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Hundreds march in Hong Kong against use of tear gas; city braces for further protests

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Hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong, including many families with children, marched on Sunday in protest against police use of tear gas as the Asian financial hub geared up for further anti-government demonstrations following a week of calm. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/33ECPjA

London Bridge Terrorist Planned To Carry Out Attacks In Kashmir: UK Judge

Nine years before Usman Khan killed two people in a stabbing spree on London Bridge, he was overheard by British security services discussing how to use an al Qaeda manual he had memorised to build a... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2OC6B4s

Two Children Killed, 1 Missing In Arizona As Winter Storm Blankets US

Two children were found dead and another was missing in Arizona on Saturday after the vehicle they were in became stuck while crossing a storm-swollen forest creek outside Phoenix, part of a... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2OCIXVt

Plane Crash Kills Nine, Injures Three In South Dakota In US: Reports

A plane crash has killed nine people and injured three others in South Dakota in US, according to US media reports. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2OAIfaW

At least 14 killed in bloody gunfight in northern Mexico

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Ten suspected cartel gunmen and four police were killed during a daytime shootout on Saturday in a Mexican town near the U.S. border, days after U.S. President Donald Trump raised bilateral tensions by saying he would designate the gangs as terrorists. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2rGhedh

Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.

HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle

War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.

Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches

Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.

'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil

A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.

Tiffany hopes to regain its sparkle with new owners

New York's famous jewellery brand is changing hands, but will the new owners keep its popular touch?

'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger

Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment

Namibia's President Hage Geingob wins re-election

The ruling party's candidate has a second term, but his share of the vote has dropped significantly.

Australia's Weeks says hope helped him survive Taliban captivity

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Timothy Weeks, the Australian academic released by the Taliban in November after being kept hostage for more than three years, said on Sunday that hope helped him survive the ordeal. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Y5a9PO

Australia's New South Wales rolls out mobile phone detection cameras

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The Australian state of New South Wales, home to the country's largest city Sydney, rolled out mobile phone detection cameras on Sunday, hoping to cut the number of fatalities on its roads by a third over two years, transport authorities said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2L6oHsY

As sea engulfs coastline, Indonesians pay high price to shield homes

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Indonesian fisherman Miskan says the once-abundant catches he used to enjoy have been dwindling in recent years on this stretch of the Java Sea. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2rDmlLt

"Heart Of The Earth": Tourists Flock To Swim Among Penguins In Antarctica

"It's like getting stabbed," a tourist exclaims, as he plunges into the three-degree Celsius (37-Fahrenheit) water, all under the intrigued gaze of a group of penguins. All around Half Moon Island,... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2OZ4UNo

At least 14 killed during gunfight in northern Mexico town

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Ten suspected cartel gunmen and four police were killed during a bloody shootout on Saturday in a Mexican town near the U.S. border, authorities from the state of Coahuila said, during a moment of heightened bilateral tension over violent gangs. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/34C5FCl

Cambodia's first gay dance company

Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia.

AS Roma: Why did Italian club decide to announce signings alongside missing children?

This summer, Italian club Roma began announcing their transfer signings alongside images of missing children. This is why.

One Of The Men Who Stopped London Bridge Terrorist Is Convicted Murderer

The quick-thinking bystanders who ran toward danger to help others during a terrorist attack on London Bridge on Friday swiftly earned the title of "heroes." But for the family of 21-year-old Amanda... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2R683NW

Leonardo DiCaprio Denies Brazil President's Claims Of Amazon Fires Link

American actor Leonardo DiCaprio on Saturday denied a claim by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro that he had helped fund groups allegedly linked to fires in the Amazon rain forest. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2q7GCIB

In 1995 Article, UK PM Calls Single Mothers, Working Class "Feckless"

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday dismissed criticism of an old article he wrote condemning single mothers and "feckless" working-class men, saying the quotes were taken out of context. from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Y5hE93

China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.

British PM Boris Johnson Refuses To Reveal How Many Children He Has

Boris Johnson once penned an article describing the children of single mothers as "ill-raised, ignorant, aggressive and illegitimate." Those words came back to haunt him this week, prompting fresh... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2Dv9BJp

On Thanksgiving, US Cop Gets Starbucks Order With "Pig" Written On Cup

On Thanksgiving Day morning, an Oklahoma police officer decided to do something nice for the emergency dispatchers working the holiday shift with him. And so he drove to his local Starbucks and... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2qXQUeI

Apple to take 'deeper look' at disputed borders

The review comes after the tech giant was criticised for maps showing Crimea as Russian territory.

Guatemala to try more former top military officials for Maya genocide

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Guatemala's human rights prosecutor on Friday indicted another former top military official for genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the bloodiest phase of the Central American country's 36-year civil war. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/37UgemG

Namibian leader Geingob takes big lead in presidential election

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President Hage Geingob took a commanding lead in Namibia's presidential election with roughly two-thirds of the votes counted following Wednesday's vote, official data showed on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2L7poT4

Brazil's president accuses actor DiCaprio of financing Amazon fires, offers no evidence

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed on Friday that Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio financed fires being set in the Amazon rainforest, without presenting any evidence, the right-wing leader's latest broadside in casting blame over forest fires that have generated international concern. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/34uxuN3

Peru opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walks free from jail

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Peruvian opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walked free from prison on Friday night after being jailed for more than a year pending a trial over allegations she accepted illegal campaign contributions from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2P3yLnY

Malta PM Expected To Resign In Crisis Over Journalist Murder: Report

Malta's Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has told associates he plans to resign over the political and legal crisis stemming from the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the Times of Malta... from NDTV News - World-news https://ift.tt/2L929YB

Vietnam receives remains of all British truck victims

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The remains of 39 Vietnamese people found dead in a truck near London last month have been brought to Vietnam, bringing to a close a tragic saga that has devastated rural communities in the Southeast Asian country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/35XcGOL

Peru opposition leader Keiko Fujimori freed from jail

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Peruvian opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walked free from prison on Friday night after being jailed for more than a year pending a trial over allegations she accepted illegal campaign contributions from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/34CxVEY

London attacker named, was previously convicted of terrorism offenses

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British police named the man who stabbed two people to death in London on Friday in what the authorities called a terrorist attack as 28-year-old Usman Khan, who had been convicted of terrorism offenses and was released from prison last year. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/35SPTDH