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World Aug 22, 2019

Donald Trump Slams Danish PM Mette Frederiksen's 'Nasty' Rejection of Greenland Deal

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he was not the first US president to have raised the idea of buying the vast Arctic island which has housed an American air base since even before it became formally a part of Denmark.
Social Viral Aug 22, 2019

Albania Bulldozes Restaurant After Owner Attacks Spanish Tourists

The viral video shows the restaurateur punching through the windshield of the vehicle and ripping the glass while he clings to the bonnet for several minutes as the tourists drive away. The incident, filmed by the victims' tour guide from inside their vehicle, took place at the weekend in Porto-Palermo on the Ionian coast in southern Albania, a popular tourist spot.
World Aug 22, 2019

Turkey to Host Syria Summit with Russia, Iran on September 16

The announcement of the meeting between President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Erdogan comes at a time when Syrian forces have made advances into the last rebel stronghold of Idlib in Syria's northwest.
World Aug 22, 2019

Two Israeli Arabs Charged Over Alleged ISIS Support

Two Israeli Arabs were charged Thursday over their alleged support for the Islamic State group, including downloading guides to prepare terror attacks, Israel's domestic security agency said.The two men from Tamra, a town in northern Israel, are accused of being "active in advancing... the ideology of the Islamic State" group.
World Aug 22, 2019

Jobs For Journalists in Facebook! What Does Social Media Giant's Plan to Hire For 'News Tab' Mean for Media Industry?

Facebook's plan to hire professional journalists instead of relying solely on algorithms to deliver news is a positive step but is unlikely to shake up an embattled media industry, analysts say. The social media giant said Tuesday it would build a small team of journalists to select the top national news of the day "to ensure we're highlighting the right stories."
Sports Aug 22, 2019

US Open 2019 Rankings: Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka Named US Open Top Seeds

World number ones and defending champions Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka were named as top seeds for the US Open on Wednesday. Djokovic, who will be chasing a 17th Grand Slam singles title in New York next week, heads the men's field with Spain's Rafael Nadal seeded second. In the women's draw, Osaka is ranked number one while 2018 runner-up Serena Williams is seeded eight.
World Aug 22, 2019

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Blames Amazon Fires on NGOs as Twitter Erupts

Wildfires in the Amazon rainforest in northern Brazil have ignited a firestorm on social media, with President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday suggesting green groups started the blazes. Images of fires purportedly devouring sections of the world's largest rainforest have gone viral on Twitter.
World Aug 22, 2019

North Korea Dismisses Nuclear Talks if US 'Hostile Military Moves' Continue

North Korea said Thursday it has "no interest" in dialogue unless Washington stops "escalating hostile military moves", as a senior US envoy visited Seoul with an eye on reviving nuclear talks with Pyongyang.
Social Viral Aug 21, 2019

Postwoman Drives Monster Truck Through Siberian Forests to Get Supplies for Her Village

One of the other people is her husband. Every week, she travels 16 kilometres (10 miles) through the forest to the nearest post office in a larger village to collect the post, supplies and pensions for her neighbours.
Lifestyle Aug 21, 2019

Ecstasy Pills to Treat PTSD? Israel Seeks MDMA Therapy to Beat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

The current trials with MDMA, a substance created in a laboratory in 1912, are part of the "renaissance" in the research of psychedelic substances and their application in psychiatry over the past decade, Tzarfaty said.
World Aug 21, 2019

China Threatens Sanctions on US Firms Linked to Taiwan Warplanes Sale

China on Wednesday blasted a huge planned US arms shipment to self-ruled Taiwan and threatened to sanction firms involved in the sale of F-16 fighter jets.
Sports Aug 21, 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo Denies 'Accusation' of Paying Kathryn Mayorga Hush Money to Settle Rape Case, Says 'When People Question Your Honour, it Hurts'

Cristiano Ronaldo told Portuguese television on Tuesday that "2018 was the most difficult year on a personal level." Ronaldo had to deal with rape allegations last year after former model Kathryn Mayorga filed a complaint in September alleging she was sexually assaulted by the footballer in 2009 in a Las Vegas hotel room.
World Aug 21, 2019

Amazon Rainforest Fires Hit Record Number This Year With 72,843 Incidents Detected So Far by Brazil's Space Research Centre

The number of forest fires in Brazil surged in the first eight months of 2019, official data show, as President Jair Bolsonaro faces growing criticism over rampant destruction of the Amazon.
World Aug 21, 2019

Donald Trump Accuses Jewish Democratic Voters of 'Great Disloyalty'

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday Jewish Americans who vote for Democrats display "either a total lack of knowledge or great disloyalty," sparking accusations that he is promoting and politicizing anti-Semitism.
World Aug 21, 2019

More Than 2,300 Tigers Killed and Illegally Trafficked This Century: Report

More than 2,300 endangered tigers have been killed and illegally trafficked since the turn of the century, according to a report published Tuesday, urging more action to protect the giant cats.
World Aug 20, 2019

Italian PM Giuseppe Conte Says to Resign as Political Crisis Comes to a Head

Salvini has been furious at the idea of being squeezed out by a M5S-PD alliance, saying he would get his supporters to "peacefully take to the streets" if it came about, although he made no mention of this call in the Senate.
World Aug 20, 2019

White House Accuses Beijing of ‘Bullying’ in South China Sea

Washington has repeatedly criticized China's attempts to exert growing dominance in the disputed waters, but Bolton's latest broadside comes as the two economic superpowers face off in a damaging trade war.
Sports Aug 20, 2019

FIFA Goal of The Year 2019: Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimović Named in FIFA Puskás Award Nominees' List

Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are the star names on the 10-player short-list announced on Monday by FIFA for its Puskas award for goal of the year. Messi, who has yet to win the award, earned a seventh nomination with a delicate chip for Barcelona against Betis in Seville. Ibrahimovic netted with a balletic volley for LA Galaxy in Toronto in Major League Soccer.
Lifestyle Aug 20, 2019

Can Drinking Tap Water During Pregnancy Lower Your Child’s IQ? Controversial Study Blames Fluoride

A study published Monday linked consumption of fluoridated tap water during pregnancy to lower IQ scores in infants, a finding at odds with decades of public health messaging extolling the mineral's benefits in reducing cavities.
World Aug 20, 2019

Huawei Dismisses New Suspension of 'Unjust' US Ban

Huawei on Tuesday dismissed Washington's three-month delay to a ban on US firms selling to the Chinese tech giant and said the decision would not change the fact it had been "treated unjustly".

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