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Thursday, 28 February 2019

What to Watch For in Thursday’s G.D.P. Report


By BEN CASSELMAN from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2ECbDsA

Your Thursday Briefing


By CHRIS STANFORD and INYOUNG KANG from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2H9EJkD

When Asia Ruled the World


By ALAN MIKHAIL from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2tIX8gi

By the Book: Edward O. Wilson


By Unknown Author from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2H7DIJO

Senegal: The life of a 17-year-old in Dakar

We spend a day with Abdoulaye as he shows us what it's like being 17 in Dakar.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Trump says he wasn't prepared to lift US sanctions on North Korea

02/28/19 12:36 AM

Trump-Kim summit breaks down over sanctions

The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief.

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India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies

Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir.

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Michael Cohen: Ex-lawyer tells Congress Trump directed lies

Michael Cohen says Mr Trump directed plans for a Moscow tower, while denying the fact publicly.

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US gun laws: House passes bill expanding background checks

The legislation expands background checks for all gun sales but the Senate is unlikely to approve it.

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Jody Wilson-Raybould: Ex-minister increases pressure on Trudeau

Jody Wilson-Raybould says she faced "sustained" pressure over SNC-Lavalin prosecution.

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Nigeria election: Atiku Abubakar rejects Muhammadu Buhari's victory

Atiku Abubakar rejects President Buhari's re-election, calling it a return to "military dictatorship" .

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Nicaragua releases dozens of prisoners ahead of talks

Dozens of people arrested during months of anti-government protests are released.

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Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed to host a fundraising dinner

The event is part of an effort to raise $1bn for infrastructure projects in the capital Addis Ababa.

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Selma Blair opens up about MS: 'People with disabilities are invisible'

The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis.

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Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest 2019

Three acts had refused to represent the country at the contest in a political row involving Russia.

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When Kim responded to a foreign reporter

The moment Kim Jong-un answered a question from a foreign reporter at the US-North Korea summit.

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Kim and Trump start second day of talks

US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un discuss the day ahead as they begin talks.

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Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump

From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress.

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India Pakistan: Footage appears to show downed Indian jet

The downing of aircraft marks a significant escalation of the dispute between India and Pakistan.

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What President Bush's dog Sully did next

The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy.

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Trump and Kim meet for Vietnam summit

The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam.

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Melissa McCarthy's Oscars bunny dress criticised by top designer

The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting".

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Joe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global

Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead.

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Athens to open up ancient river

Athens city planners aim to uncover an ancient river long hidden underground.

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The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution.

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Abhinandan: Who is the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan?

The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai.

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Risks to Mexico journalists remain despite Amlo's promises

Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue.

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What we've learnt from the Nigerian election

Five lessons from a controversial poll.

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Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?

A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela.

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Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans?

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Las principales noticias del jueves


By Por ELDA CANTÚ from NYT Universal https://ift.tt/2BW5Hsq

A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again


By ELIAN PELTIER and AURELIEN BREEDEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2H7rG36

Legos and Battlebots


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

Word + Quiz: skein


By THE LEARNING NETWORK from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2tJV87i

Michael Cohen, Kim Jong-un, Kashmir: Your Thursday Briefing


By PENN BULLOCK and MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2UegBB6

Beal, Wizards Roll to 125-116 Victory Over Nets


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Udak8G

On Politics: Michael Cohen Testifies


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

Warriors Host Survivors of the Parkland School Shooting


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2IFx3ZG

Corrections: February 28, 2019


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

Blue Jays


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

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

No agreement after second nuclear summit

02/27/19 11:12 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Trump sits down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam

02/27/19 5:59 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Cohen says he has never been to Prague, refuting key Russia collusion claim of Steele dossier

02/27/19 10:49 AM

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

President Trump and Kim Jong Un shake hands to kick off Hanoi summit

02/27/19 3:36 AM

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Athens in Pieces: The Tragedy of Democracy


By SIMON CRITCHLEY from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2VupDdF

A New Invitation to the Dance


By ALICE SHEPPARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2Tpe0Y4

Egypt train fire: Deadly blaze at Cairo's main railway station

Twenty people are killed after a train hits a platform at the central Ramses Station and explodes.

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OneWeb satellite internet mega-constellation set to fly

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound plan would make the web available everywhere on Earth.

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Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market

The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market.

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A voice assistant to take breakfast orders

A Colorado restaurant is attempting to use a voice assistant to take breakfast orders in their drive-through.

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Pakistan shuts down airspace to all commercial flights

02/27/19 1:08 AM

Pakistan-India: Pakistan 'shoots down two Indian jets' over Kashmir

Pakistan says the Indian planes were inside its airspace in Kashmir and one pilot has been arrested.

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Trump and Kim to start Vietnam summit with dinner

The US and North Korean leaders will have a one-on-one chat on Wednesday, then dinner with aides.

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Indonesia mine collapse: Dozens buried by landslide in Sulawesi

At least 60 people are feared to have been buried after a landslide at an illegal gold mine.

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House votes to block Trump border wall national emergency

The bill to terminate the president's declaration now moves to the Republican-led Senate.

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Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari re-elected as president

Official returns show Muhammadu Buhari won the election but the opposition rejects the results.

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George Pell: Cardinal's bail revoked after sexual abuse conviction

The ex-Vatican treasurer has been ordered into custody after being convicted of child sexual abuse.

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Making a Murderer: Steven Avery wins right to appeal

A US man whose murder conviction was the focus of the hit Netflix series wins a motion to appeal.

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Decathlon cancels sports hijab sale in France

Decathlon changes its mind about selling a sportswear hijab in France after it sparks an outcry.

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Michael Cohen 'to accuse Trump of racism and lies'

Donald Trump's former lawyer is expected to accuse the president of possible tax fraud and racism.

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'Thousands of US child migrants sexually abused'

Documents show US agencies received thousands of sex abuse complaints at US detention facilities.

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Amtrak train stuck in Oregon since Sunday is moving again

A 40-hour wait after the Amtrak train hit a tree in Oregon comes to an end as rescuers take it back to Seattle.

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Scooter fault leaves Lime riders injured

The bug can mean riders are flung from the scooters while travelling at high speed, Lime warned.

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US passenger train stuck in snow for nearly 40 hours

The service carrying 183 passengers was stopped by a tree on the track in the state of Oregon.

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Exclusive pictures of final Islamic State group bastion

Several hundred fighters from the Islamic State group are holed up in Baghuz.

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France debates: Speaking back to President Macron

President Macron has started a nationwide consultation, or Grand Debate, as a way to defuse the crisis of the yellow-vests.

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Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un: From enemies to frenemies

The US president and North Korean leader have had a turbulent relationship.

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The seamstress who sews with her feet

Egyptian seamstress Baraka Shenouda was born without forearms and sews with her feet.

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In 1959 a Swiss referendum denied women the right to vote

In 1959 Swiss men took part in a referendum on whether women should be allowed to vote in general elections. Two-thirds said no. Women didn't get the vote until 1971.

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George Pell to appeal child abuse conviction

Australian Cardinal George Pell is set to appeal, after being found guilty of sexual offences in Melbourne.

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Fat rat saved from manhole by German animal rescue

"She had a lot of winter flab," the animal rescuer explained after the rodent was set free.

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Dutch seize 90,000 bottles of vodka 'bound for North Korea'

Officials suspect 90,000 bottles of vodka may have been headed to the North Korean regime, in violation of UN sanctions.

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Locals want Iceland to buy their island

A town in Iceland wants the state to stop an island becoming private property.

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Nigeria election: The challenges waiting for Buhari

The problems the re-elected president of Nigeria will face include corruption and an economic slowdown.

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Algerian students protest against Bouteflika's fifth term bid

It is the fifth straight day of protests against the president's decision to run for a fifth term.

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Eritrean Press: Reporting on Africa's most secretive state

A mystery man who reports news from one of the most repressive countries in the world gives his first interview.

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Viewpoint: Balakot air strikes raise stakes in India-Pakistan stand-off

Air strikes across the border have escalated tensions but it's unclear how Pakistan will respond, writes Ajai Shukla.

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Pakistani Military Says It Shot Down 2 Indian Aircraft


By MARIA ABI-HABIB, SAMEER YASIR and SALMAN MASOOD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Su7rPo

Desperate for the Deadliest Job in the World


By DAVID ZUCCHINO and FAHIM ABED from NYT World https://ift.tt/2GOEQmt