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World Jul 09, 2019

Donald Trump Calls Kim Darroch, British Ambassador to US, 'A Very Stupid Guy'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday called the British ambassador to the United States "a very stupid guy," one day after declaring he would cut contact with the diplomat following a leak of cables describing Trump as "inept."
World Jul 09, 2019

Turkey Issues Warrants for Over 240 Soldiers Over Alleged Coup Links

Turkish police launched raids Tuesday seeking to arrest more than 240 military personnel suspected of ties to the group blamed for a 2016 coup attempt, officials said, in an ongoing crackdown that has already seen thousands jailed.
Technology Jul 09, 2019

Instagram Plans to Fight Online Bullying With New Features Powered By Artificial Intelligence

Instagram will introduce new features aimed at curbing online bullying, the Facebook-owned platform announced Monday, as social media giants face increased scrutiny over the harassment faced by many users.
World Jul 09, 2019

France Government to Impose Green Tax on Plane Tickets

The French government is to impose a tax of up to 18 euros ($20) on plane tickets for all flights from airports in France to fund less-polluting transportation projects, a minister said Tuesday.
Social Viral Jul 09, 2019

US Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Oldest-Living, Ring-Tailed Lemur From Zoo to Keep It as Pet

According to court documents, Kasbar abandoned the animal in a plastic drawer with no ventilation the next day in front of a hotel in Newport Beach, south of Los Angeles.
Social Viral Jul 09, 2019

Israel Embassy Trolled After Ambassador’s Non-Kosher Lobster Lunch in Brazil Ridiculously ‘Censored’ It in Twitter Photo

The Israeli embassy did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment on why the photo was doctored. According to Jewish kosher dietary rules, fish with fins and scales are allowed to be eaten, but shellfish, like pork, are forbidden.
Sports Jul 09, 2019

Leicester City Signs Youri Tielemans From Monaco for Club Record Fee of £40 Million

"I believe that we have the talent in our squad to achieve something special and for any player, that’s an exciting thing to be a part of," said Tielemans.
Entertainment Jul 09, 2019

Kevin Spacey Sexual Assault Trial May Not Happen After Accuser Declines to Testify for Fear of ‘Self-Incrimination’

William Little accused the actor of groping him in a Massachusetts bar in July 2016. The actor, 59, was charged in January with indecent assault and battery.
Lifestyle Jul 09, 2019

Wine Tasting: Spitting is an Important Part of Appreciating Wine, Say Experts; Here’s Why

Once in the mouth, the wine is swirled around -- or chewed -- for a few seconds. The taster may then make a "duck face" to allow a bit of air in to detect further characteristics, a step called "grumage".
Lifestyle Jul 09, 2019

Parents of Frenchman in Midst of Right-to-Die Case Lose Hope of Keeping Him Alive: ‘This Time It’s Over’

On June 28, France's top appeals court ruled doctors could begin removing the life support in a process that began last week despite frantic last-minute efforts by his parents Pierre and Viviane.
World Jul 09, 2019

Amal Clooney to Join Legal Team of Philippine Journalist Maria Ressa Facing Criminal Charges With Her Website ‘Rappler’

Ressa was arrested twice this year and has accused Duterte of using prosecutions against her, including ongoing cases of alleged tax evasion and libel, to silence critics and intimidate the press.
World Jul 09, 2019

Hong Kong Leader Carrie Lam Says China Extradition Bill ‘Dead’

"There are still lingering doubts about the government's sincerity or worries (about) whether the government will restart the process with the Legislative Council," she said in a press conference.
World Jul 09, 2019

Egypt Asks Interpol to Trace 3000-Years-Old Tutankhamun Mask Over Ownership Documents

"The committee expresses its deep discontent of the unprofessional behaviour of the sale of Egyptian antiquities without providing the ownership documents and the evidences that prove its legal export from Egypt," the NCAR said in a statement.
Sports Jul 08, 2019

Johanna Konta Beats Petra Kvitova 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in Wimbledon 2019, Reaches Last Eight in Women's Singles

Petra Kvitova's hopes of a third Wimbledon singles title evaporated on Monday, beaten by Britain's Johanna Konta 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 in their last 16 clash.
World Jul 08, 2019

Explosives Found in Brussels, No Sign Tour Targeted: Prosecutors

Belgian police are investigating the discovery of home-made explosives, knives and brass knuckles, but nothing immediately points to an attack plot, including against the Tour de France, prosecutors said Monday.
World Jul 08, 2019

London Daredevil Scales Western Europe's Tallest Tower 'The Shard' (Watch Video)

An unknown daredevil on Monday scaled The Shard in London -- currently ranked as the tallest building in the European Union -- without the apparent assistance of a safety harness or ropes.
World Jul 08, 2019

Kyriakos Mitsotakis Becomes Greece's New Prime Minister on Vow to End Economic Crisis

Greece's new conservative prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was sworn in Monday after a sweeping election victory put him in charge of the EU's most indebted member with promises to end a decade of economic crisis.
World Jul 08, 2019

Earthquake Measuring 5.7 Magnitude Strikes Southwest Iran

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, according to state TV, with teams still assessing the situation.
World Jul 08, 2019

China Blames US 'Bullying' for Iran Nuclear Crisis

China on Monday said "unilateral bullying" by the United States was the cause behind the escalating Iran nuclear crisis, after Tehran announced it was set to breach its uranium enrichment cap.
World Jul 08, 2019

Australian Gamer Who Live Streamed Attack on Pregnant Wife Pleads Guilty to Assault

Munday had been livestreaming his session on the video platform Twitch, allowing audio of the assault to broadcast to viewers around the world and go viral on social media.

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