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How to Protect Your Children From Online Sexual Predators December 7, 2019
Don’t count on tech companies to keep online games and chat apps safe for children, experts warn. It’s all about “parental empowerment” and imposing limits.
Before Florida Shooting, Gunman Showed Off Videos of Mass Attacks December 8, 2019
Investigators are still trying to understand the motive of a Saudi trainee who fatally shot three people at Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Behind the Scenes of Impeachment: Crammed Offices, Late Nights, Cold Pizza December 7, 2019
An army of Democratic lawyers and aides are preparing to formally present the case for impeachment to lawmakers — and the country.
Can Biology Class Reduce Racism? December 7, 2019
When it comes to race, “It’s always like ‘O.K., but now we’re going to start the lesson on peas,’’’ a biology teacher said. A study will test a new approach.
11 of Our Best Weekend Reads December 7, 2019
How two nonprofits took on Amazon and won, hand-clapping games from around the world and wedding websites that promise to stop romanticizing weddings at former slave plantations.
Nikki Haley’s Confederate Flag Comments Spark Backlash December 8, 2019
She told the conservative radio host Glenn Beck that the Confederate flag symbolized “service, sacrifice and heritage” for some people in her state until Dylann S. Roof “hijacked” it.
Officials Continue Investigating Gunman’s Motive in Navy Base Attack December 8, 2019
A Saudi national at Naval Air Station Pensacola fatally shot three people before he was killed on Friday.
New Therapies Help Patients With Dementia Cope With Depression December 8, 2019
Many patients with cognitive impairment have anxiety or depression, but standard treatments are difficult for people with memory issues.

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General election: Johnson refuses to say if he'll resign should Tories lose – live news December 8, 2019
Follow events on the last Sunday of the campaign as interviewees including PM take to the airwaves 10.14am GMT The SNP’s leader, Nicola Sturgeon, has said she is not asking Labour to support the idea of another independence referendum, but to “respect the principle”. Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, Sturgeon said: “My message (to the Labour party) wou […]
Delhi fire: at least 43 dead in 'horrific' factory blaze December 8, 2019
Victims mostly labourers and factory workers sleeping in a building in Delhi’s old quarterIndian authorities are investigating the cause of a devastating fire that has killed at least 43 people in a crowded market in central Delhi.Firefighters fought the blaze from a distance of 100 metres because it broke out in one of the area’s many alleyways, tangled in […]
Aung San Suu Kyi heads to Hague for Myanmar genocide showdown December 8, 2019
Peace prize winner will lead her country’s defence against claims at court in NetherlandsA momentous legal confrontation will take place at the UN’s highest court this week when the Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi appears in person to defend Myanmar against accusations of genocide.Once internationally feted as a human rights champion, Myanmar’s sta […]
Austria struggles with marauding Krampus demons gone rogue December 8, 2019
Police record rising violence and drunkenness in traditional folkloric festivitiesGoat-horned half-demons with scraggy coats of fur, lolling tongues and threatening bundles of birch branches are no one’s idea of a welcome guest on a winter’s night.In Austria, however, the figure of the Krampus has been part of pre-Christmas folklore for centuries, with men i […]
US business leaders in Hong Kong detained and denied entry to Macau December 8, 2019
President and chairman of American Chamber of Commerce told to sign statement saying decision not to enter Macau was voluntaryThe chairman and president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong were separately denied entry to the neighbouring Chinese-ruled city of Macau after being detained by immigration officials.Chairman Robert Grieves and preside […]
Banana artwork that fetched $120,000 is eaten by 'hungry' artist December 8, 2019
Performance artist consumes masterpiece in front of crowd at Art Basel in Miami, but ‘the idea’ apparently lives onAn artwork that sold last week for $120,000 and was hailed as “a symbol of global trade” has been eaten, in what might seem a fitting end for something that was an ever-ripening banana duct-taped to a wall.The piece, titled Comedian, by Italian […]
China and Taiwan offered us huge bribes, say Solomon Islands MPs December 7, 2019
Politicians say they were offered hundreds of thousands of dollars for their support before country switched diplomatic recognition to BeijingSolomon Islands politicians allege both China and Taiwan offered bribes of hundreds of thousands of dollars to gain their support during a diplomatic row that rocked the country earlier this year.In September the prime […]
Iran unveils 'budget of resistance' to sanctions with help from $5bn Russian loan December 8, 2019
Iran’s president says his country will depend less on oil revenue in a budget designed to resist crippling US sanctionsIran’s president says his country will depend less on oil revenue next year, in a “budget of resistance” that will partly depend on a $5bn Russian loan.Speaking during Sunday’s opening session of parliament, Hassan Rouhani said: “The budget […]

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Delhi factory fire: More than 40 dead in India blaze December 8, 2019
The blaze, which erupted in the Indian capital's congested old quarter, killed at least 40 people.
Pensacola attack: Gunman 'played mass-shooting videos at dinner' December 8, 2019
The Saudi student played footage at a dinner before killing three sailors at the US base, reports say.
North Korea carries out 'very important test' December 8, 2019
State media did not give details of the test, which comes amid new tensions with the US.
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters out in force December 8, 2019
Tens of thousands rally in the Chinese territory in the seventh month of anti-government protests.
Russia doping: Athletes wait in fear of fresh world ban December 8, 2019
Russia faces another sport ban over a doping scandal, but one man has spoken out to demand change.
Art Basel: Maurizio Cattelan's $120,000 banana eaten by artist December 8, 2019
The artwork, titled Comedian, consisted of a banana duct-taped to a wall.
Albanian earthquake: Ronaldo and Buffon meet young survivors December 7, 2019
Albanian boys who jumped to safety and lost family members delight in meeting Juventus stars.
Reinhard Bonnke: Evangelist who drew millions in Africa dies at 79 December 8, 2019
He was best-known in Africa and claimed to have converted tens of millions to Christianity.

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