Wednesday, 31 July 2019

Germany will not take part in US-led mission in Strait of Hormuz: Foreign minister | TheHill - The Hill

Germany will not take part in US-led mission in Strait of Hormuz: Foreign minister | TheHill  The Hill

Germany's foreign minister on Wednesday said the nation will not join a naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz led by the U.S..

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A glass bridge opening next month in China will be the world's longest - CNN

A glass bridge opening next month in China will be the world's longest  CNN

The glass walkway is set to open in August and will stretch across southwest China's Huangguoshu Scenic Area, known for its waterfalls and limestone ...



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The world’s largest telescope is one step closer to completion - Engadget

The world’s largest telescope is one step closer to completion  Engadget

The world's largest telescope is one step closer to completion. This month, the team working on the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) completed the second of ...



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Cleveland Indians: It was time for Trevor Bauer to go -- Terry Pluto - cleveland.com

Cleveland Indians: It was time for Trevor Bauer to go -- Terry Pluto  cleveland.com

Cleveland Indians Manager Terry Francona was "worried" about Trevor Bauer and team chemistry.

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Jussie Smollett: Judge dismisses motions by 'Empire' actor's attorneys - WLS-TV

Jussie Smollett: Judge dismisses motions by 'Empire' actor's attorneys  WLS-TV

A Cook County judge dismissed Wednesday motions filed by Jussie Smollett's attorneys.

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U.S. will extend sanctions waivers for Iran nuclear programs: Bolton

The United States will renew sanctions waivers for Iranian nuclear programs that allow Russia, China and European countries to continue their civilian nuclear cooperation with Tehran, White House national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday.


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North Korean missile tests didn't violate Kim pledge to Trump: Bolton

U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday that Pyongyang's recent missile tests do not violate a pledge that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made to President Donald Trump, but he questioned when working-level talks on denuclearization would begin.


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South Korea detains North Korean man crossing the DMZ

The South Korean military detained a North Korean man who crossed the heavily fortified demilitarized zone (DMZ) that separates the two countries, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JSC) said on Thursday.


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Baltimore murder rate worse than Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, driving asylum surge - Washington Examiner

Baltimore murder rate worse than Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, driving asylum surge  Washington Examiner

The Baltimore murder rate is higher than the three Central American nations driving the border surge by migrants seeking to flee crime and murder back home.



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Taking Nasa's space buggies for a spin

BBC Click's Spencer Kelly takes a ride in some in some of Nasa's latest vehicles.

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California woman gives birth to two infants behind local business, resulting in the death of one: police - Fox News

California woman gives birth to two infants behind local business, resulting in the death of one: police  Fox News

A California woman is in custody after police say she abandoned two newborns behind a local business after appearing to give birth to them on the sidewalk, ...

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Pompeo hopes to help patch up Japan-South Korea ties

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he would encourage Washington's two biggest Asian allies Japan and South Korea "to find a path forward" from their diplomatic row when he meets their foreign ministers in Bangkok this week.


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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles: South Korean military

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles early on Wednesday, the South Korean military said, only days after it launched two other missiles intended to pressure South Korea and the United States to stop upcoming military drills.


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Moderates take the offensive as 2020 Democratic debates enter second round

Moderate candidates voiced criticism of the progressive "wish-list economics" pushed by candidates like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren as the second round of the second Democratic presidential debates kicked off on Tuesday.


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US STOCKS-Wall Street drops on new trade worries, Fed; Apple eyed - Yahoo Finance

US STOCKS-Wall Street drops on new trade worries, Fed; Apple eyed  Yahoo Finance

(For a live blog on the U.S. stock market, click or type LIVE/ in a news window.) * Fed's rate-setting meeting underway. * Trump fires new trade warning at China.

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Coroner Rules Cameron Boyce's Cause of Death Was Epilepsy - TMZ

Coroner Rules Cameron Boyce's Cause of Death Was Epilepsy  TMZ

Cameron Boyce suffered a sudden, unexpected death due to epilepsy.

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Ten Democrats line up in second presidential TV debate

The party's most progressive candidates, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, take centre stage.

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U.S. judge tosses Democratic Party lawsuit against Trump campaign, Russia over election

A U.S. judge on Tuesday dismissed a Democratic Party lawsuit arguing that the Russian government, President Donald Trump’s campaign and WikiLeaks carried out a conspiracy to influence the 2016 U.S. election.


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North Korean projectiles were ballistic missiles, flew about 250 km: South Korea

The unidentified projectiles launched by North Korea early on Wednesday were ballistic missiles that flew about 250 km (155 miles), South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.


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Monday, 29 July 2019

Another tourist injured by bison at a national park; second such incident in a week - USA TODAY

Another tourist injured by bison at a national park; second such incident in a week  USA TODAY

Park regulations require that visitors stay at least 25 yards away from large animals such as bison, elk, deer and horses.

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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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Tropical Storm Erick likely to grow into hurricane en route toward Hawaii

Tropical Storm Erick in the eastern Pacific is likely to grow into a hurricane soon, possibly reaching Category 3 strength by Tuesday as it churns closer toward Hawaii, but it is expected to begin weakening later in the week, forecasters said on Monday.


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Capital One data breach: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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'I've spent 22 years searching for silver in a ghost town'

Robert Louis Vesmarais is the sole inhabitant of Cerro Gordo, where he's been searching for silver.

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US election 2020: Do front-runners win their party's nomination?

Joe Biden is leading the polls challenge to President Trump, but will that be the same in November 2020?

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Is routine genetic profiling coming closer?

Genome sequencing projects around the world are revealing promising new health insights.

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Chaos and fear in Libya's Mitiga airport after missiles halt air traffic

Missiles on Monday hit Tripoli's only functioning Mitiga airport which remained closed to air traffic, causing chaos and fear among passengers, witnesses said.


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Where Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's Relationship Stands as They Mourn Their Dog (Exclusive) - Entertainment Tonight

Where Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux's Relationship Stands as They Mourn Their Dog (Exclusive)  Entertainment Tonight

As Jennifer Aniston and ex-husband Justin Theroux mourn the loss of their dog, Dolly, a source tells ET that they have maintained a strong friendship since their ...

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Capital One hack: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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Doctors' crowdfunded hospital brings hope in Syria

After a children's hospital in Aleppo was bombed, donations from around the world funded a new one.

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Sunday, 28 July 2019

Grant Hill: Trump's attacks on Baltimore are 'unconscionable' - CNN

Grant Hill: Trump's attacks on Baltimore are 'unconscionable'  CNN

Grant Hill didn't mince words when asked what he thought about President Donald Trump's recent attacks on Baltimore.

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Brad Pitt says Harvey Weinstein scandal shook Hollywood as much as Manson family murders - The Independent

Brad Pitt says Harvey Weinstein scandal shook Hollywood as much as Manson family murders  The Independent

Brad Pitt has suggested that the scandal around Harvey Weinstein shook Hollywood as much as the Manson Family murders. The actor stars opposite Leonardo ...

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Nadler: Trump 'richly deserves impeachment' - NBC News

Nadler: Trump 'richly deserves impeachment'  NBC News

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., said Sunday that President Donald Trump "richly deserves impeachment," but maintained that it ...

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Love Island: How ITV2's breakout hit cornered the market

ITV2's breakout hit reflects the real-life romantic lives of its young audience.

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A professor spoke ill of the dead. What happened next?

A tweet by a liberal professor ignited a debate about free speech on university campuses.

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Is India the answer to Netflix's troubles?

It has launched a cheaper, mobile-only plan in India, hoping to capture its 'next 100 million' users.

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'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

How technology boss Vik Verma was able to get a visa to emigrate to the US and make a fortune in business.

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Brexit: What would no deal mean for Ireland?

The Irish government has been clear that it would face significant damage if there was no agreement.

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Nadler: Mueller testimony 'broke the lie' on collusion and obstruction | TheHill - The Hill

Nadler: Mueller testimony 'broke the lie' on collusion and obstruction | TheHill  The Hill

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) said Sunday that former special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony last week “broke the lie” that ...

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Mulvaney: Nadler's impeachment push is result of rep 'falling over himself' to look more progressive - Fox News

Mulvaney: Nadler's impeachment push is result of rep 'falling over himself' to look more progressive  Fox News

Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney reacted to the aftermath of Robert Mueller's testimony and a new push for investigating President Trump by ...

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'Fortnite' gets a premier esports circuit in the Championship Series - Engadget

'Fortnite' gets a premier esports circuit in the Championship Series  Engadget

The end to the Fortnite World Cup won't mark the end to Epic's esports plans for the year -- not by a long shot. The developer has announced a Fortnite ...

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Coco Gauff Draws a Crowd Even Without Wimbledon’s Pageantry - The New York Times

Coco Gauff Draws a Crowd Even Without Wimbledon’s Pageantry  The New York Times

WASHINGTON — In her first stop after four matches on Wimbledon's biggest courts, Coco Gauff and her rising star illuminated the Citi Open on Saturday in the ...

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Cape Town - tourist hotspot where eight people are murdered a day

Cape Town in South Africa is well-known tourist hotspot, but is also one of the world's most dangerous cities.

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Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.

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Mario Cerciello Rega: US teen held over officer’s killing ‘illegally blindfolded’

The photo of a blindfolded suspect was taken after his arrest over a police officer’s killing in Rome.

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Saturday, 27 July 2019

Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong.

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Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong.

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LAPD officer fatally shot at Lincoln Heights taco stand while off duty; 1 other man wounded - KABC-TV

LAPD officer fatally shot at Lincoln Heights taco stand while off duty; 1 other man wounded  KABC-TV

An off-duty Los Angeles police officer was killed early Saturday morning in a Lincoln Heights shooting that left a second victim wounded, authorities said.

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