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Iran warns UK against escalating tensions, says crew of seized ship safe
CNBC 21 Jul 2019
Iran on Sunday urged Britain to contain “domestic political forces” intent on escalating tensions between the two countries following Iran’s seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker ... The “UK government should contain those domestic political forces who want to escalate existing tension between Iran and the UK well beyond the issue of ships ... SANCTIONS....
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Female suicide bomber strikes hospital in Pakistan, killing 9
South China Morning Post 21 Jul 2019
He says the bomber then struck at the entrance to the hospital, killing another four… ... ....
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Hong Kong on security alert as thousands march in fresh wave of protests
Indian Express 21 Jul 2019
Advertising ... “The police are terribly worried, I understand, about possible scuffles, clashes … violence around the government and legislative complexes and the police headquarters.”. Advertising ... “KILL BILL” CALL ... Best Of Express ... More Explained ... Officials have also warned about the impact of the unrest on the economy ... news....
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Brilliant Pacquiao downs Thurman to capture WBA crown
Arabian Business 21 Jul 2019
Two judges scored it 115-112 for Pacquiao with the third scoring it 114-113 for Thurman ... Simple as that for Boxing legend @MannyPacquiao, as he breaks down his fight with Thurman, and talks about what is next for the senator ... Deafening chants of "Manny, Manny" rolled around the packed arena as Pacquiao immediately set about building an advantage ... .......
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British Airways, Lufthansa suspend flights to Cairo
Khaleej Times 21 Jul 2019
British Airways and German airline Lufthansa, two of Europe's largest airlines, have suspended flights to Cairo for unspecified security reasons. British Airways announced on Saturday that the flights are suspended "as a precaution to allow for further assessment." ... The British carrier said it cancelled flights to the Egyptian capital for seven days....
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Thousands of 'adult and non-adult' human remains found in underground space in Italy
TVNZ 20 Jul 2019
A genetics expert retained by the family of an Italian girl who went missing in 1983, said on today a cavernous underground space near a Vatican cemetery holds thousands of bones which appear to be from dozens of individuals, both "adult and non-adult." ... "We didn't expect such an enormous number of bones and other remains," Portera said ... ....
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Concern as parents admit they drink alcohol with children
Independent online (SA) 21 Jul 2019
“Substance abuse is a national concern as indicated by the United Nations World Drug Report in 2014 ... Another parent, Lerato Mokoena* who lives and raises her 17-year-old son in Johannesburg CBD, echoed Mkhize’s sentiments, saying her decision was solely based on educating her son about responsible drinking and discouraging from over-drinking....
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1,000 firefighters battle wildfires in central Portugal
Irish Independent 21 Jul 2019
Portuguese authorities say 1,000 firefighters are working to contain wildfires that have injured at least nine people....
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Philip Hammond says he will quit if Boris Johnson becomes PM
The Irish Times 21 Jul 2019
British chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond has become the second British cabinet minister to announce they will quit the UK government if Boris Johnson becomes prime minister ... Asked on the BBC One’s Andrew Marr show if he thought he would be sacked, Mr Hammond said ... Varadkar must prepare to deal with either Boris ... Mr Gauke said ... ... ....
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We must talk about Palestine – without being antisemitic
The Guardian 21 Jul 2019
It’s hard to write or talk about antisemitism and the Labour party ’s handling of it without descending into deep ......
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Ukraine's Zelensky aims to bolster power in parliamentary polls
BBC News 21 Jul 2019
Mr Zelensky was known for his comic role on TV as a teacher who wins the heart of the nation and becomes president after his expletive-laden rant about politics goes viral....
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Iran says British tanker seized because of collision
Independent online (SA) 20 Jul 2019
President Donald Trump said US officials would talk with Britain about the unfolding crisis. "This only goes to show what I'm saying about Iran. Trouble, nothing but trouble," he said ... "We shot it down." ... Crude oil prices climbed following Iran's announcement about the Stena Impero as traders worried the escalating tensions could affect crude supplies....
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“Not My America Or Your America. Our America”: Michelle to Trump
The Siasat Daily 20 Jul 2019
Trump claimed to reporters in the Oval Office the following day that he was not pleased by the taunts and attempted to cut them short ... Those are incredible patriots,” Trump told reporters outside the White House on Friday when asked about the chants. “She’s lucky to be where she is, let me tell you,” he added about Omar ... AFP. ....
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50 years ago, humanity's first steps on another world
The Times of India 20 Jul 2019
WASHINGTON. Fifty years ago on Saturday, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans in history to set foot on the Moon, an epoch-defining event watched on television by half a billion people ... Today belongs to you ... The anniversary has also revived a discussion about the future of space flight ... Top Videos. Trending Videos. ....
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Report: FTC approves a fine for Google over YouTube kids privacy probe
Engadget 20 Jul 2019
Google has to pay the FTC a multimillion dollar fine to settle a probe into YouTube's shortcomings when it comes to protecting kids using its service, according to The Washington Post. The agency launched an investigation into the video-sharing platf... ....
