Tuesday, July 31, 2018

The battle to stop ex-IS fighters reaching Europe

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville follows the teams trying to trace ex-IS fighters who have fled Syria.

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Corrie Mckeague: Airman 'somewhere in Suffolk waste disposal system'

Corrie Mckeague is "no longer missing" and his remains are "irretrievable", his father says.

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Andy Murray beats Mackenzie McDonald in Washington Open

Andy Murray fights back to beat Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the Washington Open first round in his fourth match since returning from hip surgery.

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Love Island: Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham win ITV2 series

After eight weeks of dumpings and drama, the winning couple of the ITV2 series is revealed.

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Lombok earthquake: More than 500 hikers evacuated from Mt Rinjani

More than 500 hikers were stranded on Indonesia's Mt Rinjani when a deadly quake triggered landslides.

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IS claims fatal Tajik attack on foreign cyclists

Two Americans, a Swiss and a Dutch citizen died after being struck by a car on Sunday.

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Brexit and your holiday: Five things that could change

How the UK leaving the EU could impact things like flights, visas and mobile roaming.

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Durex recalls condoms over split worries

The company says the products are not passing "stringent shelf-life tests", meaning they could burst.

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The Papers: Manchester bomber was 'rescued by Royal Navy'

Tuesday's papers include stories on the Manchester bomber, Love Island, and a Fortnite addict.

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News Daily: Aid sector abuse and North Korea missile reports

Your morning briefing for Tuesday 31 July 2018.

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Bruce Beach has built a 10,000 sq ft nuclear bunker

At 10,000 sq ft, Ark Two is one of Canada's largest nuclear fallout shelters.

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Trekking to Everest: 'Challenging but rewarding!'

As adventure tourism booms, more people are trekking the route to Mount Everest's base camp.

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Messi has a kickabout with his dog

A video posted by Lionel Messi's wife, of the footballer playing football with his dog, has gone viral.

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In pictures: Behind the mask

British photographer Rory Lewis's portraits of actors and other public figures go on show in London.

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Melinda Messenger: 'How do breasts have so much power?'

Former glamour model Melinda Messenger reflects on the breast augmentation she had in her 20s.

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Somalia's deaf footballers create their own league

Players fed up with being excluded from existing teams started their own league.

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Intrepid French hunt for sunken warships Cordelière and Regent

The Regent and Cordelière burned together and are now the focus of a French explorer's mission.

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Will EU healthcare for tourists survive Brexit?

Will you be able to use the European Health Insurance Card when the UK leaves the EU?

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What happened to the boy who chased away the lions?

As a child, herder Richard Turere invented a device to stop lions killing cattle but who benefited?

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Would you quote Rick Astley in your out-of-office?

Not everyone sticks to the standard out-of-office reply - we take a look at the more unusual ones.

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Fast fashion: Inside the fight to end the silence on waste

We asked major labels if they destroyed their excess stock. They weren't all forthcoming.

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How will the Love Island contestants cash in following the show?

The next few weeks will be crucial for the Islanders as they establish their brand outside the villa.

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Are UK trains the 'envy' of Europe?

Northern Rail passengers have had huge disruption, but is the rest of Europe jealous of our railways?

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US warns against IMF bailout for Pakistan

"There's no rationale for IMF tax dollars - and associated with that, American dollars that are part of the IMF funding - for those to go to bail out Chinese bondholders or China itself," Pompeo said.

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'They Consider This a Very Precious Book': African Tribe Dances for Joy After Receiving Bible in Own Language

The Tembo people are literally dancing for joy after finally receiving the Bible in their native tongue thanks to a 21-year effort  by Wycliffe Bible Translators.

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Canadian Man Becomes a Woman to Save Money on His Car Insurance

A man lies to the Canadian government to become a woman only on paper for cheaper car insurance. 

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'Clade X' Simulation Reveals Pandemic Could Wipe Out 900 Million People

Scientists warn that a new pathogen could kill almost 10 percent of the world's population of 7.6 billion people.

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Iraq's Christians Refuse to Return, Afraid 'They Will Again Be Targeted'

Tens of thousands of displaced Christians have returned to their cities and villages in the Iraq's Nineveh Plain, but many still refuse to return to Mosul.

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Feces and Flamethrowers: Migrants Storm Gates of Europe as Muslim Radicalism Spikes 900% in Sweden

The European Union continues to try to force member states to take in the mostly Muslim migrants from Africa and the Middle East, but those who do now face soaring welfare costs, crime and terrorism.

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Erdogan Loudly Rejects Trump Sanction Threat as Turkey Persecutes US Pastor Brunson

Turkey's president says he won't release American Pastor Andrew Brunson, even in the face of economic sanctions.

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A Migrant Boy Rejoins His Mother, but He’s Not the Same


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If an N.B.A. Workout Isn’t on Instagram, Does it Even Count?


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Lassie Got Help, Would Your Dog?


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After Doctors Cut Their Opioids, Patients Turn to a Risky Treatment for Back Pain


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Brexit, Russia, Mars: Your Tuesday Briefing


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What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Please Like Me’ and ‘Frontline’


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Ceramics Aren’t Enough. Bring on the Spaceships, Italian Town Says.


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Philippine Bombing Kills 10, Showing Insurgents Remain a Problem


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How Trump Allies Shifted Their Defense as Evidence of Contacts With Russians Grew


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Former FEMA Official Accused of Sexual Misconduct That Spanned Years


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Quotation of the Day: Why Global Greening Isn’t as Great as It Sounds


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Review: In a New Orleans ‘House,’ Wealthy Women Are Haunted by Slavery’s Ghosts


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With Trades, Yankees Pitching Staff Remains a Work in Progress


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Corrections: July 31, 2018


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The Third-Party Option


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New York City Is Thriving. Why Is Transport Such a Nightmare?


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Four People, Including a 5-Year-Old Boy, Are Shot and Killed in Queens


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Murder Suspect Used Dating Apps to Prey on Women, Police Say


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More to Come


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Bob Woodward’s New Book Will Detail ‘Harrowing Life’ Inside Trump White House


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Head of prosecution in treason case against Pervez Musharraf quits

Mohammad Akram Sheikh resigns after the imminent change of government at the Centre

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Two militants arrested in Manipur

Two militants were arrested by police from two different places in Manipur, a police officer said on Tuesday.Two active cadres of proscribed militan

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An utterly feminist world

Ismat Chughtai’s perceptive, witty stories about beautifully flawed human beings come alive in Naseeruddin Shah’s directorial venture, Aurat!Aurat!Aurat that features an all-women cast

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Parliament updates live | Ruckus in Lok Sabha over Rohingya refugee crisis

On Tuesday, the government hopes to discuss and pass four Bills each in both Houses of Parliament. The Assam NRC issue, which led to the adjournment o

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The citizenry test: Assam NRC explained

The draft National Register of Citizens (NRC), published on Monday, includes only those able to prove they were in Assam before 1971. A look at some c

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Party cadres gather outside Kauvery Hospital, Korean generals meet, and other news in pictures

 11.00 amCrowd gathers outside Kauvery HospitalOnlookers and party cadres gathered outside Chennai's Kauvery Hospital on Tuesday morning where Dravida

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Indonesia earthquake: nearly 500 hikers evacuated from volcano

Hikers were able to start climbing down on Monday after guides discovered an alternate route that was unaffected by the landslides

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US warns against IMF bailout of Pakistan

“Make no mistake, we will be watching what the IMF does.”

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Bowled over by tank revival

Assembly Speaker takes boat ride on Lakkaram tank

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Think local and act local, start-ups told

NASA APP Hackathon results announced; certificates given away

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Expose BJP’s duplicity,Naidu tells party MPs

‘Agitation for railway zone need to be stepped up’

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Lokesh to open 10 ITcompanies tomorrow

IT Minister Nara Lokesh will inaugurate 10 companies dealing in IT solutions and security, ERP, testing and others, at the Infosight Building at Tade

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GVL moves privilege notice against TDP leaders

Rajya Sabhamember G.V.L. Narasimha Rao submitted a breach of privilege notice to Rajya Sabha Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday urging him to exerci

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Expedite Kapu quota Bill, says Telugu Desam

MP says issue pending with Centre for too long

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Jaipur-born Ryuko Hira bats for Japanese FDI in A.P.

Wealthy Japanese-Indian businessman met Chandrababu Naidu to discuss investments

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Police regional IT wing in Kozhikode soon

Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts to benefit

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Crackdown on illegal ration card holders

Second round of checking by special squads under way

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Tiruchi division lines up plans to boost non-fare revenue

On a directive from Railway Board to zones

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Residents’ decade-long wait for road widening

Of Nagapattinam-Thanjavur section of NH 67

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Musical group hits high spiritual notes in Tiruchi

Songs were a mix of light and devotional numbers

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‘Corpus not used for welfareof construction workers’

Demand for PF, ESI, better marriage assistance and compensation

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Pilloor valley turns haven for Malabar pied hornbill

Riverine forests, fruit-bearing trees, undisturbed ecology provide fertile ground for their survival

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Construction workers seek better service facilities

Workers also demand enhanced pension and maternity assistance

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Project on varietal testing in public sector,cooperative sugar mills launched

‘State is lagging behind in terms of low cane production and sugar recovery’

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DJ Memorial photography contest attracts over 7,000 entries

The 7th edition of the DJ Memorial Photography Contest, instituted in memory of the late chairman and managing director of Lakshmi Machine Works, D. J

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Police tech hub to come up in city

Facility being planned at Muttathara; repository of crime data to help investigators and law keepers

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Party wing assists police personnel

When compared to past weekend, the crowds thinned outside Kauvery Hospital on Monday. But the police decided not to leave anything to chance, after DM

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Over 7,000 ‘unlawful’ buildings in city, says corpn. commissioner

‘Civic body has stopped issuing temporary door numbers to stop mushrooming of such buildings’

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Boost for power generation as Malnad dams near full level

Reservoirs to fill to the brim by August third week

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Mallya extradition: crucial hearing in U.K. court today

The businessman stands accused of de-frauding the consortium of public sector banks and money laundering.

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DeMon: Hyderabad company with ghost address deposited Rs 3,178 cr

A city-based company that deposited and withdrew Rs 3,178 crore in banks post-demonetisation and is being probed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has a ghost registered address at Erragadda in Hyderabad.

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New e-com policy: Cheap online shopping may end

The draft e-commerce policy has proposed that 'deep discounts' be stopped from a specified date to regulate the e-commerce sector. The plan is to include multiple aspects in the legislation — from consumer protection and grievance redressal to ownership, FDI, local storage of data, protecting micro, small and medium enterprises and mergers and acquisitions.

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Top 5 spells by Indian pacers in England

Indian fast bowlers have used the English conditions to produce some memorable displays. TOI lists its top 5.

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Kiki dance dare keeps police on their toes

​In kiki challenge, people step out of their cars, and dance to the tunes of singer Drake's track ‘In My Feelings’ from his latest album ‘Scorpion’. In Punjab, the music video has been widely circulated on WhatsApp. Local versions of the challenge have been uploaded on sites like Instagram.

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Harley eyes India, plans 250 – 500cc bikes

The move comes as part of Harley’s 2022-centric ‘More Roads to Harley-Davidson’ plan, which aims at getting more people into the company’s fold, especially from international markets. The idea is to compete in large and fast-growing segments of global markets

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Monday, July 30, 2018

Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palaniswami visits Karunanidhi at Kauvery Hospital

Mr. Palaniswami who was on a official visit to Salem, returned to Chennai late on Sunday night.

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Indian American Seema Nanda becomes CEO of Democratic party

Indian American Seema Nanda, who took over as CEO of the opposition Democratic National Committee last week, has vowed to fight for the “soul of the

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Trump brands journalists ‘very unpatriotic’

“Freedom of the press also comes with a responsibility to report the news accurately,” he said accusing the mainstream media of wrongful coverage.

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Anxiety grows as Assam readies for complete NRC draft

The complete draft of the updated National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam will be published at 10 a.m. on Monday.

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All India builders’ meet from August 3

Amendments to building code to be discussed

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Police hope to crack Dandeli lawyer’s murder in two days

Cong. leader was attacked by a masked person on Friday

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AMMA warns actors on statements

Disciplinary committee to be formed

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Dance tribute paid to China Satyam

His contribution in popularising Kuchipudi remembered

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New chief for Southern Naval Command

Vice Admiral A.R. Karve retiring on Tuesday

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Woman goes on hunger strike

Protest against attempts to evict family from ancestral property

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Cases of diabetic retinopathy on the rise, says doctor

Early diagnosis will help avoid vision loss, say doctors

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Guruvayur native held for trolling Hanan

Police to interrogate more persons, including the reporter of an online daily

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Police launch probe into duping incident at ATM

Duo hoodwink a 45-year-old man and withdraw cash

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‘Withdraw darshan ticket system’

‘The system is affecting sanctity of temples’

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3,000 students receive Visharad degree

‘15,000 registered teachers are preparing students for various exams’

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Government school heads struggle to find temporary teachers

For post-graduate teacher posts

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Siddha practitioners’ plea

The Madurai Siddha Vaidhya Sangam approached the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday seeking its reinstatement to a building owned by Me

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Quiz contest held

As many as 250 teams participated in the ‘school’ and ‘open’ category in the second edition of ‘Quizzerthanda 2k18,’ an annual quiz competition organ

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Volunteers clear garbage left by film unit on Vaigai riverbed

Volunteers from the Vaigai Nathi Makkal Iyakkam movement carried out a clean up drive on the Vaigai riverbed near ‘Maiya Mandapam,’ after a film unit

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Where Churches Have Become Temples of Cheese, Fitness and Eroticism


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A $100 Billion Train: The Future of California or a Boondoggle?


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Quotation of the Day: Old Houses of Prayer Are Resurrected


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Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard Are Hall of Famers. No Matter What Twitter Says.


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How to Beat F.O.B.O., From the Expert Who Coined It


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An Influential French Director Is Accused of Sexual Abuse. The Reaction Has Been Muted.


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What’s on TV Monday: ‘Rest in Power’ and ‘A Very Secret Service’


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« Ils crachent quand je marche dans la rue »: le « nouvel antisémitisme » en France


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11 and Married: Malaysia Spars Over Child Brides


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G.O.P. Faces Another Midterm Threat as Trump Plays the Shutdown Card


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Northern: Many cancelled services resuming after timetable chaos

The firm is reinstating 75% of the routes it withdrew after its new timetable caused disruption.

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Novichok: Safety measures at victim Dawn Sturgess' funeral

The vicar leading the service says there will be no pallbearers following advice from health officials.

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Zimbabwe election: First vote without Mugabe

Long-time leader Robert Mugabe is not directly involved, for the first time since independence.

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Millions miss out on seven-day GP access

Government says it is on track to meet its target, but Labour says it has "broken its promises" on extended care.

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'It's just insane really'

Geraint Thomas tells BBC Sport he has to "pinch himself" after he became Britain's third winner of the Tour de France.

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'Panicked' kangaroo smashes way into Australian home

A family locked the distressed animal in a bathroom after it broke a window and "ran amok".

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French skier who disappeared in Italy in 1954 is finally identified

Henri Le Masne, who disappeared in a storm while skiing in Italy, is identified with Facebook help.

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Georgia's rave revolution

Dance is a form of protest in a country where tensions between liberal youths and far-right groups run deep.

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Supreme Court to rule on vegetative state case

Judges will decide whether to make it easier to withdraw food from people in vegetative states.

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Assam: Four million risk losing India citizenship

A new register of citizens excludes people who cannot prove they came to Assam state before 1971.

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California fire: Deadly blazes continues to grow

The Shasta County blaze, one of eight big fires in the state, has killed six people since Thursday.

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BT loses TV rights for 'ultimate fighting' and NBA basketball

The firm is understood to have lost the rights to broadcast NBA basketball and UFC ultimate fighting.

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Lombok earthquake: Hikers trapped on mountain after landslides

Rescuers on the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok are trying to reach dozens stranded by landslides.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Brexit food crisis fury' and 'Welsh wonder'

Monday's papers feature warnings from Brexiteers and revel in Geraint Thomas's Tour de France win.

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News Daily: Out-of-hours GPs and Zimbabwe goes to the polls

Your morning briefing for Monday 30 July 2018.

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Missing person: 'My sister just vanished 30 years ago'

Rochelle Ihm disappeared in 1986 and hasn't been seen since. Her sister refuses to give up hope.

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Behind the seams at Max Mara

Max Mara is the quintessentially Italian fashion brand, but it's run by a former punk from Derbyshire.

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Gurkha women: 'It's my turn to prove myself'

Nepali women will be able to join the British Army in 2020 - here are two who dream of being soldiers.

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The Indian man who drew Sachin Tendulkar with a typewriter

Indian typist Chandrakant Bhide found a way to keep his dream of being an artist alive.

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Submerged 4x4 pulled from sea

A crowd gathers as attempts are made to remove the stricken 4x4 from the sea at Felixstowe.

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The teenage face of Palestinian resistance

The Palestinian teenager served an eight month sentence for kicking and slapping an Israeli soldier.

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Why more girls are putting on their boxing gloves

One club in Merseyside is offering girls-only taster sessions to meet growing demand.

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Love Island: Where is Jack from? And other questions answered

Where is Jack from? And the answers to other questions you've googled about the show.

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Soreen malt loaf marks 80th birthday

First baked in 1938, the sweet snack from Manchester continues to divide opinions.

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Lumberjacks and yoga cats - stories you may have missed

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

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Reality TV and mental health: 'I wish I'd never gone on the show'

As Love Island ends, former reality TV stars say producers of hit shows need to offer more mental health support to contestants.

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Retroactive jealousy: Obsessed with my partner’s past

Zachary Stockill couldn't stop thinking about his partner's sexual past. His obsession killed the relationship - then he learned it could be cured.

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Carr Fire in California Claims Another Victim, Bringing Death Toll to 6


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Dying young in Stockton - England’s most unequal town

How one man is preparing for his own death at the age of 46 in the town with England's biggest health gap.

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J.A. Happ Avoids a Bronx Cheer by Leading the Yankees to Victory


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Rebels at heart: The Beano at 80

The comic says its "rebellious approach" has continued to appeal to new generations of readers.

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Newest Hall of Famers Carry Records and Memories Into Cooperstown


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No Corrections: July 30, 2018


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Michael Cohen Takes a Bullet


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How Trump Lost Re-election in 2020


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What I Learned at Beautycon, Where ‘Everyone Wants to Be Extra’


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CBS Board to Meet on Les Moonves’s Role After Misconduct Allegations


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Spain, Cryptocurrency, France: Your Monday Briefing


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‘Sharp Objects’ Episode 4: The End Zone


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‘Sustainable start-up modelsshould be developed’

Many revolutionary leaders of Tamil Nadu took up the task of nation-building upon themselves even before independence, said Bhaskar Ramamurthi, Direc

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Sixty Mee Seva centres to dispense cash from today

Pilot project to go on stream in four districts

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Putin: Christianity is the Foundation of the Russian State

Vladimir Putin says the adoption of Christianity more than 1,000 years ago in territory that later became Russia marked the starting point for forming the Russian nation itself.

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Jewish Teens Enlisted to Fight Anti-Semitism in Germany

For years, the Jewish community in Germany relied on Holocaust survivors to be its ambassadors. Jews who made it through the horror were the ones with the moral authority to teach young Germans about the perils of anti-Semitism and the crimes of their forefathers. But with the number of survivors dwindling and schoolchildren today at least three generations removed from the Nazis, young Jews like Steiert are being tapped to put a modern take on an old message.

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Strong Quake Hits Indonesian Island, Killing at Least 14

A strong and shallow earthquake early Sunday killed at least 14 people and injured more than 160 on Indonesia’s Lombok island, a popular tourist destination next to Bali, officials said.

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Assam final NRC draft out: 40 lakh don't make it to citizenship list



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Assam's NRC process: All you need to know

The final draft of Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) was released on Monday. It said 2.89 crore of 3.29 crore who applied are considered citizens of the country. That means some 40-41 lakh of Assamese have technically stopped being 'Indian'.

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Now, your visa hinges on your online profile

Immigration and border security officials across several countries are keeping an eye on social media trail and looking up online profiles. This helps throw up inconsistencies in information submitted to immigration authorities, connections to extremist organisations- if any, and even posts that could be considered hate speech under the host country's laws.

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I-T filings double, refunds up by 80%

The number of refund cases cleared so far has gone up by over 81% to 65 lakh, data accessed by TOI showed. Sources said the refund amount cleared up to Thursday was almost 35% higher at around Rs 77,700 crore compared to the corresponding period last year when they added up to Rs 57,551 crore.

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How the rich buy a new nationality

Fugitive Mehul Choksi bought Antiguan citizenship, and his new passport allows him visa-free entry to over 130 countries.

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Quiz: Who went wild about Harry?

It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days? from BBC...