Ex-US Justice official pleads guilty in 1MDB lobbying scandal
Ex-US Justice Department official admits to role in multi-million dollar effort to shut down US probe into 1MDB scandal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FQcAQt
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UK minister resigns over Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal
Sam Gyimah becomes the sixth minister to resign from government in protest of May's Brexit deal with the EU. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2re7XFJ
Obituary: George HW Bush
Bush successfully reversed Saddam's invasion of Kuwait, prompting an era of US military adventurism in the Middle East. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2rgTitD
Houthi-backed FM: Proud of rockets fired into Saudi
We challenge Hisham Sharaf who also responds to allegations of human rights abuses by Houthi forces. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2U2aHU8
Are 'identity politics' really a threat to democracy?
We ask Francis Fukuyama why he thinks that Black Lives Matter and ISIL are manifestations of the same problem. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RpB5W1
Former US President George HW Bush dead at 94
Former US President George HW Bush has died at the age of 94, a family spokesperson has announced. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q2XXOC
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Fox News Breaking News Alert George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States of America, has died at age 94 11/30/18 9:10 PM
TEDWomen: Vibrations offer new way to track elephants
A technique used to study earthquakes have been adapted to track elephants in the wild. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SkBWre
Ariana Grande's new music video received so many views in the first hour that it broke YouTube comments
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Space Odyssey helps launch first 8K TV channel
The classic film will be broadcast in super-high definition 8K on a new TV channel in Japan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SkYnwj
Brexit: Minister resigns over Theresa May's 'naive' deal
Sam Gyimah says a row about the EU's Galileo sat-nav system shows any deal will be "EU first". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U2kfyo
What’s the future of abortion rights in Mexico under AMLO?
Incoming government of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador reignites debate over women's reproductive health in the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qs051z
Apple fans are betting the booming 'services' business will take the sting out of an iPhone slowdown - here's why they might get a painful surprise
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Heavy rain turns Tijuana asylum seeker camp to mud
Hundreds moved to indoor facility as fear grow migrants and refugees will become sick due to unsanitary conditions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FRjsgJ
Watch BMW's self-driving motorcycle accelerate, turn, and brake to a stop
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Why does Israel continue to jail Palestinian children?
Israel has reportedly detained more than 900 Palestinian children in 2018. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DVkfdF
Italy summons Egyptian ambassador over Giulio Regeni killing
The body of the 28-year-old PhD student was found in a ditch between Cairo and Alexandria in 2016 from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2rfelMZ
Google Assistant's 'Pretty Please' feature is now available and ready to help users of all ages clean up their manners
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Dallas police officer who shot unarmed black man inside apartment indicted on murder charge, court records show 11/30/18 12:17 PM
'You never listen to me': Macron meets MBS on G20 sidelines
French president is reported to have given 'very firm message' to Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing and Yemen. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KLeErL
7.0 magnitude earthquake rocks Alaska in US
USGS says the earthquake was centered about 12km north of Alaska's largest city, Anchorage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BJC120
Anti-G20 protesters march against capitalism, abuse of activists
Mass protests expected in Buenos Aires as world leaders gather for annual G20 summit in the Argentine capital. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RkY44M
Bosnian commander acquitted of war crimes in Srebrenica
Appeals chamber in Bosnia finds 'defender of Srebrenica' not guilty of the killing of three Serb prisoners of war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BHktnd
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Tsunami warning issued for portion of Alaska after 7.0 earthquake rocks state 11/30/18 10:23 AM
Pokemon Go is finally getting the key feature that players have wanted for years - the ability to battle each other
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Here's how to check if you were one of the 500 million customers affected by the Marriott hack
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Trump's trade war with China: How we got here, what happens next
Presidents Trump and Xi to meet on Saturday in what could be the last chance to avert a broad-based economic clash. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AAw71t
Amsterdam offers World Architecture Festival form and function
The Dutch capital, host to the 2018 World Architecture Festival, is known for its architectural treasures ranging from windmills to its more modern buildings. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2U0XF95
Trump cancels meeting with Putin at G20 summit in Argentina
The US president plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to cool trade tensions, but cancels a meeting with Russia's Putin and doesn't plan to meet with Saudi Arabia's crown prince. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AB7kus
G7 declares 'unwavering support' for Ukraine over Russia standoff
Russia's use of military force against Ukrainian ships and sailors has 'no justification', the group says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2re4IOL
The first major game of 2019 will soon be available to play for free. Here's how to get your hands on it
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Brexit regret: Welsh voters having second thoughts
Local business groups say they have been offered no design, no blueprint about how Brexit will benefit them. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qy2Fn6
Turkish court keeps Selahattin Demirtas in jail despite ECHR
Court rejects appeal to release pro-Kurdish politician despite a recent ruling by the European rights court. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PbiQ50
Palestinians cheer as tourists throng Bethlehem
This is good news for Palestinians who have been struggling to make ends meet in the occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zBuL6W
Google staff pledge cash to striking workmates
The cash would be used to support any staff striking over Google's work on a search engine for China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U6e0ts
Health secretary Matt Hancock accused of breaking ethics rules
Labour demands an ethics probe after health secretary talks about "GP at Hand" app in an interview. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QqAaYo
The Week in Tech: Facebook’s Three Big Problems
By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2zyjep7
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador: The great Mexican fraud?
Mexico's incoming 'leftist' president wants to be both a revolutionary man of the people and a friend to big business. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sn0ZK3
'Alexa, play Despacito on Apple Music': Apple's streaming service finally fully works with the Amazon Echo
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US, Mexico, and Canada sign new USMCA trade deal
Trump says new trade pact a 'model agreement that changes the trade landscape forever'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RozcJf
Marriott says its database hacked affecting up to 500 million
Marriott says it uncovered unauthorised access that has been taking place within its Starwood network since 2014. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q6ml1S
Burkina Faso: Fuel workers go on strike over price rise
Government says it needs money normally used for fuel subsidies to fund operations against armed groups. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rozb89
Philippines: Human rights lawyer shot dead
Ben Ramos, another victim of crimes against lawyers, represented many in land disputes against powerful politicians. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q4Tf2H
Internet censorship tightens in Senegal before elections
Those who've fallen foul of existing laws say free speech is under attack. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RozjEF
Turkey: Flash floods hit Bodrum
Heavy rainfall swept cars down streets and left them either submerged or stacked. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q2IIW3
Founder of US far-right group denied Australian visa: ABC report
Reported denial follows an online petition, which called on the Immigration Minister to ban Gavin McInnes from entering. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rn3fB1
Instagram adds feature that means you can share Stories with just your closest friends
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Malaysia has 'window of opportunity' on indigenous land rights
Amnesty International says new government should move to end abuses and take action on indigenous land rights. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PbieMG
Do the Houthis have a plan for peace in Yemen?
We challenge the Houthi-backed Yemeni FM Hisham Sharaf, and speak to Francis Fukuyama about 'identity politics'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zwIyeW
Yemen fishermen face starvation at home or death at sea
Fearing attacks by the Saudi-UAE alliance, fishermen have cut their fishing zones from 100 nautical miles to 25. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Pbi1ZU
Pakistan rupee hits record low against US dollar
The national currency has taken a hard hit since the start of the year, losing about a third of its value. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ADxLQd
UNICEF: More than 1.5 million children in CAR need emergency aid
UN agency warns 43,000 children under the age of five 'face an extremely high risk of death' as crisis worsens. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TYchGl
Marriott hack hits 500 million guests
Marriott says details of up to 500 million guests may have been accessed in a database breach. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zxgHeX
'That was not appropriate behavior': NASA roasted Elon Musk for smoking weed live on the internet
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Russian men barred from entering Ukraine
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said the measure would prevent Russia forming 'private armies' in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qu5PYN
Angry India farmers march on parliament to highlight farm crisis
Tens of thousands of farmers protest in New Delhi demanding debt waivers and higher crop prices. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DUMSIi
Afghanistan: Women, children among 23 killed in US attack: UN
A vast majority of the victims in the Helmand attack were women and children, according to a UN investigation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QufgHQ
Russia-Ukraine tensions: Martial law not so evident in Kharkiv
People in this second-largest city of Ukraine are worried about invasion from Russia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DUMOZ4
G20 summit: Protests mark Argentina gathering
Protests around Bueno Aires is reminder of how difficult it would be to resolving differences among world leaders. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qu5JAp
Rain brings misery to caravan migrants camped in Tijuana
During the night, many refused to get on government buses, moving them to a covered shelter, in order to stay together. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DUMLwm
British tech billionaire Mike Lynch charged with fraud in the US over $11 billion Autonomy sale
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The morality of torture: A toxic legacy
An investigation into the covert CIA programme of torture outlawed by former President Obama and favoured by the Trump administration. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2rdONA7
CNN fires contributor Marc Lamont Hill for criticising Israel
Hill was accused of anti-Semitism after he called for 'free Palestine from the river to the sea' at UN meeting. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FNngiM
Torture, reform and women's rights in Saudi Arabia
Women are being tortured for demanding basic rights in 'reformist' Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Saudi Arabia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2rdOMw3
Tesco and VW plan free electric car charging points
Customers can leave electric cars to charge while shopping, under a partnership with Volkswagen. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Sj3zB6
Gionee is on the verge of bankruptcy — and it’s about more than just its chairman allegedly gambling away $144 billion
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Gibraltar will be included in post-Brexit trade deals: official
Following Spain drama, top Gibraltar official tells Al Jazeera peninsula will be covered by withdrawal arrangements. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2reaz6z
Palestinians mark 40th International Solidarity Day
Palestinian government says international community should be held responsible for allowing Israel's ongoing occupation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FSwQkz
Sri Lanka MPs vote to block cash flow to office of disputed PM
It comes as yet another moral pressure on Rajapaksa who continues to hold office despite not having working majority. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2reawYr
Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled pay SEC cryptocurrency penalties
The regulator says the celebrities did not tell followers they had been paid to promote some investments. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PaQkAc
Scores of inmates escape Indonesia jail: Police
Police recapture 23 inmates but at least 90 are on the run after they escaped from a prison in Banda Aceh. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2rc9UTc
Dozens of whales dead in latest New Zealand stranding
By the time rangers reached the latest group of animals early Friday, 50 had already died. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FOKpBv
Uninvited guests keep watch for China inside Uighur homes
More than a million local government workers have been deployed to ethnic minorities' home to monitor their behaviour. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r8VPWK
Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US
The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rdnLsn
Ex-Autonomy boss Mike Lynch charged with fraud in the US
Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q7wcnZ
MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'
Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zGF1ev
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Fox News Breaking News Alert 3 dead, 8 injured after high-speed chase at border 11/29/18 11:45 PM
DR Congo Ebola outbreak second largest in history: WHO
The UN health body confirms 426 cases, with 198 deaths reported since August, as DRC struggles to contain the disease. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2rdDPdV
Life after the Lees? Singapore prepares for the future
Finance minister becomes likely successor to Lee Hsien Loong as city-state positions for more challenging future. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SlgbaK
7 found guilty in killing of Honduran environmental activist
Caceres reported receiving death threats and her family alleges hydroelectric company officials' involvement. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KGTpaR
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Deputy US marshal killed in Arizona shooting 11/29/18 8:55 PM
'Extremely abominable': Chinese gene-editing scientist faces law
China condemns work of He Jiankui as institutions distance themselves from academic who gene-edited twin girls. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rp0UFZ
Sheryl Sandberg Is Said to Have Asked Facebook Staff to Research George Soros
By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE and MATTHEW ROSENBERG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2AC3UHw
Afghan Hazaras slaughtered and Australian families want action
Even safely resettled in Australia, the spectre of Taliban violence still haunts the targeted minority group. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DRAGYx
What is ahead for the US-Saudi Arabia relationship?
US Senators vote to debate a bill that would end military support for the Saudi-UAE coalition fighting in Yemen. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P6RcWI
Taiwan activists: Marriage-equality movement setback not the end
Despite ballot-box failure, proponents say it's only a matter of time before same-sex marriage is written into law. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P6QSY0
Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled Are Fined in I.C.O. Crackdown
By NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PciWtb
The holidays are looking like a happy time for digital ads - and for Google, Amazon, and even Facebook
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Google's Dragonfly execs didn't take written notes and isolated internal teams to hide China search plans from other employees
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The makers of 'Fallout 76' have been caught in a cyclone of scandals since the game's release - here's why fans are outraged
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Breakthrough, escalation or pause? Trump, Xi set to meet at G20
Trump says he's close to a trade deal with China but cautions that he doesn't know if he wants to do it. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zunbuL
Nintendo had a record-setting Black Friday weekend, but Switch sales are still lower than expected after a slow year
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Mothers of Argentina's disappeared march against G20
Mothers of Plaza de Mayo hold 2120th march, demand return of those forcibly disappeared during Argentina's dictatorship. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E3KEqJ
US serial killer Samuel Little confessed to 90 murders, FBI says
FBI investigators have confirmed 34 killings described by Little so far, with many more cases pending. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Smeaew
May, Corbyn haggle over broadcaster of their Brexit debate
Theresa May and Labour's Jeremy Corbyn to debate Brexit on December 9, but will it be BBC or ITV? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E47VJa
More than $175,000 raised for Syrian teen attacked at UK school
Widely-shared video shows refugee teen being physically assaulted and verbally abused on Huddersfield school playground. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FNVwdX
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is putting up $6.1 million to turn a hotel into a halfway house for San Francisco's homeless population
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The software for Sennheiser's high-end headphones have a bizarre and potentially dangerous bug that makes users vulnerable to hackers
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Saudi TV report, Houthi chief raise hopes for Yemen peace talks
Prospects for UN-brokered summit in Sweden appear bolstered by a Saudi TV report and Houthi chief's remarks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QtgUtg
General Motors job cuts: A harbinger of the next crash
The job cuts announced by GM and the shrinking of the industrial base are the bells tolling for the next crash. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DS0Ev1
Israel releases Palestinian boy jailed for 'plotting attack'
Imprisonment of Shadi Farrah highlights concerns about mistreatment of Palestinian children arrested by Israeli forces. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QskKCT
Thousands protest over Zimbabwe's economic crisis
Zimbabweans are back on streets after police assurance that they will be safe if their march was peaceful. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DS0Dar
I've been living with Apple's $350 HomePod speaker for 3 months, and I've officially found my new favorite use for it
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The 7 best and worst things about using Sony's $100 mini PlayStation 1, the PlayStation Classic
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There's a very simple reason why the resurgent Microsoft is threatening to overtake the slumping Apple
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These could be the 3D-camera eyes for your next home robot
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Smart meter fitting slows as deadline looms
Fewer smart meters are being fitted despite the government insisting all homes will have one by 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4ldFo
Apple told investors not to worry about iPhone sales - but now it seems worried about them
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Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump cancels meeting at G20 with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine tensions 11/29/18 8:44 AM
Carphone Warehouse faces Black Friday backlash
Problems with credit checks led some customers to be wrongly refused smartphone contracts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4L5kO
2018 set to be fourth hottest year on record: UN
World Meteorological Organisation says 20 warmest years on record have been in last 22 years. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QwhJla
Samsung has an upgrade program for TVs that lets you get a new one every two years, but it's probably not right for you
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Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by wounded in Israeli violence: Report
Medecins Sans Frontieres says the number of injuries 'would overstretch the best healthcare systems in the world'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q2UwY3
Kashmir sees its deadliest year in about a decade
Over 500 people have died since January in Indian-administered region after army stepped up presence, rights groups say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zx3pPl
The Saudi women detained for demanding basic human rights
Those jailed as part of a crackdown call for the right to drive and an end to the kingdom's male guardianship system. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P9LYJQ
No easy remedy for US-China tensions
Trump and Xi are unlikely to reach a deal that can resolve the current strains in relations at the upcoming G20 summit. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zzJijw
Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress
Michael Cohen admits to making false statements in 2017 about plan to build Trump Tower in Moscow. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P8WjW8
Ukraine asks for NATO vessels in Sea of Azov over Russia standoff
Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko hopes NATO will deploy warships to Sea of Azov as tension with Russia worsens. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zztmhh
Twitter keeps a list of everything it thinks you're interested in - here's how to find it
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This guy found a way to run Apple's Mac software on an iPad - and it works surprisingly well
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Astana talks: UN envoy to Syria rues 'missed opportunity'
Staffan de Mistura expresses disappointment over failure to agree on composition of UN-backed constitutional committee. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KFUQGv
Internal Facebook emails reportedly reveal execs discussed charging and cutting deals with companies for access to user data
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Ex-Trump attorney Michael Cohen pleads guilty to lying to Congress in Russia probe 11/29/18 6:34 AM
Facebook and Apple are backing a new course that gives kids college credit for learning to code - and it's the fastest growing AP course ever
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Facebook's UK political ad rules kick in
Facebook starts to enforce its tighter political advertising rules in the UK following a delay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TVTpb1
Raids mounted on fake Indian tech support centres
Microsoft complained to local police, who arrested more than 50 people in call centres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DR4ULp
UNESCO adds reggae music to global cultural heritage list
The world body's cultural and scientific agency added the genre to its collection of "intangible cultural heritage". from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Pbkaox
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro governor arrested in Car Wash probe
Luiz Fernando Pezao arrested over allegations he took part in a corruption and money-laundering group. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zwBGhL
Europe is closing in on Amazon, as Germany investigates whether the firm is abusing its market position
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Amazon got a hostile welcome from a New York labor union, which savaged its 'deadly and dehumanizing' working conditions
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German police search Deutsche Bank in money laundering case
Bank employees accused of helping customers to set up offshore firms and transfer proceeds from criminal activities. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AxM2h3
520 West 28th St: A unique addition to New York City's skyline
The Queen of the Curve left her mark on the New York skyline. A look through a building by late architect Zaha Hadid. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TX0ZlD
US-Mexico border: Asylum seekers stuck in Tijuana
Fears of disease spreading as thousands of central American asylum seekers are stuck at a camp in Mexico. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RjoSSM
Kenya's blue economy: Making ocean resources sustainable
First global conference on sustainable blue economy held in Nairobi, discussing efforts to save the world's oceans. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TVrfNp
Pro-Saudi lobbyists paid 5 Senators who voted against Yemen bill
Roy Blunt, who voted against limiting the US' role in the war in Yemen, received $19,200 from lobbyists last year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zz6I8L
Colombia protest: Students threaten more mass rallies
It has been billed 'a takeover of the capital' as student protests grow louder in Colombia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Pbc2Ex
Theresa May tries to sell Brexit deal in Scotland
Warnings of economic pain in every Brexit scenario, but still, the prime minister tries to sound upbeat. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FMOeHn
Joseph Wu: Taiwan is a model of democracy
Insight into Taiwan's election results, living in China's shadow and the difficult job of selling Taiwan overseas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r9Gipo
Nintendo smashes its rules for gaming vloggers
The gaming giant will now let players share videos on YouTube, Twitch and others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E5Vc91
Microsoft Is Worth as Much as Apple. How Did That Happen?
By STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KGOuXm
Against backdrop of suicides and debt, farmers demand action
Indian farmers to demand government support for agriculture sector with bills for debt relief and to set minimum prices. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RkUAz9
Jewish academic's office splashed with swastika in New York
Anti-Semitic incident at Columbia University comes as rising number of hate crimes are reported across the US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QvEXYE
Georgia ruling party candidate Zurabishv wins presidential runoff
Salome Zurabishvili, who wants to balance ties between Moscow and the West, got 60 percent votes, partial results show. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2rcDOXy
Serkis on Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle special effects
Andy Serkis has directed the new movie Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle using motion capture effects. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KK6j80
What to expect from the G20 Buenos Aires 2018
Who will meet MBS? Will there be a breakthrough in the US-China trade war? What groups are leading protests? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SfRA7d
Georgia's ruling party candidate leads in presidential runoff
Early results in Georgia's presidential runoff suggest ruling party-backed candidate Salome Zurabishvili will win. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rmo3J4
S Korean court orders compensation to wartime forced labourers
Court orders Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to compensate 28 South Koreans in decision Japan criticises as 'unacceptable'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PXQ3Gd
Philippine court jails police officers for drug-war murder
Ruling is the first conviction for police killings in the Philippines drug crackdown that's claimed thousands of lives. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rmry1U
One-third of world's stunted children live in India: Report
Forty-six million children in India are stunted because of malnutrition and 25 million more defined as 'wasted'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FIakL8
Australia warns of 'hotter than normal' summer raising fire risk
Prediction comes as forest fires force evacuations in Queensland and country's farmers battle drought. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2rbCxjl
US Navy sends two ships through Taiwan Strait, opposing China
It's the third time this year American vessels entered the strait in a move certain to stoke tensions with China. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ABCYYu
People's Summit kicks off in Argentina two days ahead of G20
Civil society groups gather for anti-G20 event to protest against 'policies that favour imperialist countries'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FOIUDm
Malaysia death penalty abolition opens door to drug policy review
Campaign to legalise use of medical marijuana gathers momentum in country known for draconian approach to drugs. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2rajuG9
Explainer: Ukraine-Russia dispute over territorial waters
Kerch Strait connecting Black Sea to Sea of Azov has high political, military and economic importance for Ukraine. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Awwk5Q
US imposes sanctions on Nicaragua's vice president and adviser
US accuses Rosario Murillo and an aide Nestor Moncada of undermining Nicaragua's democracy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TX5TPw
Senate advances bill to end US military involvement in Yemen war
Move comes as anger grows over the murder of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TTUaBt
What happened when sextortion scammers targeted a BBC Trending reporter?
Investigating cyber criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BDPGba
Ukraine condemns Russia's plan to deploy S-400 missiles to Crimea
Further militarisation of the annexed peninsula puts the entire Black Sea region in danger, Kiev says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KEutjZ
Investors focused on Apple's disappointing iPhone sales are missing the company's hidden goldmine
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Facebook is expanding its local news feature 'Today In' to more than 400 US cities
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A partner at a billion-dollar venture firm breaks down the 'psychology-driven reason' why a downturn in the public markets makes it harder for startups to raise money
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Can Facebook be forced to comply with privacy laws?
Facebook is accused of undermining democratic institutions, but its CEO fails to face up to MPs at a hearing in London. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zvRMIr
Brazil withdraws offer to host UN conference on climate change
Brazil backs out of hosting COP25 next year due to budget constraints and a presidential transition. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P80HoG
Honda just unveiled a new all-American SUV to take on Ford, Nissan, and Chevy
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That Virus Alert on Your Computer? Scammers in India May Be Behind It
By VINDU GOEL and SUHASINI RAJ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2AvQMDT
Apple wants more iPhone owners to upgrade to the XR and XS - and it just unveiled a new promotion in time for the holidays
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Support grows for Senate resolution on Yemen war
Support grows for Yemen resolution after briefing by Trump officials on Khashoggi's killing leaves Senators frustrated. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RlGRrZ
Carlsen beats Caruana to retain World Chess crown
Norwegian world number one beats beats US opponent in a tie-breaker to retain World Chess championship title. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q09y0J
A San Francisco politician is trying to get Mark Zuckerberg's name removed form the hospital he donated $75M to
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Russia, Turkey and Iran hold talks on Syria in Astana
Moscow is pushing for breakthrough on UN constitutional committee that it can sell to the West. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DRbJfJ
For China, Islam is a 'mental illness' that needs to be 'cured'
China's relentless campaign to erase the identity of the Uighurs continues, as the world remains silent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RjzVeP
Microsoft's surprising comeback over Apple is the outcome of two new CEOs with radically different gameplans
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One Planet York: 'Ethical hacker' exposed council app flaw
A developer proved phone numbers and encrypted passwords of One Planet York users could be found on the app. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FKNQcv
Court rejects Le Pen bid to halt recovery of EU money
EU court upholds bloc's decision to recover money paid by French far-right leader for her security. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RiT4gP
Huawei: Why has UK not blocked Chinese firm's 5G kit?
New Zealand's bar on the company's 5G kit raises questions about why the UK seems less concerned. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FHtUam
Pompeo: Downgrading US ties to Saudi Arabia would be a mistake
Top Trump officials hold closed-door briefing with senators about US response to Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi's murder. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ArW9UG
Make Your Friends and Family Less Irksome This Holiday Season
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RrEgfO
Covering a White House Where News Is Always Just a Tap Away
By KATIE ROGERS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2rcJ6lD
UK worse off under any Brexit scenario: government
Report says UK to be poorer after leaving EU than if it had stayed on, no matter what deal it enters with it. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qra5sa
Britain needs its own Mueller investigation
The British political elite has ignored mounting evidence of interference and illegality in the Brexit vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DPr8gH
Britain needs its own Mueller investigation
The British political elite has ignored mounting evidence of interference and illegality in the Brexit vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DPr8gH
Madagascar ex-presidents to compete in runoff election
Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina will contest a second-round election on December 19, the country's top court says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E3zOB8
Explosion reported in Afghan capital Kabul, casualties feared
A loud explosion was heard near the airport in the centre of Kabul, security sources say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sl2yZj
Ukraine warns of potential Russian aggression
President Poroshenko's warning comes following a clash between Ukrainian and Russian forces in the Sea of Azov. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E0s8PX
This company built the best-looking smartphone we've ever seen, even better than the iPhone - take a look
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China accused of political meddling after Taiwan local elections
In an exclusive interview, Taiwan FM says worsening relations with Beijing played part in ruling party's defeat. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QrNlIo
Syrian stranded at Malaysia airport for months arrives in Canada
Hassan al-Kontar spent last seven months at a Kuala Lumpur airport terminal and posted ordeal on social media. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DP4t4b
Chinese scientist pauses 'gene-edited baby' trial after outcry
Geneticist He Jiankui says he's 'proud' of his work, as he defends claims of creating world's first gene-edited babies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qn1yGA
You can now buy a Big Mouth Billy Bass that works with Amazon Alexa - the fish's lips will even sync up with what Alexa is saying
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Fighter accused in Kashmir journalist's murder killed in gunfight
Police claim Naveed Jatt was involved in killing of prominent journalist Shujaat Bukhari in June. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KFqMuu
Will Trump let CIA top brass tell Khashoggi case truth to Senate?
White House has dismissed reports it's restricting CIA director and other senior officials from attending. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BD9ZW1
Pakistan and India break ground on visa-free Kartarpur corridor
Amid tense bilateral ties, South Asian neighbours agree to provide visa-free corridor for Sikh pilgrims. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AA055I
MBS arrives in Argentina in the face of G20: Will he be a pariah?
World leaders at upcoming G20 summit may refuse to shake hands with Saudi prince, amid outcry over Khashoggi's killing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r9Q5ft
Uber's plan to buy UK delivery giant Deliveroo has stalled, with the 2 sides said to be 'miles apart' on valuation
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A New Lease of Life: Growing Old in the Arab World
Lebanese and Moroccans reflect on life after retirement, as they pursue their passions in art, music, and literature. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E1PWTB
Afghan president announces team to hold peace talks with Taliban
The Afghan president's peace offer comes as the US has begun to engage the Taliban in talks to end the 17-year-old war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DOuG2O
A day in the life of a family with the caravan in Tijuana
Turned away by tear gas and barbed wire, we meet the asylum seekers who are still hoping for a better life in the US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qnxbj9
Nigeria police: President approves pay rise
Nigeria's president plans to tackle corruption in the police force, using salary increases from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SbLK6E
One dead as torrential rain triggers flash flooding in Australia
Intense downpours hit eastern parts of New South Wales causing widespread disruption. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E055op
Massage app exposes 'sex pest' clients
Urban Massage left thousands of customer records exposed, including complaints about its clients. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r8ifHx
How Facebook and 'frat boy billionaire' Mark Zuckerberg were torn to shreds by furious lawmakers
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Cars, guns and TV interviews: The militiaman on the UAE payroll
Sources tell Al Jazeera that Abu al-Abbas, a Yemeni designated by the US as a terrorist, is receiving UAE support. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ztGl42
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is going to be grilled by Congress for the first time next week
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How to Survive the Next Era of Tech (Slow Down and Be Mindful)
By FARHAD MANJOO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2RqIyEc
Aid groups in joint plea for US to cease support for Yemen war
Oxfam, Save the Children, and other groups warn 14 million people are at risk of starvation if conflict continues. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FQwXNM
Mexico to bestow highest honour on Kushner, sparks outcry
President Enrique Pena Nieto's decision to grant the Order of the Aztec on Trump's son-in-law has shocked Mexicans. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TPMxfc
Lebanon: British radio DJ Gavin Ford murdered in Beit Mery home
Gavin Ford, one of the most popular radio presenters in Lebanon, was found dead in his home in Beit Mery. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TSgYBu
Chinese photographer may be detained in Xinjiang, says wife
Lu Guang's wife says the award winning photographer went missing while visiting Xinjiang region as she appeals for help. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AtWmXj
Harry Leslie Smith, 94, on Trump, refugees and poverty
UK war veteran and activist, 94, on fears of US under Trump and his plans to document refugee crisis to spur empathy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TMfNDE
Harry Leslie Smith: 'World's oldest rebel' dies aged 95
Second World War veteran and activist was a lifelong socialist and concerned about the recent rise of the far right. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Aw1mLh
Huawei: NZ blocks Chinese firm on national security fears
Concerns about espionage risks has sparked global scrutiny of telecoms gear made by China's Huawei. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rhCvXv
Ukraine's first-ever martial law comes into effect
Russia condemns the implementation saying martial law will escalate the conflict that has killed about 10,000 people. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DPibE0
Chad opposition leaders decry Idriss Deby's Israel rapprochement
Opposition leaders reject Netanyahu's planned visit to Chad, saying ties with Israel will only benefit Deby personally. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QqpvNk
Georgia votes in 'high-stakes' presidential runoff
Final round pits two former foreign ministers against each in a vote seen as key test for ruling Georgian Dream party. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DORkrN
Cost of 118 calls to be capped after charges soar
Most popular directory enquiries service charges more than £11 for a 90 second call, regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PWMHDo
'Fraudsters exploited my angry tweet'
A writer thought he was dealing with a bank after complaining of poor service, but it was a con-artist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Rjg7Iz
Afghan conference seeks solidarity for reforms
Afghanistan's president says the time to invest in his country is now, while the UN warns his country is on the brink of famine. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PZfCqw
G20 Summit 2018: All the latest updates
Leaders of the world's biggest economies will meet in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Friday and Saturday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RjXyE6
Rodrigo Duterte criticised over 'Duterte death squad' threat
President Duterte says his hitmen would take out communists who were deployed to kill police during the 1970s and '80s. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TRFT8s
Trump ally wins racially charged Mississippi Senate race
Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith, who had to apologise for apparent racist comments, defeated Democrat Mike Espy in runoff. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BC73ZJ
Google workers push to stop censored Chinese search project
Tech giant taken to task for not challenging Chinese government's policy that politically sensitive results be blocked. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KDkcER
Explosion at chemical factory in China kills 22, injures 22
Blast took place at a plant in northern Hebei province, triggering a fire that engulfed 50 vehicles. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2raITQe
Ukraine's first ever martial law to come into effect
Russia condemns the implementation saying martial law will escalate the conflict that has killed about 10,000 people. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FKLjPo
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith projected to defeat Democrat Mike Espy in Mississippi runoff election 11/27/18 7:29 PM
Pilots struggled with flight systems in Indonesia crash
Investigators looking at whether faulty sensors prompted systems to push nose down as pilots fought to do the opposite. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FIvQzi
China vows retaliation if US imposes sanctions over Xinjiang
China's ambassador to the US says Xinjiang camps to 're-educate terrorists' and China being held to 'double standards'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AtjxB3
EU signs assistance package for Afghanistan worth €474m in Geneva
Aid will support public sector reform, healthcare, elections as well as migration and displacement challenges. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TP5sa1
Ebay says that Cyber Monday and Black Friday set sales records for the site
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Daughters of al-Shabab
What draws Kenyan women to join al-Shabab and what challenges are they facing when they return to their communities? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BBb1C7
Salesforce delivers 'beat and raise' despite rocky few months on the market
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These are the 5 reasons why Apple is having its worst month since the 2008 financial crisis - and one reason you can still be bullish
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A Hot Seat for Facebook, an Empty Chair for Zuckerberg and a Vow to Share Secret Files
By ADAM SATARIANO from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2KBe2Fl
Can Turkey trigger international probe into Khashoggi's murder?
Turkish Police have searched two villas outside Istanbul in the latest efforts into the Khashoggi murder investigation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QsAhCu
'If feels like there's no hope': Nigeria's worsening job crisis
Four out of every 10 people in the country's workforce are either unemployed or underemployed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sdii0f
What is the G20?
Leaders of 19 of the world's biggest economies, as well as the European Union gather to discuss policy and trade deals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E4nXTk
'Facebook has a black people problem': a former employee posted a 2,500-word memo about racial discrimination at the company
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UN says operations at Yemen's lifeline Hodeidah port cut in half
Shipping companies have been put off delivering supplies due to clashes between Houthi rebels and Saudi-led alliance. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KE6CkC
DRC opposition leader returns home to kick off presidential bid
Thousands greet Felix Tshisekedi as he lands in the capital, Kinshasa to start presidential election campaign. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zCYCMD
UN warns that world is falling behind Paris climate goals
The gap between greenhouse gas emissions and levels needed to achieve temperature-reduction goals continues to widen. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PVzquE
Copa Libertadores final to be played 'outside Argentina'
Planned match between Boca Juniors and River Plate was postponed after Boca's team bus was attacked by rival fans. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rj6vxg
'No to the murderer': Tunisians renew protest against MBS visit
More protests in Tunisian capital as hundreds express anger at Saudi crown prince's visit in wake of Khashoggi's murder. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q27FAZ
Amazon's emphasis on the 'Turkey 5' reveals Black Friday and Cyber Monday as we know them are dying
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GM will kill off these 6 Chevy, Buick, and Cadillac sedans when it closes select factories in 2019
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OnePlus is partnering with McLaren for a mysterious new device - here's the best bet as to what it could be
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How big is 'Fortnite'? With more than 200 million players, it's now equal to nearly two-thirds the US population
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Google urged to drop Chinese 'Dragonfly' project
Staff sign an open letter saying Google's work on a censored search engine would aid repression in China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BAJvog
Potentially explosive secret Facebook documents will be published by a fake news committee 'within the next week'
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A Facebook glitch has been causing messages from users' pasts to resurface - and people are calling it a 'cringe-fest'
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Zwarte Piet: Black Pete is 'Dutch racism in full display'
Protesters have rallied against the Dutch blackface tradition, but many still refuse to see how it is deeply offensive. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SdM1WN
Ethiopia PM promises free election as he meets opposition parties
Abiy's meeting with members of 81 opposition groups focused on ensuring 2020 poll will be free, his office said. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E0nul1
The silencing of Pakistan
The state is trying to decimate dissent in hopes of resuscitating a political order that has lost all vitality. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sgn0dM
Syria: Hundreds of bodies exhumed from mass grave in Raqqa
More than 500 bodies have so far been recovered in one of largest found mass graves in ISIL's former de facto capital. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E2LVhC
Egypt and Saudi Arabia say Qatar blockade will continue
Announcement comes after talks between Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qjp8UI
Hipster colonialism
The proposal that foreign powers acquire land in Africa to stem migration is nothing but 'hipster' colonialism. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rjpjwk
German court convicts Borussia Dortmund bombing suspect
Sergej W sentenced to 14 years for 2017 attack on team bus before Champions League quarter final. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PW58rL
Secret Facebook documents show it was warned about a potentially huge data issue involving Russia back in 2014
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Mississippi votes in Senate race marked by racial controversy
The last US Senate race of the midterm elections has been mired in controversy that has evoked the state's racist past. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FLGTb7
Opposition seeks clarity on Norwegian 'mediation' in Kashmir
Opposition parties ask Modi government to explain ex-Norway PM's surprise Kashmir trip during which he met separatists. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r9fs0Q
What's it like to be a female football player in Iran?
Iranian women tackle odds to earn place in football pitch that is still currently dominated by men. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KzrJEy
France's Macron seeks to review fuel taxes amid violent protests
French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledges widespread anger over fuel prices, but says won't 'change course'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BBiDEA
MPs' fury over Mark Zuckerberg 'no-show'
Facebook executive Richard Allan faces international committee on fake news and disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DLgo34
Why the Ebola crisis in DRC is unlike anything before
The Democratic Republic of Congo has seen multiple outbreaks of Ebola, but this time the country faces more challenges. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r6hTBl
Mark Zuckerberg humiliated by international lawmakers for failing to give evidence on Facebook scandals
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Chinese AI caught out by face in bus ad
The smart software accused a woman pictured in an advert on a bus of flouting road traffic laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Qkq7nG
Netanyahu to formally establish ties with Chad in upcoming visit
Announcement came after Deby met Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Sunday in landmark visit after Chad severed ties in 1972. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ArFHDL
Tie-breakers to determine world chess champion of 2018
As 12-game series ends in 6-6 draw, now tie-breakers will determine new world chess champion. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TNKQyZ
Kushner pressured US officials to inflate Saudi arms deal: Report
Trump's adviser and son-in-law sought to increase arms sales to 'symbolically solidify' US-Saudi ties, report says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2At0OFR
China orders probe into first 'gene-edited babies'
Scientists denounce claims by Chinese geneticist as concerns are raised about its safety and ethics. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TO2e6N
Russia warns of escalation in Crimea over martial law in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine for confrontation in Crimea as Germany steps in and calls for talks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AtPslb
Sensitive Facebook documents were seized by British Parliament after the creator of a bikini app 'panicked'
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert 3 US service members killed in Afghanistan roadside bomb blast, officials say 11/27/18 4:13 AM
Mexico to deport asylum seekers who tried to breach US border
Mexico arrests 98 people as march turns chaotic after US agents fired tear gas at migrants and refugees near border. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SfvQYZ
Touchdown triumph for Nasa's probe
The US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ao8B84
Uber fined £385,000 for losing UK customer data
The ride-hailing company should have done more to protect user data, say UK data regulators. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zqQ7nK
'Park anywhere' electric bike hire launched in Milton Keynes
The bikes use a motor to help cyclists, but similar schemes with pedal bikes have been widely vandalised. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ApmS4h
Trump rallies for embattled Senator Hyde-Smith in Mississippi
Ahead of US midterm finale, President Trump held two rallies to drum up support for Cindy Hyde-Smith. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zsdn4O
Google challenged over location tracking
European consumer groups want Google investigated for collecting data on where people go. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FIVDHV
Hospital ship gives free medical care to Venezuelans in Colombia
A US navy hospital ship anchored in Colombia has started giving free medical care to locals and Venezuelan refugees. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RhC6zk
Uber was just fined more than $1.2 million over the giant 2016 data hack
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed requested to meet Erdogan: Turkish FM
Cavusoglu says Erdogan has no reason not to meet MBS during the G20 summit later in the week, German newspaper reports. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PUMalk
Trump attacks May's Brexit deal, says it may harm US-UK trade
US president says it "sounds like a great deal" for the EU, adding that Britain may not be able to trade with the US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RhiCLr
Trump eyes more China tariffs, pushing total upwards of $500bn
Ahead of meeting with China's Xi in Argentina, Trump calls on China to open market as part of possible tariff deal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Q2hnDq
Soros foundation to close in Turkey after being bashed by Erdogan
Turkish president blamed US billionaire philanthropist last week of trying to 'divide and destroy' nations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RcAuXS
British scholar Matthew Hedges arrives in London after UAE pardon
Initially sentenced to life in prison for spying, the UK scholar was released on Monday after receiving pardon from UAE. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SgAM02
Ex-Trump aide Manafort violated plea deal by lying: Prosecutors
Special counsel investigating Russian meddling in 2016 US election says Trump's former campaign aide lied to FBI. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DZo5Dw
Jack Ma, creator of e-commerce giant Alibaba and China's richest man alive, has been outed as a member of the Communist Party
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WhatsApp's chief business officer is the latest exec to leave Facebook
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Google paid $1 billion to buy a 52-acre office park a few blocks from its Googleplex headquarters
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These 6 tech companies are the best bargains hiding in the tech selloff's wreckage heap
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Uber employees say the company's autonomous driving unit used this strange term to describe people and animals
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Read the sweet letter that Microsoft sends to the newborn children of its employees
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7 Cyber Monday deals on headphones that are still going on - from Bose to Beats
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53 cool and useful Cyber Monday deals under $25 that make great stocking stuffers
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Myanmar seizes boat with 93 fleeing Rohingya camps for Malaysia
UN-mandated investigators have accused Myanmar's army of 'genocidal intent' and ethnic cleansing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DJcxTU
If Parliament rejects the Brexit deal, what can PM May do?
All the parliamentary arithmetic is against May's Brexit deal and her opponents smell blood, but what can the UK prime minister do if Parliament rejects the deal? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r6LcUj
Argentina pressed to probe Saudi prince over Yemen, Khashoggi
Human Rights Watch submits investigation request to Argentina ahead of Mohammed bin Salman's arrival for G20 summit. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ReZKwr
Academics condemn China over Xinjiang camps, urge sanctions
278 scholars from dozens of countries sign letter on Xinjiang, as Uighur woman details torture in the remote region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TN06MD
US prosecutors say Hong Kong man in bribe case motivated by greed
Patrick Ho paid millions to Chad president and Uganda foreign minister to secure business deals for Chinese energy firm. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DNas9O
Tunisians take to the streets to protest Saudi prince's visit
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expected to arrive in Tunis on Tuesday as part of a regional support-building tour. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RdlAQY
Afghan militia commander freed after 'several killed' in protests
Arrest of Alipur, an anti-Taliban commander from the Shia Hazara minority accused of abuses, triggered violent protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SfQ9Wb
'I use Snapchat to sell sexual videos'
Jodie Carnall says she likes the money she can earn - but it's not without cost to her personal life from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KyDwmv
Inside Sellafield's death zone with the nuclear clean-up robots
As Sellafield's Thorp nuclear reprocessing plant closes, the huge and dangerous clean-up begins. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DZdp7N
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Mueller: Manafort has lied to FBI, special counsel's office since plea deal 11/26/18 4:10 PM
Gamer arrested 'after rape overheard on gaming stream'
Daniel Enrique Fabian, 18, is facing two charges after allegedly being overheard assaulting a 15-year-old. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2QiAqsi
Trump says he doesn't believe his administration's climate report
Trump says he has only read parts of a report that warns climate change will cost the US billions by end of the century. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BxBWyn
I switched to Android after more than a decade on iPhone and I'm not going back. Here's why
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Here's how to use Duplex, Google's crazy new service that impersonates a human voice to make appointments on your behalf
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UK parliament to vote on Brexit deal on December 11
The vote will decide the future of UK's departure from EU, which it is officially set to take place on March 29, 2019. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DIMf4m
Kabul to seek support for Afghan-led peace plan in Geneva talks
A two-day international conference in the Swiss city comes at a time when US is seeking a peace deal with the Taliban. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QncAeX
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert NASA's Insight Mars Lander successfully made a historic landing on the Red Planet. Here's what happens next. 11/26/18 11:58 AM
What triggered the military confrontation in Black Sea?
Russia and Ukraine clash off the coast of Crimea, with shots fired and three Ukrainian navy boats seized. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FRdIUi
The last time Microsoft was more valuable than Apple, the Zune was still taking on the iPod
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General Motors to slash 14,700 jobs in North America
The US's largest automaker says it will cut slow-selling models and shift more investment to electric vehicles. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R9ZuyO
US warns Russia over 'outlaw' seizure of Ukrainian navy boats
US Ambassador Nikki Haley tells UN Security Council that Moscow's 'outlaw actions' make normal ties impossible. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PVCVRV
Airbnb poaches Amazon exec as its new CFO as the $31 billion startup preps for IPO
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Sark electricity: The Channel Island that could lose its power
The Channel Island of Sark has no cars or streetlights - and by the end of the week might have no electricity either. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TLboRv
The World Chess Championship is all tied after 11 games - and it's been nothing but draws going into the final game before tiebreaks
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GM to slash jobs and close eight plants
The carmaker plans to halt production at eight factories globally by the end of 2019, cutting more than 14,000 jobs from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FF1AW8
The biggest Nintendo game of 2018 isn't out yet, but the game has already leaked to pirates
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How Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg could be humbled by a creepy bikini app
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'Are we stronger now?' India marks 10 years since Mumbai attacks
On the 10th anniversary of Mumbai attacks, also called 26/11, some wonder if public memory is selective. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ByFUa5
Hondurans continue to flee one year after post-election crackdown
The political crisis resulting from last year's controversial presidential elections contributes to today's mass exodus. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Kz9E9Q
Maldives court clears jail sentence of Mohamed Nasheed
The Maldives Supreme Court has canceled former president Mohamed Nasheed's 13-year jail sentence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Bxs7Ay
Here's why you should keep your current smartphone for as long as you can
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Google denounces Senator Hyde-Smith's 'public hanging' remark after donating to her campaign, but has yet to join companies like Walmart and AT&T asking for their donation to be returned
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'Venom' just passed 'Wonder Woman' at the worldwide box office - and there's one big reason it's continued to dominate
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Two years on, Uganda activists seek justice for Kasese killings
Kampala urged to established independent inquiry into the killing of 103 people in the western town two years ago. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KwKOqW
On the Matthew Hedges case, liberal elites and academic freedom
The UAE's decision to 'pardon' the British PhD student raises as many questions about academic freedom as it answers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BySTbO
James Alex Fields goes on trial over deadly Charlottesville rally
James Alex Fields Jr faces several charges, including the murder of Heather Heyer at the 2017 white supremacist rally. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SdmDR3
It's time for Scotland to make reparations for slavery
Scotland should take responsibility for the major and highly lucrative role it played in the transatlantic slave trade. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DYlNo6
Kent Police stop using crime predicting software
The computer programme was used by the officers in Kent to identify areas for increased patrols. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r4vE3v
Apple in court over 30% app commission
Apple faces the US Supreme Court to defend the commission it makes on iPhone app sales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PSA8Jg
Mobile faster than wi-fi in many countries
Future faster networks will relegate wi-fi networks to the slow lane, global research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TL7isC
Ancient Korean sport receives joint UNESCO award
Ssireum or Korean wrestling is the first cultural activity practised by both North and South Koreas to get the award. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FIOreK
Elon Musk believes AI could turn humans into an endangered species like the mountain gorilla
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Aid groups in joint plea for US to cease support for Yemen war
Oxfam, Save the Children, and other groups warn 14 million people are at risk of starvation if conflict continues. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FQwXNM
Palestinian killed by Israeli forces after alleged car attack
Ramzi Abu Yabis was shot dead after allegedly running his car into Israeli soldiers near Hebron in occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r3WV67
What happens to the bodies of those who die in the Mediterranean?
Researchers, police, coroners and an imam in Sicily work hard to identify dead refugees and give them a proper burial. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DX5rME
Crimea tensions flare after Russia seizes Ukrainian navy ships
Ukrainian legislators set to consider presidential request for the introduction of martial law in the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SbvJ0D
The first blizzard of the season pounds the US
As the busy holiday weekend ended, travellers were faced with highway closures and flight cancellations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2E0fcJO
Healing trauma in South Sudan through mental health programmes
Post-traumatic stress disorder remains untreated, with little psychological support or mental care in South Sudan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AoZrbm
Facebook has a bruising week ahead as British lawmakers say there's a 'high level of public interest' in releasing a cache of seized legal documents
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Elon Musk says Tesla was 'single-digit weeks' away from death during Model 3 production
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Mexico plans to deport migrants who tried to breach US border
Mexico arrests 39 people as march turns chaotic after US agents fired tear gas at migrants and refugees near US border. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r3PKe5
Italian film director Bernardo Bertolucci dies aged 77
Oscar-winning director of films such as 'Last Tango in Paris' and 'The Last Emperor' died at his home in Rome. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FIksU7
Pakistan's Pashtuns get rights, will it lead to peace?
Pakistan finally grants full rights to Pashtuns who have been governed by colonial-era laws for more than a century. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r4NbZa
Taiwan's ruling DPP suffers major setback in local elections
Loss leads to resignation of President Tsai Ing-wen as Democratic Progressive Party leader. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OXv0OJ
Ukraine mulls martial law after Russia seizes ship near Crimea
President Poroshenko calls for an emergency session of lower house of parliament to approve martial law for 60 days. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zmz320
Egypt: New human rights body to combat criticism against state
Egypt creates an agency to protect itself as rights organisations continue to blast state over poor human rights record. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OXuX5v
Turkey: Police search Yalova villa in Khashoggi murder case
Police conduct search in a villa in the city of Yalova, southeast of Istanbul, as Khashoggi's body remains missing. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zreSQB
Copa Libertadores final postponed again, fans upset
Final match between two fierce Argentine rivals is postponed again owing to previous day’s attack on Boca Juniors' bus. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OXuVdT
UAE issues pardon for British scholar Matthew Hedges
UAE issues presidential pardon for British scholar Matthew Hedges, who was convicted on espionage charges. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P2uEpP
Why is Pakistan reluctant to bring Lashkar-e-Taiba to justice?
Ten years on, the group suspected to be behind the deadly Mumbai attacks is still operating freely in Pakistan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Kydv78
Health crisis: Papua New Guinea fights tuberculosis menace
In the grip of a health crisis, Papua New Guinea could have spent money in a better way, say some. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P2QTwa
Israel seeks to establish diplomatic ties with Bahrain
Government sources confirm Israel and Bahrain are in talks to establish official relations, as Netanyahu visit looms. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P5eX1v
Afghanistan: Taliban kills police officers in Farah province raid
Convoy of police officers was on its way to a district in western Farah province when it came under attack. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P03iAZ
Brazil’s president-elect shakes up foreign relations
The president’s realignment seems to be strongly pro-Washington. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AmRpzv
Somalia: Sufi scholar, followers killed in al-Shabab attack
Fighters of armed group storm religious centre in Galkayo city, killing controversial scholar and nine others. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ao8xoM
Radio Rohingya
In a refugee camp in Cox's Bazaar, a young Rohingya refugee dreams of giving a voice to his people. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TLVzK8
Israel 'moving rapidly' towards annexation: UN envoy
New settlement in Hebron seen as reaffirmation of Israel's intent to remain permanently in occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AlLJGe
Julian Assange: Have the media found him guilty?
How a clerical error appears to justify Assange's concerns about having to face justice, American-style. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P0lfPK
China-US tensions rise ahead of Xi-Trump trade talk
Washington sends mixed messages ahead of high-stakes encounter at the G20 summit in Argentina this week. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zo32GU
145 pilot whales die in mass stranding in New Zealand
Half the animals were already dead when found by conservation officers who decided to put the rest of the whales down. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sg9RS1
Controversial rare earths plant in fight for survival in Malaysia
Lynas plant got the go-ahead despite public opposition, but Malaysia's new government has ordered a review. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RbP15T
NASA's Insight Mission: When will it land and why should we care?
InSight Lander is the US space agency's first craft dedicated to peer beneath Mars' surface and study its interior. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AoaOjT
US closes major border crossing, uses tear gas on asylum seekers
US Customs and Border Protection announces all traffic at the San Ysidro port of entry has been suspended. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SaHiW4
NASA's Insight Lander: What can Mars teach us about our planet?
The InSight mission will be the first mission ever to explore the deep insides of the Red Planet. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DXnfr8
Will Macron bow to the demands of 'Yellow Vest' protesters?
French fuel tax protesters again vent their anger against President Emmanuel Macron. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SeY4mX
Saudi Arabia's MBS arrives in Bahrain in latest leg of Arab tour
The Saudi crown prince is on his first trip abroad since the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Bwkp9L
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Hundreds of caravan migrants apparently try storming California port of entry 11/25/18 11:56 AM
Ohio will soon be the first state to accept Bitcoin for taxes
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3,000 women march against gender-based violence in Madrid
The UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women was particularly poignant in Spain after last week, when judges cleared two men of rape under controversial circumstances. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TMJYeb
'Not in my lifetime': Sirisena rules out ever restoring ousted PM
Sri Lanka president also reveals plan for corruption probe into deposed leader Ranil Wickremesinghe's administration. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DJg70n
Black Friday protests at Amazon against worker conditions
There have been protests in the UK and elsewhere in Europe outside Amazon distribution centres over working conditions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ScMzfE
Ukraine and Russia in naval standoff near Crimea bridge
Tensions rise as Russia places cargo ship beneath the Crimea bridge, blocking all traffic into Kerch Strait. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DUL5DR
Everlane's rare 'Choose What You Pay' sale is a different kind of Cyber Monday deal
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6.3 magnitude earthquake hits western Iran
The quake struck the same area where another temblor last year killed over 600 people. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BwUkYg
Chad's Idriss Deby in first-ever visit to Israel
Chadian president to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TDcRJD
The top 5 TV shows on Netflix and other streaming services this week
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Facebook documents seized by MPs investigating privacy breach
Rarely-used Parliamentary powers were invoked to demand the documents from a US executive in London. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r4VLXP
Bangladesh: Shahidul Alam is back, free speech is not
Attacks on freedom of expression in Bangladesh continue even after the release of the renowned photojournalist. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2rciFwN
Heavy rainfall in Iraq kills at least 21, displaces thousands
Nineveh and Salahaddin are the most affected regions, with multiple reports of villages being inundated, the UN says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sdp9qx
Nine killed as Kashmir reels from its deadliest year since 2009
Teenager among those dead as India-administered Himalayan region suffers its worst bloodshed in about 10 years. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FSaoZ5
Every time someone quits or is fired from tech company Basecamp, a detailed, company-wide 'goodbye announcement' email explains why
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'Politicians have failed us': The despair of Nigeria's poor
Ahead of Nigeria's presidential elections next year, residents of informal settlements say they expect little to change. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BwAA7k
Keeping hopes alive: Yemeni children visit amusement park
With many children unable to go to school due to war, social workers bring some cheer to their face. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TJo2Ak
Scammers are changing the contact details for banks on Google Maps to defraud people
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Saudi sought to buy Israeli hacking technology: report
An Israeli technology firm offered Saudi Arabia advanced system that hacks into cellphones, Haaretz reports. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r2zNF5
These old Apple ads show how similar - and different - the company and its products were back in the day
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A Thousand Girls Like Me: An Afghan Woman's Fight Against Rape
Khatera is determined to bring the father who raped her to justice even as family members threaten to kill her. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R7o1V3
Mexico denies deal with US to host asylum seekers
Incoming government says talks ongoing but no formal agreement reached as thousands await to cross border into US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PQZGX7
Syria: Opposition denies launching poison gas attack on Aleppo
A suspected gas attack has left 107 people in Syria's Aleppo with 'breathing difficulties', state media reported. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RcQ5Xc
'Death to America': Iranians say it is only a rallying call
As tensions rise between Iran and US, some Iranians say 'death to America' chant should not be taken so seriously. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PULNY4
Looking at life in the caravan border camp as space gets tight
Trump renews threat to shut US-Mexico border as more Central Americans arrive to begin long wait to apply for asylum. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ahf7NO
Uganda: At least 29 dead after boat capsizes in Lake Victoria
Police says overloading and bad weather are likely to blame for the accident, as rescue efforts continue. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BuZ0hg
Nigerian authorities move to tackle corruption at seaports
Owing to corruption and other issues, Nigeria is losing about $2.8bn annually to competitors. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DW5msw
Mauritania: Mbera refugee camp’s only hospital to close
Fears a refugee camp will be left without medical care after Doctors Without Borders pulls out. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SdlUj0
When Scotland hosted an abolitionist after profiting from slavery
Little known stories behind Frederick Douglass speaking tour in Scotland, a country is now dealing with its dark past. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zrwcVE
Copa Libertadores final postponed after Boca Jrs bus attack
River Plate fans in Argentina force match postponement as Boca Junior players injured, exposed to tear gas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RcH4h5
EU leaders approve Brexit deal with UK
European leaders formally endorse Brexit texts, paving the way for British parliamentary vote next month. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PPad54
Why Palestinian refugees in Lebanon are denied visa for Hajj
More than 170,000 Palestinians are affected by Saudi Arabia's decision, effectively preventing them from pilgrimage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KveqoN
Mali: Senior member of JNIM Amadou Koufa killed in French raid
Malian authorities confirm death of Koufa, who was a top deputy in Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RcFhZk
Qatar blockade plays out in battle over UAE banks
UAE-based companies, banks, shy away from business opportunities with Qatari shareholders amid ongoing GCC crisis. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Kzw2A0
Jeff Bezos pictures Amazon as an inverted pyramid, in which he is the least important person at the bottom
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Yellow vest protesters clash with riot police on Champs Elysee
About 81,000 people took to the streets throughout France, including more than 8,000 in Paris, in protest against taxes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DUc96b
Amnesty 'warns' FIFA about expanding Qatar 2022 World Cup
Rights group urges FIFA to consider Saudi, UAE human rights record as it mulls extending 2022 football event in Gulf. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2S9W0MU
UFC fighter Paige VanZant and model Charlotte McKinney told us how they deal with stalkers and harassers on Instagram
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Ex-Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn denies salary fraud allegations
Carlos Ghosn has denied allegations that he under-reported his salary, Japanese broadcaster NHK has reports. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zoCs06
Turkey says Syrian government and rebels swapped detainees
The move is part of a pilot project to investigate the fate of missing people and release those detained, Ankara says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OYdTfG
Saudi Prince Turki says CIA cannot be trusted on Khashoggi
Prince Turki al-Faisal says CIA is not necessarily the highest standard of veracity or accuracy in assessing situations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FRKIf9
Russia's big patriotic screen: Making films for the motherland
Russia's cinematic efforts to produce patriotic films and documentaries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qhvx2x
100+ of the best Cyber Monday sales you can start shopping now - plus the Black Friday sales you can still take advantage of
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DRC elections: The hopefuls, the promises and the ghost of Kabila
A ruptured opposition coalition, new alliance and hand-picked successor for long-term leader Kabila set to contest vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DIO696
Lewisham, London 1977: Notes on fighting fascism
Balwinder Singh Rana, a 71-year-old anti-fascist, recalls the day he and thousands of others took on the National Front. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DVDAwf
Will Taiwan vote's outcome bring China-friendly party?
Taiwan's midterm vote is seen a test of popularity for the pro-independence ruling party. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2S9pdrq
Same-sex marriage advocates lose Taiwan referendums
Gay rights activists suffer setback, with conservative groups coming out on top in key referendums they initiated. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2S8PBS1
What you need to know about the crucial EU Brexit summit
European leaders will meet in Brussels on Sunday where they could rubber stamp two Brexit texts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DUERUl
Taiwan president quits party leadership after polls setback
President Tsai Ing-wen resigns as DPP leader after it suffers major defeats in key local polls. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QiX6sr
Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe no longer able to walk
The 94-year-old ex-president of Zimbabwe is in Singapore for treatment and is expected to return home later this month. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DHVHF9
DRC: Ebola clinical trials begin as UN warns of newborns infected
Authorities allow clinical trials even as a fresh WHO warning of babies getting infected raises new fears. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r1d8bY
Tunisia protesters call for cancellation of MBS visit
The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, is on his first foreign tour after news broke about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and some in Tunisia think his visit is inappropriate. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PSBR1d
US government report says climate change exacerbating disasters
A new report from the US government highlights the difference of opinion between government agencies and a president who doesn't distinguish between daily fluctuations and long-term trends. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FEwv55
This ex-Googler helped reimagine what cities could look like - now his new startup, Forward, is using tech to rethink healthcare
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Unresolved Gibraltar issues endanger Brexit plans, warns Spain
More than 10,000 Spanish workers cross the border into UK-controlled Gibraltar each day and Spain's prime minister warns that it will oppose the Brexit agreement if its status is not clarified. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QcSWlV
In the grip of drought: Should Australia's farmers be subsidised?
We speak to eastern Australian farmers in need of financial aid and those who claim there are better solutions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DIgjgh
Digging up the dead in El Salvador to find the truth
As a forensic archaeologist, Israel Ticas has solved more than 500 homicide and missing persons cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DW4ZhF
Inside the big business of corporate gifting: How one scrappy startup plans to up-end a multi-billion dollar industry of fruitcakes and branded swag
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Facebook won't say if it will sever ties with Elliot Schrage, the outgoing top exec who took responsibility for linking critics to George Soros
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The cost of Italy's budget battle with the EU
The European Commission wants Italy to revise its budget, but far-right Interior Minister Salvini remains defiant. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rhhw20
Holidays in US drive strong demand for temporary workers
The United States has entered its holiday shopping season and high consumer confidence and low unemployment are driving up wages for seasonal workers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2S7KWQg
DRC candidates form alliance, hope to unite opposition
Felix Tshisekedi and Vital Kamerhe have formed a united front in the run-up to elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo to replace long-time leader Joseph Kabila. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DVXyHh
Black Friday protests at Amazon against worker conditions
Protesting Amazon workers say that they are treated like robots and a labour union in the UK called the working environment inside Amazon's distribution centres 'inhuman'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Sa5QhL
Stranded in Bosnia, refugees desperate to reach Western Europe
Bosnia is struggling to deal with a large influx of Iranian refugees trying to reach Western Europe by way of the Balkans and visa-free entry to Serbia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AfqWUC
If you have an iPhone 6S or older, it's officially time to upgrade to a new phone
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India braces for mass Hindu gathering at disputed Ayodhya site
More than 3,500 Muslims have fled Ayodhya ahead of a far right gathering to be held on at the ruins of the Babri Mosque. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R92AmL
Kenya identifies suspects in Silvia Costanza Romano's kidnapping
Kenya National Police Service posted on its official Twitter page the images of three suspects with a reward of $9,750. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PUY1A5
Paris police use tear gas to disperse 'yellow vest' protest
Demonstrators wearing yellow jackets set up barricades and threw stones as they protest against Macron's government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Rb518m
Pakistan: Crackdown on protesters after arrest of TLP chief
At least five people were wounded in Friday's clashes between Khadim Rizvi's TLP supporters and police in Lahore. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2An5xZU
Iran's Rouhani calls Israel a 'cancerous tumor', in rare outburst
In rare rhetorical outburst, Iranian president refers to Israel as a 'fake regime' created by Western powers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RbljxZ
Taiwan votes in test for pro-independence ruling party
Local elections and a series of referendums on Saturday's ballot after allegations China meddled in campaigns. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qg9lFX
Why the 2019 election may be the most crucial in India's history
The BJP will try to convince the Hindu majority to vote along sectarian lines in the upcoming parliamentary elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DHvTZN
Climate change could cost US billions, worsen disasters: report
US report compiled with input from 13 government agencies and departments says future risks depend on today's decisions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QbIgEb
Tawain's name and president in the balance
Taiwan is holding key local elections this weekend. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DEc4lU
The Philippines: Made in China?
Could Duterte's pursuit of closer relations with China cost him his political popularity in the Philippines? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ku4LPk
Hamas publishes images of 'Israelis involved in Gaza covert unit'
Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing, urges anyone with information of undercover Israeli operation to come forward. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KtmTc5
'Not welcome': Tunisians decry Saudi crown prince's planned visit
'Khashoggi's blood is not yet cold,' activists say, as they announce protests during Saudi crown prince's planned visit. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R6lPgJ
Julian Assange: Charges in the US, trial by the Media?
An apparent cut-paste error confirms a US indictment against the Wikileaks founder. Plus, patriotic cinema in Russia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RbbvUH
US Democrats vow Congressional probe into Trump-Saudi Arabia ties
Legislator says Congress will investigate Trump's response to Khashoggi's killing when Democrats take control of House. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2SdB2gh
Bahrain holds elections with ban on opposition groups
Activists call for boycott of what they describe as 'farce' elections, raising doubts about the poll's credibility. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P0aOf3
US creating border crisis by stalling asylum cases, advocates say
Rights groups say it's 'inconceivable' US prioritised fortifying border over processing asylum cases expeditiously. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2RfsGVm
France agrees to return 26 African artworks claimed by Benin
The decision follows a report which estimates that some 90 percent of African art is housed outside the continent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2S8vAuK
With a month to key elections, 'difficult times ahead' for DRC
In 30 days, some 40 million people in the DRC are expected to elect a new president after a two-year wait. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DUsWGc
Pakistan arrests TLP leader behind blasphemy protests
Khadim Hussain Rizvi, whose TLP party held massive protests against Aasia Bibi's acquittal, has been arrested. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2rakWZn
'This is 100% real and possibly a very bad idea': Cards Against Humanity is selling used cars, medieval weapons, TVs, and even $100 bills for 99% off
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What does the Matthew Hedges case tell us about the UAE?
The student's conviction for spying highlights the contrast between the UAE's open image and its conservative policies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2r3YssO
Residents revolt over Facebook group 'sale'
A London community Facebook group is furious after the administration rights were sold on by one of its members. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zofsyp
Czech PM survives no-confidence vote amid corruption allegations
Only 92 opposition lawmakers vote, well short of the 101 needed to remove Andrej Babis over a fraud scandal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OYPLcP
Amazon 'dumbfounded' police in Spain by asking them to intervene in a mass warehouse strike
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Restarting oil wells in South Sudan has uncertain health effects
South Sudan's government hopes to increase oil production to boost the economy, which means that leaking oil wells will be repaired, but locals worry they will see an increase in health problems. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qh6BbB
Sonos almost never discounts its speakers - but on Black Friday you can get up to $100 off
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Southeast Australia battered by powerful storm system
Australia is enduring a bout of wild weather that has hit all parts of the vast continent in recent days. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OWCcux
Sorry, 'Red Dead Redemption 2' - the new 'Call of Duty' is already the best-selling game of 2018
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'Immense loss for Syria': Gunmen kill Idlib activist Raed Fares
Raed Fares, who heads Kafranbel-based Radio Fresh and survived a 2014 ISIL shooting, dies in gun attack, reports say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BtF3ra
Is Iranian saffron sanction-proof?
Iranian saffron sellers consider the US sanctions on Iran a buyer's problem and note that their saffron, used in everything from perfumes to medicine, even sells for more now. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KrhUsb
When the BBC did fake news
In its attempts to dissect the global disinformation epidemic, the BBC handily forgets its own history of 'fake news'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BtMFKo
UAE hints at freeing jailed UK academic in 'amicable solution'
UAE ambassador to UK signals Matthew Hedges could be freed as part of an 'amicable solution' between the allies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KrPwGB
'Will never rejoin': Record casualties take toll on Afghan forces
Since 2015, nearly 30,000 Afghan soldiers and police have been killed, President Ashraf Ghani revealed this month. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2R8Oodw
CAR war crimes suspect Yekatom appears at ICC, alleges torture
Once nicknamed 'Rambo', Alfred Yekatom faces 14 charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PRnY3m
One in 10 New York school students is homeless
To tackle problem of homelessness in school system, additional fund of $40m is being provided. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2AeXYnP
Iraq: Seven killed, thousands displaced in flash flooding
At least seven killed and over 3,000 rendered homeless after heavy rains caused floods in northern Iraq, officials say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TBKXh3
Trump issues Thanksgiving threat: I'll close border if I have to
Trump renews threat to shut US-Mexico border as more Central Americans arrive to begin long wait to apply for asylum. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ahf7NO
UN envoy arrives in Hodeidah to plan fresh Yemen peace talks
UN says it is ready to play supervisory role in managing key Yemeni port as Martin Griffiths arrives. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TzFxmG
'We are not robots': Thousands of Amazon workers across Europe are striking on Black Friday over poor warehouse working conditions
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Samsung apologises to sick factory workers
The formal apology comes after a long battle to win compensation for sick Samsung factory staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P1kuWR
Oil prices hit year low as OPEC considers output cut
Benchmark Brent crude oil fell to a low of $60.29, its lowest since November 2017. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2S70Ryj
Indian troops kill 6 in Kashmir as death toll hits record high
At least 400 people killed in Kashmir this year - the highest toll since 2008 when over 500 were killed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DGG9BD
Beyond war: Vestiges of rich Syrian heritage on show in Doha
Syria was once known for its rich cultural heritage, dating back thousands of years. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2QfAE3k
Zimbabwe budget: Government implements austerity measures
A year after former-President Robert Mugabe was forced from office, the issues that brought him down have not gone away. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DBA09L
Google finally cleans up its Esta ads after eight years
It says machine learning will stop expensive unofficial Esta services from advertising on Google. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2r3ghby
Jimmy Fallon sang a duet with Sophia the robot and it was a weird as you would imagine
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Deadly blast hits mosque in Afghanistan's Khost province
At least 10 dead and 25 others wounded following a blast that hit a base of the Afghan army. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Bs8fz1
As snow falls in Bosnia, cold adds to 'assaulted' refugees' woes
Doctors in Bosnia warn of respiratory infections and hypothermia, while migrants accuse Croatian police of assault. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KqEKAc
Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa opponents win control of parliament panel
Opponents of the disputed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa won control of committee that sets parliament's agenda. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2BtGTs7
How WhatsApp Leads Mobs to Murder in India
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Thousands of Tunisian workers strike work for better salaries
Nearly 650,000 workers stopped work, leading to biggest nationwide strike over wages in decades. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Qeapdv
Attacked and abandoned: Ukraine's forgotten Roma
In a country which suffered terribly at the hands of the Nazis during World War II, pogroms against an ethnic minority have somehow become commonplace. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DEWUNh
What happened to ISIL? An UpFront special
We discuss the group's past, present, and future. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2DDbbu6
Meet Zora, the Robot Caregiver
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GCHQ warns on Black Friday cyber-threat
The UK's cyber-security agency warns of "prime pickings" for criminals in the run-up to Christmas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AgpzoL
D&G: China shopping sites pull products in ad backlash
The controversy over an ad campaign risks alienating the firm from one of the world's biggest luxury markets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zmDJoO
Government will miss smart meter deadline, watchdog warns
Another 39 million meters must be installed within two years to meet the government's 2020 target. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SaYFGd
Trump contradicts CIA findings that MBS ordered Khashoggi murder
US President says the agency had 'feelings' but did not firmly place blame on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zj3o1q