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World Aug 15, 2019

Russian Airbus With Over 230 Passenger Makes Emergency Landing in Corn Field After Hitting Seagulls

The bird strike occurred shortly after take-off, causing engine trouble, and the crew decided to immediately land. The plane landed in the corn field about a kilometre from the runway, with its engines off and landing gear retracted, Rosaviatsia said.
World Aug 15, 2019

France: 500 Firefighters to Battle Blaze in French Forest

The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon in Aude, southeast of the city of Carcassonne, in forests that were classified as having a 'severe' risk of fire because of a recent drought. No buildings have been destroyed or people injured, he added, but warned that the wind strength was forecast to strengthen during the day.
World Aug 15, 2019

Chinese Military Personnel Parade Near Hong Kong Border

Armoured vehicles were also seen inside the stadium in Shenzhen, with the event taking place as concerns build that China may intervene to end 10 weeks of unrest in Hong Kong. State-run media reported this week that the elements of the People's Armed Police (PAP), which is under the command of the Central Military Commission, were assembling in Shenzhen.
World Aug 15, 2019

Republican Lawmaker Questions If Humans Would Have Survived Without Rape, Incest

King, a fierce conservative who is an avid supporter of President Donald Trump, was defending his opposition to abortion in all cases, including rape and incest, during an address to the Westside Conservative Club in his home state of Iowa.
World Aug 14, 2019

Syria: Jihadists Down Regime Plane, Detain Pilot in Northwest Region

Analyst Nawar Oliver said that, with the ongoing air strikes and ground advances, government forces aimed not only to retake the road running through Idlib, but also pile pressure on HTS and allied rebels.
India Aug 14, 2019

Argentine President Mauricio Macri Announces Salary Hikes, Tax Cuts, After Poll Setback

The president said the package of measures would "relieve the pockets" of Argentines hit by 55 percent inflation and a 20 percent devaluation in the value of the peso this week as markets reacted to Macri's defeat.
Technology Aug 14, 2019

Samsung Embroiled in ‘One China’ Row After K-Pop Star Pulls Out

The row broke out after Chinese viewers noticed that the South Korean tech giant offers different language versions of its website for users in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan -- in English, simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese. All three appear as choices in a list of 'countries'.
World Aug 14, 2019

Italy Man Wins Record Lottery Jackpot of 209 Million Euros

The winner has to pick six correct numbers between 1 and 90 - something no one had done since June 2018. But a ticket bought for two euros at a bar in the northern city of Lodi near Milan had the correct result for Tuesday night's draw of 7, 32, 41, 59, 75 and 76. The winner had chosen the numbers at random from a lottery machine at the bar.
World Aug 14, 2019

China Slams ‘Terrorist-Like Actions’ by Protesters at Hong Kong Airport

A small group of protesters also surrounded, tied up and beat a man wearing a yellow journalist vest -- whom the editor of China's state-controlled Global Times identified as one of the paper's reporters -- and another man Beijing said was a Shenzhen resident visiting Hong Kong.
Lifestyle Aug 14, 2019

Two Ebola Drugs Found to Improve Survival Rates by Preventing the Virus from Invading Healthy Cells

The study began last November in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but its current phase has been halted and all future patients switched over to the treatments that have shown positive results, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) said in a statement.
Social Viral Aug 14, 2019

Robot Priest to Preach Buddhist Sermons at Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

The android Kannon, based on the Buddhist deity of mercy, preaches sermons at Kodaiji temple in Kyoto, and its human colleagues predict that with artificial intelligence it could one day acquire unlimited wisdom. The adult-sized robot began service earlier this year and is able to move its torso, arms and head.
Technology Aug 14, 2019

Ancient Giant Fossil of Penguin Found in New Zealand

Scientists have previously speculated that the mega-penguins eventually died out due to the emergence of other large marine predators such as seals and toothed whales. New Zealand is well known for its extinct giant birds, including the flightless moa, which was up to 3.6-metres tall, and Haast's eagle, which had a wingspan of three metres.
Sports Aug 14, 2019

Novak Djokovic Advances as Serena Williams Pulls Out of Cincinnati Masters 2019 Due to Back Injury

Williams, meanwhile, was left just trying to get healthy before the August 26 start of the US Open, pulling out of her scheduled first-round match against qualifier Zarina Diyas just days after she was forced to retire from the WTA Toronto final with back spasms.
Sports Aug 13, 2019

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand 1st Test Match 2019 Preview: Kane Williamson & Co. Eye Top Spot in Test Rankings

New Zealand have a chance of securing the top spot in Test cricket when they take on Sri Lanka in a two-match series from Wednesday, exactly a month after their cruel World Cup defeat to England. New Zealand, with 109 points in Test cricket, are ranked behind India on 113 points, but a 2-0 series win in Sri Lanka will see the Kiwis leapfrog the Asian heavyweights.
World Aug 13, 2019

Hong Kong Airport Cancels All Departing Flights After Fresh Anti-Government Protest

Hong Kong airport authorities on Tuesday suspended all check-ins, but reversed a previous statement saying that all departing flights had been cancelled as pro-democracy protesters blocked the facility.
World Aug 13, 2019

Dengue Menace in Bangladesh: Worst-Ever Outbreak Sees 40 Dead

At least 40 people have died in Bangladesh's worst-ever outbreak of dengue, officials said Tuesday, as overburdened hospitals struggled to treat thousands of patients.
Sports Aug 13, 2019

Inter Milan Transfer News: Ivan Perisic Joins Bayern Munich on Season-Long Loan from Serie A Club

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have signed Inter Milan and Croatia winger Ivan Perisic on a one-year loan deal, the club confirmed Tuesday. Bayern have paid five million Euros ($5.6m) for the Croatian international, with the option to buy him outright for around 20 million Euros at the end of the season.
Lifestyle Aug 13, 2019

UK Man Doesn’t Tell Doctor About False Teeth Before Surgery, Dentures Get Stuck in His Throat

This is the story of a 72-year old retired electrician in Britain -- let's call him "Jack" -- who forgot to tell his surgeon that he wore dentures. Anyone reading this account of what happened next is unlikely to make the same mistake.
Sports Aug 13, 2019

Steve Smith vs Don Bradman Records: Ashes Run-Spree Sparks Comparisons Between Australia’s Two Batting Greats

The pair have been mentioned repeatedly in the same breath since Smith hit innings of 144 and 142 during Australia's 251-run win over England in the first Test at Edgbaston, a triumphant return to Test cricket following a 12-month ban for his role in a ball-tampering scandal. But should Steve Smith be compared to the greatest of them all, Don Bradman?
World Aug 13, 2019

North Korea Defector and Her Son Found Dead: Seoul Police

The bodies of a North Korean defector and her young son have been found in their apartment, Seoul police said Tuesday, with local media reporting they appeared to have died of starvation.

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