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The New York Times
- Refugee Cutbacks Could Isolate Rohingya Children in the U.S. September 22, 2019Thousands of Rohingya have quietly settled in America, but for children who fled violence in Myanmar, having their parents join them is becoming a distant hope.
- She Quit Her Job. He Got Night Goggles. They Searched 57 Days for Their Dog. September 22, 2019A couple combed a rural Montana community for their Border collie, Katie.
- Americans Trust Police More Than Congress, Study Finds September 22, 2019The most trusted leader of them all? The public school principal, according to a Pew Research Center study on Americans’ faith in powerful people and institutions.
- Shooting at South Carolina Bar Leaves 2 Dead and 8 Wounded, Officials Say September 22, 2019The shooting happened early Saturday morning near Lancaster, S.C. The gunman remained at large.
- Nurses in Four States Strike to Push for Better Patient Care September 21, 2019Registered nurses with National Nurses United say current nurse-to-patient ratios do not allow for the best possible care.
- Area 51 Raid: How a Town of 40 Coped With an Invasion September 22, 2019Nobody actually rushed the top-secret military base. “We just wanted to see people like us,” one visitor said.
- At School, ‘Everyone Vapes,’ and Adults Are in Crisis Mode September 21, 2019An alarming outbreak of ailments has put teachers and principals into crisis mode.
- M.I.T. Media Lab, Already Rattled by the Epstein Scandal, Has a New Worry September 22, 2019Former researchers for a “food computer” initiative at the lab say the project’s leader misled outsiders about how it was going.
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- ‘Voting means you’re crazy’: violence and fraud overshadow Afghanistan poll September 22, 2019Incumbent president says election is vital to give government a democratic mandate in talks with TalibanAfghanistan must choose a new president this week, but every election over the last decade has been riddled with fraud and marred by violence, and fears are growing that the poll on may be the worst yet.It comes as the war is raging with unprecedented inte […]
- Corbyn suggests UK could be better off after Brexit if deal is right September 22, 2019Labour leader risks infuriating activists and MPs as he plays down splits at party conferenceLabour conference – live updatesJeremy Corbyn has suggested a Labour Brexit deal could be preferable to remaining in the EU, putting himself on a collision course with activists and MPs pushing for the party to campaign for remain.In an appearance on BBC One’s The An […]
- Hong Kong pro-democracy protests turn violent again September 22, 2019Police fire teargas at protesters after they deface a Chinese flag, set fires and vandalise a stationProtesters in Hong Kong trampled a Chinese flag, vandalised a subway station and set a fire across a wide street on Sunday as pro-democracy demonstrations took a violent turn once again.The day’s action began peacefully as protesters filled a shopping mall in […]
- Boris Johnson urged to justify 'awarding public funds to close friend' September 22, 2019PM allegedly gave money and access to trade missions to US entrepreneur Jennifer Arcuri while mayorBoris Johnson is under pressure to explain why he allegedly failed to declare an interest in the allocation of public money to a close friend while he was mayor of London.The Sunday Times reported that a company run by Jennifer Arcuri, an American technology en […]
- UN Yemen envoy welcomes Houthi offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia September 22, 2019Proposal by Iran-backed rebels ‘could send message of the will to end the war,’ says Martin GriffithsThe United Nations envoy for Yemen has welcomed an offer from the country’s Houthi rebels to halt all attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying it could bring an end to years of bloody conflict.Implementation of the initiative by the Houthis “in good faith could send a […]
- Thomas Cook in last-ditch talks to avoid collapse September 22, 2019Up to 150,000 UK holidaymakers affected with 9,000 British jobs at risk as firm looks for £200m in fundsThomas Cook is holding last-ditch talks with key players on Sunday morning in a bid to avert a collapse that will affect 150,000 UK holidaymakers abroad and put 9,000 British jobs at risk.The travel company is at risk of falling into administration imminen […]
- Iran says it will destroy any aggressor as tensions build in Gulf September 22, 2019Iran’s foreign minister not confident war can be avoided, but promises any conflict will not be ‘limited’Iran has threatened to pursue and destroy any aggressor, and says war may be unavoidable in the wake of drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oilfields and a US troop build-up in the Gulf.A day after the head of Iran’s elite Republican Guards said on state TV th […]
- Elizabeth Warren overtakes Joe Biden in new Iowa poll September 22, 2019Massachusetts senator takes support from Bernie SandersBooker will exit race if $1.7m not raised by end of monthElizabeth Warren leads Joe Biden in Iowa for the first time, according to a new poll in the early voting state. Related: How Trump could lose the popular vote again – and hold the White House Continue reading...
The BBC
- Iran warns foreign forces to stay out of Gulf, amid new US deployment September 22, 2019Do not create an arms race, President Rouhani says, as the US deploys more troops to Saudi Arabia.
- A look at the damage from the oil attacks September 21, 2019After attacks against the country's oil infrastructure, the BBC's Frank Gardner surveys the damage.
- Egypt: Protests and clashes enter second day September 22, 2019Dozens are reportedly arrested in Suez as protests continue against President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi.
- Fifa 'assured' Iranian women will be able to attend football matches September 22, 2019Fifa says it received assurances from Iranian authorities, after the death of a woman this month.
- Hong Kong protests: China flag desecrated as fresh unrest erupts September 22, 2019Bricks are thrown and tear gas fired as a shopping centre is vandalised in continued protests.
- Area 51: US military sorry over bomber raid tweet September 22, 2019The tweet threatened to deploy a B-2 bomber against "millennials" planning to raid the base.
- Ebola virus: Tanzania failing to provide details, WHO says September 22, 2019The World Health Organization says it has not been given reports on possible cases.
- Democrat 2020 candidates turn up for Iowa Steak Fry September 22, 2019The Polk County Steak Fry on Saturday saw 17 of the remaining 19 Democratic candidates speak.
