Saturday, August 31, 2019
As Trump Escalates Trade War, U.S. and China Move Further Apart With No End in Sight
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How Much Will the Trade War Cost You by the End of the Year?
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A Very German Idea of Freedom: Nude Ping-Pong, Nude Sledding, Nude Just About Anything
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World War II veteran Ray Woolley breaks own scuba diving record at 96
World War Two veteran Ray Woolley, who turned 96 on Aug. 28, plunged to a depth of 42.4 metres for 48 minutes, the event organisers said. He beat his previous record of 40.6 metres for 44 minutes.
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Five killed, 21 injured in Texas mass shooting: Police
At least one gunman in the US state of Texas has shot multiple victims and hijacked a mail truck, police said on Saturday.
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President Jair Bolsonaro limits ban on land-clearing fires in Brazil to Amazon ...
Brazil’s National Space Research Institute says fires have increased about 80% in Brazil this year when compared to the same period last year. A little over half those fires are in the Amazon.
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51 People Died in Mass Shootings in August Alone in the U.S.
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Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert killed in high-speed Belgian Grand Prix crash
Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert killed in high-speed Belgian Grand Prix crash
French Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert died Saturday following a heavy crash at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Defending champ Naomi Osaka ends Coco Gauff's US Open run
Coco Gauff will not match her magical Wimbledon run -- and Naomi Osaka's quest to defend her US Open title continues.
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Joshua Wong and Alex Chow: The People of Hong Kong Will Not Be Cowed by China
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Look Closely for Coco Gauff’s Homage to New York Tennis
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Friday, August 30, 2019
Robert F. Kennedy Assassin Sirhan Sirhan Is Said to Have Been Stabbed
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Taliban Attack Afghan City as They Talk Peace With U.S.
By BY NAJIM RAHIM AND MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2ZF3quQ
Alleged 9/11 plotters at Guantanamo to go on trial in 2021: Report
A military judge at the US Navy’s Guantanamo, Cuba base set the date for the death-penalty trial for January 11, 2021, according to the newspaper.
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Two Homers by Todd Frazier Lead the Mets Past the Phillies
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Yankees Lose Series Opener to the A’s
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This chant brought down the Berlin Wall. Now the far-right has stolen it
It's a humid August afternoon and Jörg Kühne gazes across a public square where children squeal and splash in an ankle-deep fountain.
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Hong Kong Braces for More Protests After Wave of Arrests
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Quotation of the Day: ‘Iffy’ Forecasts Add to Anxiousness Over Whether to Stay Put or Go
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24 killed in bus accident in northwest Pakistan
The incident happened because the bridge, which was in a dilapidated condition, could not bear burden of the heavily loaded bus, Haq said.
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US set to hit China with new waves of tariffs
The Office of the US Trade Representative has not however clarified the value of goods due to be hit with the first round of duties.
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Episode 2: The Economy That Slavery Built
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Donald Trump says US 'not involved' in Iranian rocket failure
Tehran has made no official comment on the indications from aerial photos that a rocket exploded Thursday on the launch pad at the Semnan Space Center in northern Iran.
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Donald Trump says secretary dismissed after talking about his children
Westerhout’s comments reportedly came during an off-the-record dinner with journalists and White House staffers.
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In Hong Kong, Playing Tennis With Tear-Gas Grenades
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Roger Federer Heats Up on Court and Off
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Wandering Iranian Oil Tanker
By BY ALAN RAPPEPORT AND DANIEL VICTOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MMkux5
La semana en imágenes
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Coco Gauff has done it again
Coco Gauff has done it again.
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8 of the world's most unusual drinks
Many travelers consider themselves to be "foodies," but what about "drinkies"?
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Officials temper expectations on Afghan peace deal
As US and Taliban negotiators continue to work toward a potential deal, US officials in recent days seem to be trying to assuage concerns about its impact -- and have noted that an agreement may not be reached.
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Idaho artifacts show humans came to North America via a water route, not land
Finding an ancient spearhead is already kind of amazing.
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Thursday, August 29, 2019
She’s a World Famous Model. So Why Did an Australian Magazine Get Her Photo Wrong?
By BY ISABELLA KWAI from NYT World https://ift.tt/2NFWXh6
James R. Leavelle, Detective at Lee Harvey Oswald’s Side, Dies at 99
By BY RALPH BLUMENTHAL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2UdVNKX
Jin Young Ko Beats Tiger Woods’s Bogey-Free Streak. And Then Some.
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Las principales noticias del viernes
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US gets space warfare command, Donald Trump says it's key to country's defence
Gen John W Raymond is the commander of the US Space Command, which has been established as the 11th Unified Combatant Command of the American armed forces.
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Taylor Townsend, With Thrilling Charges, Ousts Simona Halep From the U.S. Open
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Alabama governor apologizes for wearing blackface in college
Ivey, 74, issued the apology after a 1967 radio interview surfaced in which her now-ex-husband describes her actions at Auburn University, where she was vice president of the student government association.
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Review: Opinions Collide in the Explosive Comedy ‘Eureka Day’
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Curtis Flowers’s Conviction Tossed by Mississippi Supreme Court
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Joe Biden Dismisses Report That He Told False War Story
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Singapore is planning to build a green oasis in Dubai
There are countless superlatives you can use to describe Dubai. But "lush," "tropical," or "verdant" would not be anywhere near the top of that list.
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Lang Toi: The world's first bamboo circus show
Celebrated for its versatility, bamboo plays a huge role in daily Vietnamese life, used in everything from construction to home decor.
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Poor Conditions Persist for Migrant Children Detained at the Border, Democrats Say
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Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Steps Down
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Trump Authorizes a Space Command. Next, He Wants a Space Force.
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Fact check: Does Trump's reallocation of FEMA funds take money from Puerto Rico?
In late July, President Donald Trump's administration informed Congress of its decision to reprogram $271 million from federal agencies, including $155 million from FEMA, in order to finance the effort to return undocumented migrants to Mexico. Though the request was made a month ago, reports of the request surfaced this week, drawing criticism from Democrats.
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Puerto Rico's financial woes are hurting US infrastructure
While Puerto Rico may have escaped the worst of Hurricane Dorian, its financial troubles — worsened by Hurricane Maria — continue to complicate reinvestment and rebuilding there. Reducing the cost of financing infrastructure improvements will allow both the Puerto Rican and US economies to grow and prosper.
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Samsung’s Leader at Risk of More Prison Time After Court Rules Against Him
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Can New York City Live Without Foie Gras? We May Soon Find Out
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Venice Film Festival best red carpet looks
The 76th Venice International Film Festival got underway Wednesday. And its opening event reminded everyone why this red carpet is considered among the world's most glamorous.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019
A Plague of Flies Descends on Karachi: ‘They’re Hounding People’
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Serena Williams, Pushed by a Teenager, Keeps on Rolling
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