Fraser Cameron calls the claims "ridiculous" and says he has no access to sensitive information.
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Saturday, September 19, 2020
Central African Republic: Ex-officer arrested for war crimes
Eric Danboy Bagale, a guard under ex-President François Bozizé, was arrested by French police.
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Trump urges Republicans to fill Ginsburg Supreme Court vacancy 'without delay'
09/19/20 7:35 ...
Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Rattles Southern California, No Injuries Reported
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Southern California late Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Republicans vow to vote on Trump pick
Senate leader Mitch McConnell said he will push ahead within hours of Supreme Court justice's death.
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House Church Pastor, Wife in China Face Charges for Homeschooling Kids
A court in China’s southern Fujian province has summoned a house church preacher and his wife for not sending their children to public school, choosing instead to homeschool them.
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Rochester shooting: Two dead after mass shooting in New York
Fourteen people have also been injured after the shooting at a house party in Rochester, New York.
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Obituary: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembered
The Supreme Court justice has died at the age of 87 after undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'Inspiring, revolutionary, a fighter'
Hundreds of people have been visiting the US Supreme Court to pay their respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
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Thailand protests: Thousands gather for mass anti-government rally
Demonstrators are calling for the prime minister's resignation and reform of the monarchy.
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Yasukuni Shrine: Japan's ex-PM Abe visits controversial memorial
Shinzo Abe, who last visited the Yasukuni Shrine in 2013, made the trip days after stepping down.
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Syria war: US deploys extra troops to Syria after Russia clashes
A US official says the move sends a "signal to Russia" to avoid "provocative actions" in Syria.
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Biden says the next person elected president should choose Ginsburg’s replacement
09/18/20 6:55 ...
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WATCH: Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden reacts to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing
09/18/20 6:42 ...
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Trump reacts to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing: "She was an amazing woman"
09/18/20 6:21 ...
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McConnell says Trump’s Supreme Court nominee ‘will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate’
09/18/20 5:59 ...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Supreme Court Justice dies
The US Supreme Court justice was a feminist heroine, cultural icon and national treasure.
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How many people does it take to oust a political leader?
How big does a protest need to be to topple a political leader? One estimate is 3.5% of the country's population.
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Coronavirus in South Africa: Relief, pride and the 'new normal'
As the "worst phase of the epidemic" is overcome, experts delve into the data to learn more about Covid-19.
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Pakistan outcry over police victim-blaming of gang-raped mother
A police chief's comments spark an unprecedented backlash after a woman was raped in front of her children.
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New best story on Hacker News: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion of Gender Equality, Dies at 87
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: US Supreme Court judge dies of cancer aged 87
The justice, an iconic champion of women's rights, dies after suffering from pancreatic cancer.
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Danny Masterson: That ’70s Show star's lawyer denies rape charges in court
The actor's lawyer dismisses the charges as politically motivated at a court hearing in Los Angeles.
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Friday, September 18, 2020
Police launch homicide inquiry after German hospital hack
Woman dies being transferred from German hospital which is hit by hackers.
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New best story on Hacker News: 21 years after the request OpenPGP support gets added to Thunderbird
21 years after the request OpenPGP support gets added to Thunderbird
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What maths is involved in stirring a cup of tea?
A professor has won £2.3m for applying complex maths to simple situations - like stirring tea.
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Brexit: Hauliers' meeting with Michael Gove 'a washout'
The Road Haulage Association says there was "no clarity" on border checks after the transition period.
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Thai national park mails trash back to tourists
If you're leaving your rubbish in a Thai national park, you might be reunited with it by mail.
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UK retail sales boosted by DIY spending
Retail sales volumes in August increased by 0.8% when compared with July, according to new figures.
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China holds military drill as US envoy visits Taiwan
The live-fire exercise in the Taiwan Strait comes as China accuses the US and Taiwan of "collusion".
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Australian footballer awarded 'landmark' disability payout
Shaun Smith said he had suffered serious brain injury from repeated concussions in matches.
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Bolivia's interim leader Jeanine Áñez quits presidential race
She says she has acted to try to prevent the return to power of ex-President Evo Morales' party.
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Thomas Cook's Chinese owner sees sunny horizons
Fosun has plans for concept stores, new resorts and a lifestyle platform for the travel brands it owns.
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WATCH: President Trump speaks at rally in battleground state Wisconsin.
09/17/20 6:09 ...
Global coronavirus infections top 30 million
Over 940,000 people have died since the outbreak began last year, says Johns Hopkins University.
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New best story on Hacker News: Cloudflare and the Wayback Machine, joining forces for a more reliable Web
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New best story on Hacker News: The majority of 18- to 29-year-olds in the US are now living with their parents
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New best story on Hacker News: Why is Apple acting like an asshole?
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Coronavirus: Singapore and Thailand added to England's 'quarantine-free' list
But those coming from Slovenia and Guadeloupe to England and Scotland will now have to quarantine.
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Siberia landscape scarred by climate change
Scientists are warning about the consequences of vast swathes of ground thawing in Siberia.
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Belarus protests: Women try to unmask those detaining protesters
Women want to hold to account the masked people picking protesters off the street in Belarus.
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US election: Are older Trump voters sticking with him?
The US president relied on over-65s to win the White House in 2016 but their support this time is not assured.
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Mozambique's jihadists and the 'curse' of gas and rubies
Three years into an escalating insurgency, the president admits the "resource curse" is to blame.
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India's Covid crisis sees rise in child marriage and trafficking
Reports of under-age marriage and child labour rose as the lockdown pushed people deeper into poverty.
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How photographers track down stolen pictures
Some call them copyright trolls, but these companies say they defend photographers' rights.
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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Rising virus rates threaten economy, says Bank
Bank of England says Brexit with no trade-deal is another risk as it keeps interest rates at historic low.
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Why forest fires in Siberia, Russia threaten us all
Scientists say wildfires in Siberia, Russia, have been releasing record amounts of greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming.
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Michael Jordan: NBA icon's basketball shoes' place in a booming new global market
Sneaker collectors are enjoying a boom time that looks only set to grow. It all started 35 years ago with the Air Jordan 1s.
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Premium Bonds: End is nigh for prizes on the doormat
Prizes will not be sent through the post from March, NS&I announces, but paid directly to bank accounts.
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China debt dogs Maldives' 'bridge to prosperity'
After borrowing vast sums for infrastructure projects, can the tiny island nation pay it back?
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Alexei Navalny's aides say 'nerve agent' found on bottle in hotel room
The Russian opposition figure had stayed at a hotel in Siberia before he fell ill on a flight.
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Kanye posts photos of his record deal amid dispute
The star says he won't release new music until he is released from his recording contract.
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Heat ray 'was sought' against protest in Washington's Lafayette Square
Military police requested a heat ray before clearing a Washington DC square in June, a major says.
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Lesbos: Greek police move migrants to new camp after Moria fire
After sleeping rough for a week many migrants want to leave Lesbos, not stay in a new camp.
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John Lewis scraps bonus for first time since 1953
The partnership posted a £55m loss in the six months to 25 July as costs soared during the pandemic.
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Next says sales 'more resilient than expected'
The clothing retailer saw sales fall 34% as the coronavirus pandemic closed stores.
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New best story on Hacker News: This electrical transmission tower has a problem
This electrical transmission tower has a problem
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Co-op sales rise as shoppers stay closer to home
The grocery chain announces in its half-year results that food sales have increased by 8.8%.
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Covid pushes New Zealand into worst recession in years
The country saw early success in keeping out the virus, but strict measures have taken a toll.
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Colombia: Indigenous protesters topple conquistador's statue
They say Sebastián de Belalcázar represented five centuries of genocide and slavery in South America.
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Biden says US trade deal hinges on UK 'respect' for Good Friday Agreement
The presidential candidate says peace in Northern Ireland cannot become a "casualty of Brexit".
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Covid pushes New Zealand into worst recession in years
The country saw early success in keeping out the virus, but strict measures have taken a toll.
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Co-winners named for Entertainer of the Year at ACMs
09/16/20 8:20 ...
Coronavirus: South Africa eases strict lockdown as cases drop
From 20 September a curfew will be eased, bigger gatherings allowed, and alcohol will be on sale.
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'For me whale meat is my childhood, my memories'
Sales of whale meat rise in Norway, helped by more Norwegians going on staycations.
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China debt dogs Maldives' 'bridge to prosperity'
After borrowing vast sums for infrastructure projects, can the tiny island nation pay it back?
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The student daring to challenge Thailand’s monarchy
Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul read out a 10-point manifesto calling for reform of the monarchy.
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Migrant crisis 2015: What happened to Nujeen Mustafa?
Nujeen fled war in Syria, and crossed Europe in her wheelchair in 2015, but where is she now?
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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Uber's self-driving operator charged over fatal crash
The safety driver of an Uber autonomous car is charged with negligent homicide.
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Cardi B files for divorce from Offset
The New York rapper says her relationship with the Migos star is "irretrievably broken".
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BA boss: Firing and rehiring staff 'off the table'
British Airways boss Alex Crux says there is no need to move cabin crew onto inferior contracts.
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Hurricane Sally: 'Catastrophic flooding' as storm hits US
Authorities warn of "historic and catastrophic flooding" as Sally makes landfall.
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09/16/20 3:14 ...
Iceland challenges supermarket rivals to publish 'plastic footprint'
The frozen-food chain publishes its own packaging record to encourage progress on sustainability.
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US West Coast fires: Smoke spreads to New York and Washington
Smoke from the West Coast fires casts a haze over the eastern cities of Washington DC and New York.
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Coronavirus: Tui to clear refund backlog by end of September
Thousands of people complained to the competition watchdog after waiting for coronavirus-related refunds.
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Barbados to remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state
The government of Barbados says the time has come to leave the colonial past behind.
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Gaza violence flares after Israel signs deals with Gulf states
A fresh round of violence between Palestinian militants and Israel follows a ceremony in Washington.
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Melania Trump: New metal statue unveiled in Slovenia
A new bronze statue takes the place of the former wooden one, which was set on fire last year.
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Singapore becomes hub for Chinese tech amid US tensions
Technology firms Tencent and Alibaba are among those expanding operations amid US-China tensions.
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Coronavirus: How we faced redundancy in lockdown
Young people are losing more jobs than any other age group - Newsbeat has been speaking to some of them.
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New best story on Hacker News: When you browse Instagram and find Tony Abbott's passport number
When you browse Instagram and find Tony Abbott's passport number
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Eating out scheme pushes down August inflation
The UK's inflation rate fell to 0.2% in August as Eat Out to Help Out scheme pushed down restaurant prices.
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Yoshihide Suga: The unexpected rise of Japan’s new prime minister
What we know about the new leader who replaces long-time premier Shinzo Abe.
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New best story on Hacker News: Remembering my father
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Coronavirus: Trump denies downplaying severity of virus
The president said in an interview earlier this year he minimised the virus's severity to avoid panic.
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Yoshihide Suga elected Japan's new prime minister succeeding Shinzo Abe
Yoshihide Suga has won the vote in parliament, and is largely expected to stay his predecessor's course.
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Child power pushes Lego to ditch plastic bags
Lego and supermarket chain Iceland become the latest companies to make sustainability pledges.
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Brexit freight system 'will be ready on time'
The government says a beta version will be ready when the new arrangements begin on 1 January.
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Coronavirus: India infections top five million mark
It is the world's second-highest caseload, amid reports of intensive care beds and oxygen shortages.
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John Bolton: Criminal inquiry opened into explosive memoir
President Trump's ex-adviser is being investigated for possibly disclosing classified information.
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What are the Benefits of a Pediatric Ball Pit?
The colorful balls in a pediatric ball pit are useful in visual tracking skill development. This is advantageous for children with both physical and cognitive disabilities. Pediatric ball pits assist by increasing the function of sensory processing, which can help improve focus and social integration. The gentle weight of the balls helps the child understand the amount of force it takes to move their body through space. As with swimming, the child has to move his or her body against the weight of the balls, which strengthens...
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
New best story on Hacker News: Moment.js Project Status
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Women lose state pension age appeal against government
Two women affected by changes to the state pension age lose their appeal against the government.
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Mozambique: Army to investigate 'horrific killing' video
The footage shows a naked women being beaten then shot dead by men wearing army uniforms.
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Tiger King: New ad demands answers about Carole Baskin's missing ex
An advert asking for information on the star's ex-husband was shown during Dancing With The Stars.
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Malaysian man 'finds' monkey selfies on lost phone
Zackrydz Rodzi says he stunned to find photos after tracing lost phone to nearby jungle.
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Hong Kong's dolphins make comeback during pandemic
With maritime travel down, a vulnerable dolphin species returns to the waters around Hong Kong.
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John Boyega resigns from Jo Malone ambassador role over Chinese ad
The Star Wars actor made a personal video in London, but he was replaced for the Chinese market.
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Warwickshire firm that made the 2012 Olympic Games torch goes bust
The West Midlands car parts firm blames conditions in the automotive sector and Covid-19.
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Ocado sales surge amid shift to online shopping
Sales at the online grocer, which partners with M&S, jumped 50% in the third quarter of the year.
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Asia sees first regional recession in 60 years
The region's economy will shrink 0.7% in 2020 but rebound next year, says the Asian Development Bank.
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Coronavirus: Bill Gates says rich countries must help make vaccine accessible to all
The Microsoft co-founder says rich countries should do more and addresses conspiracy theories about himself.
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UK payrolls shrink by 695,0000 in August
Firms stepped up job cuts ahead of the winding down of the government's furlough scheme.
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Asia sees first regional recession in 60 years
The region's economy will shrink 0.7% in 2020 but rebound next year, says the Asian Development Bank.
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Taxpayers' bad loan bill shrinks to 'only' £20bn
Taxpayers will have guaranteed nearly £70bn in loans to UK firms by March 2021, according to TheCityUK.
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Trump issues stern warning to Iran
09/14/20 8:44 ...
Daniel Prude death: Rochester mayor sacks police chief over 'spit hood' case
Daniel Prude's death in March was a key event in months of unrest over racial injustice in the US.
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New best story on Hacker News: Phosphine detected in the atmosphere of Venus – an indicator of possible life?
Phosphine detected in the atmosphere of Venus – an indicator of possible life?
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TikTok: YouTube launches rival to be tested in India
India was TikTok's largest overseas market before the social media app was banned there in June.
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TikTok: YouTube launches rival to be tested in India
India was TikTok's largest overseas market before the social media app was banned there in June.
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Panama: Mass grave uncovered in area linked to religious sect
The remote site is near where seven bodies were discovered in January, sparking an investigation.
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Hurricane Sally forms off US Gulf Coast, threatening southern states
The slow-moving category one storm is expected to dump rain and could flood coastal communities.
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Kremlin looks to keep protest-torn Belarus in Moscow's orbit
Embattled leader Alexander Lukashenko may not find long-term solace in Russia, Sarah Rainsford writes.
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Ship with no crew to sail across the Atlantic
A full-size, crewless research ship is to make one of the world's first autonomous transatlantic voyages.
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Monday, September 14, 2020
Singapore distributes Covid contact-tracing tokens
The government hopes the Bluetooth tokens will play a significant role in reopening Singapore's economy.
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Climate change: Rising sea levels in Fiji create 'ghost towns'
Coastal erosion, rising sea levels and intense cyclones have forced people to abandon their homes in Fiji.
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New best story on Hacker News: Teacher's low-tech laptop hack to display handwritten notes for online class
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Belarus protests: Lukashenko to meet Putin as unrest continues
It will be their first face-to-face talks since Belarus's disputed presidential election in August.
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Khalifa Haftar's rival Libya government resigns after Benghazi protests
The headquarters of military commander Khalifa Haftar are torched in his eastern base of Benghazi.
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'No risk' at Wetherspoons as 66 staff test positive
The company dismisses claims pubs are "dangerous" places after some workers contract Covid-19.
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Umar Khalid: India student leader arrested over Delhi riots
Delhi police arrested Umar Khalid after questioning him for 11 hours on Sunday.
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Neymar among five sent off as Marseille beat PSG
Neymar is one of five players sent off after an injury-time brawl as Marseille beat Paris St-Germain in an action-packed Ligue 1 game.
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Japan's governing party chooses Shinzo Abe's successor
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is widely expected to win the race, and likely become the new PM.
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Signs of Life discovered on Venus and atmosphere
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Humpback whales take wrong turn up crocodile river
At least one humpback whale remains in the Northern Territory river after getting lost, experts say.
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TikTok rejects Microsoft bid at eleventh hour
Oracle is now the favourite to take over US operations of the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app.
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Roderick Walker: Georgia deputy filmed punching black man is fired
Roderick Walker was a passenger in a car pulled over for a broken rear light in Atlanta, Georgia.
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TikTok rejects Microsoft bid at eleventh hour
Oracle is now the favourite to take over US operations of the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app.
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Climate change: Warmth shatters section of Greenland ice shelf
A big chunk of ice breaks away from the Arctic's largest remaining ice shelf - 79N, or Nioghalvfjerdsfjorden.
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Nvidia to Acquire Arm for $40B
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Dominic Thiem pulls off come back victory to win his first US Open title
09/13/20 5:28 ...
ARM: UK-based chip designer sold to Nvidia
The Cambridge-based company's technology helps power most smartphones among many other gadgets.
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Coronavirus: WHO reports record daily rise in new infections
The largest increases in new infections were reported in India, the US and Brazil, the agency said.
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ARM: UK-based chip designer sold to Nvidia
The Cambridge-based company's technology helps power most smartphones among many other gadgets.
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Nigeria's slave descendants prevented from marrying who they want
Campaigners fight to overturn customs and a caste system that discriminates against some Igbo people.
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The coal-pots fuelling Antigua's ghost stories and folk tales
In generations past, Antiguans would gather around a coal-pot not only to cook but also to socialise.
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How her own illness led one woman to set up a global firm
Jules Miller set up dietary supplements firm The Nue Co after suffering irritable bowel syndrome.
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Sunday, September 13, 2020
New best story on Hacker News: Why do so many people want us back in the office?
Why do so many people want us back in the office?
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Coronavirus: Israeli minister resigns over plans for second lockdown
Housing Minister Yaacov Litzman says the measure will affect key religious holidays later this month.
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Belarus protests: Opposition keeps up pressure on Lukashenko
At least 250 people are arrested, ahead of the latest of several weeks of mass protest.
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US Open 2020: Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev set for New York final
A first-time Grand Slam champion will be crowned at Flushing Meadows on Sunday - will it be Alexander Zverev or Dominic Thiem?
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US Open winner Osaka says a Covid break helped
US Open champion Naomi Osaka says the time she was forced to take off tennis because of the coronavirus pandemic helped her win a third Grand Slam.
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Sir Philip Green's Arcadia 'sorry' after notice pay row
The group agrees to pay full salaries for head office staff facing redundancy after legal threat.
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Los Angeles police officers shot in 'ambush'
Video of the incident shows a figure approach their vehicle, before opening fire and running away.
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Mali coup: Opposition rejects transition deal as 'power grab'
The country's military leadership is accused of ignoring demands made by other groups during talks.
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LeBron James leads Lakers to play-offs final
The Los Angeles Lakers seal a 4-1 series win over the Houston Rockets to reach their first Western Conference final for 10 years.
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Coronavirus: Cases in France leap past 10,000 a day
Hospitalisations and intensive care admissions also rise across the country as infections soar.
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Australian optometrist suspended for altering prescriptions
The Australian man is suspended over 410 altered prescriptions which undermined a female colleague.
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Migrants allowed off Maersk tanker after 40 days at sea
The migrants land in Sicily after what the UN called "a diplomatic game of pass the parcel".
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Russia: Local elections test Kremlin party's grip on power
They come only weeks after the suspected poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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Why do women appear to bear the brunt of ageism at work?
Older women fight back against the double whammy of ageism and sexism in the workplace.
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US film Nomadland triumphs at Venice Film Festival
The festival was the first such event held with live audiences since the start of Covid-19 outbreak.
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Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love: Living with my autism
Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love won his appeal against extradition and his autism was cited as a factor.
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Why do women appear to bear the brunt of ageism at work?
Older women fight back against the double whammy of ageism and sexism in the workplace.
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Working from home: The rise of the DIY office
From treetops to ironing-board desks - a look at some of your creative home offices.
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Brian Cox and Adele's producer Paul Epworth discuss music and the cosmos
How do physics and space travel inspire musicians? Award-winning producer Paul Epworth finds out.
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Coronavirus: How the lockdown has changed schooling in South Asia
The pandemic has led to schools in South Asia shifting to remote learning but there are huge obstacles.
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Letter from Africa: Behind Ghana and Nigeria's love-hate affair
Why the current tensions over the closure of some Nigerian-owned shops in Ghana should come as no surprise.
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