US-China trade war: New wave of tariffs take effect
From September, the first tariffs on US cherries will be raised from 50 to 60 percent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UjnzWt
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See the world's first fully electric rally car: the Corsa-e
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Land expropriation through the eyes of South African farmers
We speak to South African farmers about land expropriation and hear their personal views on this divisive issue. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MOnAAL
Peloton says only 0.65% of its subscribers cancel each month. Here's why customer retention experts think that number 'doesn't pass the smell test.'
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Apple cofounder says the Apple Watch is his 'favorite piece of technology in the world' because he doesn't want to be addicted to his phone
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Chad unrest: Weapons seized and dozens arrested
Just this week, 11 people were killed in fighting in a dispute between herders and farmers over trampled crops in southern Chad. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MMZAhs
Sudan's al-Bashir admits receiving $25m from Saudi crown prince
Questioned in court for first time, al-Bashir says Prince Salman bin Mohammed sent the $25m in cash on a private jet. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zFJSMi
One man is converting leftover Amazon packaging into an incredible array of cardboard weapons inspired by video games
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Hezbollah warning: Israel reveals 'intelligence' detail
Israeli forces near Lebanon have been pulled back from their border positions in recent days, as they wait for a promised attack by Hezbollah, in response to recent Israeli attacks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zG3i3S
The massive Burning Man playa in the middle of the Nevada desert can be seen from space - check out the pictures
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Hong Kong protests: All the latest updates
Thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators rally for the 13th successive weekend as violence breaks out with police. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZLPzDi
US blacklists Iranian oil tanker 'headed to Syria'
Adrian Darya 1 on its way to Syrian port of Tartus in contravention of EU sanctions, Secretary of State Pompeo says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LcojJP
Amazon fires: Burning continues despite ban
Amazon continues to burn despite Bolsonaro issuing 60-day ban on fires in the region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZKph3X
N Korea berates Pompeo, warns hopes for US talks 'disappearing'
Pyongyang vents fury after US secretary of state accuses North Korea of 'rogue behaviour' amid slew of missile tests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MPg3Sa
9 Colombian FARC dissidents killed in bombing raid
Colombian president says raid is a 'clear message' to former FARC leaders who have announced a return to arms. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MMdlNi
'Normalcy' vs reality: Conflicting narratives about Kashmir
Foreign press and Indian media see Kashmir very differently. Plus, the challenge of investigative journalism in Albania. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30OvFsi
Death penalty trial date set for alleged September 11 attackers
Judge says long-awaited trial will face 'a host of administrative and logistics challenges' with torture being a factor. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZFeRCP
WeWork CEO Adam Neumann has set up a 'hardship' fund for employees of a startup which collapsed 9 months after he invested
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Hong Kong protesters rally despite police ban
Hundreds of black-clad marchers, some carrying crosses, rally in Hong Kong for a Christian protest after police ban. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PFocuu
Taliban launch major attack on key Afghan city of Kunduz
The armed group is in control of the city's hospital and both sides in the ongoing fighting sustained casualties. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MMMf8y
NRC list: Over 1.9 million excluded from India citizens list
The National Register of Citizens, a list of genuine citizens in Assam state, published. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HAZDZf
Trump says it 'shouldn't be too bad' if someone hacks his Twitter account because 'they're not going to learn too much'
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A California official says red-hot coding bootcamp Lambda School is violating state law if it operates without the right registration - but the company insists classes can go on
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Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Hurricane Dorian strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm 08/30/19 5:52 PM
YouTube restores far-right channels after appeal
The video-sharing site said it had been wrong to cut off access to the white nationalist channels. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32fpY74
Facebook is using Minecraft to build an AI assistant
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Eight men facing charges over illegal streaming sites
Jetflicks and iStreamItAll claimed to offer more content than Netflix and Amazon. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZtbDXO
PM Imran Khan leads Kashmir solidarity rallies in Pakistan
Pakistan's prime minister vows to raise allegations of rights violations in Kashmir at UN during a rally in Islamabad. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30L5y5B
Native American lawsuit: New Jersey tribe sues over land use
Tribe officially recognised by state of New Jersey and its ties to land which now sits in a gated community which goes back for generations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NJyaZl
Millions await their fate as India plans to publish citizens list
National Register of Citizens to be published amid widespread concerns millions will be rendered stateless. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MK0Vp2
Google researchers found a bunch of malicious sites that quietly hacked iPhones for years
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North Korean constitution makes Kim Jong Un's power 'monolithic'
Kim now viewed as the supreme representative of all Korean people and an equal to nation's founder, his grandfather. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32j4ExN
Will Trump go after Maduro to win a re-election?
Apart from foreign policy considerations, one of the main drivers of Trump's policy on Venezuela is the 2020 vote. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Uk5F5J
A CEO who just raised $200 million from SoftBank refuses to run his business from Silicon Valley, where rents and talent are overpriced
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UAE: 'Terrorist militias' targeted as fractures with Saudi grow
Yemen's defence ministry says more than 300 people were killed and wounded in United Arab Emirates air strikes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MLVnua
Australia court halts deportation of Tamil asylum seeker family
The family, including two toddlers, get a temporary reprieve in a case highlighting country's strict immigration policy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ui4Omk
Luis Enrique: Former Spain manager's daughter (9) dies of cancer
Former Spain and Barcelona manager paid tribute to his daughter Xana after she died from bone cancer aged nine. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PnTBS6
Australia lowers outlook for Great Barrier Reef to 'very poor'
Window of opportunity to safeguard Great Barrier Reef is 'now', government agency warns amid mass coral die-off. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zvpMUX
Ebola deaths in east DRC outbreak top 2,000
This is second deadliest on record behind 2013-2016 epidemic in West Africa that killed more than 11,300 people. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PorcLJ
International Day of the Disappeared: Finding Kosovo's missing
Forensic efforts to identify remains from 1998-1999 war, which involve reopening graves, draw support and resistance. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HBLT0m
Beijing to Duterte: South China Sea position not up for talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping tells Filipino leader Beijing will not recognise The Hague ruling on disputed territories. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZBgph6
Don't leave us now: A message from the women of Afghanistan
Taliban rule in Afghanistan was brutal and deadly. Now a peace deal with the US could see the group return to power. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32dsQRX
Google finds 'indiscriminate iPhone attack lasting years'
Criminals used previously unknown vulnerabilities to implant monitoring software, research shows. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HzDCtZ
Timor-Leste: Between hope and unease 20 years after referendum
Almost half of the nation's 1.3 million population lives below poverty level while over 40 percent remains illiterate. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PiD1D5
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrested: party
Wong, 22, was one of the leaders of the so-called Umbrella Movement that brought Hong Kong to a standstill in 2014. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30INB7X
Peloton insiders will have 20 votes per share - twice as many as those at other startups - but CEO John Foley may not wield all the power after the IPO
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Sudanese eager for real change after power-sharing agreement
Despite scepticism, many Sudanese share the hope of a new land of promise. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PBMSV5
DR Congo: Ebola fears grow over lack of access to clean water
Aid workers say fears grow over possible Ebola outbreak due to water shortage in Goma, where first case surfaced. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zvAV8d
How to check availability of Jio fiber in my city
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Iran's Zarif to Trump: Drop 'economic terrorism' before talks
Iran's foreign minister also warns during his visit to Malaysia that ISIL continues to pose a threat in the Middle East. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zrmjXy
Will India's crackdown in Kashmir fuel further violence?
Intense military lockdown stirs calls for armed resistance but a veteran separatist leader backs non-violent protest. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Plnr9R
Bolivia: Ecological disaster as Amazon blazes rage
President Evo Morales faces criticism for not acting quickly enough to contain wildfires scorching the Amazon. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zvm11W
Samsung heir faces South Korea bribery retrial
The Supreme Court also orders a retrial for Samsung's Lee Jae-yong for bribery in the same scandal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZnVSkP
3.8-million-year-old skull in Ethiopia an evolution game-changer
Major discovery 'looks set to become another celebrated icon of human evolution' after Lucy in 1974, scientist says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UdXs2Z
US rich-poor divide results in shorter lifespans for destitute
Researchers say poor live 30 years less on average. They blame stress, among other lifestyle factors. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/348lH7m
Huawei's next phone won't have Google apps
Huawei's next flagship phone will not come with Google's popular apps including Maps and YouTube. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PjSRgY
West Africa's Opioid Crisis
In Nigeria, prescription drugs are being taken in life-threatening doses by millions in search of a fix. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ztMixA
What are Russian special operations forces doing in Idlib?
Despite promises of a drawdown, it appears the Kremlin has boosted its military presence on the frontline in Syria. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LswAsj
Australian spy denied legal aid in East Timor bugging case
Former spy denied legal aid in case over alleged bugging of East Timor government during negotiations on energy riches. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PifnGR
Death sentences stand for Myanmar men in Britons' murders
Thailand court upholds executions for migrant workers in rape and killings of two British holiday-makers in 2014. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zpXifs
S Korea's Supreme Court orders retrial for Samsung heir Jay Y Lee
Supreme Court says interpretation by Seoul High Court on what constituted bribes to then-President Park was too narrow. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/346LTzh
S Korea top court orders new trial of Park Geun-hye bribery case
Country's first female president faces prospect of longer time in jail as court orders separate trial of bribery case. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LhYt5U
China rotates new batch of troops into Hong Kong
Beijing describes as 'routine' the movement of Chinese troops, which is estimated to number between 8,000 and 10,000. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30H3LOR
Turkey's Erdogan: No tolerance for US stalling on Syria safe zone
Washington and Ankara remain at odds over issue of Kurdish YPG militia, which is part of a US-backed force against ISIL. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2LgPvGa
Pinterest to direct vaccine searches to health sites
The firm will direct vaccine-related searches to public health organisations to combat misinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2LaxCsE
In its IPO documents, Peloton warned it's got some particular shortcomings as a business that could lead to fraud or financial restatement
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Duterte arrives in Beijing as South China Sea tensions grow
Philippine president expected to raise Hague ruling on South China Sea in his meeting with President Xi on Thursday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zxSNzf
An Oculus cofounder was accused of sexually assaulting a woman while she was wearing a VR headset during a demo
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Harvard University student from Palestine denied US entry
Ismail Ajjawi says he was questioned for five hours at Boston's airport about religion and friends' social media posts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zsAYSo
The CEO of exercise-bike startup Peloton says the company 'sells happiness' in his big pitch to investors
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Australia snubbed Huawei and completed its undersea cable project to bring high-speed internet to Pacific Islands
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Nigerian women in Ghana exploited by smugglers, madams, 'priests'
Forced into prostitution, Nigerian women are victims of a network that uses 'fetish priests' to manipulate them. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZszGW5
Brazil blazes: Foreign aid welcome - but with conditions
Brazil will now accept international assistance but only if it determines how it's spent, government spokesperson says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PjkLK8
Instagram criticised by judge over schoolgirl grooming chat logs
Dominic Nielen-Groen called himself Papa Bear on an Instagram hashtag used by paedophiles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDGnhF
Q&A: Why give free iPads to 50,000 pupils?
Scotland's schools are changing and at the forefront of that change is a project which will see 50,000 pupils given their own iPad. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NDp1S6
Archaeologists in Peru find remains of 227 sacrificed children
The country's largest child sacrificial site so far was found near Huanchaco, a beachside tourist town north of Lima. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZkRByT
South China Sea dispute to dominate Duterte’s China visit
Philippine president is facing pressure over what critics say is an increasingly close relationship with China. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2L8Cn60
Poor healthcare, prospects for Rohingya babies in Bangladesh
Few Rohingya babies are taken to Bangladeshi camp clinics and lack birth certificates when born. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZnJq4y
Sudan floods: More than 60 people killed after heavy rain
Rain, floods force hundreds of thousands from home, affecting nearly all states in Sudan from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Lb34XB
'Rosalind Franklin' Mars rover assembly completed
Engineers in Stevenage, UK, finish building a robot that will search for life on the Red Planet. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/345v3kr
First bishop ordained in China under Vatican deal
Yao Shun ordained as bishop of the diocese of Ulanqab in north China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Hw9KP5
Can broadband stop depopulation in the Outer Hebrides?
Grimsay in the Outer Hebrides now has superfast broadband, and there's hope it will help business and the population. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MIbs40
China denies Qingdao port visit for US warship amid tensions
Beijing's decision marks at least the second time it has denied a request by the United States this month. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/3261tt4
Deaths reported as Philippine ferry catches fire at sea
At least two confirmed dead, 183 rescued after passenger ship caught fire at sea as it was approaching Mindanao island. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/343XO0y
Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak's biggest 1MDB trial gets underway
Najib faces several charges, including money laundering, in connection with the alleged misuse of $550m in 1MDB funds. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MFtynx
Peloton's CEO once bragged on TV that the company was 'weirdly profitable,' but the startup's IPO filing reveals years of losses
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Gaza in state of alert after blasts kill two policemen: officials
Increased Hamas presence on the main roads of the Palestinian enclave reported as Israel steps up bombardments. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PhBPQr
Peloton is paying its two top execs $21.4 million apiece, even as its losses quadrupled to $245 million in its most recent fiscal year
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Anthony Levandowski pleads not guilty to charges of Google trade theft and is released, with an ankle monitor, after posting $2 million bond
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A Hong Kong tech company backed out of a government smart lamppost program after protesters started knocking them down over surveillance concerns
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Iran court upholds British Council employee's 10-year jail term
Judiciary spokesman says Aras Amiri is already 'serving term' for 'cultural infiltration' after 2018 arrest. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZqWfvj
Iran's Rouhani tells US: No talks until sanctions lifted
Iran's president says 'unjust' sanctions must be lifted to end deadlock, after Trump indicates willingness to meet. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HscDk0
Peacemaker: The Ukrainian website shaming pro-Russia voices
Being blacklisted on Peacemaker can have serious consequences, including the risk of being killed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NwLvEa
How 5G can boost the safety of your internet devices by tailoring security updates and improving encryption
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CIA not spying on the UAE: Report
UAE among a small list of countries where the US intelligence agency conducts a hands-off approach, ex-CIA agents say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KX6MFj
Workers in Kashmir told to leave amid demography fears
Residents fear workers from other Indian states may settle in Muslim-majority Kashmir and alter its demography. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZCtWcA
Soyuz rocket carrying Russian robot docks with space station
The Fedor robot will spend ten days on the International Space Station, learning tasks performed by astronauts. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/326DolO
Fears of violence as Thai 'separatist' dies in army custody
Thailand's opposition Future Forward Party calls for autopsy on Abdulloh Esormusor's body after torture allegations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KWb67Y
Drop 'virgin' from Muslim marriage certificates: Bangladesh court
In a landmark verdict, the country's top court ordered to remove the term and replace it with "unmarried". from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/32c67G9
BBC to launch digital voice assistant next year
It will work on smart speakers, TVs and mobiles but will Beeb be a good wake-up word? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZofRes
5G: Rural areas could see bigger and taller masts
A balance has to be struck between the landscape and better connectivity, the digital secretary says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KZWa8R
Huawei: UK to make 5G decision 'by the autumn'
Nicky Morgan told the BBC that the UK would make a decision over Huawei before the end of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Lahl71
Brazil to reject G7 offer of $22m aid to fight Amazon fires
Brazil rebuffs offer of support as fires continue to ravage the Amazon rainforest, as Macron-Bolsonaro spat intensifies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Hs4trS
Afghan independence: Artists mark 100 year anniversary
Afghanistan’s art scene has flourished since the fall of the Taliban in 2001. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2UaQ5cD
Sudan urges UN to withdraw all peacekeepers by June 2020
Sudan's UN envoy says time to shift from peacekeeping to peacebuilding in Darfur and calls for troop withdrawals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/340RmHE
Amnesty names five new political prisoners in Cuba
Rights group says detentions show not much has changed since Raul Castro handed over power to a younger leader in 2018. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NAmRCW
G-7 nations pledge $40m aid as Amazon fires continue to rage
Brazilian Environment Minister Ricardo Salles welcomes aid as government reports more than a thousand new fires. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZgqHbb
Yang Hengjun arrested in China for 'espionage': Australia
Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Yang Hengjun, who was detained since January, is held under 'harsh conditions'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MHpJxR
Iraqi bloc calls for US troops withdrawal after Israeli air raids
Parliament bloc representing Iran-backed paramilitary militias say Israeli aggression 'declaration of war' on Iraq. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/324lDDJ
UN urges better protection of reporters, as Mexico murders climb
New UN reports finds Mexico programme to protect journalists, activists is underfunded and can't guarantee safety. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zz70wd
'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news
An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U6Qsot
'Pain, misery, trauma': Al Jazeera journalists on Rohingya crisis
Al Jazeera journalists reflect on stories they heard from refugees while covering the Rohingya crisis in Cox's Bazar. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/323eDH9
African footballers stranded around the world with crushed dreams
How shady agents scam hopefuls into believing they had arranged promising sports careers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KV0UMO
Hundreds of thousands flee fighting in northern Syria
As attacks intensify in northern Syria, many are trapped with the Turkish border in the north sealed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2L6IWGe
Myanmar conflict: Arakan violence rises in Rakhine state
The ethnic Arakan people have been battling the Myanmar government for decades, and in 2009 founded their own armed group, the Arakan Army. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MF9Gki
Death toll in Sudan's flash floods rises to 62
More than 35,000 homes destroyed after 17 out of 18 states affected by the flash floods. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/341hUc0
Investors are betting $85 million that hungry students will normalize these robot food delivery workers of the future
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PM Hamdok seeks to remove Sudan from US terror list
Hamdok says getting off US terror list and cutting military budget will revive country's faltering economy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NvICDK
It is really difficult to see how WeWork will ever be profitable
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DR Congo announces new gov't 7 months after president inaugurated
Coalition government headed by Felix Tshisekedi dominated by members of former president Joseph Kabila's FCC movement. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Nw6dUJ
Israel strikes Palestinian base in Lebanon: reports
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency says Israeli warplanes struck a PFLP base in a village in the Bekaa Valley. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Nxs5iM
Prolific Sheerness hacker ordered to pay back £922k
Grant West was jailed for cyber attacks on companies including Sainsbury's and Uber. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P7FBfc
Amazon fire: Indigenous communities under threat
Amazon's Indigenous groups' lives and livelihoods are at risk due to the fires caused by rampant development. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zw6JZe
The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem
Why are fraudsters arranging for a brand new phone to unexpectedly be delivered to your door? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/30v6wTx
Macron: G7 nations close to agreement on tackling Amazon fires
French president says bloc finalising a possible deal on 'technical and financial help' to fight the forest fires. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zjdIWO
World of Warcraft Classic: Hit game goes back to basics
The hit video game is now offering players a "classic" version - with some modern enhancements. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U8ydiK
Inside the selfie factory for influencers
A pop-up shop in west London lets people fill their social media pages with colourful selfies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NvGTyd
Israeli warplanes hit Gaza after Palestinian rocket fire: army
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US marks 400 years since first Africans arrived as slaves
Slave trade leaves bitter legacy for African Americans and still mars race relations in US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2L8ZvkL
Bolivia's Morales asks for help to quell Amazon fires
Bolivia seeks international help to curb spread of raging fires in the Amazon which has caused dire environmental damage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MCxYvh
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert China seeks 'calm’ negotiations in trade dispute with US 08/25/19 10:19 PM
China ramps up 'pressure tactics' as Hong Kong protests push on
Lawyers, journalists, and diplomats traveling to and from the mainland report intimidation as Hong Kong protests rage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HrMi5x
Brazilians rally in support of 'Car Wash' corruption probe
Marchers carry posters supporting Justice Minister Sergio Moro, who led the multi-national corruption case. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HpW1JH
Planes dump water on Amazon as Brazil army begins fighting fires
President Bolsonaro authorised military operations in seven states to combat raging fires in the Amazon. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZdW4TL
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 is the most 'Android' phone you can buy
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9 reasons you should buy Samsung's Galaxy S10 instead of the new Galaxy Note 10
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Japan protests S Korean military drills around disputed islands
Tokyo and Seoul at loggerheads over sovereignty of group of islets called Takeshima in Japanese and Dokdo in Korean. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30xmnRy
Here's the pitch deck that helped this Boston-based entrepreneur raise over $11 million to help sales reps form better relationships with clients through gifts
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Police have issued explosion warnings to residents near SpaceX's South Texas launch site ahead of an experimental launch attempt set for Monday
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Muslims in China's most oppressed, closed-off region are turning to China's version of Gen Z favorite TikTok to communicate with the world
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Inaction on China and India's crimes emboldens Myanmar
How can Myanmar reverse its anti-Rohingya policies if it has China and India as an example? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Nv4OxD
Mexican journalist found dead at home, fourth killed this year
Nevith Condes Jaramillo, 42, ran local news site El Observatorio del Sur, had sought federal protection. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZgbVRN
Two years on: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
Sunday marks two years since the mass exodus of Rohingya to Bangladesh after Myanmar's military campaign against them. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KSxu26
'The diaspora is key in helping stabilise a better Sudan'
Sudanese communities living abroad stepped in to help injured protesters and pledge further support in transition phase. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2U2M2PJ
100 faces of Rohingya refugees
Portraits of the world's most persecuted minority. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FJH6Y4
China's e-sports: Health concerns for young gamers
Besides the concerns for their physical health, burnout and anxiety are also an increasing issue for the players. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2U2M2iH
Turkey femicide: Anger over a mother's murder
The Turkish government vows to tackle violence against women and children in response to the outrage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33UBZk4
'Genocide Day': Thousands of Rohingya rally in Bangladesh camps
Refugees in Bangladesh camps demand rights and citizenship on second anniversary of exodus after Myanmar crackdown. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2U1ukMl
How C2FO's execs walked into a meeting with SoftBank with no pitchdeck, then landed $200 million within weeks
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This tree-planting search engine saw a 1150% increase in downloads after the Amazon rainforest fires
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Kenya census to count intersex people
Another group to be recognised, for the first time, are people with albinism, which is now listed as a disability. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HoROpD
Rohingya refugees hesitant to return to Myanmar
With no guarantee of what will happen when they get there, no one has so far agreed to return. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZlPhCR
Police arrest 29 people as Hong Kong braces for more protests
Police said arrests made after protesters seen throwing bricks, petrol bombs at riot police who responded with tear gas. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HqNZAl
G7 protests: Thousands march against summit
Most protesters say they are fed up with what they regard as elite politicians who are out of touch with ordinary people. Tags from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33Tnb5r
Two Israeli drones come down in Beirut: Hezbollah
One drone crashed while the other exploded in the air in the south of the Lebanese capital. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2U6zruS
Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions
Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33TSiO6
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Uber and Lyft drivers reveal the hardest parts of their jobs
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Bashir lawyers seek release on bail as corruption trial continues
Former president appears in courtroom for second time as rival demonstrators stage protests outside. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zi5wWL
Syria's War: Government forces seize rebel territory in Hama
With help from Russia, the Syrian government now controls all of the countryside in Hama province south of Idlib, after taking the last villages and towns from rebel control. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZbIUXr
'Like you've been fired from your job': YouTubers have lost thousands of dollars after their channels were mistakenly demonetized for months
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This massive 121-ton electric dump truck never uses more energy than it generates on its own - here's how that works
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Samsung's new Galaxy Note 10 is the company's first smartphone without a headphone jack, and Samsung didn't include a headphone dongle - here's why
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Every major change Tesla has made to the Model S throughout the years
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Nigerian police battle a growing kidnapping crisis
Until now kidnappers in Nigeria had targeted public officials, their relatives and foreign workers, often in the oil industry. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZlHWTz
Here's how WeWork answered the 5 biggest questions about its business - and why analysts are still worried about its upcoming IPO
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G7 Summit: Divisions expected at global meet
As trade war looms large, G7 leaders gather in France for their annual summit. Global challenges up for discussion range from economy, to climate change. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/321ZS7z
India's Narendra Modi gets top UAE honour amid Kashmir crisis
Outrage as UAE gives highest civilian medal to Modi days after India strips Kashmir's special status and imposes curfew. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zkznOk
The Lost Tribe: The CIA's Secret Army in Laos
We trace the Hmong, a forgotten community in the jungles of northern Laos, who helped the US during the Vietnam War. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30uYbPv
Dozens wounded, detained in West Papua crackdown: Witnesses
Families say they are too frightened to speak as they report relatives injured during the crackdown by security forces. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZsAMB8
Iran test fires new missile, says Revolutionary Guards commander
Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami says Tehran has tested a new missile, but does not provide more details. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KUHeZM
Indonesian coffee farmers struggle as prices hit 8-year low
The world’s third-largest growers of the Robusta variety of coffee beans say they will go bankrupt if prices do not improve. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Pb5ElO
Hong Kong police fire tear gas in renewed clash with protesters
Standoff in a working-class neighbourhood descends into violence, breaking an uneasy peace that had lasted several days. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2L7CazU
Kenyan scientists harvest eggs to save northern white rhinos
Demand for rhino horn fuelled poaching that has wiped out all but two female northern white rhinos. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zloVpK
India's former finance minister Arun Jaitley dies at 66
Tributes pour in as former BJP leader and key member of PM Modi's first-term cabinet dies in a New Delhi hospital. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KRcvMR
Mali in crisis: The fight between the Dogon and Fulani
We meet with Dogon and Fulani leaders to unpack the complex intercommunal crisis facing Mali. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P8FrEm
China releases UK's Hong Kong consulate staffer
Cheng returns to Hong Kong after 15 days in detention, police say, as city braces for more anti-government protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zg8LOu
North Korea test-fires missiles again after joint drills end
The suspected short-range ballistic missile tests are the seventh weapons launch this month. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TYBi4J
Brazil's Bolsonaro sends army to fight Amazon fires
As EU threatens trade retaliation, Brazilian president announces he has authorised troops to help contain raging fires. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33XfyuI
Tech's elite gathered in San Francisco for 2 days of startup pitches, and it revealed the strange way Silicon Valley is grappling with its misgivings over Saudi money
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Mark Zuckerberg has dumped $296 million worth of Facebook shares so far this month
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Deadly storms hit Tatra Mountains range in Poland, Slovakia
Five people killed, over 100 injured during thunderstorms. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZehYX6
Nigeria: Displaced women live in fear as incidents of rape rise
The Abagena camp in the city of Makurdi was supposed to be a refuge for the people, but most people don't feel safe here anymore. A sharp increase in rape of women and young girls is bothering the community. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NlLPWq
US officials confirm Israel air raid in Iraq
Israel carried out at least one attack on an Iranian weapons depot in July, US officials say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KOWHKA
Yemeni gov't forces take control of Ataq after clashes
Deadly clashes in capital of oil-rich Shabwa province began on Thursday and lasted until Friday morning. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/31UYoMr
US charges 80 people, mostly Nigerians, in $46m internet scam
Seventeen people arrested after unearthing of 'one of the largest cases of its kind in US history'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30rdfOc
Facebook banned adverts from The Epoch Times after it bought $1.5 million of Trump ads in 6 months
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Tesla and Walmart address solar panel fire issues
The supermarket chain had issued a lawsuit against Tesla over a series of solar panel fires. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Zh0NU0
Canada bars consulate staff from travelling outside Hong Kong
Advisory comes days after China confirmed it has detained British consulate worker Simon Cheng. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZrqYn6
The cofounder of Google's AI company DeepMind hit back at 'speculation' over his leave of absence
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Syria's army encircles rebels in Hama, imposing 'chocking siege'
Government soldiers march deeper into last major rebel stronghold in Hama and Idlib province, state media report says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZlgjxZ
The decades-old war on Palestinian workers
Palestinian workers have faced decades of abuse and marginalisation by Israel, Arab regimes and the PA. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30q3eB2
'Our house is burning': Macron urges G7 action on Amazon fires
French president's call for G7 action on record Amazon blazes prompts sharp rebuke from Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZjQVbX
US, Russia blame each other for abandoning key missile treaty
Countries' exit from the INF has stoked fears of a new nuclear arms race, which could include China. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TTnqZm
Syrian convicted of Chemnitz killing that sparked far-right riots
German court sentences Syrian asylum seeker to jail over fatal stabbing that sparked far-right protests in Chemnitz. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30usLZC
Over 150 treated for tear gas, pellet gun injuries in Kashmir
Records of two main hospitals show Indian troops' use of force in Srinagar since the lockdown began earlier this month. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TYNRgr
Drugs worth US$161m seized in Malaysia's biggest haul
The 3,200kg of cocaine from Ecuador and 467kg of ketamine from Pakistan 'meant for export' to a third country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZmedtC
Japan PM Abe: S Korea move to end intelligence pact damages trust
Tokyo summons Seoul's top envoy to protest decision as the two Asian neighbours and US allies continue to squabble. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZiLsOv
N Korea to US: Pyongyang open for talks, ready for confrontation
North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho says US counterpart, Mike Pompeo, casting 'dark shadows' on progress of talks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TX26CA
Hong Kong braces for fresh protests as activists target airport
Multiple protests planned on Friday including a march by accountants and the so-called 'Baltic Chain' protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Mz8U8h
News Corp is reportedly releasing 'Knewz,' a Google News competitor that it hopes will help readers find news stories from more and different sources
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Ghana: Homecoming for African Americans
African Americans find new home in Ghana - gateway of the brutal African slave trade to the US that began 400 years ago. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zif7wJ
You can now use Spotify Premium for 3 months before deciding whether or not to pay for it
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More than 2,300 tigers killed and trafficked this century: Report
Despite a rise in the global tiger population, illegal trafficking shows no signs of slowing, a TRAFFIC report says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/31UEQHP
It looks like Apple is ready to enter the 5G arms race, which is great news if you run a business from an iPhone
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It looks like Huawei is going to cling to Android for as long as possible after being blacklisted in the US
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Inside India’s Messy Electric Vehicle Revolution
By SAUMYA KHANDELWAL, VINDU GOEL and KARAN DEEP SINGH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P58GYB
New Zealand speaker cradles MP's baby during debate
Mallard babysits for legislator's 'VIP' newborn, attracts international attention. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/325r5qb
N Korea: No nuclear talks if US 'hostile military moves' continue
Pyongyang issues warning as US special envoy Stephen Biegun arrives in the Korean peninsula for three days of meetings. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KQASdX
Russian humanoid robot Fedor to travel to space
Fedor has the ambitious task of putting Russia ahead in the space race. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zdOCbI
Empty buses in Bangladesh as no Rohingya turn up for repatriation
Fresh push to repatriate Rohingya refugees to Myanmar appears to have failed as they demand safety and full citizenship. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HelNAz
Cambodia detains another opposition member amid wider crackdown
Rights group calls for the dropping of charges and release of Nuth Pich, a member of the dissolved opposition party. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ze5Fcw
Brexit: UK's Boris Johnson in Europe to lobby leaders
Mixed messages from Germany and France as UK Prime Minister Johnson lobbies leaders on no-deal exit from the EU. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zd5EFR
Afghanistan election: Taliban violence may stop vote
Amid US-Taliban talks the group has increased its attacks, calling the upcoming elections a 'sham'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30snbqW
Bolivia: Opposition rallies against president's re-election bid
The opposition says Morales should respect the results of his own referendum. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MuYXc9
Families of Punjab's disappeared pin hopes on Supreme Court bid
Rights group which documented 8,000 cases of enforced disappearances files case at top court, stirring hope for justice. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NqtR4T
Hong Kong: Missing British consulate worker's supporters protest
His case is likely to feed into the anger and suspicion among protesters who fear Beijing's growing influence in Hong Kong. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TSiiEU
Indonesia blocks internet in West Papua as protest rages
Indonesia's information ministry says 'temporary' shutdown is meant 'to accelerate government effort to 'restore order'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P6kQAx
Hong Kong police in standoff with protesters after sit-in
Police with riot shields shutters entrance to train station as protesters demand prosecution of Yuen Long attackers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33OljL8
Russia, China seek Security Council meeting after US missile test
Moscow and Beijing warn of 'threats to international peace and security' after latest US test of new cruise missile. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33RWi1o
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face little hope of repatriation
More than 700,000 refugees from Myanmar facing dire conditions at Cox's Bazar camps two years after they fled violence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KZMV7x
Fox News Breaking News Alert
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The Series A pitch decks that helped growing startups raise tens of millions
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On-demand massage app Zeel reportedly failed to protect its contract workforce of massage therapists from its customers' creepy and inappropriate behavior
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Jeff Bezos partied with Katy Perry and Lil Nas at a concert for thousands of Amazon employees
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Deadline extended for unregistered Syrians to leave Istanbul
Turkish official says Syrians in Istanbul have until October 30 to return to cities where they were first registered. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MtZaMu
How a former DJ promoter convinced one of Europe's top VCs to cofound and help raise $9 million for his robot chef startup
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Hi, Alexa. How Do I Stop You From Listening In On Me?
By BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZgB12i
US and Venezuela confirm 'secret' talks
Venezuela's Maduro says the countries have been talking 'for months', but it's unknown which officials are involved. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/31SXqA8
Death toll in Afghanistan wedding blast rises to 80
Officials say more than 160 being treated in hospital, 30 of them in critical condition, after Saturday's blast. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KITjRA
Amazon burning: Brazil reports record surge in forest fires
Brazilian Amazon beset by raging fires, prompting fresh scrutiny of President Bolsonaro's environmental stewardship. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/31OKD1y
Ready to upgrade? What to do about your old phone
Unwanted devices can contain elements that the world is running out of - so how can you help? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2L4oLJ8
Australia joins US-led naval mission in Strait of Hormuz
Australian PM says it's within country's 'national interest' to work with US-led security mission. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TRHueB
Two killed in gun battle in Indian-administered Kashmir
Region has been under curfew and communications lockdown ahead of move to revoke its autonomy earlier this month. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MswVOw
'Historic step': Mexico judge approves recreational cocaine use
Mexico City court allows two people right to use cocaine recreationally in the first ruling of its kind in the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30lUD2c
Barclays tops list of banks with most IT shutdowns
British banks experienced more than 10 outages a month in the past year, BBC analysis of new data reveals. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NkP00z
Racist abuse: footballers should boycott social media, says Phil Neville
England women's manager Phil Neville said footballers should "boycott" social media to send a "powerful message" that abuse is not acceptable. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HgDHma
Qatar to build 'reusable' FIFA World Cup stadium
Once completed, it will be the first FIFA World Cup stadium that can be fully dismantled. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zbtBP1
Argentina's blind theatre: Performance in darkness
The blind theatre in Buenos Aires provides a unique experience of enjoying a show in complete darkness. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P9aCiW
Donald Trump dismisses economy slowdown concerns
The US is experiencing its lowest unemployment rate in more than a half-century. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HeauIw
Australia's Cardinal Pell loses child sex abuse appeal
Former top aide of Pope Francis is the world's most senior Catholic convicted of child sex abuse. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zj0HHe
Trump cancels visit to Denmark after PM rejects sale of Greenland
US president was scheduled to hold talks with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen at the end of August. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z9Mkdl
US approves $8bn sale of 66 F-16 fighters to Taiwan
Taiwan's plan to upgrade its air defences comes amid increasing Chinese military incursions into its air space. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KVEaew
Millions of old gadgets 'stockpiled in drawers'
Public urged to "recycle their tech" as rare, valuable materials in millions of old devices languish in UK homes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NlEZjF
Indonesia deploys troops to West Papua region as protests spread
Protesters reportedly clashed with police and attacked the airport in West Papua province's largest city of Sorong. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zn7NjL
'Kashmir women are the biggest victims of this inhumane siege'
Sense of fear deepens as Indian politicians stoke misogyny with talk of freedom to marry 'white-skinned' Kashmiri women. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P5GXY5
Iraq: 31 unidentified bodies found buried in Karbala
Human rights groups accuse the government of covering up possible sectarian violence. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NjpzMF
Nigerian ethnic violence: Conflict amplifies religious divide
An imam and a pastor have been mandated to try to heal the divide. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z7H2Pm
Amazon is about to be clobbered with a big new tax, and its first instinct is to slam third-party sellers with higher costs
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'Fighting back': Kashmir enclave blocks entry of Indian troops
Residents in Srinagar's Soura neighbourhood of Indian-administered Kashmir plant barricades to keep security forces out. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z91IWD
In New Facebook Effort, Humans Will Help Curate Your News Stories
By MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/33OyHPd
Russia accuses US of stoking tensions with missile test
US missile test in wake of withdrawal from Cold War-era INF treaty a 'regrettable' move, Moscow says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P7FArI
Romania, a beacon of coexistence for Muslims in Eastern Europe
Romanian Muslims, some with Ottoman roots, largely spared Islamophobic rhetoric seen in neighbouring countries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NfFagt
Malaysia: Zakir Naik apologises for controversial Chinese remarks
Muslim preacher says it was 'not his intention' to upset any community as police ban him from giving public talks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MrOvCe
UK 'concerned' about missing HK consulate employee
British foreign office seeks information from authorities amid UK-China tensions over Hong Kong protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KTPcAT
Palestinian artist Kamal Boullata buried in Jerusalem
His family fought for rare Israeli permission for him to be buried in East Jerusalem. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZiWHXz
Bangladesh seeks to repatriate 3,000 Rohingya to Myanmar
Joint exercise led by the UNHCR to determine if Rohingya refugees will accept Myanmar's offer to return home. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HdFit6
TalkTalk hacker Elliott Gunton took cryptocurrency for stolen data
Elliott Gunton supplied mobile numbers for others to use in criminal activity. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31MRvfR
Lightning strike 'partly to blame' for power cut
Regulator Ofgem publishes National Grid report into outage that hit homes and transport in England and Wales. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z9GnIo
Twitter 'adopts' a Berkshire grandad following viral video
82-year-old Keith melted millions of hearts when a video of him painting his granddaughter's nails went viral. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZgQ2Nk
The International 2019: What does it take to become a gaming millionaire?
Gaming is a near billion-dollar industry, but what kind of pressures do young e-sports stars face? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZbCfHL
Syria's war: Armed rebels 'withdraw' from Idlib's Khan Shaikhoun
Opposition fighters in Syria's northwest withdraw from key town as government forces press ahead with Idlib offensive. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NjJXgP
US says airstrike in Somalia kills al-Shabaab fighter
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Hong Kong's Carrie Lam offers talks but shuns protesters' demands
City's chief executive still refuses to say extradition bill is withdrawn, stays silent on call for independent probe. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30gqj9e
India sees dramatic rise in cyber attacks post-Kashmir decision
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Italian PM Conte faces ouster as Salvini flexes political muscle
Far-right interior minister hopes to trigger elections elections by forcing Prime Minister Conte to resign on Tuesday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33HhE1A
Burkina Faso troops killed in 'major terrorist attack': army
More than a dozen soldiers killed, several reported missing after a group of fighters launch attack in Soum province. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZaYz4l
Indonesia's Jokowi urges calm after violent West Papua protests
President's security minister says protests had been contained and pledges fair probe into what triggered the unrest. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z54ywn
Canary Islands wildfire continues as 4,000 evacuated
Dry, windy conditions keep the forest fire out of control on the island of Gran Canaria. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MmwMw5
Emojis can spice up online dating and even lead to sex — only if you know what they mean
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Trump: US peace plan likely to be released after Israel election
US president says he will wait until the September 17 elections before releasing the peace plan. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HdnFcM
Sudan's ex-ruler al-Bashir arrives in court to face graft charges
The deposed leader faces charges related to 'possessing foreign currency, corruption and receiving gifts illegally'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZfqFj8
Paging Big Brother: In Amazon’s Bookstore, Orwell Gets a Rewrite
By DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2ZbBlPx
President Ghani vows to crush ISIL after Kabul wedding attack
Afghan president pledges to take revenge for civilian lives lost after deadly suicide attack by ISIL kills more than 60. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zef7bM
E-Scooters: Should they be legal on public roads?
Some riders are calling for regulation rather than an outright ban. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Z81xqo
How online extremists are shaping the minds of white teens
How can parents intervene when boys seem drawn into extremist internet culture - and should they? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33KZImD
Call Of Duty World League Championship: eUnited crowned winners
The finals of the e-sports championship took place in Los Angeles this weekend. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MpW9x4
Kuwait says emir in good health after recovering from 'setback'
Comments comes after visiting Iranian foreign minister said he was praying for the ruler's 'speedy recovery'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HeesRg
Uganda: At least 10 killed after fuel tanker crashes and explodes
The tanker, on its way from Kenya to the DRC, exploded after losing control and crashing into three cars. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z8gkqu
Afghanistan halts independence festivities after wedding massacre
Debate over marking 100th year of independence had been intensifying even before Kabul blast saw celebrations postponed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2zjaXVH
Fiery protests erupt in Indonesia's West Papua region
Government buildings and commercial establishments burned as angry Papuans protest against police arrest of students. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HdqSsR
Sudan: Challenges ahead for new leadership
Sudan is now a nation waiting to see if its new government will be able to fulfil the demands of millions of its citizens. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZeqLmQ
Afghan wedding blast: Families grieve after suicide attack
With 63 killed and nearly 200 injured, this was the deadliest explosion in Kabul in more than 18 months. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z31oJJ
US in secret talks with Venezuela socialist boss Diosdado Cabello
Constituent Assembly leader and political ally of President Maduro met last month in Caracas with a Trump emissary. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TJPjDq
Court postpones 1MDB trial against ex-Malaysian PM Najib
Hearing will begin on August 26 to allow time for completion of a separate trial that revolves around SRC International. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P5QDl6
Sudan's deposed ruler Omar al-Bashir faces trial over corruption
Deposed former president is also wanted by the ICC for war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity in Darfur. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NdJhJW
Former Malaysian PM Najib to appear in court for 1MDB trial
Najib Razak faces 42 criminal charges of graft and money laundering from a state investment fund. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z67isI
Chad declares emergency in east after ethnic killings
The state of emergency will run for three months in Sila and Ouaddai regions where 50 people have died since August 9. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2HqY9RB
Migrant rescue vessel declines Spain's offer to dock in Algeciras
Open Arms says conditions for 107 migrants on board too dire to make the six-day journey to the Spanish port. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zcd2gt
Re-shelve civil rights, we need something stronger today
If the Trump era means an outed celebration and recommendation of colonial atrocity, what we need is anti-colonialism. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TIXIqp
We talked to the professor who fought Cambridge Analytica to get his data back in Netflix's 'The Great Hack' about why privacy rights in the US are lagging behind the rest of the world
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Gibraltar refuses US request to seize Iranian tanker
Gibraltar said it could not comply with the US warrant because of European law. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PbvEh4
Nintendo's Switch is beating Xbox and PlayStation across the board, according to the latest sales numbers
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WeWeek, how Google Cloud pays its salespeople, and Ancestry DNA's ambitions
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Kashmiris caught in India-Pakistan trade blockage
Thousands are struggling to survive as the two neighbouring countries' dispute worsens over the removal of Indian-administered Kashmir's autonomy. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ne0ZwP
Infrared saunas have become so popular that Amazon is selling these bizarre-looking foldable spas that people can take with them anywhere
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Ambulance driver killed in Myanmar as army battles rebels
An ambulance from a local philanthropy group came under attack on Saturday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TFRHej
Torrential summer rains soak parts of Florida and the Carolinas
Flooding rains and the threat of a tropical storm impact the southeast United States. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z2O6go
No-deal Brexit could lead to 'drug and food shortages, protests'
Leaked documents show the potentially devastating effects a no-deal Brexit could have on Britain. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33G4YIj
Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak in court for money laundering
At Razak's home, police seized cash, jewellery, handbags and watches worth up to $270m. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Nc5hER
Hong Kong protests: Generation gap on the streets
Pro-China crowds are mostly middle-aged or older, the pro-democracy group is mostly made up of the younger generation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NfBSJR
'New Sudan': Thousands celebrate as protesters, army sign deal
Cheering crowds fill Khartoum streets after generals and protest leaders ink final deal for transitional government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KG9Llx
Tens of thousands march in latest Hong Kong protest
The protesters' demands include universal suffrage and amnesty for all those arrested in connection with the protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z9Xlui
Bangladesh fire: Thousands of homes destroyed in Dhaka slum
The fire broke out in a crowded shanty town and destroyed about 2,000 mostly tin homes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NaeJIO
Shooting Jerusalem: A glimpse into life in a segregated city
Filmmaker reflects on the making of his documentary and his bid to find out what it means to live in and identify with the city of Jerusalem. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33DGJdH
Israeli fire kills three Palestinians in besieged Gaza Strip
Officials say three Palestinians killed, one injured, after overnight Israeli attacks in northern Gaza. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/31FAOmC
Afghanistan: Scores killed in Kabul wedding blast
President Ashraf Ghani condemns "inhumane attack" after suicide bombing kills at least 63 and wounds 182 others. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TH20yu
All you need to know about the clash between Kenyatta and Ruto
There is a growing divide between President Kenyatta and Deputy Ruto, highlighted by a recent corruption scandal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YZW8GH
After losing father, activist leads fight against farmer suicide
Kiranjit's farmer father died facing crippling debt. Now she's an activist working to reduce the suicide rate in Punjab. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30eMQmF
100 faces of Rohingya refugees
Portraits of the world's most persecuted minority. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2FJH6Y4
US city of Portland braces for far-right rally, counter protests
President Donald Trump says far-right rally being closely monitored amid fears of clashes with counter-demonstrators. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Hd1gw4
Amazon is testing shouting out 'Top Brands' for shoppers as it aims to sell more clothing
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2 privacy crises in one week prove Facebook still hasn't solved its privacy woes, even after a $5 billion fine
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Idlib airstrikes target IDP camp
At least 18 people have been killed in a suspected Russian air strike on a camp for internally-displaced Syrians. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TGXWyl
'Amazon is not their friend': Amazon sellers are organizing against the retail giant as the FTC and DOJ continues their anti-trust probe
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Drone attack by Yemen rebels sparks fire in Saudi oil field
Energy giant Saudi Aramco says there were no interruptions or injuries in the drone attack, which caused 'limited fire'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YUxya9
A mini version of the classic Sega Genesis is almost here, but we got it a month early - take a look
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Sudan protest leaders, military sign transitional government deal
Military council and protest leaders sign 'constitutional declaration' paving the way for transition to civilian rule. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MlJ6MZ
Here's what Business Insider readers have to say about the iPhone 11, Apple's next smartphone expected to arrive in September
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Separatists withdraw from key posts in Yemen's Aden
Southern forces quit public offices in port city, but refuse to leave military camps after seizing them from government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KQCIKp
Everything you need to know about Scott Borgerson, the tech CEO who has been tied to Jeffrey Epstein's alleged madam, Ghislaine Maxwell
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Mexico Cuisine: Edible insects growing in popularity
For most people in Mexico, eating bugs has become normal and vendors seem to always have new recipes to offer. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TKvWKf
'Protect the students': Hong Kong teachers join protests
Ahead of a new school year, teachers raise concerns about their students' safety amid ongoing mass protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33FCVc1
Summer heat bakes Alaska
The record heat continues to bring problems for some regions in the world. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Ml9l6j
Syria: At least 13 killed in Idlib air attack
France calls for an end to the fighting in Syria's last rebel-held area as thousands continue to flee their homes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YQQzds
The colonial roots of Africa's corruption problem
There is no such thing as a "resource curse" and Africans are no more corrupt than others. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Zefnve
President Hernandez must end repression of protests in Honduras
With the demonstrations growing louder by the day, he must also put an immediate end to state repression. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30ca1y4
Easing of Kashmir crackdown begins, Indian authorities say
Indian authorities say they plan to restore landline service in the region gradually pending the security situation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2P11Xza
Apple CEO Tim Cook has met Trump at least 5 times in a year in a desperate bid to keep him on-side amid the trade war
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Beloved Thai baby dugong dies with plastic in stomach
The orphaned dugong became a social media star after she was rescued and hand reared by biologists. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33E0lhL
US issues warrant to seize Iranian oil tanker Grace 1
Justice Department seeks seizure of Iranian vessel citing US sanctions violations after Gibraltar orders it release. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KRbrHJ
Muslim armed group says it met Thai government
Thai government's top negotiator declines to comment on whether a meeting with BRN officials took place. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KRbbIL
The Fortnite coach who helped create teenage millionaires
Hugh Gilmour failed to qualify for the Fortnite World Cup, so has turned to coaching instead. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33GOK1o
Fox News Breaking News Alert
Fox News Breaking News Alert Rep. Rashida Tlaib gets OK to enter Israel to visit grandmother: report 08/16/19 2:24 AM
5G is being used to perform remote surgery from thousands of miles away, and it could transform the healthcare industry
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Robotic Buddhist priest joins temple and other news
BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the week’s best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H8Wpfy
Trump's campaign rally: Omar, Tlaib, gun control and trade war
The US president also addressed the New Hampshire crowd on gun control, and defended his trade war with China. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TCGawn
Bolsonaro angry as Norway stops funding of Amazon protection
Over the last decade, Norway has donated more than $1.2bn to the Amazon Fund, which protects the Brazilian rainforest. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NdqVse
Laser beams, Twitter war: The tech side of Hong Kong protests
Technology has become a crucial element in the Hong Kong protests, from facial recognition system to online trolling. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TCIjId
What Ethiopia needs is an independent prosecution
Abiy Ahmed's ambitious reform agenda cannot succeed unless the office of the Attorney General is depoliticised. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2JUugJt
Eurofins Scientific: Cyber-attack leads to backlog of 20,000 forensic samples
Police warn of delays to investigations and court cases after the attack led to a backlog of 20,000 samples. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31KMSDo
Jimmy Kimmel show fined $395,000 over alert joke
ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! mocked an emergency presidential alert issued to warn of major threats. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KQUZaF
Malaysia to question Zakir Naik as government weighs deportation
President of Malaysian Islamic Party denounces calls to expel preacher as police eyes legal action against Zakir Naik. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OY4IBa
Indonesia's Jokowi formally proposes relocating capital to Borneo
President makes proposal in state of the union speech to parliament ahead of country's 74th independence anniversary. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TzmKsa
Instagram admits it accidentally deleted likes from users' feeds in six countries – and it was all due to an unnoticed bug
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'Why won't my iPad connect to Wi-Fi?': How to fix your iPad's Wi-Fi connection in 4 different ways
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How to cancel your YouTube Premium subscription on a computer or mobile device
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How to remove someone from a Snapchat group in 2 different ways
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Trump warns of risk of violent Chinese crackdown in Hong Kong
US president urges China's Xi to visit Hong Kong as Beijing issues stern warning about continuing protests. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2H9vVKH
How to make a group chat on Snapchat, to send private Snaps and messages to multiple people at once
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Startup founders need to distance themselves from big tech, according to the CEO of famed startup accelerator Y Combinator
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North Korea fires two projectiles into sea off eastern coast
Test reported by South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff on Friday was the sixth round of launches in less than three weeks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KD2F1j
How to add a link to your Instagram Story - if your account is eligible to do so
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This tech VC is based in Singapore, not Silicon Valley. And the startups she's seeing are solving problems Silicon Valley isn't even aware of.
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Myanmar rebels kill over a dozen in attack on army college
North Alliance rebels claim responsibility for deadly attack on elite military college and other government targets. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KMqT7V
Canada's PM Trudeau found guilty by ethics commissioner
Canada's ethics commissioner says Trudeau violated rules in his handling of the SNC-Lavalin corruption inquiry. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YRLpxZ
Shanghai imposes strict new recycling rules
The government is serious about tackling China’s waste problem. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TxTVwc
Hundreds of refugees live under threat of eviction in Glasgow
Private contractor Serco reportedly locking asylum seekers out of accommodation in Scottish city, angering campaigners. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KAarZS
Russian plane makes 'miracle' emergency landing in corn field
A flock of birds hit the engines of the plane that had 233 people on board. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/31CGMor
Philadelphia suspect in custody after standoff with police
Six officers wounded in standoff that began after gunman shot police officers seeking to serve felony narcotics warrant. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Mgl5ad
How reliable is AI at telling us about ourselves?
An art project is looking at how machines might perceive the world compared to humans. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H83xsy
Kashmir: India's Modi hails 'path-breaking' changes amid lockdown
On India's independence day, Narendra Modi defends decision to strip disputed region of autonomy as lockdown continues. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YRiJ8b
Google staff warns against working with US border agencies
A letter signed by almost 400 people urges Google not to be involved in 'human rights abuses'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OVYDoQ
I Shared My Phone Number. I Learned I Shouldn’t Have.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy leader Benny Tai released on bail
Law professor has been serving a 16-month jail time since April for his role in the 2014 Umbrella Movement protest. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z5cV6v
US expands migrant detention space along Mexico border
Critics say the migrants are refugees and should be greeted with assistance, rather than arrest and possible abuse. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2z1yOsO
'Silenced': Pakistan's journalists decry new era of censorship
Journalists tell Al Jazeera coverage of opposition leaders and civil society dissenters 'banned' by government and army. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2PcBD5h
Armed fighters carry out deadly attack at Myanmar army college
At least one person killed as military forces continue to fend off an alliance of ethnic fighters in western Shan state. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33vQhrn
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Fox News Breaking News Alert Philadelphia suspect in custody after ordeal that left 6 officers shot 08/14/19 9:16 PM
Capital One breach suspect may have stolen data from at least 30 organizations - including companies and educational institutions - prosecutors say
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Migrant rescue ship heads for Italy after judge overrules Salvini
Far-right interior minister announces swift appeal of ruling as rescue ship hopes to reach Italian waters by Thursday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OWH5sK
Japan's Abe skips Yasukuni shrine visit but sends offering
Gesture marking 74th anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender likely to draw backlash from China, South Korea. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33wBdJU
Hipcamp, the Airbnb for camping, isn't roughing it with new investors Jay-Z and Will Smith
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WeWork wants investors to think of it as a tech company. These 5 slides illustrate how its numbers tell a different story.
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Accused Capital One Hacker Had Stolen Data From Other Targets, Officials Say
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Outrage in Malaysia as Zakir Naik suggests Chinese expulsion
At least four cabinet ministers have publicly urged Prime Minister Mahathir to deport controversial preacher to India. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z4yyns
Here's who gets rich if WeWork has a successful IPO
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Apple and Spotify are at each other's throats, but they still reportedly held talks about putting Spotify on Siri
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Paragliding world champs: 150 pilots compete for titles
Air sports have provided a 50 percent boost to tourism in Krushevo, which will be an official world training site next year. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30082g4
Amazon, Facebook, and Google come out swinging after being slammed with an 'unjustifiable' new tax on their sales
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Facebook workers listened to Messenger conversations
People were paid to transcribe voice recordings - but Facebook says the work has now stopped. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KwMlih
US-China trade war: US agriculture faces challenges
President of the American Farm Bureau Federation described trade war as ‘body blow’ to thousands of farmers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YX306U
Big tech warned by top regulator: We will break you up if we have to
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The Rise of the Virtual Restaurant
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Pakistan PM Imran Khan visits Kashmir amid India tensions
Imran Khan visits Pakistan-administered Kashmir as country marks independence day in solidarity with the Kashmiris. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YZm58t
China slams 'terrorist-like actions' by Hong Kong protesters
Protests 'seriously damage the international image of Hong Kong', official says, as airport resumes operations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/303h77O
Floating farms in Bangladesh help farmers survive floods
Innovative floating farms are proving to be a sustainable solution for poor farmers in areas where land is often submerged by floodwaters. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yZmnNT
More than 200 killed, 1.2 million displaced by India floods
Heavy rains in parts of four Indian states - Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat - cause widespread damage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MhGMGO
The resurgence of Oriana Fallaci's anti-Islam message in Italy
As Italy jolts further right, a late reporter who warned against Islam and Muslims is viewed as a prescient figure. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2H7GNJf
A former Virgin president reveals why Richard Branson would insist on everyone standing during big meetings
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Sudan: Hassan Al-Turabi's Life and Politics
A two-part story about Hassan al-Turabi, one of Sudan's most influential political figures and thinkers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YKKT3P
Blast strikes military base in Iraq's Baghdad
At least one dead and 29 wounded during an explosion at military base close to neighbourhood where families were celebrating the Eid holiday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YOUSpO
Chinese survey ship returns to disputed waters claimed by Vietnam
Presence last month of Haiyang Dizhi 8 survey ship in waters around Spratly islands also draw protest from Hanoi. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N7ZrEm
After Texas shooting, refugees still hopeful of reaching US
'Compared to the US, our country is much more dangerous,' says a Honduran asylum seeker. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/30279nh
Malaysia to decide fate of Indian preacher accused of hate speech
Zakir Naik blamed for creating a sectarian 'fissure' in Malaysia but Muslim preacher says his words were misinterpreted. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MhflwB
Thousands protest in Brazil against Bolsonaro's education cuts
Demonstrators in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro denounce decision in July to cut $87m from budget for school textbooks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33w0oMK
Colombia sees new migrant wave from Venezuela amid US sanctions
Rights group say Colombia unprepared to deal with another humanitarian crisis as new wave of Venezuela migrants arrive. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yZ3ISl
Hong Kong airport reopens after late-night chaos
Airport resumes 'normal operations' as local court reportedly orders authorities to remove protesters from terminal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OSIj8g
Silicon Valley's most famous startup accelerator has a lot of participants who have already done the program. Tech founders share why they rejoined Y Combinator even after launching successful startups.
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A Turkish-Kurdish war in Syria is still possible
The recently concluded US-Turkey agreement has delayed but not precluded a conflict in northeast Syria. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33vFv4h
Amazon quizzed over 'Choice' ratings
US politicians want to know how Amazon picks the products that get the coveted Choice label. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31ClxTO
Facebook called off a deal to buy Houseparty because of fears it would attract unwanted antitrust scrutiny
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The Yemenis living in graveyards as battle rages
These Yemeni victims of war are unable to afford basic commodities, shelter, or medical care. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KGuyEq
Kenya's worsening antibiotic resistance worries doctors
Antibiotic resistance has increased because of the misuse of medicines. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MilcBN
Is it time for the AU to lift Sudan's suspension?
If the African Union delays its decision to reinstate Sudan, it would harm the soon to be formed civilian government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KHdONb
Black vests: Who are the gilets noirs and what do they want?
The gilets noirs protest group uses space opened by France's yellow vests and seeks rights for undocumented migrants. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YNBFF1
Opera singer Placido Domingo accused of sexual harassment
Nine women have told the Associated Press the famous opera singer exhibited inappropriate behaviour including groping. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YIWGkc
Kyrgyz ex-president Atambayev was plotting coup: security chief
Atambayev was detained in raids conducted by special forces last week that left one person dead. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33uh6ft
Death toll in Myanmar landslide rises as rescue efforts continue
More than two dozen homes were destroyed by the cascade of mud, displacing more than 150 villagers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Tr6CsB
Eid al-Adha attack kills Filipino soldiers, child in Sulu
Suspected Abu Sayyaf fighters opened fire at two soldiers in a motorcycle, with a stray bullet also killing a child. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZVdh0I
Syrians celebrate Eid amid bombing
Since the collapse of a short-lived ceasefire last week, the killing of civilians has continued. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YKDF0D
UN expert to France: Bring home citizens facing hanging in Iraq
Agnes Callamard questions due process in Iraqi court, but Paris insists ISIL-linked suspects should be tried abroad. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MZTyJs
Hands-free phone ban for drivers 'should be considered'
A committee of MPs says there is a "misleading impression" the devices are completely safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Kw68P9
US weakens endangered species' protection for oil companies
Environmentalists say polar bears and arctic seals could be among those at risk from the new regulations. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z0rMz4
Russian nuclear engineers buried after 'Skyfall nuclear' blast
Experts link the explosion to the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile touted by President Putin in March 2018. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2H3FDhF
Here’s why it’s so hard to switch from Apple to Android
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This is what LG's 5G dual-screen smartphone will look like
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Iraq says Israeli role in Gulf flotilla unacceptable
Baghdad's top diplomat says presence of Western forces raises tensions in the region adding Gulf states can secure it. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yUfMnQ
Hong Kong airport reopens as China fumes over protests
Passengers with luggage were being checked in for flights as a handful of the thousands of protesters remain. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KtGcUf
Jeffrey Epstein told a reporter he saw Silicon Valley notables doing drugs and 'arranging for sex'
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Opposition warns Maduro eyeing to dissolve Venezuela parliament
Opposition leader Juan Guaido says president eyeing early elections, as rival Constituent Assembly holds meeting. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Tv8y3d
Twitch CEO apologises for pornography on Ninja's channel
Streaming platform Twitch's boss apologises after pornography is hosted on Ninja's former channel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KtCxFR
YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki says she takes her 5 kids' phones away during battles over their screen time
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Uzbekistan closes infamous prison, but experts question motive
Jaslyk, where death and torture was common, is closing as Uzbekistan seeks to improve its image on the global stage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33vfFNC
'Tasgut bas' to Rihanna's tweets: How Sudan's protests went viral
Social media told Sudan's story, with messages by protesters winning the attention of the diaspora and celebrities. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2McWOld
Hong Kong airport says Monday flights suspended over protests
Authorities say they are suspending departing and arriving flights after thousands of protesters enter arrivals halls. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KKII7x
Fire at Pennsylvania child care centre kills five
The house was a child care centre for the children of parents who had to work overnight, local media reported. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MbUJWP
Jeffrey Epstein's victims to sue his estate for damages: Lawyers
At least two lawyers say they plan to sue the 66-year-old alleged sex trafficker who apparently hanged himself in jail. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2H3lSqz
Tech firms face fines for harmful videos from regulator Ofcom
The UK plans to give new powers to the media regulator in order to comply with EU law. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OSHYmb
Kurdish-Iranian Behrouz Boochani wins Australian biography prize
Book by Manus Island refugee details harrowing journey from his native Iran to his detention at Manus Island. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TrIc2b
Donald and Ronald
Just how different is Trump's presidency from Reagan's? from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33r7XnP
Australian coal use an 'existential threat' to islands: Fiji PM
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama challenges Canberra to quickly transition from coal to other safer energy sources. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YEVgXG
How Facebook Is Changing to Deal With Scrutiny of Its Power
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Mountain gorillas of Central Africa slowly increase in number
It is a fragile success story. Their status went from 'critically endangered' for years to now 'endangered'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Z0iP8O
Dozens dead, six missing in Typhoon Wipha's aftermath in Vietnam
Nearly 3,900 houses, more than 22,000 hectares of crops submerged in massive flooding in southern Lam Dong province. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YVonkR
Hong Kong protesters change tactics
Protesters have adopted a hit-and-run strategy to create maximum disruption. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ONGVDV
Asia flooding: Dozens killed in China, Pakistan and India
The tens of thousands moved to relief camps can only wait before it is safe to return. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yTylbY
Yemen's Southern separatists call for cooperation
The UAE-backed Southern Transitional Coalition pitches itself as the true power in the south, not Hadi's government. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OPqbMt
In fighting deep fakes, mice may be great listeners
A Las Vegas cyber-security conference hears the latest, unusual techniques to fight "deep fake" videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H39JC1
Giammattei appears to win Guatemala's presidential runoff
Trained surgeon and former head of country's prison system campaigned on the issue of fighting crime and corruption. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ONVOpD
Argentina's Macri faces setback as Fernandez sees primary win
With more than half of the vote counted, opposition receives 47 percent of the vote, against the incumbent's 32 percent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KMjHsK
Israel expels Filipino worker with Israeli-born son: NGO
Around 600 mostly Filipino families could now face expulsion after losing their residency status. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33s7KAG
Police fire tear gas as thousands once again rally in Hong Kong
Demonstrators take over streets in two parts of the city, setting up another night of likely showdowns with police. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KJF5yH
Use this trick to rotate your Netflix videos so you can watch movies and TV shows more comfortably in bed
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This fintech CEO who's gotten nearly $13 million from Silicon Valley's top VCs reveals his Number One tip for fundraising
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In Pictures: Eid al-Adha around the world
Millions of Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Adha festival, which marks the last day of the Hajj pilgrimage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZRBZ23
Venezuela crisis: Taos island residents struggle to survive
The Venezuelan government sells boxes of subsidised food but they are not arriving fast enough. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YThTah
Edinburgh Festival: Performances with new technologies
Largest arts and culture festival hosts experimental international productions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TnZeyj
Sonia Gandhi returns to lead India's beleaguered Congress party
Party appoints Sonia Gandhi as 'interim president' as it searches for successor to her son Rahul, who quit in May. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MRaxxD
DMZ 'Peace Trail' open to public
Third and last hiking trail along Demilitarized Zone separating North and South Korea now open to public. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OQmKVN
Argentina: Voters head to polls in first Macri-Fernandez showdown
A number of opinion polls predict a close fight between incumbent Mauricio Macri and challenger Alberto Fernandez. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YYDlGL
Guatemala election: Migration a key issue in election
This Sunday, August 11, Guatemalans go to polls to choose their next president. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2GUMD0r
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha religious holiday
Eid al-Adha, which in Arabic literally means 'festival of the sacrifice', marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2H0UPw7
MoD drone crashed into tree near Aberporth, report reveals
Details emerge of one of five military drone crashes in mid Wales - this one near a school. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KqiwzW
Japan's newest flying car takes to the air and other news
BBC Click's Dan Simmons looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MZ7EuR
Why gaming is coming to this school's curriculum
Newsbeat has been to visit the first school in the UK to introduce gaming into its curriculum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2KI05FQ
US: Feds launch investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death
US attorney general says the financier's apparent suicide while in federal custody raises 'serious concerns'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33olxZ8
Saudi-led coalition calls for immediate Aden ceasefire: reports
Call comes hours after southern separatists in Aden take control of the presidential palace and government army's camps. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2McAk3D
Tension at Al-Aqsa compound as Muslim, Jewish festivals overlap
Israeli police fire tear gas and rubber bullets to clear worshippers from flashpoint site in occupied East Jerusalem. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YGfgcz
After the Easter massacre, Sri Lanka nun heals religious tension
Sister Christine supports survivors in need and Muslims facing backlash following ISIL-claimed attack that killed 253. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2OZUhwK
Hong Kong protests: Tear gas fired at demonstrators
Protesters are angry that the bill has not been formally withdrawn. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZQr9JF
Tanzania fuel tanker explosion: Police launch investigation
Dozens in hospital, many with severe burns, as medics appeal for blood donors. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KGKR3Y
Criticism of Saudi Arabia as fight venue for Joshua vs Ruiz Jr
Amnesty International has urged Joshua to find out more about Saudi Arabia's human rights record. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Mctzih
Kashmiris fear escalating tension: 'We live in danger'
The disputed region is one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints between nuclear-armed rivals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2GWM7yL
Gadgets can be hacked to produce 'dangerous' sounds, says researcher
Smart speakers and other devices can be turned into cyber-weapons suggests research. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H1QeJY
To prevent disasters like the Capital One hack from happening again, experts say Amazon Web Services could do more to protect customers from themselves
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Facebook is replacing some of Instagram's tech to improve privacy. Here's why it will also super-size the app's money-making potential.
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Tunisia chemical plants causing devastating pollution
Near a bustling port exporting phosphates lies a graveyard of trawlers, rotting boats of the fisherman whose livelihoods were destroyed by the chemicals washing into the bay. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ON5KzO
Five dead after explosions at two Russia military sites
Radiation spikes to 20 times above normal in Severodvinsk, a city 30km from the military test site. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YEo0jA
The 10 biggest video games launching this holiday, from an all-new 'Pokemon' to the hotly-anticipated 'Death Stranding'
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Can Mexico capitalise on US-China trade war?
US President Trump to impose new round of tariffs on China, as other countries start to benefit from row. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KC9wH6
Myanmar landslide kills 34, leaves scores missing: official
Torrential downpours have burst riverbanks across the country and coastal communities have been warned of higher tides. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33taihZ
Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after India's move
Large protests against India's move against Kashmir's autonomy, as Islamabad launches a diplomatic offensive. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TnWpx5
Stem cell donors lack ethnic diversity in Canada
Current donors are mainly people of European descent, which poses problems for a growing immigrant population. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/33qGHpq
Two million Muslims gather at Mount Arafat for Hajj prayers
Worshippers will spend the day in prayer at the site where Prophet Muhammad is said to have given his final sermon. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TkI7NK
Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency: A threat to national economies?
We look at the new Facebook-backed digital currency and the currency battle being waged within the US-China trade war. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ZZ0Lgo
Typhoon Lekima kills 18 in China: state media
At least 18 people dead and 14 others missing in eastern province of Zhejiang after Lekima makes landfall, CCTV said. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YWB7f9
Trump says he wants 'very meaningful background checks' for guns
The question is whether the US president be able to get past the powerful gun lobby led by the NRA to make it happen. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YSNa9n
Five killed in Russian missile test explosion
Three more injured during testing of a liquid propellant rocket engine at a military site, Russian state agency says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2YzzRzc
Dozens feared dead in Tanzania fuel tanker explosion
Police say at least 57 people have been killed and 65 others wounded in the explosion in Morogoro. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2TvdhlL
A startlingly honest story about Richard Branson not knowing what 'gross margin' meant shows his qualities as a leader, says former coworker
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