Venezuela designers turn to piracy after Adobe announces it will cut service

Venezuelans desperately explored piracy workarounds on Tuesday to continue using Adobe programs after the software developer said it will cut access to its products for the country's users, citing U.S. sanctions.

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How the Great Barrier Reef was saved in the 1960s

The conservationists who campaigned to prevent mining and oil drilling on Australia's coral reef.

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U.S. senators call for probe of Brazilian meatpacker JBS

Two U.S. senators called on the U.S. Treasury on Tuesday to open an investigation into the world's largest meat processing company, Brazil's JBS S.A. , due to alleged ties with the Venezuelan government of leftist President Nicolas Maduro.

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Amnesty calls for release of leading Cuban dissident

Amnesty International on Tuesday demanded the Cuban government explain the charges against the head of the country's largest opposition group, whom Havana arrested a week ago, or release him from jail.

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Afghanistan braces for political uncertainty in election's wake

Despite pulling off a safer presidential election than expected, Afghanistan looks headed for a prolonged period of political uncertainty, with the two front-runners claiming victory before ballots are tallied and signaling they would not accept defeat.

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British government prepares for Brexit negotiations to end this week: Spectator magazine

The British government is preparing for Brexit negotiations to end this week, the Spectator magazine reported http://bit.ly/2LYALNX late on Monday, citing a contact in Downing Street.

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Hong Kong opens for business after violent long weekend, braces for more protests

Hong Kong opened for business on Tuesday after a violent long weekend, with its metro rail system only partially functioning and authorities warning residents they may have trouble commuting due to widespread vandalism of infrastructure.

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Main Canadian opposition leader slams PM Trudeau as a fraud in key election debate

Canada's main opposition leader repeatedly attacked Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday during a pivotal televised debate, calling him a phony and a fraud who did not deserve to be re-elected on Oct. 21.

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U.S.-Japan trade deal versus TPP: where it falls short, where it exceeds

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called his new trade deal with Japan "a game changer for our farmers and our

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NBA head Adam Silver defends response over tweet uproar

NBA commissioner Adam Silver defended the league's response to the Houston Rockets general manager's tweet backing Hong Kong democracy protests, telling Japan's Kyodo News that his organization supports freedom of expression without necessarily endorsing a point of view.

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State attorney general group probing Facebook could expand to 40: source

An estimated 40 U.S. state attorneys general will participate in a probe of Facebook Inc, a source said on Monday, suggesting many more states want allegations of anticompetitive practices at the social media company investigated.

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U.S. women's team fights back against governing body's pay claims

U.S. women's national soccer team players pushed back in a court filing on Monday against claims by the U.S. Soccer Federation that some members earn more than their male counterparts, as they argued for class action status in the latest chapter of their closely-watched legal fight.

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U.S.-Japan trade deal versus TPP: where it falls short, where it exceeds

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called his new trade deal with Japan "a game changer for our farmers and our

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Poll shows Brazilian Catholics do not agree with Bolsonaro on Amazon

A majority of Brazilian Catholics believe global warming is a scientific fact and preservation of the Amazon rainforest is vital to reduce the effects of climate change, contrary to the view of Brazil's right-wing government, a poll showed on Monday.

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