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Help pours in for Chinese student on 30 cents a day
The 24-year-old ate only rice and chillies in order to save money to help her ill brother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34iS9mB
Suzi Taylor: Australia reality TV star 'extorted' Tinder date
Suzi Taylor arranged to meet the man before assaulting him and stealing money, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oBP2qX
China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks
By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JFWWqB
All you need is mud: Japan’s new spin on rugby
If you sign up for tambo rugby in Japan, playing dirty isn’t a choice - it’s a promise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q8c21a
18 Shades of Black: The Indian women using fashion to challenge tradition
The 18 Shades of Black campaign was inspired by the reaction to women gaining entry to a holy shrine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34bGdmO
Why Chinese farmers have crossed border into Russia's Far East
When farms in Russia's Far East collapsed with the old Soviet Union, Chinese firms saw an opportunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34dRl2q
Quiz of the week: Films Prince loved... and other posers
Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oEdjN4
What’s on TV Friday: ‘Dickinson’ and ‘American Son’
By BY GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/335wUEP
Trump switches permanent residence from New York to Florida
He said he had been "treated very badly" by local politicians - prompting one to reply: "Good riddance". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2plTdaP
Connecticut Home Invasion Convict Is Undergoing Gender Transition in Prison
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/33fe4vb
7-Year-Old Girl Is Shot in Chicago While Trick-or-Treating, Police Say
By BY AIMEE ORTIZ AND MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WxlqYn
The Value of Working Expeditiously
By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/3357PKb
Quotation of the Day: What Recovery? Life on the Edge
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2PCspxu
Memphis Clerk Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Teenager Who Stole Beer
By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NsQe8h
Toronto’s City of Tomorrow Is Scaled Back Amid Privacy Concerns
By BY DAN BILEFSKY from NYT World https://ift.tt/33b97DC
The African Americans discovering Ghana
Ghana has declared 2019 the 'year of return' and is encouraging the African diaspora to visit the country, but why are some deciding to make it their new home? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NAqQ0G
Climate change 'making mountaineering riskier'
Thinning ice and snow cover is leading to more rock-falls and landslides. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34kwElE
New Threats Put Wildfire Fighters’ Health on the Line
By BY JULIE TURKEWITZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/34hJr8d
Brazil wildfires: Blaze advances across Pantanal wetlands
The area is one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, and a popular tourist destination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qbOtUY
Quotation of the Day: Foie Gras, Served in 1,000 Restaurants in New York City, Is Banned
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/333Rx43
Interior Department Grounds Chinese-Made Drones Amid Review
By BY ZACH MONTAGUE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2pswARY
Michigan Man Sentenced for Rock Throwing That Killed Another in 2017
By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2PxRrOs
India formally divides Jammu and Kashmir state
It's part of a controversial move to tighten the Indian government's control of the region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qZ67vK
5 Cheap(ish) Things to Take Stargazing
By BY RIA MISRA from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2NqHsrt
Philippines Struck by Second Big Earthquake in Three Days
By Unknown Author from NYT World https://ift.tt/34eZyU1
Ford and U.A.W. in Tentative Contract Deal
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3269PAJ
The Clintons and Justice Ginsburg on Judicial Nominations, Then and Now
By BY ADAM LIPTAK from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/36m3vZ6
Shuri Castle: Fire engulfs world heritage site in Japan
Shuri Castle, in Okinawa, was built 500 years ago in the Ryukyu Dynasty and is a World Heritage Site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wx9ENp
Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US
Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PvI29V
Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'
Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33bRJi5
Liberia's child soldiers: 'I know I killed people'
Miatta says she was forced to fight when she was 14 and can't remember how many people she's killed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qYVCsm
Trump judicial nominee breaks down during Senate hearing
Lawrence VanDyke broke down when asked whether he was biased against LGBT people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qRpsPg
Comedian Kevin Hart shares emotional video after crash
The US comedian shared the video of his recovery after a severe car accident in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qY0del
Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls
By BY NICHOLAS CASEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2WrdJ5X
Stick to Sports? No Way. Deadspin Journalists Quit en Masse.
By BY MARC TRACY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/31YbsQz
Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria
By BY ERIC SCHMITT AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/331hmlz
Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets
By BY ALISSA J. RUBIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2pqzoyQ
WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims
Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36m5KvB
Meghan Murphy: Canadian feminist's trans talk sparks uproar
Hundreds protested as Meghan Murphy gave a controversial talk at a public library in Toronto. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WpjbGh
US women upset by random baby congratulation cards
Outcry after women receive gift cards disguised as pregnancy announcements from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Wpqait
Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match
England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JyEShZ
Peugeot owner 'in merger talks with Fiat Chrysler'
Reports suggest the carmakers are exploring a tie-up to create a near $50bn US-Europe auto giant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2qTk9Pn
Antwon Rose’s Family Reaches $2 Million Settlement With East Pittsburgh
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/36h0VDK
White House Finds Loophole in Search for Homeland Security Secretary
By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31UXzCH
Quotation of the Day: Democrats Have Diverse Field, but the Top Tier Is All White
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2opprRM
UEFA Punishes Bulgaria for Fans’ Racist Behavior
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NsSaxw
Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM says he will quit
Supporters of Shia parties attacked protesters and then PM Saad Hariri announced he would resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WtmM6q
White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call
By BY JULIAN E. BARNES, NICHOLAS FANDOS AND DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2BUttVr
Sony to Shut Down PlayStation Vue, a Cable Alternative
By BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Business https://ift.tt/34ecRUW
Why New York Can’t Pick Up Its Trash
By BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2BWcbHq
Toyota’s Support of Trump Emissions Rules Shocks Californians
By BY TIFFANY HSU from NYT Business https://ift.tt/34gMn5g
Woman Who Oversaw Robberies Targeting Asians and Indians Gets 37 Years in Prison
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/369Aa3Q
72 British Lawmakers Condemn ‘Colonial’ Coverage of Meghan
By BY ALAN YUHAS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2BRnK2I
House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide
By BY CATIE EDMONDSON AND RICK GLADSTONE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Nq4qPo
Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires
By BY THOMAS FULLER, JULIE TURKEWITZ AND JOSE A. DEL REAL from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/32WbkCw
Can the Nationals and Astros Turn This World Series Into a Classic?
By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NnCk7r
Michelle Obama on white flight: 'Y'all were running from us'
The former US first lady says race and lack of understanding of migrants still divides the US and world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36hg5IX
‘Seared’ Review: For a Pompous Chef, Comeuppance on the Menu
By BY ELISABETH VINCENTELLI from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/34cXtI6
Strong Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippine Island
By BY GERRY MULLANY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2pYgVd6
As Kurds Tracked ISIS Leader, U.S. Withdrawal Threw Raid Into Turmoil
By BY BEN HUBBARD AND ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/32T0GMQ
What the U.S. Withdrawal Cost the Kurds
By BY NEIL COLLIER AND BEN LAFFIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Nn3XgS
REM look back on Monster: 'We did not want to become the dancing monkey'
REM look back on their most challenging and divisive record, Monster, as it turns 25. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BQWgdB
Army Officer on White House Staff Reported Concerns on Trump’s Ukraine Dealings
By BY DANNY HAKIM from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Nh6Akm