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World Nov 01, 2019

Turkey Starts Patrols With Russia in Northern Syria To Withdraw Kurdish Fighters: Report

The soldiers headed to the east of Al-Darbasiyah in around a dozen Turkish and Russian military vehicles to patrol a strip of territory several dozen kilometres long, according to Turkish military sources.
World Nov 01, 2019

US Interior Department Grounds China-Made Drones Amid US Security Concerns Over Chinese Electronics

"We urge the US to stop abusing the concept of national security, stop exaggerating the so-called China threat, and stop oppressing Chinese companies without reason," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a regular press briefing. The Chinese company DJI produces about 70 percent of the world's commercial drones.
World Nov 01, 2019

Pakistan: Thousands of Islamist Protesters, Demanding PM Imran Khan To Step Down, Converge on Islamabad

Security forces blocked main entry points with shipping containers but protesters streamed into the city, sitting out in squares and open spaces as they awaited instructions from their leaders ahead of Friday prayers.
World Nov 01, 2019

Hong Kong Protest: China Warns It Will Not Tolerate Dissent in the Country

The central government in Beijing has so far voiced its confidence in Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam and the city police to put a lid on the increasingly violent protests. But all eyes have been on whether the party leadership will assert more control over the situation if the demonstrations spin out of control.
World Nov 01, 2019

‘Bulletproof’ Site Backed by Communist Party of China Attacks Hong Kong Democracy Activists

"I received hundreds of threatening calls," a female reporter at Apple Daily, a pro-democracy newspaper, told AFP. "They would call me a bitch, and a prostitute, and tell me to watch out or they would kill me." Disclosing certain personal details, including phone numbers, without consent is illegal in Hong Kong.
World Oct 31, 2019

Bogdan Yaremenko, Lawmaker of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky's Party, Caught in Sex Scandal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's party was embroiled in a scandal Thursday after one of its lawmakers was caught chatting with a prostitute during a plenary session.
World Oct 31, 2019

Islamic State Confirms Death of Chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Appoints Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Quraishi as His Successor

The Islamic State jihadist group confirmed the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and named his replacement as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi, said a statement released Thursday.
World Oct 31, 2019

Vladimir Putin as Spy Was 'Conscientious and Disciplined', Reveal KGB Documents

Declassified KGB documents on display in Russia describe future President Vladimir Putin as a "conscientious and disciplined" spy at the start of his career.
India Oct 31, 2019

India Seeks Answers from WhatsApp After Cyber Espionage

India demanded answers from WhatsApp over a snooping scandal Thursday after coming under fire from critics who accused authorities of using malware installed on the Facebook-owned messaging service to spy on citizens.
World Oct 31, 2019

Donald Trump Rallies Republicans as Impeachment Probe Goes Public

US President Donald Trump called on Republicans to rally behind him Thursday as Democrats in Congress prepared to move the impeachment investigation against him into higher gear with public hearings.
Sports Oct 31, 2019

US Open Champion Bianca Andreescu Ruled Out of WTA Finals 2019 With Knee Injury

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu withdrew from the season-ending WTA Finals on Thursday due to a knee injury. The Canadian sensation crashed out of contention at the round-robin tournament when she retired hurt against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday.
World Oct 31, 2019

Boko Haram Jihadists Kidnap Doctor, Nurse, Driver in Chad

Boko Haram jihadists have kidnapped a hospital's head doctor, a nurse and their driver in western Chad, civilian and military sources said Thursday.
Lifestyle Oct 31, 2019

Tuberculosis Drug Price Slashed in Global Push to Thwart Killer Disease

A pharmaceutical multinational on Thursday slashed the price of a key anti-tuberculosis drug boosting the battle against the world's deadliest infectious disease, as a new treatment was also set to begin extensive testing.
Sports Oct 31, 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Stoppage Time Penalty Hands Juventus 2–1 Win Over Genoa in Serie A 2019–20

Cristiano Ronaldo converted a 96th-minute penalty as Juventus defeated Thiago Motta's Genoa 2-1 to reclaim top spot in Serie A. Napoli were left seething after conceding a disputed late equaliser against Atalanta. Lazio and Roma move above Napoli in the Serie A points table.
Sports Oct 31, 2019

Real Madrid Thrash Leganes 5–0, Move to Second Position in La Liga 2019–20 Points Table

Zidane said he has spoken to Bale and saw him in the changing room at the Santiago Bernabeu. He was also asked if Bale had permission to leave the game five minutes before full-time. "I think so," Zidane said. "If he leaves five minutes before the game finishes, he can get home more easily."
Sports Oct 30, 2019

WWE Crown Jewel 2019: Natalya to Face Lacey Evans in 1st Ever Women Wrestling Match in Saudi Arabia

The bout at King Fahd Stadium will be an incongruous scene in a country where women are generally obliged to wear the black 'abaya' cloak. However, Saudi Arabia is boosting entertainment that allows citizens to have fun, in what some see as an attempt to blunt public frustration over an economic downturn and high youth unemployment.
Sports Oct 30, 2019

ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019: Scotland Crush UAE By 90 Runs to Qualify for T20I World Cup 2020

Scotland joined Namibia, Netherlands, Papua New Guinea and Ireland, who had already booked their places but are still competing for the winner's trophy in UAE. The 14-nation tournament decides which six nations complete the 16-team field for the World Cup in Australia from October 18 to November 15 next year.
World Oct 30, 2019

Brazil Shootout: 17 Killed in Gunfight Between Police and Drug Traffickers in Manaus

Various groups are fighting for control of the drug trafficking business in the north of Brazil, a strategic area for the transport of cocaine from neighboring countries such as Colombia, Peru and Bolivia.
Technology Oct 30, 2019

WhatsApp Sues Israeli Firm NSO Group Over Cyberespionage

The lawsuit said the software developed by NSO known as Pegasus was designed to be remotely installed to hijack devices using the Android, iOS, and BlackBerry operating systems.
Lifestyle Oct 30, 2019

After AIDS Epidemic in 90s, Drug Overdoses Behind Significant Decline in US Life Expectancy: Health Officials

Up until the 1960s, life expectancy was under 70 years. The recent decline illustrates the devastating impact of the opioid crisis, especially synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which can be deadly even in minute quantities of a few milligrams.

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