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Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property

The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qk65La

The Great British Bake Off: 2018 winner revealed

After 10 weeks of biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries, one contestant emerges from the tent triumphant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DeecS7

The Papers: Brexit impact and 'Suzy cop's blunders'

Brexit continues to attract headlines with front page stories focusing on the economy and the rush for Irish passports. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JqpsLi

News Daily: Osborne 'regrets' Brexit vote mistakes and NHS violence clampdown

Your morning briefing for 31 October 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Rw1rWj

From Syria to Cambridge University

Studying with a mobile phone instead of textbooks in Syria, Abdullah Kattineh got into Cambridge. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P1G3uW

Meeting my long-lost Jamaican family

Keith from Lichfield thought he was an only child for his entire life, that is until a few months ago when he discovered that he is in fact, one of 10 siblings. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zf5Y7H

Bitcoin: The first ten years

Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Dep9mK

Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages

He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PyzmjI

The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem

Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Q4mcb7

DIY Generation: How to be your own boss aged 25

Young entrepreneurs give advice on how to get started in business. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2qkJ2QI

What should I do with my broken kettle?

Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OXz2vk

The black history you might not learn at school

As Black History Month draws to a close, BBC News celebrates four lesser-known historical figures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Jq7VDf

Dutch language besieged by English at the unis

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ABTn0d

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

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

Does screen time really affect medical students' surgery skills?

Surgeons respond after a professor claimed medical students are losing the dexterity to stitch up patients. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2SwQ41l

Leicester helicopter crash: Foxes will face Cardiff on Saturday following death of owner

Leicester City's Premier League match at Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2DdNTvl

Lewis Hamilton on 2018 F1 world title: 'Let's dance. I know how to get by you'

Following his fifth F1 world win Lewis Hamilton talks about his growth as a person, his spirituality and the stand-out moments in 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2CPSq6c

Carabao Cup: Nigel Clough says guiding Burton into last eight is 'special'

Burton boss Nigel Clough says it is "special" to have guided League One Burton to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2St8LDm

Facebook daily visits growth slows as sales miss forecasts

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

Government must 'get a grip' on Sellafield

Budget overruns for decommissioning the nuclear power site are nearing £1bn, a report finds. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2RkBGIi

Japan bullet train stops 'scary' safety drills

Workers at the Japanese company would crouch in trenches beside railway tracks as trains sped by. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2zpW17R

Sports Direct to close Evans Cycles stores in rescue deal

Billionaire Mike Ashley is to make the closures as part of a deal to buy the struggling cycle chain. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CPTXsS

Contractors dismayed at higher tax bill

Freelancers and contractors warn that planned changes in the way they pay tax could hit their employment prospects. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qkySj2

Budget 2018: A bit of a gamble, says IFS

Many public services will feel squeezed for some time to come, the Institute for Fiscal Studies warns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2QagIfb

GE shares plunge as investigation widens

US industrial giant takes a $22bn charge on its power division as investors dump their stock. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JrXeju

Tata and ThyssenKrupp steel merger faces EU probe

The European Commission fears the proposed merger would increase steel prices and reduce competition. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yFJA8g

Wagamama sold to Frankie & Benny's owner

The Asian-themed restaurant chain is being bought in a deal which values the business at £559m. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yOwWnB

Budget 2018: Premium Bonds more 'accessible' for children

More family members will be able to buy Premium Bonds for children - giving them a 24,500 to 1 chance to win. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JrbSaH

Italy's economy stalls as eurozone slows down

Italy's economy stalls as growth in the 19-country eurozone slows to just 0.2% in the third quarter. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P09Bt5

BP profits double on higher prices and new oil fields

The oil giant reports its strongest quarterly results for five years, helped by higher prices and output. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ppp5X5

Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings

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

Bitcoin: The first ten years

Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Dep9mK

US mail bombs: Who is financier George Soros?

The billionaire financier and philanthropist was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OX37Ln

Do schools help or hinder social mobility?

"Meritocracy is the big promise of our democracies," says the OECD. But are education systems delivering? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CTrIK6

What should I do with my broken kettle?

Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OXz2vk

The Faces of Change in the Midterm Elections

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By K.K. REBECCA LAI, DENISE LU, LISA LERER and TROY GRIGGS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ACgWpO

On Politics: Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2PtGVrY

A Weekend at Witch Camp

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By VALERIYA SAFRONOVA from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2DdNbhM

Word + Quiz: jamboree

By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2CR7iBg

Pittsburgh, Venice, Whitey Bulger: Your Wednesday Briefing

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By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2qlL0QG

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Scary Movie’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

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By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2PBa30a

Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth

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By NIKITA STEWART and GABRIELLA ANGOTTI-JONES from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2Oh27g6

Hartman Scores Twice as Predators Beat Golden Knights 4-1

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OiBwPT

Rescue Workers Search for Missing After Typhoon Strikes Philippines

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By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Oh9Cn2

Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response

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By KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SvUNk1

In California, the Search for a Missing 800-Pound Hammer Continues

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By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q7znYV

Quotation of the Day: Move Would Have Widespread Ramifications for Many American Families

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2OYHuu9

Review: In ‘Days of Rage,’ the Revolution Will Be Trivialized

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By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2zfHgEh

Review: Remembering What Was and Wasn’t in ‘Good Grief’

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By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2JvF3JS

Samsung Reaps Record Profit, but Tougher Times Could Come

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By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JsBLqq

Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2P1tTSM

Corrections: October 31, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2CRHiG0

36 Teenagers Show Us Their Generation

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By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2PrIyq3

Resting Place

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By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2qjT6JH

Thomas Campbell, Ex-Director of the Met, Is Hired to Lead San Francisco Museums

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By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2CUzYcP

Pakistan's Supreme Court Aquits Asia Bibi of Blastphemy

The Pakistan Supreme Court acquitted Asia Bibi of blastphemy Wednesday, ordering her release before a packed courtroom. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CQPfeq

'Anti-Semitism Is Like a Contagious Disease': Could America Become Too Dangerous for Jews?

America was once considered a safe haven for refugees fleeing from anti-Semitism around the globe, especially in Europe. That may be changing. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2yGU337

Francis Chan Speaks Out Against Church Culture Consumerism in New Documentary

Francis Chan has released a new documentary under his "Letters to the Church" series on YouTube. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Ju9aBr

Merkel Won't Seek a 5th Term as Chancellor as Germany Shifts to the Right

Angela Merkel set off Monday on what could be a three-year countdown to the end of her leadership of Germany, a stint that has made her the European Union's longest-serving leader and a key figure in facing the continent's many crises. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OeD0dI

How Evangelical Christians Helped Elect Brazil's New President

Brazil has elected far-right Congressman Jair Bolsonaro has their new president and evangelical Christians played a major role in his victory. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2StEaoX

No Survivors from Lion Air Plane Crash with 189 Passengers

A search and rescue agency official says he's not expecting any survivors from the Lion Air plane that crashed into seas off Jakarta with 189 people aboard. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2CQx9sS

What Can We Learn From Paul?

Despite not being one of the disciples, Paul’s influence looms over the early church. Out of the 27 books in the New Testament, Paul wrote 13. He went on more than four missionary journeys and was greatly responsible for the spread of the gospel. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2O4K7p8

Netanyahu, Other Jewish Leaders Denounce Attack on Pittsburgh Synagogue

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Jewish leaders condemned the attack on Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue Saturday.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2AwtkI9

Dozens of Impoverished Children in Peru Give Their Lives to Jesus in Bible Camp

Dozens of children in Peru gave their lives to Christ at a Bible camp hosted by Siloam Christian Ministries.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2z1El1O

Mentally Disabled Pakistani Christian Sentenced to Life in Prison

Yaqoob Bashir was accused of burning a booklet that carried Quranic verses in Mirpurkhas in June 2015. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2OPT8aX

55 People Dead After Clashes Between Muslims, Christians in Nigeria

Authorities say 55 people, many of them Christians, were killed in Northern Nigeria following violent clashes between Christian and Muslim youth. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Q1ui4s

Convicted of Insulting Islam, in EUROPE! Court Protects Mohammed from Free Speech

A seven-judge panel said defaming Mohammed "goes beyond the permissible limits of an objective debate" and "could stir up prejudice and put at risk religious peace." from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Rh33Tz

How Erdogan Is Using Khashoggi Scandal to Leverage Turkey's Goals and Thwart the Saudis

The Trump administration is taking action against those involved in the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2yBdNoR

Miraculous Earthquake Escape Saves 148 Passengers: 'God Is Real! I Have Seen It'

At the same time a powerful earthquake struck Indonesia, one plane managed to miraculously take off from the Palu airport, barely escaping the destruction. It all happened because the pilot got a warning from God. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PX9SJT

Birthright citizenship: Trump claims only the US grants it, he's wrong

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Birthright citizenship: Trump claims only the US grants it, he's wrong    CNN Fact Check: 14th Amendment On Citizenship Cannot Be Overwritten By Executive Order    NPR Can Donald Trump end birthright citizenship with an executive order? Probably not    PolitiFact In Campaign's Homestretch, Trump Tosses Out Ideas to See What Sticks    New York Times Trump Wants to Revoke Birthright Citizenship. Here's What to Know About Why That Right Exists    TIME Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2RplYeT

Shooting victim's family shuns President Trump in Pittsburgh as top officials decline to join him

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Shooting victim's family shuns President Trump in Pittsburgh as top officials decline to join him    Washington Post Pittsburgh comes together to mourn victims, and protesters turn their backs on Trump    Yahoo News Steelers attend funeral for brothers killed in Tree of Life Synagogue shooting    ESPN Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2z9OmKo

Former prosecutor hopes James 'Whitey' Bulger's death is 'the end of a very sad chapter in Boston's history'

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Former prosecutor hopes James 'Whitey' Bulger's death is 'the end of a very sad chapter in Boston's history'    CNN A Mobster of Many Enemies, Whitey Bulger May Have Been Killed in a Hit    New York Times 'My life was wasted': Whitey Bulger once sent three teens a rueful letter from prison    Washington Post Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2PvRtXo

The Bizarre And Failed Attempt To Smear Robert Mueller

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The Bizarre And Failed Attempt To Smear Robert Mueller    HuffPost Plot to Smear Mueller Unravels as FBI Is Asked to Investigate    New York Times An Apparent Scheme To Discredit Mueller May Have Backfired. He Referred It To The FBI    NPR Mueller Wants the FBI to Look at a Scheme to Discredit Him    The Atlantic Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2P0jlne

Lion Air crash: Investigators detect 'pings' which could lead to flight recorders

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Lion Air crash: Investigators detect 'pings' which could lead to flight recorders    CNN Indonesian rescue workers believe fuselage of crashed plane found    Reuters Crashed Lion Air jet possibly located in Indonesian seas    USA TODAY Indonesia Plane Crash Leaves Experts Puzzled    New York Times Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2zpRrGH

Apple's newest iPad Pros hands-on: The iPad X we expected

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Apple's newest iPad Pros hands-on: The iPad X we expected    CNET I got to try out the new iPad Pro, and it's clear that it's Apple's biggest update to the iPad lineup in years    Business Insider 2018 iPad Pro hands-on: Improving on the world's best tablet    Ars Technica First look: MacBook Air and iPad Pro -- Are you ready to spend big for Apple's latest?    USA TODAY Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2EUdkDQ

World's tallest statue opens amid surge in Indian mega-monuments

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World's tallest statue opens amid surge in Indian mega-monuments    CNN India unveils the world's tallest statue    BBC News PHOTOS: World's Tallest Statue Ready For Its Inauguration In India    NPR Live Updates: Would Need Visa To See Gir Lions If It Weren't For Sardar Patel, Says PM Modi    NDTV Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2PvTGSG

What if Everyone Voted?

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What if Everyone Voted?    New York Times What kind of America do you want? 14 writers respond    CNN Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ENL2uL

Standing 'Against White Supremacy,' GOP Campaign Chief Rebukes Steve King

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Standing 'Against White Supremacy,' GOP Campaign Chief Rebukes Steve King    New York Times Land O'Lakes withdraws support for GOP Rep. Steve King after boycott calls    Washington Post Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Rvl0ht

Asia Bibi: Pakistan acquits Christian woman on death row

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Asia Bibi: Pakistan acquits Christian woman on death row    BBC News Pakistan acquits Christian woman facing death for blasphemy    ABC News A Pakistan Court Has Acquitted a Christian Woman Facing Death for Blasphemy    TIME Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi has death penalty conviction overturned    CNN Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Sy4CxW

The view from inside Florida's biggest swing county

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The view from inside Florida's biggest swing county    PBS NewsHour Was Andrew Gillum 'singing a different tune' about charter schools at the Florida debate?    PolitiFact Gillum's Dilemma: Florida Is Actually Five States    New York Times Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2P4A74I

Craziness that can happen between the first and final playoff rankings

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Craziness that can happen between the first and final playoff rankings    ESPN College Football Playoff Rankings: Alabama opens at No. 1 with Clemson, LSU, Notre Dame in    CBSSports.com CFP Rankings Analysis: SEC Looks Like It Can Land Two Teams in the Playoff Once Again    Sports Illustrated PodcastOne: AP Top 25 College Football Podcast    PodcastOne Analysis: First College Football Playoff Top 25 shows shifting subjectivity of process    USA TODAY Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2zh8pXk

Mystery of sisters found taped together deepens

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Mystery of sisters found taped together deepens    fox13now.com Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2AB8JSW

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

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Facebook is banning far-right militia Proud Boys after a violent attack in New York    Business Insider Facebook bans Proud Boys following violent attack in New York    The Hill (blog) Facebook has started banning accounts affiliated with far-right group the Proud Boys    The Verge Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2CTqoH8

Kanye West says he's distancing himself from politics: 'I've been used to spread messages I don't believe in'

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Kanye West says he's distancing himself from politics: 'I've been used to spread messages I don't believe in'    Washington Post Kanye West Distances Himself From Alt-Right Provocateur Candace Owens    Rolling Stone Kanye West Breaks From Trump:' My Eyes Are Now Wide Open...I've Been Used'    Townhall Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2RqGhIZ

Inquiry Into Ryan Zinke Land Deal Is Said to Escalate

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Inquiry Into Ryan Zinke Land Deal Is Said to Escalate    New York Times Probe of Interior Secretary Zinke Is Sent to Justice Department    Wall Street Journal WHITEFISH CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION December 4, 2017 6:50 to 7:00 PM 1) Call to Order ... - City of Whitefish    City of Whitefish Exclusive: Zinke linked to real estate deal with Halliburton chairman    Politico Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Q5GeC7

Galion trick-or-treater tested positive for meth, police report

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Galion trick-or-treater tested positive for meth, police report    Mansfield News Journal Ohio boy, 5, tests positive for meth after eating Halloween candy    Fox News 'I couldn't move my arm or my fingers': 5-year-old trick-or-treater tests positive for meth    Washington Post Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2AyamR2

US charges Chinese spies and their recruited hackers in conspiracy to steal trade secrets

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US charges Chinese spies and their recruited hackers in conspiracy to steal trade secrets    Washington Post Chinese Intelligence Officers Accused of Stealing Aerospace Secrets    New York Times DOJ: 10 Chinese intelligence officers and hackers indicted for stealing aviation trade secrets    USA TODAY US Charges Chinese Agents in Hacking Scheme, More Cases Expected    Wall Street Journal Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2JsMNwb

NFL trade deadline winners, losers

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NFL trade deadline winners, losers    ESPN 2018 NFL Trade Deadline: Live Updates    Sports Illustrated NFL trade deadline 2019: Why Jets were smart to make no moves, including Dante Fowler    NJ.com Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2yKCEXg

Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

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Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire    BBC News Mattis and Pompeo call for Yemen ceasefire 'within 30 days'    CNN Amid increased pressure, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pushes for end to Yemen conflict    USA TODAY Why is Saudi Arabia still getting Canadian-made weapons?    Macleans.ca Yemen war: US unveils blueprint for ceasefire and peace talks    The Guardian Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2OdmB9j

Trump’s birthright plan: The legality, politics and history

The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but does he have the power? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q6xr2V

Dutch language besieged by English

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ABTn0d

North and South Korea: The football game that kicked off peace

How a friendly chat on the sidelines opened the door for North and South Korea to start talking. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CPZ7VN

Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

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

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

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

Police ground drones after reports they fall out of the sky

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

Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

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

Sony eyes record profit as gaming hits boost earnings

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

Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday

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

Duchess of Sussex warns of Instagram-filtered life, saying it skews young people's 'sense of self worth'

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The Duchess of Sussex opened up about the pressures of social media during a conversation with mental health advocates in New Zealand. During a visit to a beachside cafe in Wellington, Meghan talked to people supporting others in the area of mental health about the impact that unrealistic images on the likes of Instagram and Twitter can have on youth. “Young people find it so difficult,” she said during a conversation with staff and volunteers from Live For Tomorrow, an online youth initiative focused on reaching millennials with messages of hope and positive change. “You see photos on social media and you don’t know whether she’s born with it or maybe it’s a filter.  Your judgement of your sense of self worth becomes really skewed when it’s all based on likes.” The Duke added: “Issues stemming from social media and gaming are a major problem for young people in the UK — and globally. "Fingers are often pointed at the parents but th...

Indonesian plane crashes into sea, all 189 on board feared dead

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An Indonesian airliner crashed into the sea on Monday, with the likely loss of all 189 people on board, as it tried to return to Jakarta minutes after take-off. Lion Air flight JT610, an almost new Boeing 737 MAX 8, was en route from the capital to Pangkal Pinang, centre of the Bangka-Belitung tin mining region. Indonesia is one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets, but its safety record is patchy. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2OYnCHw

Trump Attacks Press As 'True Enemy Of The People' Days After Bomb Sent To CNN

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President Donald Trump on Monday attacked the "fake news media" as the "true from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2qh2gGF

'Project Gold' Porsche becomes most expensive 993 Turbo ever

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Porsche's first factory restomod has sold for over $3 million at RM Sotheby’s Porsche 70th Anniversary auction, making it the most expensive 993 Turbo ever from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2yDdkCC

The Supreme Cat Show

The one-day Supreme Cat Show is one of the largest cat fancy competitions in Europe with over 800 cats being exhibited. Exhibitors aim to have their cat named as the show’s ‘Supreme Exhibit’ from the winners of the individual categories of: Supreme Adult, Supreme Kitten and Supreme Neuter. (Getty) from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/2Oem1rQ

Pittsburgh shooting: Gab drops offline after attack

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

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

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

Teaching kids the magic of coding

Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AzEjAd

MIT invites you to control a human on Halloween

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

Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax

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

Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?

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

Budget 2018: MPs debate 'end of austerity' claim

Labour says spending cuts are continuing and accuses the government of a "broken promise". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SuWmhW

Uber appeals against drivers' rights to pay and holiday

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

Budget 2018: Tech giants face digital services tax

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

US targets Chinese firm over national security fears

The US said trade with Chinese chipmaker Fujian Jinhua poses a risk to "national security interests". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2OV8FGp

Budget 2018: What do the housing measures mean?

More help is announced for first-time buyers and plans to create more homes on the High Street. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2O894jv

Budget 2018: Contractors face higher tax and NI payments

Freelance groups describe tax changes as a "smash and grab raid" from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CReAoP

Budget 2018: Philip Hammond hails better borrowing figures

Borrowing is set to keep falling, but the chancellor all but abandons a target to eliminate the deficit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qfsadU

Budget 2018: Business rates cut for public toilets

"This is virtually the only announcement in this Budget that hasn't leaked," the chancellor jokes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Q8apZz

US shares drop on renewed tariff threat against China

Technology stocks led the fallers on a report the US may impose additional levies on China. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JmH2A5

Budget: Hammond says extra £1bn to be given to the MoD

Anti-submarine warfare among the "critical assets" that will get more money from the chancellor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oa0Xmw

Special 50p coin to mark Brexit

A new commemorative coin will be produced in spring next year. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PZjKTm

Car sales drop leaves borrowing growth rate at three-year low

Bank of England said consumer credit grew 7.7% in the year to September, the slowest pace since 2015. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2P0yxkk

Plastic waste elimination pledge by 2025 attracts more big firms

Some 250 major organisations join Coca Cola and H&M promising to stop using single waste plastic. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2qervJL

Budget 2018: Chancellor abolishes PFI for future projects

The government will not enter into further Private Finance Initiative projects, but will honour those under way, says the chancellor. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SowC6W

Budget 2018: Chancellor on austerity 'finally coming to an end'

Philip Hammond opens his Budget speech "for Britain's future", saying it would be for "the strivers, the grafters and the carers". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CNc6Yh

Linda Liukas, Hello Ruby and the magic of coding

Linda Liukas wants to show children that writing code for computers can be magical. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AzEjAd

Budget 2018: Key announcements from the chancellor

Politics Live presenter Andrew Neil goes through the key announcements from the chancellor in his 2018 Budget. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AzWGW5

Are hydrogen trains the future of UK travel?

Trains that emit pure water could be in the UK by the "early 2020s", according to the government. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2CLOWl4

Can we predict when and where a crime will take place?

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

Grief-stricken Pittsburgh readies itself for funerals, Trump visit after synagogue shooting

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Grief-stricken Pittsburgh readies itself for funerals, Trump visit after synagogue shooting    Washington Post Post Pittsburgh shooting, Trump blames media for 'anger,' singles out CNN as 'fake news'    USA TODAY Pittsburgh shooting: White House denies Trump rhetoric to blame    BBC News Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2yELZzT

Trump Sending 5200 Troops to the Border in an Election-Season Response to Migrants

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Trump Sending 5200 Troops to the Border in an Election-Season Response to Migrants    New York Times Trump Responds To Migrant Caravan By Deploying 5200 More Troops To Mexican Border    HuffPost Trump sends 5200 troops to Mexico border as caravan advances    Reuters Migrant caravan won't stop if US cuts off aid to Central America    USA TODAY Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Oett6y

'I'm Dr. Cohen': The powerful humanity of the Jewish hospital staff that treated Robert Bowers

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'I'm Dr. Cohen': The powerful humanity of the Jewish hospital staff that treated Robert Bowers    Washington Post Pittsburgh Suspect Appears in Court as Families Prepare for Funerals    Wall Street Journal Survivor shares chilling account of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting    New York Post BCLocalNews.com - Home | Facebook    Facebook What the world is writing about Pittsburgh and Squirrel Hill    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Rl2S9R

Police chief calls Kroger shooting in Louisville a hate crime

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Police chief calls Kroger shooting in Louisville a hate crime    USA TODAY Killing Of 2 At Kentucky Supermarket Is Being Investigated As Hate Crime    NPR Shooting at Kentucky grocery store raises questions about hate crime    ABC News Kellie Watson, Esq. - Welcoming Interactive + Welcoming Economies Convening 2018    Welcoming Interactive + Welcoming Economies Convening 2018 - Sched 'Whites don't shoot whites': What one man says Kroger shooter told him    Courier Journal Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2CLRLmh

Bullying Led to Fatal Shooting of Student at North Carolina School, Police Say

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Bullying Led to Fatal Shooting of Student at North Carolina School, Police Say    New York Times Bullying sparked fatal shooting at NC high school, police say    NBCNews.com Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Ay5r2B