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A Christian woman who was sentenced to death in Pakistan for blasphemy has won her appeal and been acquitted in a landmark ruling.

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The mayor of Estevan, Saskatchewan, says local residents have been turned away at the nearby U.S. border after admitting to past pot use. "Even people that might have smoked it 20, 30 years ago, they're being asked, 'Have you ever smoked cannabis?' when they get to the U.S. border."

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Scientists Confirm China as Major Source of Banned Ozone-Depleting Chemicals

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Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz, the younger brother of King Salman, has returned to Saudi Arabia -- with UK and US security guarantees -- to mount a challenge to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman or find someone who can.

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Iran attempted political assassination in Denmark: PET (Danish intelligence services)

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'We've never seen this': massive Canadian glaciers shrinking rapidly | World news

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Animal species becoming extinct in Haiti as deforestation nearly complete: Species of reptiles, amphibians and other vertebrates are becoming extinct in Haiti as deforestation has claimed more than 99% of the country's original wooded areas.

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93% of world's children breathing toxic air which 'stunts brains' and causes deadly disease

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UK Income tax cuts for millions of workers announced in Philip Hammond’s budget will “overwhelmingly benefit richer households”, analysis has found, with almost half set to go to the top 10% of households.

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Rubella officially declared eliminated in Australia: WHO

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German serial killer nurse goes on trial over 100 patients' deaths

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BBC News: Danish PM hits back at White House living standards report

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China’s military scientists target Canadian universities - Canadian academics have collaborated on dozens of projects with Chinese military researchers – some of whom appear to have obscured their defence ties – raising concerns that Canada is inadvertently helping China modernize its armed forces.

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Huge Floating Dry Dock Holding Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier Has Accidentally Sunk

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President-elect of Brazil plans to close Palestinian embassy

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Two Chinese intelligence officers accused of stealing US jet engine tech - CNN

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Increased Logging Is Decimating Forests in the Solomon Islands: Much of the exported wood—more than 80%—is going to China.

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Kepler telescope declared dead after finding thousands of worlds

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Saudis demanded good publicity over Yemen aid, leaked UN document shows | Global development

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Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qm7GjS via IFTTT

India unveils the world's tallest statue

The 600ft tall statue, which cost $430m, has been billed as a major tourist attraction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q8g55B via IFTTT

Brazil: Bolsonaro plans threaten Amazon, say experts

Brazil's far-right president-elect will merge the ministries of agriculture and the environment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPIpZu via IFTTT

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 - World https://ift.tt/2zpW17R via IFTTT

Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests

Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zezDy6 via IFTTT

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 - World https://ift.tt/2qk65La via IFTTT

Gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger killed in prison

Bulger was severely beaten by one or more inmates shortly after arriving at the prison, sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SuBbfY via IFTTT

Denmark accuses Iran of activist murder plot

Tehran denies its intelligence agencies planned to kill an Arab separatist leader on Danish soil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CP0XX4 via IFTTT

Father of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home

John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qlLx5a via IFTTT

Petra Laszlo: Hungarian camerawoman who kicked migrants is acquitted

Hungary's top court clears Petra Laszlo, filmed tripping migrants fleeing border police in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P1yPqO via IFTTT

Tunis attack: Suicide bomber was jobless graduate

Mouna Guebla, 30, was an unemployed English graduate from the eastern region of Mahdia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OY3Bkt via IFTTT

Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits amid protests

The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPqPo7 via IFTTT

What do American voters care about?

In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2AwUkac via IFTTT

Indonesian rescue workers believe fuselage of crashed plane found

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Indonesian rescue workers believe fuselage of crashed plane found    Reuters Lion Air crash: Investigators detect 'pings' which could lead to flight recorders    CNN 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/2P0z0D2 via IFTTT

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

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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 New iPad Pro 2018 And Pencil: 7 Things Nobody Told You    Forbes 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 Apple's newest iPad Pros hands-on: The iPad X we expected    CNET Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Py9mok via IFTTT

Gillum: Trump, GOP opponent providing 'cover' for violent extremists

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Gillum: Trump, GOP opponent providing 'cover' for violent extremists    The Hill 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/2ABinEW via IFTTT

What the CFP and New Year's Six would look like if they were played today

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What the CFP and New Year's Six would look like if they were played today    ESPN CFP Rankings Analysis: SEC Looks Like It Can Land Two Teams in the Playoff Once Again    Sports Illustrated 5 quick takeaways from the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings    Yahoo Sports 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/2SyEB1f via IFTTT

Facebook has started banning accounts affiliated with far-right group the Proud Boys

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Facebook has started banning accounts affiliated with far-right group the Proud Boys    The Verge Facebook bans 'Proud Boys' pages ahead of founder's visit    The Australian Facebook Has Banned The Proud Boys And Gavin McInnes From Its Platforms    BuzzFeed News Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2CPst6O via IFTTT

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 BLEXIT's website is made up of stolen photos and stock images    The FADER Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2RqGhIZ via IFTTT

Ohio boy, 5, tests positive for meth after eating Halloween candy

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Ohio boy, 5, tests positive for meth after eating Halloween candy    Fox News Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Srpvuu via IFTTT

Mail Bomb Suspect Reportedly Had List Of More Than 100 Potential Targets

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Mail Bomb Suspect Reportedly Had List Of More Than 100 Potential Targets    NPR Avenatti says FBI told him he was targeted by alleged mail bomber    The Hill (blog) Was Cesar Sayoc an Obama-Supporting Stripper Before Trump's Rise?    Snopes.com Michael Moore releases footage of mail-bomber suspect Cesar Sayoc at Trump rally    Washington Post Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2OcKMVr via IFTTT

2 killed after helicopter hits power lines, bursts into flames in northern New York

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2 killed after helicopter hits power lines, bursts into flames in northern New York    ABC News 2 utility workers killed in NJ-owned helicopter crash in northern NY    NJ.com 2 dead, 2 hurt when helicopter hits power line    CNN Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Q8DaoE via IFTTT

Political Mailer Prompts Charges of Anti-Semitism

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Political Mailer Prompts Charges of Anti-Semitism    New York Times GOP State Senate Contender Accused Of Sending Anti-Semitic Mailer    HuffPost Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ADqP6L via IFTTT

North African Countries Need to Protect Their Economies From Illicit Trade

NEW YORK, Oct 31 (IPS) - Stefano Betti is Deputy Director-General, The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT), an independent, business-led initiative to mitigate the economic and social damages of illicit trade by strengthening government enforcement mechanisms and integrating supply chain controls across industry sectors.Since the 2011 revolution, Tunisia has been heralded as a model of democratic transition. However, nine governments in the past seven years have been struggling to revive the economy and the North African state faces the difficult task of maintaining faith in democracy amid a lagging economy, rising security challenges, and widespread corruption. Read the full story, “North African Countries Need to Protect Their Economies From Illicit Trade”, on globalissues.org → from Global Issues News Headlines https://ift.tt/2CPWGCK

Seychelles Issues World’s First Blue Bond to Fund Fisheries Projects

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JAKARTA, Oct 31 (IPS) - The Republic of Seychelles announced on Monday that it has issued a 10-year blue bond to finance fisheries projects, making it the world's first country to utilise capital markets for funding the sustainable use of marine resources. Read the full story, “Seychelles Issues World’s First Blue Bond to Fund Fisheries Projects”, on globalissues.org → from Global Issues News Headlines https://ift.tt/2OXJVNy

Breakingviews TV: OMGE

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Lawrence Culp’s first quarter-end as GE chief executive came with a huge dividend cut and a $22 billion writedown of the company’s power assets. Shareholders have waited a long time for the conglomerate to fix its myriad problems. They’re still waiting, Tom Buerkle explains. from Reuters Video: Breakingviews https://ift.tt/2CSiNbt via IFTTT

Russia Is Meddling In The Midterms. The White House Just Isn't Talking About It.

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Russia hasn't tried to hack voting machines in 2018, the government says, but its propaganda efforts are as active as ever. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/2AAVx0k via IFTTT

Venice Is Experiencing Its Worst Flooding In 10 Years And The Pictures Are Really Something

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The Italian city, which attracts millions of tourists per year, is on a "code red" for further flooding. View Entire Post › from BuzzFeed News https://ift.tt/2OVPLiy via IFTTT

A Cat Made A Surprise Appearance At A Fashion Show And People Love It

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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 America sees hate, but responds with hope    USA TODAY Exclusive: Trump targeting birthright citizenship with executive order    Axios In Campaign's Homestretch, Trump Tosses Out Ideas to See What Sticks    New York Times Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2RplYeT via IFTTT

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 Steelers attend funeral for brothers killed in Tree of Life Synagogue shooting    ESPN Trump Visits Pittsburgh Despite Objections From Mayor, Jewish Leaders    NPR Trump and his family pay respects at Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2z9OmKo via IFTTT

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 Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2PvRtXo via IFTTT

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 via IFTTT

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 via IFTTT

How to trade in your MacBook, macOS desktop, or iPad

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How to trade in your MacBook, macOS desktop, or iPad    The Verge 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/2P1fjL4 via IFTTT

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 via IFTTT

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 via IFTTT

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 via IFTTT

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 Pakistan's Top Court Frees Christian Woman on Death Row for Blasphemy    Wall Street Journal Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi has death penalty conviction overturned    CNN Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Sy4CxW via IFTTT

Donald Trump Making Sure The Florida Governor's Race Is All About Him

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Donald Trump Making Sure The Florida Governor's Race Is All About Him    HuffPost 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/2zfCyGB via IFTTT

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 CFP Rankings Analysis: SEC Looks Like It Can Land Two Teams in the Playoff Once Again    Sports Illustrated 5 quick takeaways from the inaugural College Football Playoff rankings    Yahoo Sports 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 via IFTTT

Mystery of sisters found taped together deepens

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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 via IFTTT

Voters Are Upset But Unswayed by Synagogue Shooting and Mail Bombs

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Voters Are Upset But Unswayed by Synagogue Shooting and Mail Bombs    TIME Two Charts Show Trump's Job Gains Are Just A Continuation From Obama's Presidency    Forbes CNN Panel: Hillary Clinton Can't Have It Both Ways On Extreme Rhetoric    Townhall Democrats Struggle to Confront Trump-Era Reality    Wall Street Journal Yes, Political Rhetoric Can Incite Violence    Politico Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2ABdRq3 via IFTTT

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 Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's conduct attracts unprecedented scrutiny from investigators - Medium    Medium Zinke's own agency watchdog just referred him to the Justice Department    Washington Post Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Q5GeC7 via IFTTT

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 '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 via IFTTT

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 via IFTTT

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 via IFTTT

Police raid Indian call-centres linked to 'CRA phone scam' that has victimized Canadians

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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 via IFTTT

Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism

Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Od1l3G via IFTTT

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 - World https://ift.tt/2PyzmjI via IFTTT

Senegalese artist Omar Victor Diop: Why I'm trying to correct history

Omar Victor Diop's portraits aim to paint important but overlooked Africans back into history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PA3BGM via IFTTT

Global hunger for soybeans 'destroying Brazil's Cerrado savanna'

Brazil's highly biodiverse Cerrado is being destroyed for soybean production, conservationists say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yGlJW2 via IFTTT

US mail bombs: Who is George Soros?

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

Tokyo ticket seller's foreigner fear costs garden thousands

The man gave away tickets to foreigners after developing a fear of asking them for money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JshEZE via IFTTT

Pharrell orders Donald Trump to stop playing his music

"No permission was granted" to play the song at a rally held hours after a mass shooting, his lawyer says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yBO67C via IFTTT

Stray cats housed in washing machines in Portuguese town

A vet in Portugal is using washing machines to house stray cats in her home town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Od9jtv via IFTTT

Soviet monument gets Bulgarian guard

Bulgarian police will protect a Soviet Army monument from graffiti artists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EYMACm via IFTTT

Uzbek deputy PM sacked in ditch row

Uzbek deputy PM sacked for making farmers stand in an irrigation ditch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ER8Yxn via IFTTT

Is the Amazon facing new dangers?

Are fears among environmentalists about the election of Brazil's new president justified? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EPWNRa via IFTTT

Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft

A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zpcZ6j via IFTTT

Letter from Africa: Nigeria - a young country for old men

Why have Nigeria's main parties both chosen septuagenarian presidential candidates? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ABVbq9 via IFTTT

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 via IFTTT

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 via IFTTT

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 via IFTTT

Future of Popular Geopolitics: Croatia, Affective Nationalism and the World Cup

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In looking at popular geopolitics as a kind of “post-language”, we can use sport as a metaphor of national identity. from E-International RelationsBlogs – E-International Relations https://ift.tt/2COfLVI

Rescue Workers Search for Missing After Typhoon Strikes Philippines

Up to 20 people were unaccounted for after a landslide, caused by rains from Typhoon Yutu, buried a government building in the country’s north. from World https://ift.tt/2SwOFYP via IFTTT

American Missionary Killed in Cameroon Amid Armed Conflict

Charles Trumann Wesco, a missionary from Indiana, was shot in the head during fighting between armed separatists and soldiers. from World https://ift.tt/2PDAR09 via IFTTT

Pittsburgh, Midterms, Whitey Bulger: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing

Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. from World https://ift.tt/2qldR7Q via IFTTT

Nurse Faces Trial in Germany in Deaths of 100 Patients

A former nurse serving a life sentence for murder went on trial Tuesday on charges that he killed a further 100 patients at two hospitals in Germany. from World https://ift.tt/2qj1qt5 via IFTTT

Table for None: Why Do Certain Foods Turn You Off?

“I want people to question what they find disgusting,” said the lead curator and chief financier of the Disgusting Food Museum, a touring pop-up exhibition in Malmo, Sweden. from World https://ift.tt/2SwlzIU via IFTTT

The Number 7 Could Make China’s Currency a Trade-War Weapon

The renminbi has fallen to its weakest point in a decade, and Washington worries about how that may affect the dispute between the United States and China. But Beijing has reason to hold the line. from World https://ift.tt/2qgJ9fX via IFTTT

Chinese Military May Gain From Western University Ties, Report Warns

A new report from Australia says the West is taking risks by collaborating with researchers tied to the Chinese military. from World https://ift.tt/2DccEYD via IFTTT

Rico J. Puno, Soul Music Pioneer in the Philippines, Dies at 65

Known as Macho Gwapito, or Little Handsome, Mr. Puno helped create a distinctive brand of soul music in the Philippines. from World https://ift.tt/2qiqG2J via IFTTT

Austerity Is Over, Britain Says, Despite Brexit Uncertainty

The chancellor of the Exchequer promised more money for health, education and even fixing potholes. But worry remains about the country’s withdrawal from the European Union. from World https://ift.tt/2Svdqog via IFTTT

Pittsburgh Killing Aftermath Bares Jewish Rifts in Israel and America

While Jews everywhere expressed shock, the slaughter also surfaced rifts tearing at Israeli society and driving a wedge between Israeli and American Jews. from World https://ift.tt/2OUWGIO via IFTTT

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is defending a decision by Statistics Canada to compel banks and financial institutions to release the personal transaction data of 500,000 people without their consent.

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Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s and Nestle are among 250 major brands pledging to cut all plastic waste from their operations – a move described by the UN as the most ambitious effort yet to fight plastic pollution

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200+ Googlers plan company-wide walkout Thu. Nov 1 over alleged sexual harasser protection

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UK ministers will face intense pressure this week to explain continued support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen in the wake of the revelations about the premeditated murder of the Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi by allies of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Synagogue shooting suspect appears in court as Pittsburgh prepares for Trump's visit

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Synagogue shooting suspect appears in court as Pittsburgh prepares for Trump's visit    CNN 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/2zajppw via IFTTT

North Carolina woman charged, then loses her job after video goes viral

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North Carolina woman charged, then loses her job after video goes viral    SFGate Woman fired after video of her yelling racially charged statements goes public    ABC News White woman fired over filmed racist rant at black neighbor in North Carolina    USA TODAY Charlotte woman filmed yelling at black neighbor has been fired from job at Spectrum    Charlotte Observer She was 'white and hot' in a racist video. Now she's viral and unemployed.    Washington Post Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2z85DUg via IFTTT

Team Clinton says there's no way Hillary's running again

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Team Clinton says there's no way Hillary's running again    The Hill Hillary Clinton on Possible 2020 Run: 'I'd Like to Be President'    New York Times Hillary Clinton's curious comments about 2020    Washington Post Full Q&A: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Recode Decode    Recode Trump has no heart    Baltimore Sun Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2COgCpw via IFTTT

South Dakota executes inmate whose brother was put to death in Oklahoma after Supreme Court clears way

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South Dakota executes inmate whose brother was put to death in Oklahoma after Supreme Court clears way    USA TODAY Inmate cracks joke in last words before execution    New York Post South Dakota Executes Inmate After Supreme Court Ruling    TIME Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2zdp3HD via IFTTT

Top 3 things we learned from Bills-Patriots

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Top 3 things we learned from Bills-Patriots    BuffaloBills.com LeSean McCoy's star fades in Bills' latest loss to Patriots    ESPN (blog) Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2zdfDM5 via IFTTT

Be a Better Voter, week 5: Answering your questions

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Be a Better Voter, week 5: Answering your questions    Minneapolis Star Tribune In-person early voting in NC surpasses the last midterm elections    News & Observer Early Voting Totals Underscore Interest in the Mid-Term Election    Duke Today Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Dc05gb via IFTTT

Browns fired Hue Jackson and Todd Haley to save Baker Mayfield, but they've already done their QB a disservice

Browns fired Hue Jackson and Todd Haley to save Baker Mayfield, but they've already done their QB a disservice    Yahoo Sports The only name that matters in the Browns' coaching search: Baker Mayfield    cleveland.com Browns fire head coach Hue Jackson, offensive coordinator Todd Haley    ESPN Of course Browns promote Gregg Williams, the coach behind Bountygate scandal    USA TODAY Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2PtmtHw via IFTTT

Texas Senate rivals Ted Cruz, Beto O'Rourke launch 'raids' behind enemy lines

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Texas Senate rivals Ted Cruz, Beto O'Rourke launch 'raids' behind enemy lines    Dallas News Beto O'Rourke within striking distance of Ted Cruz, new poll finds    Yahoo News Texas Senate Race 2018 Polls: Beto O'Rourke Closing on Ted Cruz in Final Stretch of Midterm Election Campaign    Newsweek Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2yFDAwi via IFTTT

Todd Gurley reacts after causing fantasy meltdown and $1 million gambling swing in Rams win

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Todd Gurley reacts after causing fantasy meltdown and $1 million gambling swing in Rams win    CBSSports.com Notable bets: Vegas suffers another losing Sunday    ESPN Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2qfA8nk via IFTTT

Twitter Should Kill the Retweet

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Twitter Should Kill the Retweet    The Atlantic Twitter looking to remove 'Like' button as a way to improve debate on social network    USA TODAY Don't Get Worked Up About Twitter Touching the Like Button Just Yet    Gizmodo Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2Db6QP5 via IFTTT

Venice Hit With Worst Flooding In A Decade As Tourists Wade Through Landmarks

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Venice Hit With Worst Flooding In A Decade As Tourists Wade Through Landmarks    HuffPost Three-quarters of Venice flooded by exceptional high tide    The Guardian Venice overwhelmed by worst floods in at least 10 years    CNN International Venice placed on 'code red' as flooding reaches historic levels as large swathes of Italy are battered by howling winds ...    Daily Mail Full coverage from More Top Stories - Google News https://ift.tt/2PxUbLW via IFTTT

Rwanda Action Plan Aims to Make Cities Green

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KIGALI, Oct 30 (IPS) - An ambitious programme aimed at developing six green secondary cities in Rwanda is underway and is expected to help this East African country achieve sustainable economic growth through energy efficiency and green job creation. Read the full story, “Rwanda Action Plan Aims to Make Cities Green”, on globalissues.org → from Global Issues News Headlines https://ift.tt/2EPkx8f