional crisis in Sri Lanka has unfolded, what's at stake if it drags on, and what to expect next. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zk1vAG

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue to pay respects to victims of massacre 10/30/18 2:23 PM

I got to try out the new iPad Pro, and it's clear that it's Apple's biggest update to the iPad lineup in years

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Apple is changing the worst thing about the Apple Pencil - and the fix makes it way better

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Facebook Reports Slowing Revenue and User Growth

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Denmark recalls ambassador to Iran over alleged foiled 'attack'

Iranian intelligence unit accused of 'planning an attack in Denmark', Tehran strongly denies allegations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ql6Tzs

As midterms marred by violence, experts point finger at Trump

Experts and monitors say this could be one of the most violent election seasons in living memory. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q6YfA1

Riek Machar set for Juba return to attend S Sudan peace ceremony

Machar fled South Sudan's capital two years ago under a hail of gunfire when an earlier peace deal collapsed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ql9RUK

Facebook approved 100 phony political ads that were allegedly 'paid for' by every United States senator

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LIVE: Here come Facebook's Q3 earnings...

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Egypt arrests economist Abdel Khalik Farouk over 'critical book'

Author's wife says policemen who arrived at their home said arrest was in connection with book seized by authorities. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PcJsX7

Egypt releases author and publisher held over book on economy

Court orders the economist and his publisher's release pending investigation into accusations of publishing 'fake news'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zgORTj

Keeping with Apple's family-friendly image, Lana Del Rey said she couldn't say the title of her new album on stage because Apple 'told us not to swear'

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Is Saudi Arabia protecting whoever ordered Khashoggi killing?

Turkish President Erdogan says the kingdom's investigation into the murder of Saudi journalist must reveal all. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EPopG4

N Ireland: KKK incident at Islamic centre probed as hate crime

Investigation under way after several people dressed in costumes of white supremacist group pose outside Islamic centre. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CR1W9e

Students call for NYU to cancel Milo Yiannopoulos lecture

The far-right writer is slated to talk about the "politics of Halloween" on Wednesday, prompting student ire. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OWkvjz

Indonesia to inspect all Boeing 737 MAX jets after Lion Air crash

Lion Air currently operates 10 737-MAX jets in its fleet while national carrier Garuda has one. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CQ7XTv

US midterms: The House of Representatives races you need to watch

With the Democratic Party vying to take back Congress, Al Jazeera breaks down the key House races you need to watch. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NQr0Pf

Hands-on with Apple's new redesigned MacBook Air: This could be the laptop that Apple fans have been waiting for

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Apple Unveils New iPad and MacBook Air

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It's easier to plug Google's Pixel 3 smartphones into Apple's latest laptops than it is to plug in an iPhone

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Nigerian police 'open fire' at Shia protesters amid Abuja clashes

At least one protester wounded in latest round of violence amid protests by supporters of jailed cleric Ibrahim Zakzaky. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RopQgd

Turkey ship set to begin drilling for oil, gas in Mediterranean

The Turkish move is likely to reignite tensions with Cyprus and Greece over jurisdiction on disputed territories. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PsoqUI

Imagining a Bolsonaro Brazil

While Bolsonaro has offered no concrete political and economic plans for Brazil, I cannot but fear for our future. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rmkjqz

Saudi-led coalition sends thousands of troops towards Hodeidah

The deployment of troops, including Sudanese forces, is part of new offensive expected to start 'within days'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PyFyrO

Apple has a metallurgy team that's discovered a new way to make its MacBook Air from 100% recycled aluminum

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Here at the top 5 things Apple just announced at its October launch event

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Whitey Bulger, infamous Boston mob boss, killed in prison, multiple reports say 10/30/18 9:56 AM

None of Apple's latest laptops come with regular USB ports

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Tunis suicide attack, a wake-up call on tense politics

A suicide attack in Tunisia's capital sends a message of need to end political polarisation to tackle security issues. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OWRmVo

US midterms: The Senate races you need to watch

In November, 35 Senate seats are up for grabs as Democrats hope to take back a majority in Congress. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RUefGO

The latest blockbuster from the folks behind 'Grand Theft Auto' brought in nearly $1 billion in its first weekend

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Watch Apple's October 2018 event in 8 minutes

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Apple's new iPad Pro features a new design that ditches the home button for Face ID

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How can Gaza's contaminated water catastrophe be solved?

Barely three percent of Gaza's drinking water wells is fit for human consumption, and the crisis is claiming lives. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qkAXeG

Khashoggi case: Turkey claims senior Saudi figures being shielded

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls for more information after Riyadh reportedly hands over testimonies of 18 suspects linked to journalist's killing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QdCz52

Android under-5s apps have 'unfair and deceptive' ads

Campaign groups and university researchers raise concerns about the ads found in Android apps. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q722gw

Apple will launch its new Mac mini on November 7th, starting at $799

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Apple CEO Tim Cook says the iPad is 'the most popular computer in the world'

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People keep accidentally killing their horses in the wildly popular 'Red Dead Redemption 2'

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Apple just announced a brand new MacBook Air

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China defends move to ease tiger bones, rhino horns 25-year ban

Beijing's decision prompts outcry from global conservation groups amid fears over endangered species future in the wild. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EMz3NU

America's highways and roads are crumbling - here are the 10 states that have it the worst

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Here's how the UK plans to seize $2 billion in tax from firms like Amazon, Facebook, and Google

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More people lined up to buy a new $580 Android phone at T-Mobile's flagship store than the iPhone

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Here's what's wrong with your printer

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LIVE: Apple announces new iPads, Macs

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Koalas among species threatened by Australia deforestation

A new study says that the country's east coast is likely to lose three million hectares of trees in the next 15 years. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2COffqU

Bitcoin exchange Coinbase is now valued at $8 billion after raising another mega round of funding

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Most Amazon Go stores are closed on the weekends - here's why

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Bangladesh, Myanmar to start returning Rohingya in November

Officials from the two countries say Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will start returning home mid November. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PA45wU

Warning over DJI drones falling out of the sky

Some incidents in which DJI drones "suffered a complete loss of power" have concerned a UK authority. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P2sifB

We just got our first look at how many minors are using Silicon Valley's favorite e-cig, and it doesn't look good

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Amazon took 18 years to hit a market cap of $250 billion. It lost that much in 8 weeks in the tech stock mauling

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Many uneasy about economy as Brazil elects Bolsonaro

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Thousands of sacked Sri Lanka PM supporters rally in Colombo

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German ex-nurse admits at trial to killing 100 patients

The former nurse admitted deliberately injecting patients at two clinics in northern Germany with deadly drugs. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qhqYGP

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Poverty is the reason Hondurans flee to the US

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US President Trump plans to end birthright citizenship: Axios

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US hate crimes: White extremism on the rise

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Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa assumes duties as PM

Mahinda Rajapaksa started work on Monday, signing off his first document as the country's new prime minister. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q69BEe

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Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Px98Og

Defence firms see only hundreds of new US jobs from Saudi deal

Documents seen by Reuters forecasts fewer than 1,000 jobs will be created by arms deal between Washington and Riyadh. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RmmYQV

Why do Kurds continue to flee Iraq's Kurdish region?

Hundreds of Kurds from Iraq's oil-rich Kurdish region die every year trying to reach Europe. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PxesS2

Will EU stop arms sales to Saudi in wake of Khashoggi killing?

Experts say a united European response on arms sales to Riyadh unlikely as business interests trump over rights abuses. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RnIMM5

TV journalist, two policemen killed in India rebel attack

The TV cameraman was escorting police on a patrol in Chhattisgarh state, when their vehicles were attacked. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Pzpk1w

Child soldiers of South Sudan

In South Sudan there are still 19,000 children in armed forces, with boys trained to fight and girls taken as "wives". from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RpbPPr

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Qatar's asylum law a positive step, says HRW

Qatar is the first Gulf state to offer asylum, but rights body says the law falls short of 'international obligations'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RrjXz1

Snapchat just massively stepped up its ambition to become the future of TV, bringing shows to the UK

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Mexico's president-elect to scrap $13bn airport project

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he's respecting the result of a referendum by the Mexican people. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EOZRx7

Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings

Strong demand for Spider-Man and other games is helping drive earnings at the Japanese electronics giant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qi0o0n

Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday

The taxi-hailing app appeals against a ruling its drivers should be treated as workers, not self employed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CPpTh9

US pushing Saudi Arabia to end GCC crisis, Yemen war: Bloomberg

International pressure on Riyadh continues to mount following assassination of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PsNRpe

Gaza mourns three boys killed by Israel drone attack

Children aged 13 and 14 killed after Israeli forces bomb area in southeastern Gaza near the fence with Israel. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RnFKr5

Gaza boys' deaths: 'The light of my life has gone'

Families of three Palestinian boys killed in an Israeli air strike denounce Israel's claim they were planting a bomb. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yGki9T

How not taxing the rich got Pakistan into another fiscal crisis

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Top Palestinian body calls for suspension of Israel recognition

PCC says recognition should be suspended until Israel recognises the Palestinian state in its 1967 borders. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OdGBJ5

Bangladesh court doubles jail term for opposition leader Zia

Jailed opposition leader's punishment increased from five to 10 years following an appeal by anti-corruption body. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AzrPJa

South Korea court orders Japan firm to compensate WWII slaves

Landmark ruling will have a serious economic and political impact on Japanese-South Korean ties, analysts say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q0rYKF

Indonesia warns Australia over possible embassy move in Israel

Australia should stick with policy of more than 40 years that its embassy be in Tel Aviv, not Jerusalem, says former PM. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rl3Gvp

US eyes more China tariffs if Trump-Xi meeting fails: reports

Trade war may escalate unless progress made at meeting on the sidelines of Group of 20 leaders' summit in November. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RpBjME

British scholar jailed in UAE released on bail

Matthew Hedges, 31, held in solitary confinement for the past six months, accused of spying for a foreign government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P1XbRl

Earth's wild animal population plummets 60 percent in 44 years

From 1970 to 2014, 60 percent of all animals with a backbone were wiped out by human activity, new report says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zfNJ1U

Lion Air crash: Investigators hunt for black-box answers

Boeing 737 was almost brand new though it crashed in Indonesia shortly after take-off from Jakarta's airport. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PwmYR4

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Chinese and American officials increasingly talk about war over Taiwan and the South China Sea - could it really happen? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AytzSI

'Fear and hate': Critics slam Trump's anti-caravan troop surge

Rights groups call Pentagon's plan to send 5,200 troops to US-Mexico border an overreaction, saying there's 'no crisis'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PqVUmu

Journalist's fiancee demands justice after 'death squad' killing

Hatice Cengiz tells Saudi leaders to return her fiance's remains, warns Trump not to 'pave the way for a cover-up'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ELw8oG

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Predictive policing using data analytics is gaining acceptance among police forces, but at what cost? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OVumGi

Google employees are reportedly planning a walkout this week in protest of the recent sexual misconduct revelations

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Facebook's biggest critic on Wall Street explains why he's convinced the company is going to keep sinking

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How worrying is the rise of right-wing extremism in America?

Another mass shooting in the United States has claimed the lives of 11 in a Pittsburgh synagogue. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qfjLap

Clashes in Nigeria between security forces and Shia protesters

Supporters of jailed pro-Iranian cleric Ibrahim Zakzaky were marching in Abuja to call for the release of their leader. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P1OW88

UK eyes higher growth and spending in budget for Brexit year

British finance secretary revealed plans to increase spending if Brexit deal agreed and introduce tax on tech giants. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AzrpCt

Iranian official: President Rouhani's cellphone tapped 'recently'

Senior official charged with fighting sabotage also says that Iran recently neutralised a new version of Stuxnet. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QbypdW

Evan Spiegel named a new chief business officer for Snap before giving the job to someone else two days later

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Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax

Chancellor Philip Hammond plans to tax the sales that digital giants generate in the UK. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z9Szht

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Red Hydrogen One: The internet reacts to the 3D-enabled phone

A smartphone with a pioneering 3D display fails to convince technology experts of its merits. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P10s3l

Trump 'not welcome' in Pittsburgh after synagogue shooting

City's Jewish leaders publish open letter to US president demanding that that he stops rhetoric against minorities. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zbent4

Honduran killed in Mexican border crackdown on migrant caravan

Police fired rubber bullets, tear gas as more than 1,000 migrants and refugees attempted to cross border into Mexico. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q3KiTv

Will Saudi Arabia hold a fair trial in Khashoggi murder case?

Saudi Arabia has arrested 18 Saudi nationals in connection with the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qjdtXm

Gabon President Ali Bongo hospitalised in Saudi Arabia

Bongo's office says president admitted to hospital with 'severe fatigue', while sources tell Reuters he suffered stroke. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q2mvmP

T-Mobile customers in NYC can buy the new OnePlus 6T three days before its official release - and for over $500 less than the competition if they trade in their old phone

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'Bodyguard' is the latest hit British TV show that Netflix has streamed to American audiences, and it has a 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

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Facebook, Amazon, and Google are going to have to pay a major new tax on their UK sales

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'Arrogant' Cricket Australia slammed in damning report

Administrators partly to be blamed for ball-tampering scandal that led to the suspension of three players, says review. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SuECTT

Erdogan inaugurates Istanbul Airport, one of world's largest

Once completed in 2028, the new facility in the Turkish megacity is expected to host up to 200 million passengers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yIvS4p

Hands-on with the best smartphone you've never heard of - everything that's new with the OnePlus 6T

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A creepy video shows how China warns its citizens to behave or get punished by its nationwide social credit system

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Twitter's CEO hinted at someday getting rid of its 'like' button and people are freaking out about it

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Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Since protests began on March 30, Israeli forces have killed at least 210 Palestinians and wounded more than 18,000. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2GColGh

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Suicide bomb blast rocks central Tunis

A woman blew herself up near a shopping centre on busy Habib Bourguiba avenue, officials say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RndNzU

MIT invites you to control a human on Halloween

Researchers want internet users to vote on which actions an actor will take in a new social experiment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q91ZRG

Everything we're expecting Apple to launch at its big iPad event tomorrow

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Google is 'bold and inspired' for coming clean about its 'Game of Thrones' culture of sex and power

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Gaza's drinking water spurs blue baby syndrome, serious illnesses

Contaminated and scarce water owing to Israel's brutal siege and bombing of infrastructure leads to death and disease. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Oe63hp

The Confederate debate in my blood: My cousin Robert E Lee

A personal story of owning and learning from a legacy associated with modern interpretations of racism in the US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yDI6Ls

Lebanon: 'Breakthrough' on forming unity government

Christian party to join new government led by Saad Hariri, clearing way for agreement five months after elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ps5o0v

Pittsburgh shooting: Gab drops offline after attack

PayPal and others pulled support for Gab's "free speech" service after a gun attack on a synagogue. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DefcFQ

IBM is paying a 'rich valuation' for Red Hat

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Why the Istanbul summit failed

Peace will come to Syria only after a Russia-US agreement. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OWiELn

Sri Lanka: Warnings of 'bloodbath' as political tensions rise

Sacked prime minister's party calls for protests as speaker warns of possible violence over parliament's suspension. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SnWoZ0

Illegal trawlers threaten Sierra Leone fishermen's jobs

We go on patrol with Sierra Leone's navy as it battles a multimillion-dollar problem. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z9oxKv

Japan's Princess Ayako marries commoner, loses royal status

Princess Ayako is the latest female royal to leave Japan's shrinking Imperial Household. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SpKqON

'We're shooting for thousands of clinics': A Silicon Valley startup has been quietly laying plans to take on heavyweight One Medical. We got the first look inside.

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Wall Street is surprisingly upbeat about Facebook after 5 recent catastrophes - but there could be a sting in the tail

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Electricity supply improves in Gaza after two years

How power struggles over Gaza could hurt hopes for better electricity supplies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z94EU0

Pittsburgh shooting: Vigils across US as hate crimes up

Thousands gathered for an interfaith prayer vigil at a city church following the mass shooting at the synagogue. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2StOHjX

NATO military drills: Germany sends largest contingent

The German armed forces lead the biggest military exercises of NATO since the Cold War. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zavKtL

Merkel will not seek re-election as CDU party chair: sources

Chancellor Angela Merkel has told leaders of CDU that she will not seek re-election as party chairwoman, sources say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q3BRrg

Pittsburgh shooting: Suspect expressed hatred of Jews

Shortly after the shooting, President Donald Trump called for unity in a nation where hate crime is on the rise. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Jm2xRq

Mexico referendum rejects part-built $14bn airport project

President-elect Obrador says he will respect voters' decisions, despite referendum being non-binding. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RiUisb

Mosul residents: 'We were the masters of the world'

Nostalgia for Iraq's Baathist past lingers amid the ruins of Mosul's old city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OUMTCx

Turkey's economic endgame and the Khashoggi crisis

Ankara may use Khashoggi crisis to extract concessions from Saudi Arabia to ease pressure on its struggling economy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EQX7PG

Bangladesh court jails ex-PM Zia for seven years for corruption

Khaleda Zia found guilty of misuse of power as PM in collecting $375,000 for a charitable trust from unknown sources. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2COnQtO

10 things in tech you need to know today

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Suicide attack targets Afghanistan election workers in Kabul

A suicide bomber blew himself up near a vehicle as it entered the head office of Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission on Monday, wounding at least six people, officials say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qenXae

Several killed as bus crashes into ravine in northern Pakistan

At least 17 people were killed after the bus with 25 on board plunged into a deep ravine in Kohistan district. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qg4o1i

Visiting Seoul, US envoy seeks to boost denuclearisation push

Stephen Biegun, visiting South Korea, reiterates commitment to work together to end North's nuclear programme. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ESN9gL

Nuclear ban treaty may come into force in 2019: ICAN

Treaty aims to stigmatise nuclear weapons as previous ones marginalised landmines and cluster munitions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PpsFAu

Who is Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's new far-right president?

Former army captain rides wave of discontent over corruption, crime and economic downturn to win presidency. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2C3VdbH

Suicide bomber targets electoral officials in Kabul

At least six people injured after a suicide bomber detonated explosives near election commission office in Kabul. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rjnkry

Yacht at centre of Malaysia 1MDB scandal put up for auction

Auction for super-yacht Equanimity closes in one month and bidders must pay a $1m deposit to take part. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JkkIH7

Sulawesi on slow path to recovery a month after disaster

Urgent need for shelter as rainy season looms and survivors battle with loss of loved ones and trauma of earthquake. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q3axcG

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Indonesia: Lion Air flight from Jakarta to Sumatra crashes

Boeing 737 with an unknown number of passengers aboard goes down into the Java Sea shortly after take-off. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zal7HA

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The boss who tried to kill his business

Peter Reinhardt was initially unimpressed with the idea behind customer data tech firm Segment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zbK0m7

Brazil elections: Far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro wins presidency

Results give Bolsonaro a 56 percent share of runoff vote, comfortably ahead of centre-left opponent Fernando Haddad. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qfM6NK

Leicester City confirms owner Vichai died in helicopter crash

English football club says owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people killed in crash next to its stadium. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D71DYV

Lewis Hamilton wins fifth F1 title for joint-second of all time

The 33-year-old has equalled the titles of Juan Manuel Fangio, now behind only seven-times champion Michael Schumacher. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DdhEfM

Israeli air strike kills three Palestinian boys in Gaza

Children aged 13 and 14 killed after Israeli forces bomb area in southeastern Gaza near the fence with Israel.r from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JmaZjM

Honduran migrant caravan joined by other Latin American nationals

Group departs from El Salvador as others across Mexico and Central America join thousands on US-bound caravan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qgqmBC

Can Saudi Arabia and Turkey team up to reveal Khashoggi killer?

Saudi Arabia's Attorney General Saud al-Mojeb arrived in Turkey on Sunday to look into the October 2 killing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CMneVt

Turkey to present Saudi probe findings, request consulate search

Turkish dossier presented to Saudi prosecutor will contain crime scene evidence and identify main suspects, source says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zahrpj

Abe and Modi to discuss trade, security in Japan summit

Japanese prime minister welcomes his Indian counterpart before the launch of formal talks in Tokyo on Monday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OgV5YQ

Algeria's Bouteflika to seek re-election next year: party chief

The 81-year-old longtime president has last addressed his nation six years ago. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EQjHIc

IBM is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire Red Hat, the software company valued at $20 billion

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Sri Lanka's Tamils are at imminent risk after Rajapaksa's return

Following the former president's return to power, international community needs to take urgent action to protect Tamils. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JlWYTc

Khashoggi murder: Is US inaction on MBS linked to Iran?

Trump's anti-Iran agenda could be behind the US' close alliance to Saudi government, which is its main regional rival. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Jpw8tm

Police general to lead Thailand's main opposition party

Pheu Thai senior members pick 86-year-old leader Viroj Pao-in to lead party ahead of polls expected in February 2019. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ocqhbk

Playing these classic horror games will set the perfect mood for Halloween

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Many companies are stumbling as they rush to adopt artificial intelligence - here's what's tripping them up

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You can make Alexa whisper to you on your Amazon Echo, and it's just as weird as you'd expect - here's how to enable 'whisper mode'

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Humans are about to touch the deepest corners of the ocean for the first time - an endeavor as dangerous as landing on the moon

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Muslims crowdfund for victims of Pittsburgh synagogue attack

Crowdfunding has become a go-to effort for relief following hate crimes and mass shootings in the US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RnyTOD

The end of 'terrorism'?

Perhaps the path to end terrorism begins with abandoning the very term we selectively deploy, and actively distort. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PviQAM

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Companies outside of tech have a key advantage over the Googles of the world when it comes to M&A and it all comes down to 'one hard pill to swallow' in the term sheet

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Unwell Simone Biles dominates gymnastics worlds in Doha

The US gymnast's hospital trip could not stop her from leading her team to top spot in the world gymnastics contest. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qfUfly

Encounters, civilian deaths keep Kashmir on boil

More and more ordinary Kashmiris come out in support of armed rebels as violence escalates and death toll rises. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qgYhtO

The 25 most valuable private tech companies in the US

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Ocean conservation: Kenyan fishermen turn reef rangers

Giving up fishing, a team of fishermen completed an intensive training to preserve Lamu̢۪s fragile environment. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D8Zw6I

One month since tsunami, health crisis persists in Palu

As Indonesia̢۪s emergency response phase ends, life is back to normal in some areas. In others, much remains to be done. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JlihUK

South Sudan identity: Split leaves many without documents

How the splitting of Sudan and South Sudan has left many people without a formal identity. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DcBuI2

DR Congo election: First major pro-government rally

Tens of thousands of supporters of DR Congo's President Joseph Kabila turned up on Saturday to hear a speech by his favoured candidate in a long-delayed presidential election in December. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JoEGRi

What we know about Robert Bowers, synagogue attack suspect

Most of the information about Bowers comes from his social media, which is largely comprised of anti-Semitic posts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D9tS94

Leicester City owner 'on board when helicopter crashed'

A source close to Vichai's family has said he was on board, but Leicester City and his company are yet to confirm. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RpP2Dh

Trump: Pittsburgh synagogue attack 'evil' anti-Semitism

Faced with another national tragedy, Trump continues campaign, saying cancelling events would make suspect 'important'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2So93ew

Sri Lanka crisis deepens as speaker recognises sacked PM

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said Ranil Wickremesinghe's request to retain the privileges of prime minister was fair. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2za6pQU

The growing US deficit: It's a revenue, not a spending problem

The national debt is growing, but despite what Trump and his party say, spending less will not solve the problem. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CLqMqX

Georgia elections: Ex-foreign ministers in close presidency race

Salome Zurabishvili and Grigol Vashadze are frontrunners in presidential vote seen as crucial test for Dream party. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OSlYY6

Two UN peacekeepers killed in Mali attacks

Several others were wounded in two attacks in central and northern Mali, according to the UN. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CLqKiP

Pittsburgh shooting: Suspect to face hate crime charges

Pittsburgh shooting: Suspect to face hate crime charges from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OVxJNw

Jair Bolsonaro and the future of Brazil's media

A look at 'fake news', social media and how a Bolsonaro victory could spell trouble for Brazil's mainstream media. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CKJaQQ

Why have Gulf-based Filipinos fallen in love with Armenia?

Since 2014, the number of tourists rose from 674 to 22,000, and some even stayed behind to make home in Yerevan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RjN0En

Bolsonaro looks set to win elections in bitterly divided Brazil

Brazilians set to go to the polls with Jair Bolsonaro as frontrunner, signalling a sharp turn to the right. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OSjetM

'Everything is broken': Healthcare after the Palu disaster

A month since the quake and tsunami, poor sanitation and dirty conditions fuel sickness among the displaced. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RnhllJ

Who is Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia's first female president?

Election of first woman to presidency has raised hopes among women's rights groups for more gender equality in Ethiopia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SmMeb3

Sacked Sri Lanka PM given 'deadline' to vacate residence

As political crisis worsens, Wickremesinghe's opponents threaten to storm residence and president suspends parliament. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JjpswN

Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes outside stadium

Leicester City football club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's helicopter has crashed outside the club's stadium. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PmktAX

What impact will Khashoggi's murder have on the Middle East?

The US says journalist's killing has undermined stability while Riyadh calls global outcry over death 'hysterical'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JkcE9n

Ireland re-elects Michael Higgins as president

Higgins won 55.8 percent of the vote and second term as president, while exit polls show blasphemy law set to be dumped. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q0bMcB

Leaders of Turkey, Syria, France and Germany hold Syria talks

Istanbul summit addresses numerous issues, including Idlib demilitarised zone, constitutional reform and refugees. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yKwmqX

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UN says Damascus is blocking efforts to end civil war

The outgoing UN envoy to Syria is hopeful that high-level meetings will lead to a solution, but is facing resistance from Syria's government about the who will attend the meetings. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zbEVdp

Netanyahu visits Oman, says opposing Iran unites Gulf and Israel

The Israeli prime minister visited Oman just three days after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in a move expected to increase pressure on Palestine to participate in US-led peace negotiations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SmT2Wh

Brazil: Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro poised for victory

Bolsonaro's rise has come amid a backdrop of economic and political turmoil, corruption scandals and rising violence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z61Oir

Religious minorities persecuted in Afghanistan amid war

Many belonging to religious minorities are leaving the country but not everyone can afford it. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OcFlG6

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect identified by law enforcement officials as Robert Bowers 10/27/18 10:43 AM

There's a keyboard shortcut that will transform how you browse the web hiding in plain sight

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Suspect in custody after deadly Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Multiple casualties reported and at least three police officers shot in the Squirrel Hill area of the city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JifxaC

Honduran caravan pushes forward after Mexican police standoff

Thousands of migrants and refugees move ahead after police roadblock in southern Mexico brought journey to standstill. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PxB19j

Greece builds pipeline to transport natural gas from Caspian Sea

The five billion-dollar project is part of a European Union policy to move away from dependence on Russian gas after the Ukraine crisis in 2009 that saw Russian gas flows to Europe restricted. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JifwDA

Islamic Jihad group announces Gaza ceasefire with Israel

Egypt-brokered deal comes after Israeli fighter jets attack 80 sites in Gaza in retaliation for rockets fired at Israel. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AuIUng

Cesar Sayoc’s Path on Social Media: From Food Photos to Partisan Fury

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7 things you should know about the iPhone XR before upgrading from an older iPhone

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We compared Google Search with Bing and DuckDuckGo to find the best search engine out there - and the race was closer than we expected

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The 5 most anticipated new TV shows premiering in November, including Julia Roberts' first show

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Pittsburgh police confirms 'active shooter' at Tree of Life Synagogue; multiple victims reported 10/27/18 7:56 AM

Silicon Valley's largest accelerator is looking for carbon-sucking technologies - including one that could become 'the largest infrastructure project ever'

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Indonesia government knew of liquefaction danger before quake

Six years ago, the Indonesian government's own experts drew a map that highlighted many areas in Palu where there was a high risk of liquefaction. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Oc5Mff

How much power does Saudi Arabia wield over the global economy?

Against the backdrop of Khashoggi's death, we examine the dynamic between the tech world and Saudi oil money. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CJqoZZ

Trump and Obama ask supporters for 'civility' after mail bombs

President Trump and former President Obama held competing rallies before the US midterm elections and both blamed the other for the negativity in American politics, while condemning the bombings. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qcVr9d

Is Brazil's democracy under threat?

We discuss the rise of controversial presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro and whether he threatens Brazil's democracy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CJWDID

'It's convenient to look the other way': Here's why startups are starting to ask tough questions about where VC money comes from

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Khashoggi's fiancee: He felt assured entering the Saudi consulate

Hatice Cengiz says Jamal Khashoggi didn't think Saudi Arabia would dare to question or arrest him in a foreign country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qfsZTY

The life and career rise of Danica Patrick, the most successful woman in the history of racing

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Tesla is going to have to spend an absolutely staggering amount of money in the next few years

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I went to Brooklyn for the chance to see a satellite image of the area in the Nevada desert that mysteriously wasn't updated on Google Earth for 8 years

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Ukraine vice PM: 'Crimea will one day come back home'

Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze discusses Ukraine's defensive war with Russia and the state's support of neo-Nazi groups. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qcuVwr

Richard Graham: Why gaming addiction is on the rise

Psychiatrist Dr Richard Graham discusses why gaming is so addictive and how it can be treated. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qc07Mi

Thousands march in Taiwan gay pride parade for referendum vote

Nearly 13,000 people marched in Taipei before a landmark vote next month on LGBT rights. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CKBSfZ

Syria peace talks set to begin in Istanbul

The talks will address numerous issues in the conflict, including demilitarised zones and a political path forward. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qai7qC

Bahrain says 'Arab NATO' to be formed by next year

The alliance aims to include six Gulf countries and Egypt, though Saudi-led blockade on Qatar remains an obstacle. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CImxMN

The inconvenient truth about the US-bound migrant caravan

The migrant caravan Trump is so obsessed about is a direct result of US foreign policy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D71FQo

Who started the migrant caravan and why now?

Honduras government claims the mastermind behind it all is the former opposition congressman, Bartolo Fuentes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sts2oa

Who started the migrant caravan and why now?

Honduras government claims the mastermind behind it all is the former opposition congressman, Bartolo Fuentes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OaD7XI

11 Israelis take part in UAE judo competition

Players taking part in the competition that was temporarily suspended last year over a ban on Israeli symbols. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PozLF9

Oman denies mediator role in Israel-Palestine conflict

Sultanate says it is merely offering ideas to bring Israel and Palestinians together, denies acting as mediator. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Jhxpm1

'He means change': Brazil's low income Bolsonaro voters

Opinion polls say 35-40 percent of low-income voters may pick far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PxeTMh

Jair Bolsonaro: A wrecking ball for Brazil's media?

A look at hate speech and misinformation ahead of Brazil's election runoff. Plus, Jeremy Corbyn and the UK media. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JhwRfX

Israel says Syria and Iran behind Gaza rocket attacks

Orders to hit Israel with rockets from Gaza Strip were given from Damascus with Iranian involvement, Israeli army says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z8OfyP

Brazil gearing up for its very own Duterte

Rhetorically, the likely next leader of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, is almost an exact replica of the the Filipino populist. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Snby0H

Urban Planning Guru Says Driverless Cars Won’t Fix Congestion

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Young black Portuguese men take police brutality case to court

Six alleged victims say officers beat them until they bled and were bruised and forced them into humiliating positions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qgeEa1

Trump: Media uses pipe bomb case to score 'political points'

Donald Trump lashes out at media, saying 'sinister actions of one individual' are used to 'score political points'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Oc0z6S

Sri Lanka president suspends parliament amid political crisis

Maithripala Sirisena sacked PM Ranil Wickremesinghe and replaced him with Mahinda Rajapakse on Friday night. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CIPlF2

Afghanistan elections: Kandahar votes in delayed poll

Vote was postponed for a week following the killing of the province's police chief in an attack claimed by Taliban. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yFaYD8

Malaysia: Najib Speaks

101 East interviews Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PYRike

Israeli jets hit 80 targets in Gaza amid rocket fire and protests

Fighter jets strike dozens of sites across the Gaza Strip as fighters fire about 30 rockets into Israel. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Aw64Kb

Louis Theroux loves being a viral internet meme, even if he doesn't understand why

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Former PM Najib denies wrongdoing as Malaysia deepens 1MDB probe

In exclusive interview, Najib Razak insists 'conscience is clear' despite facing numerous charges and $4.5bn missing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D9sSCb

In hills of Sulawesi Indonesia quake survivors chafe at aid rules

A month after the disaster, people outside Palu have received little help and fear coming rainy season's colder weather. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z6VeZ9

Georgia gubernatorial candidate poses with anti-Muslim activist

Rights group demands apology after US Republican candidate Brian Kemp posed with a well-known far-right activist. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qeuKRe

Google Workers Fume Over Executives’ Payouts After Sexual Misconduct Claims

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Snap just announced its first-ever desktop app for consumers, and a new partnership with Twitch

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US teachers running in midterms: I hope we're at a tipping point

More than 1,450 former and current educators are running for US state legislative seats in midterm elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z9b2dO

Honduran caravan remains determined despite renewed Trump threats

Still more than a 1,500km from the US border, thousands of migrants and refugees continue to trek north. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Skv4L8

What to expect from Turkey-hosted summit on Syrian war

Leaders of Turkey, Russia, Germany and France to discuss Idlib, aid, drafting of constitution and reconstruction. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PZ6i1R

'Whites don̢۪t shoot whites': 2 black people shot dead in Kentucky

Prosecutors say shooting that left two African Americans dead in the US state is being probed as possible hate crime. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CEUaPD

Will US exit from the INF Treaty increase risk of war?

President Trump says it's time for the US to end the arms pact it signed with Russia more than 30 years ago. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qeV51S

IMF approves $56bn loan package for Argentina

South American nation, which has been plagued by chronic economic problems, reached IMF deal for $50bn loan in June. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Jhfpbl

Sri Lanka president sacks prime minister, appoints Rajapaksa

Sacked PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says president's decision to replace him with Mahinda Rajapaksa is 'unconstitutional'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sn1kxt

Jordan floods death toll increases, mostly schoolchildren

Search and rescue efforts continue in Dead Sea area after flash floods swept away scores of people on Thursday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sjiufr

Amazon pulled its advertising spend from Bloomberg after a controversial story, but its ads are still running on the publisher's site

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7 crucial things you should know before starting 'Red Dead Redemption 2'

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Philippines' Boracay tourist island reopens

Widespread pollution forced it to close to allow time for a clean-up. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RkX54b

How the EU's principled pragmatism sows strife in the Middle East

By trading values for stability the EU is actually creating instability, and countless casualties like Jamal Khashoggi. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OPVfLH

UN names Human Rights Prize winners for 2018

Asma Jahangir, Rebeca Gyumi, Joenia Wapichana and Front Line Defenders honoured by the UN for promoting human rights. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RfVooE

Facebook Removes Iranian Network That Was Spreading Disinformation

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The creators of 'Fortnite' just landed $1.25 billion in new investments, the largest ever financing round for a video game company

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Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee: Why I declined Trump's invitation

Hatice Cengiz speaks to Turkish TV and calls for punishment for all involved in his 'savage' murder. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2za5lMG

Israel's Netanyahu meets Sultan Qaboos in surprise trip to Oman

Visit by Israeli prime minister forms part of policy of 'deepening' ties with the states of the region, statement says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Smcu5y

Brazil election officials battle fake news on social media

Last week, Facebook was made to remove dozens of links to false stories targeting Fernando Haddad. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z4UiEM

Facebook uncovers Iranian-linked accounts

The firm says it has removed dozens of accounts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qeDZkE

Facebook has discovered an Iranian influence campaign that was followed by more than 1 million people

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Arrest made as more suspicious packages found in US

One person in custody as officials continue probe into mail bombs sent to prominent Trump critics. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RdiBYm

More Yemeni children die as medicine prices skyrocket

Spiralling inflation in Yemen has nearly doubled the cost of providing for a family. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qcP2ed

Ethiopia's first female president can be a force for reform

President Zewde is in a unique position to help change the lives of Ethiopia's long suffering women for the better. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CJSTHd

Gaza protests: All the latest updates

Since protests began on March 30, Israeli forces have killed at least 205 Palestinians in the besieged coastal enclave. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2GColGh

People are freaking out about how long 'Red Dead Redemption 2' takes to download

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Facebook approved fake political ads that claimed to be paid for by ISIS and Mike Pence

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Mexico: Referendum to decide fate of a $13bn airport project

President-elect Lopez Obrador says he will go by what people decide but scrapping the project would cost billions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EMCt3k

Jamal Khashoggi killing: Erdogan hardens tone on Saudi Arabia

As probe into journalist's killing progresses, Erdogan ramps up pressure on Riyadh and says Turkey has more evidence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D4RTyj

Tajik dissidents attempt to challenge ruling class from Poland

Tajiks 'banned' at home form opposition alliance in Poland, where Islamophobia and anti-refugee sentiment is rising. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ENZaEm

The 14 least reliable car brands of 2018

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LIfting US sanctions on Sudan didn't help its economy

Sudan's economy struggles with cash shortages in banks and a soaring inflation rate. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D3sYv3

Indonesian children at risk of trafficking after disaster

A month after the earthquake and tsunami, social workers struggle to find missing children. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ENkUQJ

A $27 billion private-equity investor identifies a budding team of experts that will determine who wins the biggest deals in the future

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Suspicious package discovered in New York City addressed to former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, police sourc 10/26/18 6:21 AM

The Week in Tech: Apple Goes on the Attack

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20 disappointing photos show what converted van living is really like

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Suspicious package addressed to Sen. Cory Booker recovered in Florida 10/26/18 5:50 AM

Juul used 'relaxation, freedom, and sex appeal' to market its e-cigs on Twitter and Instagram - and had major success, according to a recent study

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Driverless cars: Who should die in a crash?

A global study suggests people prefer to save young over elderly people. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CGsIAW

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Vladimir Putin invited to Washington, D.C., in early 2019: John Bolton 10/26/18 5:35 AM

China and Japan pledge to boost economic cooperation

Traditional Asian rivals agree to work together to boost economic ties amid rising trade tensions with Washington. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EMO5mL

Snap has known its Android app is terrible for years - and it may be too late to win back those millions of angry users

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'Google covers up harassment and passes the trash': A Google engineer gave her employer both barrels after an explosive sexual misconduct report

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Jordan floods: At least 19 dead after bus swept away

At least 19 people, mostly children, killed when rain swept away a group of teachers and students touring the Dead Sea. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CFW0zD

Turkey: Khashoggi investigation with Saudi is getting 'difficult̢۪

Saudis allegedly denied access to Turkish investigators to thoroughly inspect a well in the Saudi consul general̢۪s home. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qe7ZgA

India's air quality has plummeted to worst possible category

The level of PM2.5, tiny particulate matter that can clog lungs, is over six times higher than the WHO safe level. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CEAs6C

Fatal 'swatting' hoaxer faces more charges

The long list of suspected crimes relate to many other hoax calls to police, fraud and threats of violence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Re4Dpd

Is Ukraine losing the war with Russia?

We challenge Ukraine's Deputy prime minister, and discuss whether Brazil's democracy could be under threat. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PS1aMB

HRW report on abuse by PA, Hamas: A system designed broken

The HRW report demonstrates Palestinian leadership's weakness, inability to lead their people and deliver liberation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PWW1TL

Sinead O'Connor converts to Islam, now called Shuhada' Davitt

Best known for hit 'Nothing Compares 2 U' the singer says her conversion is the 'conclusion' of her religious journey. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D6cJNO

The Next Big One? Earthquake Scientists Look to A.I.

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Android creator Andy Rubin says the 'wild' sexual misconduct allegations against him are a 'smear campaign'

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Sri Lanka arrests top policeman over 'plot to kill president'

Nalaka De Silva, who was accused of plotting to assassinate the president, arrested after five days of questioning. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z4nj3c

Google CEO Pichai says 48 employees fired for sexual misconduct

CEO Sundar Pichai says 48 staff sacked since 2016 in response to Times report that said the firm shielded executives. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CHcLKX

Helping kids cope with the fear of medical treatment

Hi-tech gadgets are helping sick children express their feelings and soothe their fears. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2O3okhy

Google's Sundar Pichai says 48 employees were fired for sexual harassment

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10 things in tech you need to know today

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Indonesia: Rally for moderate Islam halted over fears of violence

Some 70,000 members were on their way to Yogyakarta for the rally to launch inter-faith movement to counter 'extremism'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RdSa4M

Knife-wielding woman wounds 14 children at China kindergarten

Chinese law restricts the sale and possession of firearms and mass attacks are generally carried out with knives. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ORkOMi

White House rejects New York Times report suggesting Trump's iPhone was tapped by Chinese spies

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Qatar 2022 World Cup stadiums: All you need to know

A look at the progress of the tournament venues as Qatar prepares to host Middle East's first football World Cup. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JhJl7k

Astronomy photographer of the year 2018

These pictures capture distant worlds and ones closer to ours. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D8ybS0

Philippines: Duterte sacks top customs officials over drugs

Failure to intercept a tonne of drugs prompts Philippines' leader to order restaffing of customs office. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EM1gEv

UN official: Khashoggi was victim of an extrajudicial execution

UN special rapporteur says those who orchestrated Khashoggi's murder 'represent the Saudi state'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ETKzHA

M&A activity in the tech sector rebounded in the third quarter - these 3 charts show how

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Amazon Squeezes Out More Profit as Sales Growth Slows

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Alphabet Shrugs Off Bad News With Big Quarter

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'We won't keep silent': Jamal Khashoggi supporters demand justice

At a vigil in Istanbul, friends and supporters of the slain Saudi journalist call for justice, stress press freedom. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AsEzkt

Google sacks dozens over sexual harassment

The tech giant dismissed 48 people, including 13 senior managers, in the past two years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2yYUyVu

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Florida seen as 'region of interest' in package bomb probe, sources say 10/25/18 2:03 PM

Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, reportedly had bondage sex videos on his work computer, paid women for 'ownership relationships,' and allegedly pressured an employee into oral sex

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Snap Continues to Struggle to Gain Users

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LIVE: Here comes Google's Q3 earnings

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For US Latinos, life is worsening under Trump: survey

Pew survey also finds that more than half of Latinos worry a friend or relative could be deported. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z7zX1k

Hundreds of journalists condemn Trump's 'sustained' media attacks

More than 200 journalists, mostly retired and semi-retired, released an open letter decrying Trump's press attacks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Smnznh

China is cracking down on new video games entering the country and it's costing publishing giants billions in profit

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The hospital in Cameroon trying to heal old wounds

A small hospital in western Cameroon is trying to make a change by healing untreated open wounds. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z7zRXw

LIVE: Here comes Snap's Q3 earnings...

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The 7 most incredible things I've seen in 'Red Dead Redemption 2,' the huge new blockbuster game from the makers of 'Grand Theft Auto'

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Jordan floods: Schoolchildren among 18 dead after bus swept away

At least 18 people, mostly children, die when rains swept away a group of teachers and students touring the Dead Sea. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RajeSC

US military 'receives request' to send troops to US-Mexico border

Rights groups call Trump's threats a 'scare' tactic, saying caravan headed to US border is not a 'national emergency'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PnEGGv

Yemen: Death toll from Saudi raid on vegetable market rises to 21

Health official says two children were among the 21 civilians killed in an air attack near Hodeidah. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OPjvh1

Indian officials raid Amnesty International's regional office

Enforcement Directorate, an agency that probes financial crimes, accuses Amnesty of violating donation rules. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Raj7qa

Saudi Arabia: Global pressure calling for end to arms sales

US lawmakers propose bill that also calls for end to military co-operation after Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing and over war in Yemen. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OSaZy1

Trump's tweet claiming he 'only uses government phones' was sent from an iPhone

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George Soros-backed Central European University to leave Hungary

School will move most programmes to Vienna after it said Hungary failed to reach an agreement with US accreditors. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CFizo3

Meet Nia Jax, the WWE star looking to smash barriers for women

Nia Jax tells Al Jazeera she was bullied for her size growing up but had a found a home in professional wrestling. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qaxQG3

Baloch fighters kill two in attack on Pakistani security convoy

Balochistan Liberation Army claims coordinated attack on a senior officer's convoy in southwestern province. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CFuuCn

US rights group ready to provide assistance to arriving migrants

Group says Central Americans fleeing violence have the right to apply for asylum despite Trump's bid to block them. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2q7vmbA

Ukraine filmmaker jailed in Russia wins EU rights award

The European Parliament has awarded its annual Sakharov Prize to Oleg Sentsov. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CDXVF4

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Grassley sends criminal referral for attorney Michael Avenatti and Kavanaugh accuser 10/25/18 10:28 AM

Portrait by AI program sells for $432,000

The AI-generated portrait of a fictional Frenchman sold for 45 times its original estimate. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ETy2DE

The 15 most reliable car brands of 2018

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How Google Protected Andy Rubin, the ‘Father of Android’

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Who has been targeted by suspected pipe bomb packages in the US?

Those targeted by suspected pipe bomb packages included some of Trump's most vocal critics. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PQrl6u

UK apologises for forcing DNA tests on migrants

Sajid Javid apologises to immigrants who were denied UK status after refusing to give DNA samples proving family ties. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PorQaX

Second hack attack on BA website uncovered

Details of the attack emerged as BA investigated a 'sophisticated' attack it suffered in September. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2z4zL3b

Microsoft's new Surface Pro 6 is a capable machine for a great price, but it's missing a single feature that's a deal-breaker

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French court says Sarkozy should be tried over campaign funding

Prosecutors claim the ex-president spent nearly double the legal limit on his failed 2012 campaign using fake invoices. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2EJZkwe

Palestinian women: An untold history of leadership and resistance

Our collective deafness to the stories of Palestinian women needs to end for the sake of future generations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2D4p1WW

Saudi dissident YouTube star defiant after Khashoggi murder

Ghanem Almasarsir says he was beaten by two Saudi men in London a month before Khashoggi's killing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ELgwl2

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Hundreds of US troops heading to the border to deal with migrant caravan, official says 10/25/18 8:12 AM

Elon Musk talked more about his plans for a ride-sharing service for Tesla self-driving cars, which he says will 'obviously' rival Uber and Lyft

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Spain's Supreme Court orders trial of former Catalan leaders

Court says 18 ex-Catalan leaders, including nine who are jailed, should be tried over independence declaration last year from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PVgGrg

Saudi investment summit secures deals worth $56bn

Saudi oil money tempts many despite a boycott by some key global leaders after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CDaH6E

Jamal Khashoggi will not be forgotten

He will always be remembered as a model journalist who paid the ultimate price for exercising his freedom of expression. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qaa115

Ivory Coast teachers launch strike over pay, conditions

Police officers and civil servants are also threatening to walk out in protest, seeking wage parity. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CF55Zu

China has responded to a report that Trump's personal iPhone has been tapped: 'You can change to Huawei phones'

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$600 million developer startup Segment just snagged a key executive from Twilio as its first chief financial officer

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#MeToo effect: US gymnasts struggle in Qatar contest

Four-time Olympic champion Simone Biles is leading the US women team in the world championship in Qatar. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RdOWyk

'Suspicious package' seized from Robert De Niro-linked building

The incident comes a day after crude bombs were sent to Trump critics across the country, including ex-president Obama. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qa3dR5

Twitter Posts Another Profit as User Numbers Drop

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Package addressed to former Vice President Joe Biden being investigated at Delaware postal facility, officials say 10/25/18 5:23 AM

NATO launches its largest war games since end of Cold War

Mock battle in Norway will send 'clear message to any potential adversary', transatlantic security alliance says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SiBbzy

Europe at heart of US, Russian battle over nuclear treaty

Ending INF Treaty, as threatened by Trump, could put pressure on EU and possibly start new arms race, analysts say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z2lofw

Yemen: Saudi-UAE coalition probes into market attack

A farmers' market became the latest target of Saudi-Emirati-led air strikes in Yemen that claimed at least 21 lives. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SiB9Ys

How 'loyal' Arab media echoed Saudi line in Khashoggi case

Riyadh's financial clout among the Arab media helped the kingdom in getting favourable coverage of Khashoggi affair. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z3U0hd

Fake news, racism and bombs: Fear and loathing in Trump's America

Yesterday's bomb threat showed yet again that Trump is now the most prominent enabler of domestic terrorism in the US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SiB332

Twitter earnings boosted by sports broadcasts

Sales leap 30% in the third quarter, partly thanks to broadcasts of major baseball and football games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jf6hEn

Iraq PM Adel Abdul Mahdi sworn in amid bickering over cabinet

Adel Abdul Mahdi was sworn in with only a partial cabinet after lack of consensus on key ministries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2qa3u6s

Abortion taboo: Play tackles strict Maltese laws

Theater is helping address a sensitive and controversial issue in Malta. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yAvDZc

Afghan Taliban founder Mullah Baradar 'released' by Pakistan

Pakistan has released Afghanistan's Taliban leader from prison, a spokesman for the Taliban said on Thursday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PjoIx4

South Africa bank heist: Can VBS Mutual Bank be saved?

It is being termed as the biggest bank fraud in South Africa's history, but it is the poor who are paying the price. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rd517j

Japanese journalist Yasuda returns home after captivity in Syria

Jumpei Yasuda, who described his detention in Syria as painful, was reunited with family after three years in captivity. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2O4msVN

These tiny wasp-inspired drones can open a door 40 times their weight, and could one day be used in disaster zones

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Here come Twitter's earnings...

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Inside Rockstar: The developer behind Red Dead Redemption 2

The western-style adventure is the first major release from Rockstar Games for eight years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2RcDzH2

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Suspicious package at address of Robert De Niro's restaurant being investigated by NYPD 10/25/18 3:46 AM

Trump claims Middle Easterners part of migrant caravan

On the move again, the Central American migrant convoy marches across Mexico, towards the US, even as Washington issues another warning. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2q9XlHq

Israeli warplanes carry out air attacks in besieged Gaza

Israeli jets carry out air raids across the besieged territory causing damage to property after rocket hits Israel. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CDQiON