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The New York Times
- Trump Campaign Floods Web With Ads, Raking In Cash as Democrats Struggle October 20, 2019That campaigns are now being fought largely online campaign is hardly a revelation, yet only one political party seems to have gotten the message.
- Tropical Storm Nestor Leaves Path of Destruction in Florida October 19, 2019A string of tornadoes, some with winds of 120 miles per hour, uprooted trees, overturned vehicles and ripped off roofs.
- American Prosecutor Is Fatally Shot in Micronesia After Her Daily Run October 17, 2019The F.B.I. is investigating the death of a lawyer who was shot three times outside her home.
- Cruise Line Bans Woman Who Climbed on Balcony Railing for Selfie October 20, 2019The episode is emblematic of the selfie culture in which some people have died trying to get the ultimate photo.
- Hikers Find Mystery Skeleton on Remote Mountain in California October 19, 2019The remnants of shoes and a belt found with the bones may offer investigators useful clues.
- Funeral for Woman Killed by Fort Worth Officer Is Postponed October 19, 2019The service for Atatiana Jefferson was expected to draw large crowds on Saturday but has been delayed following a judge’s ruling.
- Chicago Police Superintendent Seeks Investigation Into Himself October 19, 2019The superintendent was found asleep in an S.U.V. on Thursday after the police got a 911 call, officials said. He later told the mayor he had “a couple of drinks” with dinner.
- American Couple’s Death in Dominican Republic Not From Poisoned Alcohol, F.B.I. Says October 19, 2019The Caribbean country was thrown into a crisis this year by a spate of tourist deaths. The F.B.I. finding has bolstered Dominican authorities’ claim that the deaths were natural.
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- Donald Trump ditches plan to host G7 at his Doral resort, blaming 'irrational hostility' October 20, 2019US president says media and Democrats forced him to scrap plan to award himself the opportunity to host summit Donald Trump has been forced into a humiliating climbdown over plans to host the G7 meeting at his own luxury resort following a political outcry. The US president announced in a Saturday night tweet that he had reversed his decision and would seek […]
- Britain makes move to bring home Isis children stranded in Syria October 20, 2019Whitehall sources are working with local agencies to bring back minors born to Islamic State fightersBritish officials have taken the first steps to repatriate children stranded in Syria by liaising directly with agencies on the ground to identify unaccompanied minors for “safe passage” back to the UK.Whitehall sources have confirmed they are working with “v […]
- Oligarchs at war in London over mystery of missing Siberian October 20, 2019When a Siberian mine manager vanished three years ago, his sister enlisted the UK’s media, courts and politicians to find him. Now it seems they may all be pawns in a Russian power gameOn 21 December 2016 Evgeny Lazarevich, a 55-year-old father to four daughters, disappeared in the Kemerovo region of Siberia. A week later his Ford Explorer was found in the c […]
- IRA ‘planned to knock out electricity in south-east England’ October 20, 2019Former gun runner claims republicans plotted to bomb London power supply in 1990sThe IRA planned to attack power stations in south-east England in the final years of its terror bombing campaign, a former member has claimed.The plan is alleged to have been made in the mid-1990s, shortly before the Belfast Agreement peace accord. Continue reading...
- Cross-border shelling marks escalation in Kashmir dispute October 20, 2019Soldiers and civilians killed on both sides as India and Pakistan blame each otherIndia and Pakistan have blamed one another for cross-border shelling in the disputed Kashmir region that has killed and injured soldiers and civilians on both sides and made it one of the deadliest days since Delhi revoked Kashmir’s special status in August.India said there was […]
- Thousands take to streets in Rome for far-right rally October 19, 2019Matteo Salvini’s League joins rightwing parties in ‘Italian pride’ protestThousands of Italians descended on Rome for a far-right rally labelled “Italy pride”, evoking connotations to the “march on Rome” held on 27 October 1922 that marked the fascist dictator Benito Mussolini’s rise to power.The rally on Saturday had been in the making since Matteo Salvini, […]
- Hong Kong activist stabbed handing out pro-democracy leaflets at 'Lennon Wall' October 20, 2019Democracy activist, 19, allegedly stabbed by man shouting pro-China slogansA man handing out leaflets for a Hong Kong pro-democracy protest was attacked by a knife-wielding assailant who slashed his neck and abdomen, days after a leading activist was left bloodied in another street attack.The injured 19-year-old, wearing black clothes and a black face mask, […]
- Superyacht linked to Jho Low and 1MDB scandal for sale again, for an extra $74m October 20, 2019The Tranquility, seized by authorities and sold for a ‘bargain’ $126m in April, is back on market after stint as celebrity hangoutA superyacht once owned by Jho Low, a fugitive at the centre of Malaysia’s 1MDB financial scandal, has been put back on the market after a few months as a celebrity party venue.The vessel, now named Tranquility, is being sold for […]
The BBC
- Trump abandons plan to host G7 summit at his golf course October 20, 2019The plan to use one of the president's resorts in Florida sparked bipartisan criticism.
- Chile protests: Three dead in supermarket fire as clashes continue October 20, 2019The protests were sparked by a rise in metro fares, which has since been suspended.
- Hong Kong: Petrol bombs tossed at police in latest protest October 20, 2019Thousands take part in a banned march that turns violent as hardcore protesters clash with police.
- Brazil environment: Clean-up on beaches affected by oil spill October 20, 2019Thousands of people work to remove oil and tar from beaches as source of spill remains unclear.
- Qantas completes test of longest non-stop passenger flight October 20, 2019The New York to Sydney flight is part of research on how ultra-long haul journeys affect our bodies.
- Does Zimbabwe have force labour in its diamond mines? October 19, 2019The US government has banned the import of rough diamonds, but Zimbabwe says the claims are unfounded.
- Bernie Sanders hosts rally in New York following heart attack October 20, 2019Bernie Sanders, 78, marks his return to campaigning by hosting a rally in Queens, New York.
- Bolivia elections: Will Evo Morales get a fourth term in office? October 19, 2019After almost 14 continuous years in office will Evo Morales get an unprecedented fourth term?
