French PM looks to scrap two public holidays in bold bid to cut national debt
MPs will vote on François Bayrou's budget plan in the autumn, in a moment of high risk for the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZuCOin2
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Facebook Says COO Sheryl Sandberg Asked for Info on Soros
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Microsoft Office 365 Icons Updated With New Design to Reflect Cloud-Oriented Approach
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Ukraine bars Russian men from entering country
The measure is part of martial law imposed in 10 regions, amid fears of a Russian land invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SjjW0k
Abuse, Fear and Intimidation: How Viral Videos Masked a Prep School’s Problems
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Louisiana School Made Headlines for Sending Black Kids to Elite Colleges. Here’s the Reality.
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Sending Lewd Nudes to Strangers Could Mean a Year in Jail
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Pakistan PM Imran Khan credits wife Bushra Bibi for first 100 days of government
Bushra Maneka is Khan's third wife. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2TYrebG
At least 5 dead in road accident in Hong Kong
Television footage showed the rear end of the taxi completely caved in. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2AvPEjI
Angela Merkel’s plane makes unscheduled landing, German chancellor to miss G20 summit opening
The government's Airbus A340 aircraft carrying Merkel and her delegation to the Group of 20 summit of industrialised nations turned around after technical problems surfaced an hour into the 15-hour flight. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2TWuqo1
G20: PM Modi meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discusses 'economic and energy ties'
The two sides also held discussions on enhancing investment in technology, renewable energy and food security. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2FMGlBV
Two children shot in front of Mississippi hospital: Reports
Two children in a car were hit by gunfire in front of a Jackson, Mississippi, hospital on Thursday, the city`s police chief told the Clarion Ledger. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2zAqXCW
Donald Trump pulls out of Vladimir Putin meeting due to Ukraine crisis
Differences over Ukraine, as well as Moscow's role in the civil war in Syria, have been an irritant in US-Russian relations for years. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2P8QWq4
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Argentina for G-20 summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Argentina's capital of Buenos Aires to attend the G-20 summit from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2TXr0kQ
At event to celebrate 100 days in power, Imran Khan government targets India
Pakistan's foreign minister says India has refused to engage with his country despite Imran Khan's call for peace. He makes no mention of terrorism. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2Q3GtBu
Navjot Singh Sidhu returns from Pakistan, defends photos with pro-Khalistan leader
Sidhu says thousands of photos were clicked during his visit to Pakistan, adds he does not know who Gopal Singh Chawla is. from Zee News :World https://ift.tt/2SmAswN
Russia-Ukraine crisis clouds G20 summit in Buenos Aires
Leaders gather in Argentina amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FOo3QB
Charlottesville driver Alex Fields Jr acted in anger, trial told
The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DSo1on
Berta Cáceres: Seven convicted of murdering anti-dam activist
A Honduran court finds seven men guilty of killing renowned environmental campaigner Berta Cáceres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TSu4ia
South Korean train crosses DMZ into North Korea
A group of experts will travel around North Korea working out how to update its ageing train network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DQfi6a
Whale stranding: Another 50 pilot whales die off NZ
The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DPNHSx
MeToo founder Tarana Burke: Campaign now 'unrecognisable'
Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zGF1ev
Australian students in mass climate protest
Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from Australia's PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DRMZEj
Michael Cohen in court: Trump ex-lawyer admits lying to Congress
Michael Cohen says he lied "out of loyalty" to Mr Trump, while the president says he is "weak". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RtGv2c
Merkel's plane makes unscheduled landing after technical hitch
The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2repfCG
Southwest Airlines apologises for mocking girl's name
Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FN4tUX
Georgia woman jailed as 'cops mistake candy floss for meth'
A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P9tOaQ
G20: So how does the summit work?
The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders begins in Buenos Aires on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ShPNyz
Michael Cohen: What Trump lashing out at his ex-lawyer reveals
Michael Cohen is a liar and a "weak person", according to the president. Anthony Zurcher analyses his response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E5qsVE
How Disney's Wreck It Ralph is challenging Disney's stereotypes
Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zzazmj
'Miss Environment': The 11-year-old girl 'saving Lagos'
Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zz5cn9
Syrian on 'sound and smell of freedom' after months in airport
Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PYXtJc
How do you make a vinyl record?
Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QpItn5
Like Ali v Frazier, how Magnus Carlsen kept his World Chess title after 50 hours and 12 draws
Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen retains his World Chess Championship after 12 draws and more than 50 hours of play - eventually beating Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TZqWkT
Starbucks to block porn on free wi-fi in US
The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rdnLsn
Shenzhen Half Marathon: Traffic cameras catch cheats taking shortcut
Almost 250 runners in the Shenzhen Half Marathon are caught cheating by traffic cameras that show them taking a shortcut through bushes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DQnCmd
China employees fined for walking fewer than 180,000 steps
Staff at a real estate firm had to walk 6,000 steps a day in order to avoid a fine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SkYVSP
Sabarimala: India activist held for 'explicit' thigh photo
Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KI5KeN
The French village that fears for its British community
Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E4RKez
Carmichael project: Visiting Australia's controversial Adani mine
The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U09RqC
'Hermione has taught me how to be angry'
The actress Noma Dumezweni, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, says women need to learn how to be angry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QurIqM
Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 November 2018
A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E4SoZx
7 Indian IL&FS workers held hostage by unpaid staff in Ethiopia
Seven Indian workers from the shadow lender, which rocked financial markets after it began missing debt payments earlier this year, have been detained since November 25 at three sites in Ethiopia’s Oromia and Amhara states by unpaid local staff, according to an emailed letter from the employees. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QtJRoN
Signal to Pak? China shows map with PoK in India
The move is significant because it comes ahead of the India-China military drill on December 10 and the ongoing debate on the Kartarpur issue. CGTN showed PoK as part of India while reporting the terror attack on its consulate in Karachi. This was seen as a signal that Beijing was extremely unhappy with Pakistan's inability to protect its citizens. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FOjplA
Powar may pay price for Mithali Raj face-off
The Indian women’s team coach Ramesh Powar is unlikely to get an extension after his recent faceoff with Mithali Raj. Powar’s contract ends on Friday and Indian cricket board sources said the decision not to continue with him was taken in wake of the continuing blame game between Mithali and Powar, which is affecting the morale of the team. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2TSjYxX
Why old GDP numbers are political fodder today
Before the numbers were revised, the average GDP growth rate under the Congress-led UPA government (2004-14) was 7.75%, higher than current NDA government's 7.35% but now UPA figures have gone down to 6.82%. That's a good selling point for the current government and a reason to cry foul for the last one. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2rbQAFN
Live updates: Delhi cops stop agitating farmers
Thousands of farmers from across the country, who have been camping at the Ramlila ground here since Thursday, began their march to Parliament Street today amid heavy policy deployment, to press for their demands, including debt relief and remunerative prices for their produce. Stay with TOI for all the live updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/2TYVSkT
Pakistan PM Imran Khan credits wife Bushra Bibi for first 100 days of government
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Google Assistant Brings Pretty Please Feature, Gets Ability to Create Notes, To-Do Lists
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Nokia 7.1 With Dual Rear Cameras, HDR Display Launched in India: Price, Specifications
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OnePlus 6T Display Affected by Random Pixel Static, Some Users Report
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Airbnb Will Start Testing Prototype Homes as Soon as Next Year
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Netflix Cancels Marvel’s Daredevil After Successful Third Season
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HTC U11 Life Android One Variant Now Receiving Android 9.0 Pie Update, Users Report
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OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T Start Receiving Android 9.0 Pie-Based HydrogenOS Public Beta Update in China
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Astrophysicists Count All the Starlight in the Universe
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Realme U1 vs Realme 2 Pro: What's the Difference?
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Moto G7 Play With Display Notch, Snapdragon 632 Spotted on FCC in the US
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Oppo A7 vs Redmi Note 6 Pro vs Vivo Y95 vs Honor 8X
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Philips LED TVs Formally Launched in India; Range Includes Smart TVs, HDR Plus Support
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Moto G7 Power With Massive 5,000mAh Battery Spotted on US FCC Site
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Realme 1 ColorOS 5.2 Stable Update Rollout Begins: Here’s How to Gain Early Access
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NASA's InSight Spacecraft, Safely on Mars, Snaps Some Pictures
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Oppo India MD Yi Wang Steps Down Amid Mounting Losses
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NASA Chooses Nine Companies to Bid on Flying to Moon
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Honor 8C vs Realme U1: How Specifications of the Rs. 11,999 Phones Stack Up
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Smartphone vs Camera: Do Millennials Even Want a DSLR Anymore?
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Fortnite GeForce GTX Bundle With Fortnite Counterattack Set Announced
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Intel Commits to Microsoft's Universal Windows Platform for All Future Driver Releases
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'Sacked Without Notice', Workers Go on Rampage at Phone-Making Unit in Noida
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Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+ Reportedly Get Second One UI Beta Update; Galaxy Note 9 Users Now Able to Sign Up
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South Korea Indicts Group for Leaking Samsung Display Tech to Chinese Firm
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AWS Enters Blockchain Market With 2 Dedicated Services
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Amazon, Alphabet Top PricewaterhouseCoopers' List of World's Top R&D Spenders
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Moto X4 Now Receiving Stable Android 9.0 Pie Update: Report
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Amazon, Facebook, Google, Others Warn Australia Against Law to Break Encryption
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Oppo’s Foldable Phone to Be Announced as Soon as MWC 2019: Report
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What the Movies Taught Me About Being a Woman
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Australian Students Stage School Strikes Over Climate Change Inaction
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Oklahoma Quarterback Kyler Murray Nears the End of a Two-Sport Career
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Word + Quiz: subterfuge
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The Beauty of Brazil’s Rain Forest, in Jewelry
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Emerald and Gold Jewelry Pushes Up Quality at the Met Shop
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She Calls Her Stock ‘Jewelry, Made by Artists’
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The Secret History of Women, Told in Earrings
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