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In Algeria's Bordj Bou Arreridj, political art takes centre stage
Banners depicting local youth's discontent with the status quo inspires people elsewhere to 'illustrate their anger'. from Al ...
Russia's soft power: Moscow seeks to influence Afghans
From Russia with love. Moscow uses soft power to once again get a foothold in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2GDeLEm ...
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Combining Video and Movement Data to Enhance Team Sport Analysis (2018) [pdf]
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The Invention of Islamophobia (2011)
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No opposition candidates as Benin votes in general election
Only two parties allied to President Talon meet toughened conditions of admissibility under the new electoral laws. from Al Jazeera Englis...
Saudi royal adviser missing in Khashoggi trial: officials
Royal court ex-adviser Qahtani, who is allegedly involved in Khashoggi's killing, not present at trials, officials say. from Al Jazeer...
US synagogue shooting: One dead, three wounded
A gunman has opened fire in Poway, north of San Diego, leaving one dead and three more injured. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2PBcl...
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China’s Spying Poses Rising Threat to U.S.
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Jane Manchun Wong: App researcher who unlocks new features before they launch
New top story on Hacker News: An Overview of Secure Boot in Debian
An Overview of Secure Boot in Debian
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Evidence for Recent Polygenic Selection on Educational Attainment and IQ
Mozambique: Rains prompt flooding fears after Cyclone Kenneth
Rains from Cyclone Kenneth lash northern Mozambique, sparking fears of fresh flooding after devastating Cyclone Idai. from Al Jazeera Engl...
New top story on Hacker News: Who hit the ball out? An egocentric temporal order bias
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There is no good reason to buy an inkjet printer (2016)
Sri Lanka attacks: Christians pray at home one week after bombings
Church services in the country are cancelled, a week after the deadly Easter Sunday attacks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DzqV0c ...
The Iranian artist who worked with Warhol
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Great tools for macOS productivity as a developer
Sudan protest leaders, military rulers agree on joint council
A joint approach for the future of Sudan, military rulers and opposition groups reach a deal for a transition council. from Al Jazeera Eng...
'They took him from my hands': Kosovo War massacre remembered
On April 27, 1999, Serbian forces killed 376 ethnic Albanian Muslims and Catholics in Meja as they sought refuge. from Al Jazeera English ...
Yellow fever: The 'gilets jaunes' and the mainstream media
How the 'yellow vest' movement has both exposed and deepened France's mistrust of mainstream media. from Al Jazeera English ht...
New top story on Hacker News: Boolean Circuits are Neural Networks
Boolean Circuits are Neural Networks
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Nine Things Developers Want More Than Money
Spain votes in pivotal election marked by far-right resurgence
With all eyes on the far-right Vox party, left-wing PSOE is expected to win most seats but not an outright majority. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Nation-state law opens new stage in 'settler-colonial' process
Experts in London warn of 'deepening apartheid' and fear for Palestinian citizens of Israel after controversial law. from Al Jazee...
Sudan's military and opposition agree on joint council
Thousands remain camped out in Khartoum calling for a transition to civilian rule after the fall of Omar al-Bashir. from Al Jazeera Englis...
California synagogue shooting leaves one dead, three wounded
Police say gunman opened fire on crowded Poway, California synagogue on the last day of Passover. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2G...
Who will benefit from China's Belt and Road Initiative?
As President Xi allays debt concerns, analysts say the project's success requires foresight and honesty from all sides. from Al Jazeer...
Dozens of Syrian refugees evicted in Lebanon anti-pollution drive
Lebanese authorities demolish riverside refugee camp, evict at least 50 Syrians, including children. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly...
Executed Saudi men confessed under duress: Report
Court documents obtained by CNN reveal many of the 37 men executed maintained their innocence until their last breath. from Al Jazeera Eng...
Is apartheid in South Africa over?
It has been 25 years since the official end of segregation and white minority rule. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2GEenW2 via IFT...
Iran's Revolutionary Guard 'shoots drone footage' of US warships
Video released by Tasnim news agency shows fighter jets parked on American carrier deck in the Gulf. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly...
Boko Haram storm military base in northeastern Nigeria
Flanked by a fleet of gunmen firing from motorbikes, attackers burst out from the bush and target overwhelmed troops. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Myanmar suffers record-breaking pre-monsoon heat
The anticipated hot weather in India has been coming and going this year but in Myanmar, it has been breaking records. from Al Jazeera Eng...
At least 17 Syria pro-regime fighters killed in rebel attacks
Assaults by Hay'et Tahrir al-Sham and Hurras al-Deen also wounded 30 others in northern province of Aleppo. from Al Jazeera English ht...
Opposition demands Sudan join ICC as talks held on civilian rule
Comments by former PM Sadiq al-Mahdi come as a committee representing the military and protesters hold first meeting. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Venezuela crisis: Security forces personnel stranded in Colombia
More than a thousand members of Venezuela's security forces are in Colombia, waiting to join the fight against Nicolas Maduro. from Al...
Boko Haram attacks the most vulnerable in Niger
Recent attacks are focusing on refugees and IDPs in southeast Nigeria, people who were already forced from their homes by the fighting. fr...
Benin elections move forward despite no opposition party
The Electoral Commission says that none of the opposition parties met the new electoral code, but the opposition says it is an attempt to en...
'Outrage': Putin slams US sentence for Russian agent Maria Butina
Vladimir Putin calls US treatment of Russian gun lobbyist Maria Butina 'arbitrary' and an 'outrage'. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Bill Gates on ending disease, saving lives: 'Time is on our side'
The billionaire's foundation aims to eliminate many of the world's preventable diseases, but it has its critics. from Al Jazeera E...
UN chief silent on Uighur plight in visit to China
Antonio Guterres did not mention the Uighur community during his speech at summit marking China's Belt and Road initiative. from Al Ja...
Thousands gather for Friday prayers outside Sudan army HQ
Protesters call for civilian rule, but the military council claims even a small power vacuum could lead to civil war. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Libya's GNA to launch offensive on Haftar's forces 'within days'
Internationally recognised government's interior minister says its troops will launch large scale attack in three days. from Al Jazeer...
Mozambique: Rains prompt flooding fears after Cyclone Kenneth
Rains from Cyclone Kenneth lash northern Mozambique, sparking fears of fresh flooding after devastating Cyclone Idai. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Sri Lanka: Muslims fearful for their future
Muslims in Sri Lanka fear for their future following Easter Sunday attacks and a community of Muslim refugees and asylum seekers forced from...
Fox News Breaking News Alert
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U.S. to Consider Listing Giraffes as Endangered Species
By MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/2PuNCr2
San Diego synagogue shooting: One person dead in Poway, California
One person is dead and a man is arrested after the attack at a synagogue near San Diego, California. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Cyclone Kenneth: Entire villages wiped out, says UN
A UN official says it looks from the air like parts of Mozambique were "run over by a bulldozer". from BBC News - World https://...
Four die as crane collapses across Seattle street
Cars were crushed when part of the crane plummeted into a city centre street, officials said. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UK9xf1...
Pope donates $500,000 for migrants stranded in Mexico
The money will help provide housing, food and basic needs for thousands trying to reach the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2DDgc...
Putin mulls easing Russian passport rules for whole Ukraine
President Putin says he is considering extending a scheme announced this week in rebel-held areas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2G...
Spain election: Polls due to open for closely-fought contest
The performance of a new far-right party will be closely watched in Spain's third election in four years. from BBC News - World https:...
'Fake Lego gang' dismantled in $30m Chinese raid
Police discover some 630,000 alleged counterfeit items - including an apparent Star Wars knock-off. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Maria Butina: Putin 'outraged' at sentencing of Russian spy
The Russian president describes Maria Butina's 18-month prison sentence as a "travesty of justice". from BBC News - World ht...
Knives found at Japan prince's desk days before abdication
Police launch an investigation after blades are discovered at the 12-year-old's school classroom. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
'Creativity peaks in your 20s and 50s'
A new study finds that there are two creative peaks in our lifetime. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L6jvYt
Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal denied ATP record by Dominic Thiem
Rafael Nadal's hopes of extending his own record for most tournament wins at a single event are ended as he loses in the Barcelona Open ...
US police seek return of $30,000 dropped on road
A box carrying tens of thousands of dollars falls off the back of a truck in Grand Haven, Michigan. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Can football with special rules help reduce violence in Colombia?
In Colombia, the 'Tiempo de Juego' charity is using the sport to try to reduce crime in violent neighbourhoods. from BBC News - Wo...
Finland's new generation of climate heroes
Schoolchildren lead the way in the fight against climate change from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UZ8OM4
Sri Lanka bombings: 'I invited the bomber into the church'
Brother Stanley was the pastor in charge of the Zion church in Sri Lanka when the bombing happened. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Bayesian Analysis with Python
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Nearby stellar explosions could have killed off large animals
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Mystery of the Universe’s Expansion Rate Widens with New Hubble Data
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J2cl: Transpile Java to JavaScript for Closure Compiler
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The inception bar: a new phishing method
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I draw figures for my mathematical lecture notes using Inkscape
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Spurious Justifications for Eliminating Price Caps on .org and Legacy Domains
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QuaterNet: A Quaternion-Based Recurrent Model for Human Motion
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Show HN: A minimal and idiomatic WebSocket library for Go
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An Archaeologist Challenges Mainstream Scientific Thinking (2017)
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Why Good Developers Are Promoted into Unhappiness (2007)
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Crustacean has never been seen away from Lake Merritt, but it's not from Oakland
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Why a Traffic Flow Suddenly Turns into a Traffic Jam (2013)
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Notation for Social Deduction Games
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Breweries Helped Keep a Pre-Columbian Empire Together
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Solving Riddles with Prolog and ES6 Generators (2014)
Donald Trump to withdraw US from Arms Trade Treaty
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Spanish Socialists battle right-wing surge
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Account Executive for B2B Flying Autonomous Vehicle Software (Iris Automation)
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China Exploits Fleet of U.S. Satellites
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You’re probably using the wrong dictionary (2014)
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Docker Hub Hacked – 190k accounts, GitHub tokens revoked, Builds disabled
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Mozilla is giving up on their IRC server
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Google search only has 60% of my content from 2006
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E*Trade Is Close to Launching Cryptocurrency Trading
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RePalm – Hardware Emulation of PalmOS
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When setting an environment variable gives you a 40x speedup
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Researchers propose a new interdisciplinary subfield called “Machine Behaviour”
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Technical Challenges Developing a Distributed SQL Database
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Base Web, Uber’s New Design System for Building Websites in React
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WatchMe – Watch for Changes on a Page
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TurboTax Hides Its Free File Page from Search Engines
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Indigenous Waorani win landmark legal case against Ecuador gov't
Judges rule three gov't bodies failed to adequately consult the community before putting their territory up for sale. from Al Jazeera ...
German farmers fear drought after dry winter
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Will Macron's promises end yellow vest protests?
President Emmanuel Macron responds to months of riots by vowing to 'transform France'. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2DARk...
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State of emergency in wake of Easter Sunday attacks grants security forces sweeping powers, sets new media restrictions. from Al Jazeera E...
US judge sentences Russian agent Maria Butina 18 months in prison
Butina, who asked for leniency at Friday's hearing, will be deported to Russia after completing her sentence. from Al Jazeera English ...
'Do not forget the Rohingya': UN urges support for refugees
Top UN officials call for generosity from world to help Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2WazH...
Indigenous groups in Brazil march for land rights
Members of more than 300 indigenous groups protest against the right-wing government of Jair Bolsonaro. from Al Jazeera English http://bit...
'A lot of body parts': Counting the dead after Sri Lanka attacks
Death toll from Easter bombings revised down by about 100 as health ministry said some victims were counted twice. from Al Jazeera English...
Trump heeds NRA, says he's pulling US out of Arms Trade Treaty
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Sudan protesters vow to keep up campaign for civilian rule
Thousands of protesters keep up pressure on coup leaders to hand over power to civilian administration. from Al Jazeera English http://bit...
US: Kansas court bolsters abortion rights, blocks ban
State's Supreme Court ruling represents a big victory for abortion rights supporters. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2UCPsao v...
Venezuela in crisis: All the latest updates
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Unable to afford work visas, Venezuelans in Ecuador face fines
Many Venezuelans in Ecuador find themselves suddenly in debt after being hit with immigration fines they can’t pay off. from Al Jazeera ...
US slaps sanctions on Venezuela's foreign minister, judge
Sanctions come as US seeks to increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly...
US economy grew at strong 3.2 percent rate in first quarter
US economy has strong first quarter, but consumer spending, particularly spending on durable goods, slows. from Al Jazeera English http://...
Deadly cyclone leaves trail of destruction across Mozambique
At least one killed as second powerful cyclone in six weeks strikes Mozambique. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2IU2P3T via IFTTT
Could Spain be the latest European country to join the far right?
In Spain, recent opinion polls suggest the current opposition parties could win enough votes to form a right-wing coalition government. fr...
Spain is in danger of falling into the hands of the far right
A failure of the Spanish left to win the April 28 vote and form a government would usher the far-right Vox into power. from Al Jazeera Eng...
Trump: US paid no money to North Korea over Warmbier
Trump says the US did not pay $2m to North Korea to get American college student Otto Warmbier released from detention. from Al Jazeera En...
Irish, British governments call new Northern Ireland talks
Killing of journalist by paramilitary group in Londonderry spurs action to resolve political deadlock in Belfast. from Al Jazeera English ...
Syria talks end without deal on key constitutional body
Russia, Turkey and Iran back the talks, but no agreement is reached on makeup of a Syrian constitutional committee. from Al Jazeera Englis...
Afghan parliament sworn in months after fraud-tainted vote
Dozens of seats remain empty in the newly inaugurated parliament amid allegations of rigging and irregularities. from Al Jazeera English h...
US judge blocks enforcement of anti-Israel boycott law in Texas
Federal judge says boycotts are protected free speech, declaring the Texas law fails to serve compelling state interest. from Al Jazeera E...
Sri Lanka bombings: Bodies found after gun battle in Sainthamaruthu
Police carry out further raids following the Easter Sunday bombings that left at least 250 dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2Vw4...
Cyprus reels as police hunt for victims of suspected serial killer
A man confesses to killing seven women and girls on a island where crime rates are low. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2vmw1Iz
Can you crack the CIA's first Instagram post?
The CIA has opened its Instagram account with a picture full of hidden messages - can you spot them? from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
Nigeria gunmen kidnap Shell workers and kill police guards
Two senior employees of the oil giant were kidnapped in an ambush in the Delta region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2L3Eprj
Measles outbreak: Trump tells Americans to 'get their shots'
The US president tells Americans to "get their shots" as measles cases reach a near two-decade high. from BBC News - World https...
Russian agent jailed for targeting NRA
Maria Butina tells court her parents discovered her arrest on the morning news in a Siberian village. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
American tourist Kimberly Endicott recounts Ugandan safari kidnapping
Kimberly Endicott and her driver were held hostage for five days after they were abducted at gunpoint. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
Venezuelan migrants missing in shipwreck off Trinidad and Tobago
At least 21 people have disappeared after their boat capsized on its way to Trinidad and Tobago. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2XQ2...
Joe Biden scrambles to tamp down Anita Hill controversy
The Democratic front-runner denies treating a woman badly in a 1991 sexual harassment hearing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UK30R...
The refugee families caught up in a war zone in Libya
Migrants and refugees trying to get to Europe are trapped on the front line in Libya. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GzJHFv
North Koreans discuss Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia
North Korean workers and officials speak to state TV about Kim Jong-un's trip to Russia to meet President Putin. from BBC News - World...
British Korea War veteran remembers injured child
Keith Leese hopes to discover what happened to an injured child he helped during the Korean War. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UGx...
Cyclone Kenneth lashes northern Mozambique
The storm, which made landfall on Thursday, is downgraded after winds weakened, but heavy rainfall is expected. from BBC News - World http...
All the references in Taylor Swift's Me!
We went on a hunt for all the easter eggs in the star's candy-coloured new video. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2UVnQ5n
WW2 lost 'clickers' sought for 75th D-Day anniversary
The clickers were used by WW2 paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to detect allies in the dark. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2...
Sri Lanka attacks: The street fighting back with peace
A small lane where families have been devastated by the Easter Sunday bombings is determined to keep the peace. from BBC News - World http...
Edge of the Knife: The film in a language only 20 people speak
How the film Edge of the Knife could help save Haida, an indigenous language on Canada's west coast. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
Japan emperor: The mysterious Imperial Treasures
Three artefacts rich in myth and shrouded in secrecy will be central to the new emperor's coronation. from BBC News - World https://bb...
Can China's plane-maker take on Boeing and Airbus?
Chinese-made planes have attracted criticism, but the crisis facing Boeing could spur interest. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2IKWS...
Afghanistan war: This is the human cost
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Sudan's bold challenge to authoritarianism
What is unfolding in Sudan has the potential to shape an epoch on the continent of Africa. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2VpKQsL
Meet the young activists shaking up South Africa
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Week in pictures: 20-26 April 2019
A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/2GFgPeR
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Show HN: How to draw your home in 3D in less than 1 hour
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A New Approach to Multiplication Opens the Door to Better Quantum Computers
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Show HN: Quinesnake – A quine that plays snake over its own source
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Robots That Learn to Use Improvised Tools
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Psychology of Human Misjudgement by Charlie Munger (A Summary)
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Google insists that its search software is not used to promote contentious online material. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2ZC7...
Apple recalls plugs in UK, Hong Kong and Singapore
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Kim Jong Un: US acted in bad faith at Vietnam talks
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European far-right leaders rally in Prague, face counterprotests
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Thousands hold 'national strike' in Colombia over budget cuts
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Sri Lanka revises bombings death toll down by 100
Health ministry says 253 people were killed, blames difficulty in counting 'badly mutilated' bodies. from Al Jazeera English http:...
Post-Mueller: Can Trump block witnesses, access to documents?
Trump has refused to cooperate in numerous congressional probes, setting the state for several long court fights. from Al Jazeera English ...
US House Democrats probe Homeland Security firings
Separately, White House refuses House Oversight Committee's request for top aide Stephen Miller to testify to Congress. from Al Jazeer...
Has the US failed rape victims in wars?
US threatened to veto a UN Security Council resolution on rape in conflicts over wordings it said encouraged abortion. from Al Jazeera Eng...
Who are the 2020 US Democratic presidential candidates?
The pool of candidates vying for their party's nomination in 2020 is among the largest and most diverse in US history. from Al Jazeera...
Mozambique cyclone victims 'forced to trade sex for food'
Local leaders in Nhamatanda district allegedly coerce women into having sex in exchange for 'a bag of rice'. from Al Jazeera Engli...
Facebook broke Canada privacy laws: Watchdog
Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien pledges to seek a court order to force Facebook to change its practices. from Al Jazeera English http...
As Canada rubbish festers in Philippines, activists demand action
Activists say Canada has violated international law by not taking back thousands of tonnes of waste from Philippines. from Al Jazeera Engl...
Sri Lanka police and security hunt for bombing suspects
Authorities aim to prevent further attacks and clamp down on religious extremism. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/2IJyNk3 via IFTTT...
Huge rallies in Sudan as protesters vow to 'protect revolution'
Tens of thousands of people join huge demonstrations in Khartoum demanding an end to military rule. from Al Jazeera English http://bit.ly/...
France's Emmanuel Macron offers tax cuts to workers
French president responds to months of 'yellow vests' protests, unveiling measures to boost pensions, reduce income tax. from Al J...
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