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More non-binding indicative votes and talk of a general election as a 'no-deal' Brexit remains on the table. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YGCyeA

New Zealand gun lobby backs ban after Christchurch mosques attack

Government announced immediate ban on military-style semi-automatic rifles after the shooting. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YDJj0W

Vietnamese suspect in Kim Jong Nam murder handed prison term

Huong sentenced to three years and four months in prison but will be released in May for good behaviour, lawyer says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JTQDCf

Dozens killed as storm hits southern Nepal

At least 25 dead and more than 400 injured as storm hits villages in a farming region south of capital Kathmandu. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UtA6Jv

Automatic compensation for broadband users goes live

Five UK broadband and landline providers will now compensate users when services do not work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TOILl2

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Palestine, Golan Heights take centre stage at Arab League summit

No further action announced as leaders stress 'support for Syria's right' over Golan, push for Palestinian statehood. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CNh5HL

Who's responsible for California's deadliest and most destructive wildfire?

While the official state investigation is ongoing, California's largest utility company PG&E has admitted that its equipment likely caused the fire. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2VeaIEJ

These Silicon Valley Investors’ Bets May Pay Off

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Fox News Breaking News Alert 2 Marine pilots killed in Arizona helicopter crash, officials say 03/31/19 2:12 PM

Algeria's Bouteflika names new government amid ongoing protests

Caretaker government headed by newly appointed PM Noureddine Bedoui will be tasked with overseeing transition process. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YDYN55

Who will be Ukraine's next president?

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky and incumbent Petro Poroshenko among 39 candidates in the running. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FJAVEv

Latin American migrants strive to survive in Mexico

As Trump tightens border control in bid to build wall, some plan to settle in Mexico instead of trying to reach the US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FEnndj

Palestinians mourn boys killed by Israeli forces in Gaza rallies

Funerals takes place for 3 teens and 20-year-old killed as tens of thousands marked Great March of Return anniversary. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2THN1CV

Zelensky to face Poroshenko in Ukraine run-off: exit poll

Exit poll in presidential election shows Volodymyr Zelenskiy winning first round with 30.4 percent of vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HQ9X1c

Jerusalem: A Rock and a Hard Place

Jerusalemites of three faiths share their life stories and thoughts on the city's past, present and future. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WyQaXF

Erdogan's ruling AK Party takes lead in key local polls

AK Party leads polls countrywide and in Istanbul, while opposition tops race in Ankara, according to partial results. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OEWkms

Nigerian journalist Jones Abiri 'arrested by armed men'

Unidentified men accost journalist Jones Abiri in Bayelsa state and force him into vehicle at gunpoint, say witnesses. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2I2FvR1

Thai demonstrators protest against alleged polls cheating

Opposition activists accuse election commission of delaying and manipulating the results in first polls since 2014. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FNgN5B

Jeff Bezos' investigator thinks Saudi Arabia hacked his cell phone - here's how it could have happened

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When it comes to Islamophobia, we need to name names

The world should know the name of the Christchurch terrorist and the names of those who inspired anti-Muslim terror. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WG1Ckp

On the Afghan war front line: US Marines' film in spotlight

'Combat Obscura' gives viewers a more realistic look at life in the longest war in US history that has no end in sight. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CMwbNI

Why are more youth in the West turning to poetry?

Millennials see poetry as a means to better deal with the increasingly altering, fast-paced world. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V34OGd

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Donald Trump Jr. joins Howard Kurtz on 'Media Buzz' at 11am ET 03/31/19 7:46 AM

Iraq arrests Mosul ferry owners after deadly disaster

Officials say owners of the ferry that capsized in Mosul arrested along with the engineers who certified the vessel. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WyvBKX

Arab leaders call for Palestinian state, condemn US' Golan move

Tunis meeting comes amid ongoing wars in Syria and Yemen, leadership rivalry in Libya and a continuing boycott of Qatar. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JWJ8KO

Ethiopia's presidential press pledge: Has Abiy kept his promises?

A look at the Ethiopian media, one year into the Abiy Ahmed era. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V9hmfd

The CEO behind 'Fortnite' says it's 'evolving beyond being a game' and explains the company's ambitious vision

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This CEO explains how the hottest trend in software development helped his startup take off and raise $50 million in new funding

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Leaked documents reveal abuse of Saudi prisoners: Report

Medical reports, prepared for King Salman, demand urgent transfer of most of 60 prisoners examined to medical centre. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2THkugN

Philippines housing crisis: Filipinos need affordable homes

Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy has a housing shortage, with more than 6 million homes needed for impoverished families. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UoOJNZ

Brazil: Bolsonaro's coup commemorations prompt anger

Appeals court judge in Brazil overturns another judge's decision to bar commemorations, sought by President Jair Bolsonaro, of a 1964 military coup that established a 21-year dictatorship. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JV8fxu

Algerian businessman with ties to President Bouteflika arrested

Ali Haddad detained at the Tunisian border as pressure mounts on long-time leader to resign. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UoOIJV

Bangladesh tower owners arrested over deadly Dhaka blaze

Two men arrested for negligence and violations of a building code after 26 killed in FR Tower blaze in the capital. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FFPqJv

Libya Quartet meets in Tunis to reconcile warring factions

The so-called Libya Quartet hopes to end the years-long conflict in the African nation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2U74J8a

Saudi Arabia 'hacked Amazon boss's phone', says investigator

An investigator working for Jeff Bezos says Saudi Arabia accessed data on the Amazon boss's phone. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JT8IAx

Here's what you need to know about Jumia, the Alibaba of Africa that's getting ready to IPO on the New York Stock Exchange

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Algeria protests: Army chief backs call for president's exit

Algeria's army chief has repeated his call to apply article 102 of the constitution to remove President Bouteflika from office. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TMiV1g

Brazil's Bolsonaro visits Israel with embassy decision pending

Brazilian government official said earlier this month 'something' will have to be said about embassy move during trip. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YDdvJz

Pope in Morocco: protect 'multi-religious' Jerusalem

Joint statement with Moroccan king comes after US President Trump recognised Jerusalem as capital of Israel last year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YyneAV

President Bashir's ruling party postpones Sudan convention

An NCP leader told reporters the general convention, due to be held next month, has been suspended indefinitely. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V3K3tP

North Korea calls Madrid embassy raid 'terrorist attack'

Pyongyang says it is closely following rumours of FBI involvement after 10 armed men break into North Korean embassy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2I33QWW

The scooters wars are coming to Europe this summer. But first they have to prove they're not like Uber.

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Porn is being blocked across all of the UK. Here's why people think it's a terrible idea.

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Kazakhstan: What is Nazarbayev's transition plan about?

And can it be a model for other countries in the region to follow, namely Russia? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CGp4q3

The #MeToo movement has reached Muslim-majority northern Nigeria

Survivors of sexual abuse and harassment are sharing their experiences on social media, using the #ArewaMeToo hashtag. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Vdpcol

Saudis 'had access' to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone: investigator

Investigator hired to look into release of text messages by US tabloid says Saudi government had access to Bezos' phone. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2COamxk

Suzana Caputova elected Slovakia's first female president

Caputova, a political newcomer, wins 58.3 percent of the ballot beating the ruling party candidate Maros Sefcovic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2U4KGHa

Why Ukrainians want to elect a comedian as president

The Ukrainian electorate has run out of patience. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Fv67au

Mozambique: Cholera cases reach 271 in cyclone-hit Beira

Epidemic fears in Mozambique as the number of cholera cases doubles in 48 hours. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2U4onl7

Ukraine polls open with comic poised to top presidential field

Ukrainians are choosing sixth president from 39 candidates, including incumbent leader, opposition leader and comic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FLwuKy

Mark Zuckerberg’s Call to Regulate Facebook, Explained

By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2TJkFIG

Bezos’s Security Consultant Accuses Saudis of Hacking the Amazon C.E.O.’s Phone

By KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2I08CUZ

What to expect from Arab League summit in Tunis

Meeting in Tunisia's capital comes against backdrop of divisions, wars and, in some countries, increasing repression. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ulo3O8

Mark Zuckerberg asks governments to help control internet content

Mark Zuckerberg writes an open letter calling for new laws to monitor internet content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WF2qGd

Three teens charged in Malta over refugee ship hijacking

Maltese authorities file 'terror' charges against teens accused of seizing control of merchant ship that rescued them. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2I7ZdLl

Iran's referendum, and the transformation to an Islamic Republic

The 1979 Islamic Republic referendum fused Iran's religion and politics and changed the country's legislative landscape. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JRDsl8

'Lawmakers often tell me we have too much power over speech, and frankly I agree': Mark Zuckerberg calls for more outside regulation over the internet

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Can we stop killer robots?

The United Nations has held talks on banning weapons that can target and kill without a human controlling them. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JRGru8

Afghan vice president narrowly escapes Taliban attack

The Taliban claims responsibility for attack on Abdul Rashid Dostum's convoy which killed one of his bodyguards. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FL2m1U

Lebanon court 'acquits military personnel' in sodomy case

Military court clears staff accused of unnatural sexual acts, rules sodomy 'not punishable by law', reports Daily Star. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WuiRVq

Economy, security under spotlight as Turks set for local polls

Elections are seen as challenge for President Erdogan and his AK Party to retain control of Turkey's major cities. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TKjqbS

Thai king strips ex-PM Thakin Shinawatra of royal decorations

King Maha Vajiralongkorn's move comes as the pro-Thaksin Pheu Thai party jostles for the right to form a government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OEgA7G

Male aggressors in El Salvador get prison, and masculinity class

Country's courts focusing on gender-based crimes take a two-pronged approach to sentencing: punish and rehabilitate. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FN8o20

Ukraine gears up to hold tight presidential elections

Sunday's poll will test the incumbent president for the first time since he came to power on a revolutionary wave. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FDbMuZ

Asylum seekers at US-Mexico border in limbo under Trump policies

Some say the US dissuades migrants by making the asylum process in the US more bureaucratic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FC664y

Residents feel the heat as temperature soars in western India

Warnings issued across parts of northwest India as early pre-monsoon heatwave conditions set in. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V6Vml2

Some of Khashoggi's killers received training in US: WaPo report

Projects under intelligence and defence partnership between US and Saudi on hold after killing, writes columnist. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CLMQRv

Afghanistan floods kill dozens, worsen desperate situation

Flooding caused by heavy rains destroys homes and leaves trail of devastation across seven provinces. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UjxeOZ

Everything we know about William 'Billy' Evans, the fiance of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

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What is holding Indonesia's economy back?

As Indonesia is on the road to becoming one of the world's biggest economies, we look at challenges facing the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2K5vSUr

Can Amnesty International fix its toxic work culture?

Amnesty head Kumi Naidoo discusses bullying, discrimination and mismanagement affecting the organisation internally. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V4UYDR

Pakistan battles to control inflation

Saudi Arabia, the UAE and China have promised to invest tens of billions of dollars in Pakistan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CNlme6

Mysterious space objects like 'Oumuamua will visit our solar system again. Scientists may intercept the next one with a robotic probe.

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Everyone is overlooking a very big wildcard about Lyft, Uber and all the other gig-economy IPOs

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Australia plans tough social media law after Christchurch attacks

Canberra wants legislation to prevent people from live-streaming violent crime and "weaponising social media platforms". from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OwTGyM

Russian trolls target Ukraine's election on Sunday

Russian interference in Ukraine's presidential election is less of a concern than an expectation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FKzxCK

Philippines: War widows of Abu Sayyaf fighters suffer stigma

More than four decades of continuous conflict has made Mindanao a region of war widows. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OzfB8B

UK's Theresa May ponders fourth vote on Brexit deal

Lawmakers will try to agree on Monday on an alternative Brexit plan that could command majority cross-party support. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HLKCWp

Gaza's Great March of Return: Thousands rally for anniversary

Thousands of Palestinians gather near Israeli border fence, marking one year of deadly Great March of Return protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WAZZEy

Israel is trying to maim Gazans into silence

Today the Israeli army is still using Yitzhak Rabin's 'break the bones' policy, and it does so with sniper rifles. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HNpZco

Ukrainian voters speak ahead of key presidential poll

Before Ukraine's presidential election on Sunday, voters speak to Al Jazeera about which way they will vote and why. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WyOi0S

Explosion, Taliban attacks kill dozens across Afghanistan

Four students were killed by an explosion in Ghazni, while more than 30 security forces died in Taliban attacks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HLmpj7

This popular app for the new Galaxy S10 phones makes the best use of Samsung's hole-punch camera when you're not taking selfies

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Venezuela's opposition leader says medical aid to arrive soon

Humanitarian assistance has become one of the ways the opposition has had to pressure Nicolas Maduro. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CKctC1

US asked North Korea to hand over all nuclear weapons: report

Donald Trump reportedly gave Kim Jong Un a document in Hanoi calling for the transfer of nuclear materials to the US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UjdECt

Ethiopia jet crash: Kenyan families hold funerals without remains

Families that came to mourn hope that one day they may be able to hold a proper funeral for their relatives. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JRMOO0

Trump, Russia and the Mueller report: Is it really case closed?

Russiagate skeptic Aaron Mate and Trump biographer David Cay Johnston debate the conclusions of the Mueller report. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V4Gm7t

Gaza's Great March of Return protests explained

Here's the backstory of the Great March of Return protests and the conditions that have brought Gaza to this point. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OyoiQG

Israel's UN ambassador on Gaza: 'You have to retaliate'

We challenge Danny Danon on Israeli air raids and ask if Israel plans to annex the occupied West Bank. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HLDTM9

Trump, Russia, and the collapse of the collusion narrative

US media reflect on their role in promoting the Russiagate conspiracy theory. Plus, revisiting Ethiopia's media scene. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TJ9tvx

Slovakia heads to the polls to elect a new president

Zuzana Caputova, a newcomer and the winner of first round of voting, is expected to beat EU commissioner Maros Sefcovic. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YBlF59

Cholera cases jump to 138 in Mozambique's Beira after cyclone

At least two people have died outside hospitals with symptoms including dehydration and diarrhoea, says minister. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JQ0id5

How the Great March of Return resurrected Palestinian resistance

The march we started a year ago defeated our two biggest enemies: Palestinian factionalism and Israeli propaganda. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UeV9PP

New round of power cuts hits major cities in Venezuela

The country's major cities including the capital, Caracas suffer blackouts, days after last round of electricity cuts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uFCLAV

Hamas-Israel 'agreement' on reducing Gaza tensions: report

Deal reached on eve of Great March of Return anniversary, Hamas media reports, but a Palestinian was killed on Saturday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V6IyeG

Turkish elections: Much at stake in Kurdish-majority southeast

Nearly 100 mayors from the pro-Kurdish HDP party have been removed from office and replaced by government trustees. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CMMv10

Trump threatens to close border with Mexico next week

Trump repeats threat to close the US southern border - a move that if he acts on would anger Mexico and business groups. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V42HlF

Years of Mark Zuckerberg's old Facebook posts have vanished. The company says it 'mistakenly deleted' them.

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Migrant child who died in US custody had infection, autopsy finds

Seven-year-old Jakelin Caal died in December while in US Border Patrol custody in case that drew worldwide condemnation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YJg1hw

Activists question Central America-US security cooperation deal

Central American and Mexican activists worry focus on security to address migration neglects root causes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TLeyTT

El Salvador: Justice demanded for 1982 killing of Dutch reporters

New push for justice comes as Salvadoran congressional committee considers amnesty proposal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FLVJMY

Gaza 'abandoned' after one year of protests, says charity

AS Palestinians mark the anniversary of the Great March of Return, MSF warns that the injured don't have adequate care. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OvOqLQ

Have protesters in Gaza achieved their goal?

At least 250 Palestinians have been killed and thousands more wounded in a year of protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uzAOWL

Cyclone Idai destroys Zimbabwe farms, deepening food crisis

Farmers say cyclone winds and floods destroyed fields in Chipinge and Chimanimani, worsening Zimbabwe's food insecurity. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HYtwnr

Gambia's ex-president Yahya Jammeh 'stole at least $362m'

Minister says probe shows ex president pilfered millions from state to 'satisfy pretentious and delusional lifestyle'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WsMGpm

Scott Rogowsky just announced he's hosting a new show about baseball - and that could mean he's done with HQ Trivia

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Norway museum to return thousands of Easter Island artefacts

Authorities on Easter Island have long been calling for the return of artefacts from Norway and the UK. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TFG45f

UN tells Tunisia to free Libya sanctions expert

Official involved in monitoring arms embargo on Libya arrested in Tunisia despite having diplomatic immunity, UN says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2K3H8kb

Apple has scrapped plans to release its AirPower wireless charging mat

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Mueller’s investigative report will be released to Congress by ‘mid-April, if not sooner,’ AG Barr says in letter 03/29/19 12:21 PM

We tried a $130 Logitech speaker system to see if you really can get surround sound on a budget

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US warns Russia, others against sending troops to Venezuela

White House adviser John Bolton accuses Nicolas Maduro is using foreign military personnel to stay in power. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V6LQP8

Pope issues new legislation against child sexual abuse in Vatican

New rules require immediate reporting of abuse allegations, part of Church's efforts to address wave of scandals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CJQ33T

Caroline Spiegel, the sister of Snap CEO Evan Spiegel, is launching a new porn startup geared toward women

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Tech Tent: Apple, Lyft and feel-good tech

Lyft shares, Apple TV+, and those times when tech gets it right. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TIeXXh

Apple is shutting down the magazine service it acquired last year now that Apple News Plus has launched

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Huge rallies as Algerians seek departure of Bouteflika, old guard

Protesters reject army bid to remove president on health reasons, call it attempt by old guard to maintain status quo. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CI7H8k

Mali conflict turning into multistate ethnic cleansing

The peacekeeping mission in Mali is already the deadliest in UN history and the violence is getting worse and spreading into Burkina Faso and Niger. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V7Boqs

Brexit fallout: Britain reacts to delayed exit

The consensus appears to be that UK politicians must do more to try to navigate their way out of this political crisis. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CEtnSL

I spent a week using Apple's new iPad Air, and I'm convinced it's the best iPad for most people

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Linda McMahon to step down as head of SBA, source tells Fox News 03/29/19 10:05 AM

Russia police probe 'dark net' murder case

Investigators are looking into claims that a killing was arranged and paid for via covert net forums. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CI4aH6

Anglophone refugees in Nigeria dream of home, but settle in

Fighting between Cameroon government forces and English-speaking separatists sends thousands of refugees over the border to camps in Nigeria and there's no end in sight. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HNC5Cu

Gaza to mark anniversary of Great March of Return protests

The Great March of Return protests began on March 30 last year after a call to action against the Israeli siege. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V3zlnf

US Democrats intensify demand for Robert Mueller's full report

Trump celebrates Barr's account of Mueller's findings in first campaign rally since the conclusion of the report. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CUNah1

Hong Kong: World's largest contemporary art fair opens

The fair showcases 242 galleries from 35 countries under one roof. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V4eDUn

Lyft's founders are set to make more than $1 billion in the company's IPO

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Lyft Shares Soar in Trading Debut That Bodes Well for Wave of Tech I.P.O.s to Come

By KATE CONGER and MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2uBkJ2O

YouTube’s Product Chief on Online Radicalization and Algorithmic Rabbit Holes

By KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2YAUask

Brexit: UK's Theresa May loses crucial vote on EU divorce deal

Embattled prime minister loses a third major vote on Brexit as the UK heads for a 'no-deal' exit on April 12. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JOVJzG

Killer robots: Scientists concerned over ethics of military AI

Google employees rebelled last year, signing a petition saying Google should not be in the business of war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ui1PfL

How to reset your Apple Watch and unpair it from an iPhone

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This phone has a hidden pop-up wedge for the selfie camera to solve the iPhone-style notch problem

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How to unlock an iPad you've forgotten the password to (and keep your data)

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The 50 most beautiful Apple stores outside the United States

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Netflix renewed its hit supernatural thriller series, 'The Order,' for season 2

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I deleted all the apps off my phone for a week - and it was harder than I could have imagined

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Boston Dynamics built a robot that makes Amazon's warehouse bots look primitive

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Indonesia opens new train system in Jakarta

The government hopes the much-delayed infrastructure project will promote economic growth. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uygViT

Trump calls Democrats 'sick' at first rally since Mueller report

US president poured scorn on Democrats over the still-unreleased Mueller probe report. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HZX6ZN

The Week in Tech: Who Should Let Driverless Cars Off the Leash?

By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2I0o2Ze

Facebook begins new EU political ads rules

The new rules, are part of attempts by the social network to clamp down on election abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2uzwJ4V

NSA contractor pleads guilty to data theft

The former programmer could get a jail sentence of nine years for stealing terabytes of sensitive data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V5UVHY

Egypt frees rights activist Abdel Fattah after 5 years in prison

Alaa Abdel Fattah will remain under police surveillance after his release from an Egyptian jail on Friday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FzaCkg

Turkey rejects US pressure over Russian S-400 missile deal

Turkish foreign minister says Ankara will go ahead with the purchase of the missile system despite US sanctions threat. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FAcI3j

Ukraine's pro-Russian city of Kharkiv still mistrustful of Kiev

Some in Kharkiv see Ukrainian government as "illegitimate" and will not vote in Sunday's presidential elections. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FKdDzz

Protesters gather in Algiers as Bouteflika clings to power

President Bouteflika's decision not to seek another term has failed to calm protesters who want overthrow of old system. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OA5twy

Twitter wants to label tweets from public figures that break its rules - and even Trump could be named and shamed

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Facebook challenges Belgian tracking ban

The company faces a fine of 250,000 euros per day for not complying with a request to delete personal data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2UjrIfk

Pakistan PM's remarks on Afghan peace process stir diplomatic row

Afghans criticise Imran Khan for suggesting setting up of an interim government to help with peace talks with Taliban. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JQapyD

The European far right has its eye on education

Conservative and far-right forces across Europe are seeking to control mass education and indoctrinate a new vanguard. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V4F2Bk

Climate change impacts accelerating: WMO report

Physical signs of climate change are accelerating as temperatures drive towards increasingly dangerous levels. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CIf2o8

Google deletes 'conversion therapy' app savaged by the LGBTQ community

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Hating Muslims, loving Zionists: Israel as a far-right model

Widely admired by the far right, Israel has joined a global movement to promote far-right politics and anti-Muslim hate. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CGyX7e

Quebec introduces bill banning religious symbols

Critics of the bill say it will relegate Muslim women wearing the hijab to second-class citizens. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V4WfKS

CEO of buzzy European tech firm MessageBird reveals why Y Combinator requires its startups to 'kill the fluff'

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Bangladesh fire: Dhaka tower blaze death toll soars

Many of those killed jumped to death while about 70 people have been injured in the fire in Dhaka's Banani area. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FI20ZM

US calls for probe into Yemen hospital bombing

US spokesman Robert Palladino urged transparent investigation of bombing that killed at least seven, including children. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2I4Hjsu

Gaza, Golan and Netanyahu's Election Plan

We challenge Israel's ambassador to the UN and debate whether the Mueller report ends the collusion debate. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TCivdG

WSJ: Anti-stall system activated in Ethiopian Boeing crash

Wall Street Journal reports investigators initial finding is MCAS automatically turned on before Ethiopia plane crash. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YxqiNG

Kim and Trump flip-flop as both sides wonder: what happens next?

Some analysts say Donald Trump's divergent messages on Twitter are what is keeping diplomacy alive with North Korea. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YBH4Lk

Germany extends Saudi arms sale ban for another six months

The move puts Germany under mounting pressure from the UK and France to lift the ban imposed after Khashoggi's murder. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2I1nNx9

Turkey elections: Mansur Yavas leads polls in Ankara mayoral race

He is running for the third time and thinks he will win because "there is a big demand for change among the people." from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uzO0ep

Calls grow for investigation over missing Cambodian land activist

Human rights groups ratchet up pressure on the Cambodian government after Sum Moeun vanished without a trace. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V49I5U

Huawei says 2018 sales surged above $100bn despite US pressure

The firm says its net profit grew 25 percent to $8.8bn last year amid concerns its equipment could be used for spying. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2I4yUoW

The view from Bucharest: Brexit fears for expatriates, students

On the streets of the Romanian capital, there is a sense of fear and disbelief over Brexit. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Yt4uTn

Christchurch attack: Mosque survivor says he forgives gunman

Thousands stand in silence in New Zealand as the names of 50 victims are read out, two weeks after mosque massacre. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TCV9od

Huawei Shrugs Off U.S. Clampdown With a $100 Billion Year

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Philippines: Beleaguered journalist Maria Ressa re-arrested

Rappler news site reported extensively on President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drugs crackdown that has killed thousands. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CGW8hC

Ethnic minorities across Myanmar protest at Aung San statues

Critics say monuments of revolutionary hero are a symbol of policies that marginalise the country's ethnic minorities. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JO1u0C

This VC says that a shakeout is coming to enterprise software because titans like Oracle and Salesforce have 'account control' that no startup can match

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It's a difficult time for the 857 people in the US named Elizabeth Holmes who weren't the creators of Theranos

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Facebook rolls out political ad transparency across the EU, 2 months before an election that's vulnerable to Russian meddling

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Trump tells supporters at Michigan rally after Mueller probe: 'The collusion delusion is over' 03/28/19 4:34 PM

The Mounting Federal Investigations Into Facebook

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Google signs deal with Cuba to boost internet services

Deal is aimed at speeding up connectivity to help bring communications on the island into the 21st century. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HZ6qgC

UK parliament to hold third Brexit vote on Friday

The government will ask MPs to approve only part of the deal that Prime Minister Theresa May negotiated with the EU. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CG0WUm

Verizon will stop charging customers $3/month for its robocall-blocking service

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Liberians welcome US DED extension, call for permanent solution

Amid pressure, White House announces it is extending temporary protections for some 4,000 Liberians in US for a year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uAH1la

Maduro's government bars Guaido from public office for 15 years

The US-backed Venezuelan opposition leader brushes off the move, calling for more protests this weekend. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uztAC5

Lyft prices IPO shares at $72 and will make its Wall Street debut with a $21 billion valuation

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How to pair an Apple Watch with your iPhone

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Warren Buffett is still a big Apple bull, but he famously uses a flip phone instead of an iPhone

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Lyft Prices I.P.O. at $72 a Share, Marking Arrival of Gig Economy to Wall Street

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Modi kicks off election campaign with promise of 'new India'

India's Narendra Modi's chances of re-election have been boosted by recent tensions with Pakistan, pollsters say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FH5SKB

Will Austria's government really crack down on the far right?

Vienna says it may ban a far-right group over an alleged connection with the Christchurch shooter in New Zealand. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uyqUVn

Google signs a key partnership to bring faster internet to Cuba

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Leaked emails reveal Facebook's intense internal discussion over Alex Jones' 'anti-Semitic' post on Instagram

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UN investigator urges Saudi to make Khashoggi murder trial public

Agnes Callamard calls on kingdom to reveal the defendants' names and the fate of 10 others initially arrested. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WwZbAC

How to change your Google profile picture

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How to sell a massacre Part 2

Far-right party sought up to $20m from pro-gun groups in the United States, undercover Al Jazeera investigation reveals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V43uTE

How to sell a massacre Part 1

Three-year undercover sting reveals how US's National Rifle Association handles public opinion after deadly gun attacks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CKEWHU

'Another strong wake-up call': Ocean heat hits record high - UN

Flagship annual report raises urgent new concern about the threat global warming is posing to marine life. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V2b9lg

How to restart your Roku device when it's freezing or running slowly

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The newest big smartphone from LG finally has a price and release date

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Millions of Turkish voters gear up for key local elections

The Turkish economy, which has slipped into its first recession in a decade, has topped the election agenda so far. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HIUTTb

Hundreds killed, thousands wounded: A year of Gaza rallies

Palestinians to mark a year of Great March of Return protests after UN found Israel may have committed war crimes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Wtna3u

Minecraft deleted references to its controversial creator Notch after his increasingly erratic behaviour

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Australia PM slams One Nation over Port Arthur shooting claims

Al Jazeera investigation shows Pauline Hanson suggesting Australia's worst shooting was a conspiracy to change gun laws. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V0oNWb

Ukraine corruption crisis haunts president's re-election bid

Many say Petro Poroshenko failed to deliver promises to tackle graft, which is a key issue in the presidential vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HYCBga

Saudi Arabia temporarily frees three women's rights activists

After months in detention, some of the the activists jailed for their human rights campaigns granted temporary release. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uwLk0S

Another huge game franchise just added a 'Fortnite'-inspired Battle Royale mode, and it's a unique take on the emerging genre

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Chad - where social media has been cut for a year

Activists in Chad are demanding that the government restore access to social media after it was cut a year ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2CIXMzj

The Samjhauta acquittals: Hindu terror goes unpunished in India

The Indian government and judiciary have shown little willingness to deliver justice in 'saffron terror' cases. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2WzWq1r

SIGAR: Reintegration, economy among top risks after Taliban peace

US monitor cites reintegrating fighters, securing Afghan women's rights as urgent issues after potential peace deal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Yy9yWo

The 'Apple of China' just gave us a closer look at its foldable phone, and it's much different than Samsung's and Huawei's

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Venezuelans turn to food production amid crisis

In the middle of Venezuela's political and economic crisis, and with US sanctions looming, agro-ecological projects are springing up in hopes of curbing food shortages. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Uf6yPw

Cameroon forces kill 170 in Anglophone region in six months: HRW

Group says security forces used indiscriminate force against civilians, torched hundreds of homes between October-March. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YtC5wk

Samsung says the Galaxy Fold is 'durable' for up to 200,000 folds, but it looks like creasing is going to be inevitable

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I tried Apple's new AirPods and Samsung's Galaxy Buds - here's how they stack up

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Adam Schiff urged to step down by GOP members on House Intelligence Committee 03/28/19 6:35 AM

Grindr 'up for sale on security grounds'

The app's Chinese owner, Kunlun Group, is reportedly seen as a security risk by US authorities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WzqGJP

UAE official says Arab countries should be more open to Israel

Anwar Gargash says he expects more contact between Arab countries and Israel via bilateral deals and political visits. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FDi0ef

Amazon is planning a new expansion in Austin, but says it isn't connected to HQ2

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I got to play the new 'Mortal Kombat' a month before it comes out, and it's a vicious delight

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Salesforce.com sued over links to trafficking site

The software firm is accused of helping a site known to be involved in the trafficking of women. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2FGcYiH

At least 8 killed by car bomb in Mogadishu

The vehicle exploded near a hotel and restaurant in the Somali capital leaving sending plumes of smoke into the air. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FAGk0r

Manchester United appoint Solksjaer as permanent manager

Former United striker turned club's season around reviving its bid for a top-four finish in the English Premier League. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UWUDml

Apple quietly absorbed a company that makes AI cameras for people's homes

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Pakistan: No links found in probe of Indian Pulwama dossier

Islamabad says the allegation that Pakistani groups were involved in Kashmir suicide attack was unsubstantiated. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V1nSoi

UN discuss evacuation of Syrian refugees trapped at Rukban camp

The fate of 40,000 Syrians trapped in Rukban camp to be discussed by the UN, Russia and Syria from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HYz15M

Google got suspended from a top LGBTQ equality index after failing to delete a 'conversion therapy' app

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Apple and Goldman Sachs are rolling out a credit card with no fees that aims to minimize interest payments. Here's how it could make money.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert FBI and Justice Department to review Jussie Smollett's case, Trump says 03/28/19 4:03 AM

US jury awards man $80m in Monsanto Roundup cancer case

Monsanto says it will appeal the ruling that labeled it "negligent by not using reasonable care" to warn of cancer risk. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TFbg4w

Maltese forces retake tanker hijacked by migrants

Malta special operations team took control of the vessel from migrants who were trying to steer it towards Europe. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JLFNOJ

Thai electoral body says pro-military party won popular vote

Pro-military Palang Pracharat party and opposition Pheu Thai both claimed they have mandate to form the next government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ua5OLy

Dhaka skyscraper on fire, several believed to be trapped: Reports

No official word on casualty, but several people believed to be trapped inside FR Tower in the Bangladeshi capital. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V04AQ5

Huawei Security ‘Defects’ Are Found by British Authorities

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Facebook to ban white nationalism and separatism

The social media firm is under pressure after the New Zealand mosque attack was live-streamed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WuCrkx

Scientists campaign to ban lethal robots production

28 countries sign up to ban on developing robots that could kill humans but some states are choosing to opt out. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Uf3YZH

'We move mountains': Feminism and art in Armenia

The Velvet Revolution may have placated a nation's call for change, but Armenian women are just getting started. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JL8U4E

Community mistrust worsening DR Congo Ebola outbreak: study

A new study says a quarter of people interviewed in eastern DR Congo last year believe Ebola is not real. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HYnAuS

Bosnians who refused to spy for Croatia allege being deported

Citizens and politicians say Croatian intelligence label Bosnians who do not collaborate as national security threats. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2uyasVf

New test for Erdogan: What's at stake in Turkish local elections?

March 31 polls seen as test for Turkish leader and his AKP amid economic downturn triggered by 2018 currency crisis. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HXuhNu

Spain rejects Mexico's demand for an apology over conquest

Mexico's president says Spain, pope must apologise for 500-year-old killings amid warm ties between two countries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CJSnI8

Syrian military: Israeli air strikes targeted Aleppo

Syrian opposition sources say ammunition depot belonging to Iranian militias directly targeted by Israeli air strike. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2V7FVcg

US approves secret nuclear power work for Saudi Arabia

The US administration has reportedly authorized US companies to sell nuclear power technology to Saudi Arabia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2CCA7QP

Ukraine election: A unique village laments its historical divide

Milove village is a good visualisation of Ukraine's current situation - torn into two pieces by the weight of its past. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JKClny

US aviation agency queried about Boeing safety concerns