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China says lots of countries take steps to prevent terrorism

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Many countries take steps to prevent terrorism, China's Foreign Ministry said on Friday, after United Nations' human rights experts voiced alarm over the country's alleged political re-education camps for Muslim Uighurs. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PSoUk8

Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station

A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N6ClOU

President Trump Skirts Mention of John McCain at Rally and on Twitter - New York Times

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New York Times President Trump Skirts Mention of John McCain at Rally and on Twitter New York Times President Trump during a rally on Thursday in Evansville, Ind.CreditCreditDoug Mills/The New York Times. By Katie Rogers. Aug. 30, 2018. EVANSVILLE, Ind. — As Senator John McCain's coffin was being loaded onto a military plane bound for Washington ... Trump volunteer blocks news photographer's camera at Indiana rally USA TODAY Trump threatens DOJ, FBI to 'start doing their job' or he'll 'get involved' during Indiana rally Fox News all 423 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2PTllKx

Stocks hit by threat of trade war escalation - Financial Times

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Financial Times Stocks hit by threat of trade war escalation Financial Times Friday 07.15 BST. What you need to know. Increased tariff tension sets jittery tone, knocking stocks in Asia; European bourses expected to fall in opening trade; Emerging market currencies stay fragile after previous session's slide; Tencent slides on ... Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization BBC News Trump Threatens to Pull US Out of WTO If It Doesn't 'Shape Up' Bloomberg Donald Trump threatens to withdraw from World Trade Organisation ABC News MarketWatch all 99 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2LCffep

Homeless man and woman he helped are court over GoFundMe account - CNN

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CNN Homeless man and woman he helped are court over GoFundMe account CNN (CNN) After Johnny Bobbitt Jr., a homeless man with just $20 in his pocket, gave stranded motorist Kate McClure the money for gas last October, the woman and her boyfriend raised $400,000 to help him out. But the feel-good viral story recently devolved ... Judge orders couple to hand over remainder of $400K they raised for a homeless veteran ABC News Couple ordered to hand over money they raised for homeless veteran NBCNews.com Couple who raised big money for homeless vet ordered to hand it over as feel-good story wilts NJ.com Philly.com  - KGO-TV  - NBC 10 Philadelphia  - WCVB Boston all 58 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2PSGiVV

Trump threatens DOJ, FBI to 'start doing their job' or he'll 'get involved' during Indiana rally - Fox News

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Fox News Trump threatens DOJ, FBI to 'start doing their job' or he'll 'get involved' during Indiana rally Fox News President Trump on Thursday night seemingly issued an ultimatum to the Justice Department and the FBI – either they “start doing their job” or he will “get involved.” The president's pointed remarks came as he took the stage at a rally in Indiana in ... and more » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2NwIkcJ

At McCain's Memorial, Tears, Laughs and Allusions to the Man Not Invited - New York Times

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New York Times At McCain's Memorial, Tears, Laughs and Allusions to the Man Not Invited New York Times PHOENIX — Senator John McCain was remembered Thursday at a memorial service that evoked the one-time prisoner of war's unbreakable will, the Arizona senator's devotion to his adopted state and the maverick Republican's willingness to break with his ... Joe Biden's McCain eulogy just explained exactly what's wrong with American politics CNN 'All politics is personal': Biden recalls his bond with McCain in a bipartisan time Washington Post The quotes from Sen. John McCain's Arizona memorial that define his legacy USA TODAY NPR  - AZCentral.com  - PBS NewsHour all 3,208 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2N4v1na

7 dead in New Mexico bus-truck crash, state police say - CNN

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CNN 7 dead in New Mexico bus-truck crash, state police say CNN (CNN) At least seven people were killed in northwestern New Mexico when a tractor-trailer crashed head-on with a nearly packed Greyhound bus, officials said. "We do expect that number to rise," New Mexico State Police spokesman Officer Ray Wilson said ... The Latest: Police say 7 killed in New Mexico crash Yahoo News Greyhound Bus, Semi-Truck Crash Head-On In New Mexico; At Least 4 Killed NPR NM Greyhound crash: At least 7 dead in LA-bound bus accident KABC-TV CBS News  - PEOPLE.com  - KOB all 450 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2LIO1CF

Asian-American Students Suing Harvard Over Affirmative Action Win Justice Dept. Support - New York Times

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New York Times Asian-American Students Suing Harvard Over Affirmative Action Win Justice Dept. Support New York Times WASHINGTON — The Justice Department lent its support on Thursday to students who are suing Harvard University over affirmative action policies that they claim discriminate against Asian-American applicants, in a case that could have far-reaching ... Justice Department criticizes Harvard admissions in case alleging bias against Asian Americans Washington Post Justice Department Says Harvard Hurts Asian Americans' Admissions Prospects With 'Personal Rating' Wall Street Journal Harvard admissions 'may be infected with racial bias,' DOJ says The Boston Globe Inside Higher Ed  - NPR  - CNN  - Forbes all 296 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2N6Nijw

The next iPhones, Apple Watch leak as Apple preps for Sept. 12 event - USA TODAY

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USA TODAY The next iPhones, Apple Watch leak as Apple preps for Sept. 12 event USA TODAY Apple may be preparing to announce new iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches on Sept. 12, but it looks like someone has decided to share the images of the new products a bit early. Just hours after Apple sent out media invitations to its next big event ... Apple Accidentally Reveals Radical New iPhone XS Forbes A notorious Apple blog may have just published a leaked photo of the new iPhone Business Insider Two theories about Apple's mysterious event Fast Company ZDNet  - Motley Fool  - The Boston Globe  - Telegraph.co.uk all 591 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2LK11rU

Carl Bernstein: Trump attacks 'degenerate' Watergate reporter - BBC News

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BBC News Carl Bernstein: Trump attacks 'degenerate' Watergate reporter BBC News US President Donald Trump is waging a war of words with legendary Watergate reporter Carl Bernstein over a story about his ex-lawyer Michael Cohen. On Wednesday, the president called Mr Bernstein a "sloppy" and "degenerate fool" who invented stories. Will Trump Pardon Manafort? New York Times CNN doesn't intend to reveal other source in bombshell Michael Cohen story as Trump rages at network Business Insider Trump's Attacks on the Media Are Reaching Dangerous New Levels Rolling Stone HuffPost  - Washington Post  - NBCNews.com  - Twitter all 380 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2N0KlkJ

US, Canada make late-night push for NAFTA; no deal yet - Reuters

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Reuters US, Canada make late-night push for NAFTA; no deal yet Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top NAFTA negotiators from Canada and the United States wrapped up a third day of two-way talks on Thursday, agreeing to meet the next day to resolve final differences before a deadline, with Mexican counterparts on standby to ... US-Canada Trade Talks Take On 'Intense Rhythm' Wall Street Journal What Happened This Week in the World Economy and What It Means Bloomberg Friday is not the real deadline for 'NAFTA 2.0' The Boston Globe Foreign Policy  - NPR  - Voice of America  - The Guardian all 998 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2NzqyWB

Canadian mom, daughter camping in California are found after reported missing by woman's boyfriend - Fox News

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Fox News Canadian mom, daughter camping in California are found after reported missing by woman's boyfriend Fox News Police have found a young Canadian mother and her daughter, who were reported missing by the woman's concerned boyfriend after setting out for a camping trip in Northern California. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Department announced that Audrey ... Missing woman, daughter from Canada found safe SFGate all 97 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2N4xnCd

NYT: Trump tried to buy, bury decades of dirt from National Enquirer - CNN

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CNN NYT: Trump tried to buy, bury decades of dirt from National Enquirer CNN Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump sought to buy all the dirt on him collected by the tabloid National Enquirer and its parent company American Media Inc., according to a new report. Trump and his former personal attorney Michael Cohen devised a ... Report: Trump, Cohen wanted to buy decades of killed stories from National Enquirer USA TODAY Trump-friendly National Enquirer sees a decline in circulation, revenue Chicago Tribune all 198 news articles » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2N0Kl4d

Alex Jones Fails To Stop Sandy Hook Parents' Defamation Case - HuffPost

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HuffPost Alex Jones Fails To Stop Sandy Hook Parents' Defamation Case HuffPost Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has failed to shut down a defamation lawsuit brought against him by the parents of a Sandy Hook victim. Judge Scott Jenkins of the 53rd District Court ruled in Austin, Texas, on Thursday that the Infowars host must face ... and more » from Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2LJEDyR

Coca-Cola to buy Costa chain for £3.9bn

The UK's biggest coffee chain is being sold by owner Whitbread, which also owns Premier Inns. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2ooSGRa

Homebase future in doubt as creditors meet

If landlords do not approve a rescue deal for the DIY chain, it is likely to go into administration. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pmcekv

Trump threatens to pull US out of World Trade Organization

The US president says he will abandon the global trade body "if they don't shape up". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PMYsse

PwC tells new staff they can choose what hours to work

Accountancy giant PwC gives some new recruits the option to work the hours they want. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PogoIX

Ad giant WPP 'to name Mark Read as CEO'

He is expected to replace Sir Martin Sorrell, who quit the firm in April amid a misconduct scandal. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wwSfrC

Argentina raises rates as peso plummets

Central bank raises benchmark interest rate in an effort to stabilise the country's financial crisis. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LAbd6h

Wonga collapses into administration

The payday lender's collapse follows a surge in compensation claims amid a government clampdown. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2C379vS

Trump calls for CNN boss Jeff Zucker to be fired

The US president says AT&T should fire CNN's president Jeff Zucker to "save credibility". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Nw2q6Z

Panasonic to move Europe headquarters from UK to Amsterdam

The Japanese electronics giant says the move to Amsterdam aims to avoid potential tax issues after Brexit. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PQQ8YH

Gay dating app Grindr to sell shares

Kunlun Group, the Chinese owner of Grindr, plans to sell shares in the dating app. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LzbxCh

Plastic bags: Charge could rise to 10p and be extended to smaller shops

All shops in England would have to implement the charge under proposals announced by the PM. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NxPrSs

Emails while commuting 'should count as work'

Wider access to wi-fi on trains and the use of mobile phones has extended the working day, a study says. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NuuXtD

Vodafone in $11bn Australian merger

The UK telecoms giant has confirmed plans to combine its Australian business with TPG Telecom. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MYT46S

Argentina asks IMF to release $50bn loan as crisis worsens

Calls to speed up a $50bn bailout come amid rampant inflation and the tumbling value of the peso. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2wvoJTg

UK car manufacturing tumbles in July

SMMT blames model changes and other factors for an 11% slide in vehicle production last month. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Pg96GU

The power of 'pink money' in India

Some businesses in India have found that catering to the LGBT community makes financial sense. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2PkzZJE

'My robot makes me feel like I haven't been forgotten'

How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MGfoCX

Catholic bishops in Australia reject compulsory abuse reporting, defying new laws

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The Catholic church in Australia said on Friday it would oppose laws forcing priests to report child abuse when they learn about it in the confessional, setting the stage for a showdown between the country's biggest religion and the government. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MCG5bE

Portugal seduces parched investors with water: plenty of it

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As wildfires scorched California yet again this summer, Jose Dariush Leal da Costa, a Bay Area native with Portuguese roots, was harvesting his first almonds in a sun-drenched, watery oasis in southern Portugal. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2wtck2W

Taiwan's last African ally holds out despite overtures by China

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While China meets African leaders at a major summit in Beijing next week, the king of eSwatini, self-ruled Taiwan's last remaining ally on the continent, will be hosting thousands of people at a traditional Reed Dance ceremony. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2osJ085

Kremlin says Putin, Trump could hold talks three times this year: Izvestiya

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Kremlin said on Friday it did not rule out the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at three summits due to take place in 2018, including those in Singapore, France and Argentina. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2wBTN4H

Cambodian court jails Australian filmmaker for six years for espionage

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A Cambodian court jailed an Australian filmmaker for six years on Friday after finding him guilty of espionage for flying a drone over an opposition party rally. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PQwMCR