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David Popp, 23, was stabbed to death by ultranationalist attackers in the latest bout of racist violence in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tP9e7b via IFTTT …
UN warns of 'catastrophe' as 160,000 flee southern Syria push
Number of displaced people jumps amid UN alarm at reports of fleeing civilians being forced to pay for safe passage. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tRuKrQ via IFTTT …
At least 100 feared dead after boat sinks off Libya coast
Accident comes as EU leaders reach a deal to handle the influx of migrants and refugees arriving on European shores. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tDDAdA via IFTTT …
HRW warns of government repression in advance of DRC elections
DRC government spokesman says information by US-based rights group is 'wrong', accuses it of bias. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Kv1j9z via IFTTT …
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The chief of the International Committee of the Red Cross doubts Myanmar repatriation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tGrWPe via IFTTT …
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Victims include 14-year-old boy as Israeli forces fire live bullets and teargas at protesters near fence with Israel. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2GColGh via IFTTT …
Mali: G5 force headquarters targeted in deadly attack
Unidentified attackers assault headquarters of five-nation military taskforce in central Mali. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tEJ3Ro via IFTTT …
Can Iran stop the downward spiral of its currency?
Economists and political observers urge President Rouhani to take specific steps to fix the currency woes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MtxqDG via IFTTT …
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Steel firm Thyssenkrupp backs Tata merger
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US ambassador to Estonia resigns 'over Trump comments'
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Canada 'will not back down' over US metals tariffs
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Newspaper shooting suspect 'barricaded exit'
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DR Congo: Oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks
Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lGo0JP …
Migrant crisis: EU leaders split over new migrant deal
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Unknown 'hero' helps man who fell on Toronto subway tracks
A bystander took a picture of a Good Samaritan rescuing a man who fell off the subway platform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lIaeWX …
'Abacha loot' to be given to poor Nigerians
Some $300m allegedly stolen by ex-military ruler Sani Abacha is to be distributed to poor Nigerians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KjrccX …
Turkey arrests former opposition MP on terrorism charges
Eren Erdem is jailed pending trial just days after losing his parliamentary seat in elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IHle08 …
Wisconsin man injured after upskirting shoe camera explodes
US police say a 32-year-old man handed himself into police after his secret camera exploded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MwWARX …
Adam Sandler: Wedding Singer turns wedding crasher
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Thai cave rescue: A country in prayer
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ICYMI: How a deafblind fan is enjoying the World Cup
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How can you dance without music?
The story of a deaf dance star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lFMNOe …
Wayne Rooney's US welcome (versus David Beckham's)
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Himmler's daughter worked for post-war German spy agency
Germany's BND spy agency acknowledges it hired Nazi Heinrich Himmler's daughter during the 1960s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MBvGIX …
Saudi wastes no time to rap at the wheel
Leesa A sings in the music video of her driving released on the day a decades-old ban was lifted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N9McAP …
The young Austrian leader sharing power with the far right
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Little hope ahead of polls in Mexico's Sinaloa state
Mexicans will be voting in general elections on Sunday against a backdrop of record levels of violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lHky1B …
Thai cave rescue: Drones, dogs, drilling and desperation
A full-scale international effort is under way to reach 12 young Thais and their coach lost in a vast cave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICDyrb …
Bringing Gay Pride to Africa's last absolute monarchy
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Europe migrant crisis: Gruelling EU match ends in a draw
The deal's convoluted language reflects continuing splits on the issue, writes Laurence Peter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kh8kLD …
Capital Gazette shooting: Remembering the victims
Five employees were killed after a gunman opened fire at a local Maryland newspaper. Who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kt6F51 …
Rights groups decry EU migration deal as 100 more feared drowned
Humanitarian agencies fear vague deal will leave vulnerable people at risk as 100 go missing in boat sinking off Libya. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tRh7cj via IFTTT …
Nigeria: Fresh safety calls after tanker blast kills 9 in Lagos
More than 50 vehicles burned in Lagos oil tanker explosion highlighting poor road safety conditions in the country. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NbXGnh via IFTTT …
Ethiopia, Eritrea and the hope for lasting peace
Landmark peace talks could pave the way for the end of proxy wars and bring stability to the region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NbnU9M via IFTTT …
South Koreans plan protests against the influx of Yemeni refugees
South Korea has ended visa-free entry for Yemenis, but almost 500 Yemenis refugees remain on Jeju Island, waiting for their asylum applications to be processed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/…
Capital Gazette: Victims remembered in first edition after attack
Maryland newspaper publishes Friday edition just hours after four of its journalists and one staffer were shot dead. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Iz0tnb via IFTTT …
Russia 2018: World Cup host focuses on youth development
Youth football coaches hope that hosting the World Cup, and Russia's surprisingly strong performance thus far, will convince the nation's developing stars that they can compete at the highest level. f…
Trump in Milwaukee to celebrate new factory opening
The US president celebrated the opening of a Foxconn factory in the swing state of Wisconsin as Republicans hope to retain control of the US legislature in the coming midterm elections. from Al Jazeer…
Residents of destroyed Mosul plea for help to rebuild the city
In Iraq's post-ISIL Mosul, symbols of suffering still dominate the cityscape but there are signs of hope that city is rebuilding and recovering. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MwJ2G8 via IFTT…
Lifeline ship resisted pressure to return refugees to Libya
The rescue boat was stranded at sea for days after Italy and France accused it of violating international rules. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IByJ1g via IFTTT …
Thailand cave rescue: PM visits site as search continues
Water has begun to drain from the mouth of the Tham Luang Nang Non cave system, raising hopes that divers can resume their search for the missing Moo Pa youth football side missing since Saturday. fro…
Migrant crisis overshadows Mike Pence's Central America tour
United States Vice President Mike Pence has been in Guatemala, on the final leg of his tour of Central America. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Kwxpyu via IFTTT …
Timing of Kennedy's retirement only cements his right-wing legacy
When it came to money and power, 'moderate' Justice Anthony Kennedy had always been an agent of the top one percent. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2My3BSt via IFTTT …
UN asking warring parties in Syria's Deraa to cease hostilities
Tens of thousands of Syrians newly displaced by the Russian and Syrian government offensive are fleeing towards Jordan and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2l…
A World Cup of defeats
Stories nations tell themselves to understand their losses in the World Cup are more illuminating than tales of triumph. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IFJOya via IFTTT …
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the future of US politics
Young, bold and uncompromisingly progressive leaders like Ocasio-Cortez represent the last chance for a nation derailed. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yPOd1U via IFTTT …
No end in sight as heatwave grips Tokyo
Temperature in Japan's capital is expected to remain high, with a forecast of at least 31C through middle of next week. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tMqiuH via IFTTT …
Migrant rescue ship Lifeline under investigation
Police are questioning whether it was assisting people smugglers. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MxcImr via IFTTT …
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29 Jun 2018Quebec court extends suspension of law banning face veils
Implementing Bill 62, passed last year, would cause ‘irreparable harm to Muslim women’, judge rules. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2NaAG8v via IFTTT …
Capital Gazette shooting: Five killed in 'targeted' attack
Gunman kills at least five in one of deadliest recorded attacks on US media. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KfDGSZ via IFTTT …
Trump confidant was willing to share infomation with UAE: report
Leaked emails show a close working relationship between the Emiratis and Trump's circle while he was still a candidate. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yXyyNY via IFTTT …
Starting from scratch: Aboriginal group reclaims lost language
With the help of a linguistics professor, Barngarla, which has not been spoken for 60 years, is being pieced together. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N7eWtS via IFTTT …
EU leaders fail to agree on migration deal
Italy blocks joint EU statement on immigration, while Merkel says the crisis is make-or-break for the bloc. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IAQe1M via IFTTT …
Thousands of street loiterers arrested in The Philippines
More than 10,000 'idlers' locked up in crowded police jail cells in order to avoid 'potential trouble for the public'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IBiYY3 via IFTTT …
'Jordan, Palestine and Saudi Arabia warn Israel against Turkey'
Israeli daily Haaretz alleges the three Arab states have warned Israel of creeping Turkish influence in East Jerusalem. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tOgwrE via IFTTT …
Could the migration issue make or break the EU?
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to discuss how Europe can deal with migrants as deep divisions continue. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2lIaYeY via IFTTT …
Iraqi PM orders immediate execution of 'all convicted terrorists'
At least 300 people, including around 100 foreign women, are on death row in Iraq and hundreds bagged life imprisonment. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2lFv6OI via IFTTT …
Trump and Putin to hold talks in Helsinki in mid-July
The meeting between the two heads of state is aimed at bridging the political divide between the two countries. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KiMjfG via IFTTT …
Divided EU leaders meet over migration challenge
Italy threatens to block joint EU statement on immigration, while Merkel says the crisis is make-or-break for the bloc. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tCd7gq via IFTTT …
Mexico's AMLO is no chavista
An AMLO victory will not bring about a revolution or the complete overhaul of the existing system. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2lKQlil via IFTTT …
Mexico’s election marred by deadly violence
May was the deadliest month recorded in Mexico, since the government began releasing homicide data. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yTDdR6 via IFTTT …
UK's Prince William visits occupied East Jerusalem
Visits to Western Wall and Al-Aqsa Mosque compound were first by a member of British royal family since 1948. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tMWe1Q via IFTTT …
India preparing for 'cut in oil imports from Iran'
India prepares for a 'drastic reduction' of Iranian oil imports in a push by the US to cut trade ties, Reuters reports. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N3R3n0 via IFTTT …
Report: UK involved in torture and rendition of terror suspects
UK parliamentary reports say British officials were complicit in the mistreatment of hundreds of 'terror suspects'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KjbdLW via IFTTT …
Thailand families desperate in search for trapped footballers
Rescuers continuing bid to rescue 12 young footballers and their coach who have been missing in a flooded cave since Saturday. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tMPwcf via IFTTT …
Hungary: Concerns over attempt to limit protests
New bill could enable officials to ban rallies not given a permit, prompting criticism from rights groups. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KujvwP via IFTTT …
Putin: New Russian weapons decades ahead of foreign rivals
Russian president says Russia has made breakthrough in designing new weapons that are decades ahead of foreign designs. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Kzr3Sl via IFTTT …
Malaysia to withdraw troops stationed in Saudi Arabia
Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohammed Sabu says new government's decision reflects country's neutrality in the region. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tAmFZq via IFTTT …
The Korematsu moment for Muslim Americans
The US Supreme Court's decision to uphold Trump's Muslim ban affirms fundamental tenets of Islamophobia. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IAqS3X via IFTTT …
UK heatwave sparks major wildfire
A major blaze is burning across moorland in the north of England. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IwXDPn via IFTTT …
UN to vote on curbing peacekeeping troops in Sudan's Darfur
Thousands of UNAMID 'Blue Helmets' may be asked to leave due to budget cuts, whether or not the conflict in the region has been resolved. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tKzQpN via IFTTT …
Home as hospital: Gaza families struggle to care for the wounded
Injured and handicapped men have now become part of the urban landscape in Gaza under Israeli occupation. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N39esW via IFTTT …
Syria's war: Deraa has been 'burnt to the ground'
At least 20 killed in fresh government air strikes, witnesses and medics say, as continued fighting displaces thousands. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yQ3K1T via IFTTT …
Capital Gazette shooting: five dead in attack on newspaper office
Several other people injured in Annapolis, Maryland, with suspected shooter taken into custody Five people have been shot dead and others injured in what police described as a “targeted attack” on a n…
Theresa May tells EU leaders: you are putting lives at risk over Brexit
PM hits back over security co-operation after Brussels criticism of UK’s ‘split cabinet’ Theresa May has issued a stark warning to EU leaders that their citizens’ lives will be at risk if they fail to…
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Gavin Williamson wants to rush through publication of defence review Theresa May will face pressure from the defence secretary to publish an interim report on the government’s defence review before th…
Criticism mounts over UK's post-9/11 role in torture and rendition
ISC chair Dominic Grieve says the actions of former ministers and spy chiefs were ‘inexcusable’ British ministers and spy chiefs in power after 9/11 are facing new calls to explain their “inexcusable”…
Large part of Glasgow School of Art to be urgently dismantled
Council says significant part of south facade will have to go after being deemed unsafe A significant part of the Glasgow School of Art building will need to be urgently dismantled because it is dange…
UK nervous over unpredictable Trump's summit with Putin
British diplomats fear impulsive US president will make Russia a personal offer and leave Europe in the lurch “People say Donald Trump’s strength is that he thinks outside the box. But that is not rig…
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to hold summit in July
Kremlin and White House announce details of Helsinki summit after Trump repeats Moscow’s claim that it did not meddle in US election Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold their first official summ…
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Migrant crisis: EU summit leaders reach deal after marathon talks
Leaders agree "voluntary" measures, including migrant processing centres, but give few details. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IByUd3 …
Annapolis journalists killed in 'targeted attack' on Capital Gazette
Authorities say the attack on the Maryland newspaper was one of the deadliest on a US media outlet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KuzH0Y …
'Come home': Thailand clings to hope for boys trapped in cave
Social media shows an outpouring of emotion for 12 boys and their coach trapped inside a cave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yTi3Td …
Deutsche Bank's US unit fails Fed's stress test
The Federal Reserve points to "widespread and critical deficiencies" at the German bank's US division. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lEtOmW …
WTO backs Australia over plain cigarette packets
The landmark decision on plain packaging laws is likely to have global implications. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ktz2Aa …
Nigeria fuel truck blaze kills at least nine
Dozens of vehicles were engulfed in flames after a petrol tanker lost control in busy Lagos traffic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tNbkEI …
Karamo Brown: Queer Eye host urges Netflix subtitle change
Users on social media complain the streaming service is editing and censoring speech in captions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tzYkDc …
BAE wins multi-billion pound Australian warship contract
The nine anti-submarine warships will be built in Australia by a local workforce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kj0qSb …
Mexican and South Korean celebrations sourced by racist gestures
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Amsterdam chooses first woman mayor Halsema
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Mexico election: A grieving widow defies the drug cartels
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Can paying girls to go to school help South Sudan?
A programme in the capital Juba aims to increase school attendance by giving pupils cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NbwuVY …
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Is the EU punishing the UK?
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Ed Sheeran moves gigs to save trees in Germany
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Elon Musk accused of stealing farting unicorn image
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Polish charity gets huge phone bill thanks to stork
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Banning the Uluru climb: 'This rock means everything to us'
For decades, the indigenous Anangu people have implored tourists not to scale the landmark. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KgSDV2 …
Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 June 2018
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere in the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IBAIlX …
When the US shot down an Iranian airliner
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European proposals to outsource asylum centres condemned
As EU meets to discuss 'disembarkation platforms', officials and rights groups warn against 'passing the buck'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tC6OcP via IFTTT …
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Agreement provides a transitional unity government within four months which will govern the country for 36 months. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KtnRrd via IFTTT …
US Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announces retirement
Anthony Kennedy has held the key vote on such high-profile issues such as abortion, gay rights, guns, and voting rights. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KcTxS9 via IFTTT …
Why are children being used as soldiers in Yemen?
Both pro-government forces and Houthis are accused of enlisting children to fight. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Mv3xTM via IFTTT …
Polish parliament approves change to controversial Holocaust law
Poland's lower house softens its tone and removes jail terms to those who suggest it played a role in Nazi crimes. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IxOzKd via IFTTT …
Occupy ICE temporarily shuts down facilities in several US cities
Protesters set up camp outside several ICE buildings to protest Trump's immigration policies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Mw1SgO via IFTTT …
With few options, refugees attempt dangerous new Balkan route to Europe
As the EU summit nears with member states divided over migration, refugees are risking their lives via a new avenue. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2lCPXlK via IFTTT …
Balkan countries pressured by EU over refugee migration route
A new immigration route through Balkan region worrying Germany, Austria and other EU countries trying to prevent the passage of refugees and migrants. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2twXhE0 vi…
Iran: Khamenei urges judiciary to confront those who harm economy
Members of Iran's judiciary say 'economic saboteurs' could face capital punishment, up to 20 years in jail. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KquPNM via IFTTT …
Germany knocked out of the World Cup after loss to South Korea
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Charlottesville protest driver charged with hate crimes
Man accused of murder at white supremacist rally in US state of Virginia last year faces 29 charges of hate crime. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tJncHT via IFTTT …
The racist myth of the 'physical' African football team
Racist tropes continue to dominate white commentary of global football events. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tzyqPH via IFTTT …
Trump and Putin to meet in third country mid-July
US National Security Adviser John Bolton says Trump and Putin will use the summit to find 'constructive solutions'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MthIZl via IFTTT …
Qatar blockade case to appear before UN's highest court
Qatar says the blockade has violated human rights of nationals of both Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KrJsjN via IFTTT …
UN top court begins hearing Qatar lawsuit against UAE
Doha accuses the United Arab Emirates of discrimination against Qatar and its citizens. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KpEcgE via IFTTT …
Legal battle between PSC and UK over pension fund divestment
UK government accused of limiting ability of local authorities' pension funds to make ethical investment decisions. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KdxP0F via IFTTT …
US police officer charged in fatal shooting of unarmed teen
East Pittsburgh officer charged with criminal homicide for shooting 17-year-old Antwon Rose who was fleeing police. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KbYYRn via IFTTT …
Trump's gamble, China's gain
Trump's unilateralism in East Asia increasingly benefits China. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KemuNS via IFTTT …
Syria's war: Calls for help as Deraa hospitals are forced shut
At least 45,000 people have fled intensified fighting in Syria's southern province near border with Jordan, UN says. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2lz8uzk via IFTTT …
Evidence 'shoddy' in Kim Jong-un half-brother murder trial
Defence lawyers claim evidence is too weak to convict two women facing the death penalty for the airport poisoning. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KmXjEG via IFTTT …
Eritrea and Ethiopia: 'The beginning of a beautiful friendship'
Despite all the difficulties, Eritreans and Ethiopians are hopeful that lasting peace will be concluded soon. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IxyPa0 via IFTTT …
South Sudan rivals agree to 'permanent' ceasefire
South Sudan President Salva Kiir and his rival Riek Machar sign deal that will take effect within 72 hours. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Kp7poq via IFTTT …
North Korea 'continues its nuclear research activities'
Nuclear monitoring website, 38 North, says Pyongyang continues 'improvements to the infrastructure' at Yongbyon. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KeRDkc via IFTTT …
Saudis arrest another women's right activist
The arrest of Hatoon al-Fassi is part of Riyadh's crackdown on activists in the kingdom. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2txp0Es via IFTTT …
NASA Again Delays Launch of Troubled Webb Telescope; Cost Estimate Rises to $9.7 Billion
By DENNIS OVERBYE from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2yQ6Frm …
Trump begins Supreme Court search to replace Anthony Kennedy
Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement allows the president to shift the top court further to the right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tGGHSf …
Kenya fire: Several dead in Nairobi market
The blaze at the Gikomba market, one of the largest in Nairobi, kills at least 15 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KqWONc …
Thai cave: Rising water stops divers searching for missing boys
Rescuers are trying to find new ways into the flooded cave where a group of young Thais are trapped. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iy4iZH …
China won't give up 'one inch' of territory says President Xi to Mattis
Xi Jinping told the visiting US defence secretary he would make no concessions on the South China Sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tOxLJM …
France's Macron brings back national service
All 16-year-olds will now have to spend at least a month in civic service. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MvwO0j …
Trump-Putin summit agreed by US and Russia in principle
Moscow and Washington will hold a long-delayed summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin soon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tJGuMX …
XXXTentacion fans queue to pay respects at Florida service
Thousands lined up for hours to see the late rapper laid out in a casket at a service in Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KdImsp …
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Fox-Disney merger cleared, but sports networks must be sold
Competition regulator has given the deal the go-ahead, but regional sports networks must be sold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lzTlxI …
Migrant rescue ship Lifeline docks in Malta after days at sea
The vessel Lifeline finally reaches port after days stranded at sea amid a political row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N17Irg …
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His death comes two days after the anniversary of Michael Jackson's death nine years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IwIzRZ …
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Here are five things you need to know about Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador or "Amlo". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ixk0Eq …
Fingerprint tech could help catch pangolin poachers
British scientists discover a way of taking human fingerprints off seized pangolin scales. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kh7f6E …
The Aquarius migrant rescue ship is empty. Why?
The ship is caught in the middle of a diplomatic row, so it's been unable to do rescue operations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MrCwAq …
Fans react to Germany's World Cup exit
Commiserations and celebrations after Germany fail to make it past the tournament's first stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KrcRY6 …
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Nigerian artist Kareem Waris Olamilekan is inspired by Arinze and Michelangelo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IyOXbd …
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Prince William honours his great grandmother in Jerusalem
Who was Prince William's great grandmother and how did she help Greek Jews during the Second World War? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Iwg8DO …
World Cup 2018: Mexico fans celebrate South Korean 'brothers'
South Korea's 2-0 defeat over Germany carries Mexico through to the World Cup knockout stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lBHeQN …
Bristol Uni students raise £1,500 to send cleaner on holiday
Bristol University students successfully crowdfunded more than £1,500 to send their "legend" cleaner to Jamaica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yM4NQ7 …
Is India really the most dangerous country for women?
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Assessing the mood in Berlin, Paris, Rome, Madrid and Budapest ahead of this week's get-together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KnGxZk …
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With 12 Thai teenagers trapped underground with their coach, we ask how to survive in a cave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tz8PGP …
Six attempts to make toys more inclusive
Differently-sized, disabled or non-white dolls were non-existent 20 years ago. Not any more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mu6HXS …
Marree Man: The enduring mystery of a giant outback figure
Etched into the outback 20 years ago, the vast figure remains a subject of fascination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tEnxvf …
Letter from Africa: Snapping at the heels of Zimbabwe's 'crocodile'
For the first time in decades, Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot - and more than 20 people now want to fill his shoes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yLOCT1 …
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Remix is hiring Software Engineers and Managers to build more livable cities …
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How not to structure database-backed web apps: performance bugs in the wild …
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BBC releases its computer history archive …
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By JOANNA KLEIN from NYT Science https://ift.tt/2N2tLhm …
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa believes political faction tried to kill him
Emmerson Mnangagwa says he suspects a faction formerly supporting Grace Mugabe was behind the attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lFzlJX …
France: Butchers demand protection from vegans
French butchers say attacks on their shops from groups promoting veganism amount to terrorism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IukxqF …
Travel ban: Trump hails 'tremendous' Supreme Court ruling
The president says his policy is best for the US, arguing European countries have been "over-run". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N1OguP …
Japan's Hayabusa 2 spacecraft reaches cosmic 'diamond'
A Japanese spacecraft has arrived at a diamond-shaped asteroid on a key fact-finding mission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tw8GDS …
EU migrants: Italy-Malta 'deal' to end rescue ship standoff
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Thailand cave rescue: Rain hampers search for young footballers
The group of young footballers and their coach are believed to be lost deep inside the cave system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lEiqb0 …
'Comments about our daughter have brought us to tears'
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Deadly explosion at Texas hospital leaves one dead
One person is killed and several others injured in a blast at a facility in Gatesville, US media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yKfLWp …
Eritrean officials visit Ethiopia for first time in 20 years
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This four-year-old's art sells for thousands
Advait Kolarkar has become the youngest artist to exhibit at the ArtExpo fair in New York. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yN8Hsc …
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Veronica and her daughter endured great hardship to be able to watch a World Cup game in peace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KtpghC …
De Telegraaf attack: Car rams Dutch newspaper office
A car rams the office of one of the Netherlands' leading newspapers during the night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MXIBpk …
'Stolen babies' scandal: Spanish doctor in court
Doctor Eduardo Vela is accused of taking Inés Madrigal from her mother under the Franco regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KooL4Q …
Ethiopia welcomes old enemies
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Indiana child fires handgun found in sofa at Ikea
The six-year-old played with the pistol for "a few minutes" before pulling the trigger, say police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KcMYPN …
Ottawa Bluesfest preparations obstructed by nesting bird
The killdeer is nesting where the main stage will be, and could only be moved with official approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IsnqIH …
Merkel's Bavarian ally threatens mutiny on migrants
The leader of the German chancellor's sister party could derail her government on migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kt5q2M …
Virtual reality 'is not just for gamers'
Firms in Hong Kong are using virtual and augmented reality technology to shape client experience. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tDHCTt …
Uber granted short-term licence to operate in London
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Scammers abuse multilingual domain names
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European readers still blocked from some US news sites
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Rohingya footballers in Malaysia aim for recognition
Malaysia has been accepting Rohingya refugees but they are not given legal documentation and remain statelessness. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tIjYnR via IFTTT …
Myanmar officials 'played key role' in Rohingya ethnic cleansing
Amnesty International identifies 13 army officials for alleged role in crimes against humanity targeting Rohingya group. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2lFNarP via IFTTT …
Seven Days in Beirut: Life Inside Burj al-Barajneh Refugee Camp
An Italian man spends one week in a Palestinian refugee camp where thousands have lived, stateless, since 1948. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yHOR1o via IFTTT …
Bags of cash, jewellery seized in Najib raid worth $273m
Police say they will soon summon ex-prime minister and his wife, Rosmah for more questioning. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2lDipDS via IFTTT …
Confusion in US on how to implement the reunification of families
It's been a week since US President Donald Trump tried to undo an immigration policy he put into place of separating migrant families who cross into the US illegally. from Al Jazeera English https://i…
Fault Lines Awards
Awards won by Al Jazeera's current affairs documentary series known for its investigative storytelling across America. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Iyvnfg via IFTTT …
UN: Saudi-led coalition behind most Yemen child casualties
A UN report says 370 children out of a total of 552 were killed in 2017 by air strikes carried out by the coalition. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IucEkY via IFTTT …
Rojo strikes late to send Argentina through in World Cup 2018
Marcus Rojo scores the winner in the 86th minute to send two-time champions into the next round. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2N2PgyP via IFTTT …
17 states sue US administration over migrant family separations
Immigration authorities have separated about 2,300 children from their parents in recent weeks. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2IuUwI1 via IFTTT …
Will Facebook's pledge allay users' privacy concerns?
Facebook says no European users' data was shared in the privacy scandal. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2txcPYp via IFTTT …
Germany's Merkel faces pressure from conservatives over refugees
Chancellor's coalition government at risk as the Bavarian CSU party pushes for stricter immigration policies. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2txsmal via IFTTT …
Noura Hussein: Sudan appeals court overturns death sentence
Noura Hussein, 19, has had death penalty reduced to five years on appeal, lawyer and activists say. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2lCCDOo via IFTTT …
Top US court backs Trump travel ban on Muslim-majority countries
Advocacy groups 'appalled' by ruling blocking people from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen from entering US. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2KpfQmU via IFTTT …
Libya calls on UN to block 'illegal' oil sale
The move comes after renegade General Khalifa Haftar seized control of two key oil terminals in eastern Libya. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2ItUsbf via IFTTT …
Philippines: Maranao people oppose Marawi rehabilitation plan
Representatives of the indigenous people native to Marawi speak out against government's plans for war-torn city. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tuZVKk via IFTTT …
Indonesia election season kicks off with crucial local polls
More than 150 million Indonesians will head to the polls on June 27 to elect 17 governors, 39 mayors and 115 regents. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2lCtOUM via IFTTT …
Spain: 'Stolen babies' scandal goes to trial
Woman says she is one of thousands illegally abducted and adopted during Franco dictatorship in 1900s. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tu2Mmy via IFTTT …
'Green gold': Pakistan plants hundreds of millions of trees
The 'Billion Tree Tsunami' is a provincial government programme described as a 'true conservation success story'. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tGzlgD via IFTTT …
Dutch MPs pass law banning face veils in public buildings
New law bans veils and other items that hide the face in government buildings, public transport, schools and hospitals. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2yKiP4U via IFTTT …
Saying goodbye to South Africa's legendary David Goldblatt
Goldblatt will be remembered as a mentor, a teacher and above all, the founder of Market Photo Workshop in Johannesburg. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2Mp02hp via IFTTT …
Bug reserve: Inside Britain's brownfield rainforest
earthrise travels to the UK where old industrial sites are being turned into safe havens for insects. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2tvYMlM via IFTTT …
Poland: Eastern Europe remains firm on anti-migrant stance
Joachim Brudzinski said Poland, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic are united against mass influx of migrants. from Al Jazeera English https://ift.tt/2MreTb4 via IFTTT …
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Government spending watchdog challenges NHS funding claims
‘Brexit dividend’ is several years away, cross-party committee report says Theresa May’s claim that the extra £20bn-a-year for the NHS will be funded by a “Brexit dividend” is being challenged by parl…
Spanish exam entries on track to surpass French in English schools
Spanish on the rise, French in decline and German ‘in danger of extinction’ Spanish is expected to overtake French as the main foreign language studied in classrooms in England in the next few years, …
Unions join business leaders to demand urgency in Brexit talks
TUC and CBI release rare joint statement as cabinet tensions flare into the open over issue British and European trade unions and business organisations have joined forces to demand that “pace and urg…
Labour proposals 'all-but guarantee leftwing Corbyn successor'
Reforms briefed to unions would mean fewer MPs needed to nominate candidates Labour could slash the number of MPs needed to nominate a successor to Jeremy Corbyn, handing new powers to members and tra…
Beer rationed as UK's food-grade carbon dioxide runs low
Convenience store supplier Brooker limits beer, cider and soft drink sales as demand soars The UK’s biggest wholesaler has begun rationing beer, cider and soft drinks as rising demand amid the heatwav…
Downing Street intervenes in row over armed forces pay rise
No 10 offers compromise to defence secretary amid bitter rift over overall MoD budget Downing Street has directly intervened in a standoff between the defence secretary, Gavin Williamson, and the chan…
Uber wins 15-month probationary licence to work in London
Ride-hailing service impresses judge with sweeping changes to its practices Uber will be able to continue operating in London, after a court decided the ride-hailing firm should be awarded a new 15-mo…
Trump hails 'tremendous victory' after supreme court upholds travel ban
White House says court ‘upheld authority’ after justices rule 5-4 ban was within president’s power to craft national security policy The US supreme court has upheld Donald Trump’s travel ban targeting…
May's plan to stay in single market 'will be blocked by French and Germans'
Madrid’s foreign minister says there will be no deal for goods access without free movement Theresa May’s plan to protect British industry by keeping the UK in a single market for goods without respec…
Car industry leaders blame Brexit for UK collapse in investment | Phillip Inman
Last year the industry’s answer was delay; this year it’s moving to countries within the union Brexit is to blame for the collapse in car industry investment, which is down by half in the first six mo…
Teacher who won $1m will use windfall to get artists into schools
Andria Zafirakou recruits musicians, art historians and actors to her cause After winning a $1m global teaching prize, Andria Zafirakou could have paid off her mortgage, bought a Ferrari and put her f…
Second Spanish church falls prey to well-intentioned restorer
St George effigy painted in restoration compared to Ecce Homo Monkey Christ For 500 years, the painted wooden effigy of St George that adorns a chapel in the Spanish town of Estella has been locked in…
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