Latest News: February 2019

Thursday, 28 February 2019

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Mount Kenya wildfire: Marijuana farmers blamed

A large fire blazing in Mount Kenya is blamed on farmers clearing an area to plant marijuana.

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Trump 'impressed' by one thing Cohen said

"He didn't lie about one thing, he said 'no collusion'," the US president said of his former lawyer.

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'Useless slimming pills face fake Amazon reviews' fine

A company that sold "ineffective" fat-fighting herbal supplements is facing a $12.8m (£9.6m) fine.

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Lady Gaga shoots down Bradley Cooper romance rumours

The singer laughs off comments about their passionate Oscars duet - saying they were just acting.

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Senegal election: President Macky Sall wins second term

The president wins 58% of the vote in an election in which two leading candidates were excluded.

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Abhinandan: Villagers recount dramatic capture of pilot

The village chief in Pakistan-administered Kashmir who found the airman reveals how he was captured.

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U.S. Economy Grew 2.9 Percent In 2018, Just Below Trump's Target

The U.S. economy grew 2.9 percent last year, just missing President Trump

The U.S. economy expanded at a solid 2.6 percent rate during the last three months of 2018, but growth was significantly lower than it had been earlier in the year as the boost from tax cuts waned.

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'Devotion' Is a Brilliant Videogame—Too Bad You Can't Play It

Following a controversy involving Winnie the Pooh memes, the game is no longer on Steam.

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The Perfect Pair of Pants Is Just a 3D Body Scan Away

A new startup can generate a piece of custom clothing using smartphone photos you snap of your body. And that's just the beginning of the bespoke clothing future.

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Otto Warmbier: Trump defends Kim over US student's death

The US president says he will take Mr Kim's word he did not know about Otto Warmbier's ordeal.

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Kim Jong-un's security team in dash for cavalcade

Kim Jong-un's security team in dash for cavalcade as North Korea's leader leaves Hanoi summit.

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On Pro Basketball: Take the Lakers. Add Rondo and James. What Could Go Wrong?

Rondo was supposed to be an invaluable presence for the Lakers. The road has been rougher than expected.

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Best Nintendo Switch Deals and Console Bundles (Spring 2019)

The best Nintendo Switch console deals, and all the essentials you'll need when you own one.

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A Second Life for the 'Do Not Track' Setting—With Teeth

In recent years, the setting has been criticized as being essentially meaningless. But it might have a crucial role to play in enforcing privacy regulations.

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How to Make YouTube Kids Safer for Your Kids

YouTube's filters won't catch every disturbing video, but it does offer settings to better control what kids watch online. Here’s how to use them.

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Post-Apocalyptic Insurers Try Out a New 'Make it Rain' Strategy

These disaster insurers don't want to hear your story. They just want to drop a flat cash payout, no matter how much—or little—you suffered.

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Gaza protest deaths: Israel may have committed war crimes - UN

UN human rights experts say Israeli military snipers shot at children, paramedics and journalists.

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Executing Someone With Dementia Might Violate Constitution, Justices Say

This undated file photo provided by the Alabama Department of Corrections shows a police mug shot of Vernon Madison, who was sentenced to death for the 1985 murder of a Mobile police officer.

A convicted murderer developed dementia while on Death Row. The Supreme Court blocked his execution for now, asking a lower court to determine whether the man understands why he is being put to death.

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Gamevice review: A good iPhone game controller, but not for Fortnite

Argentine 11-year-old's C-section sparks abortion debate

The girl had requested an abortion after being raped but doctors performed a caesarean instead.

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Foes Of Trump's Restrictions On Family Planning Clinics See Law On Their Side

Abortion-rights activists gathered for a news conference in New York City Monday to protest the Trump administration

In 1991, the Supreme Court upheld restrictions on family planning providers that are similar to rules proposed by the Trump Administration. But Trump critics say the legal landscape has changed.

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Pakistan 'to free Indian pilot on Friday'

A captured Indian pilot is to be freed on Friday as a peace gesture, Pakistani PM Imran Khan says, amid tensions over Kashmir.

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Cairo station fire: Train driver 'left brakes off'

Prosecutors say the driver left the train to argue with a colleague, but he blames corroded brakes.

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Family pug seized by town over unpaid debts and sold on eBay

Officials in a German town decided the most valuable item in a home was Edda, the family dog.

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How to rip (copy) Blu-ray and other movies, so you can stream and archive them

As long as movies have been distributed on home media, buyers have wanted to back them up or copy them to media that's more convenient for playback or streaming. We trace the history, how copy protection works, and how to circumvent it for legitimate purposes.

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Apple dominates the podcast market. But for how long?

2020 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Support Marijuana Legalization Bill

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is reintroducing a bill to make marijuana legal on the federal level, with the support of several other Senate Democrats running for president.

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is reintroducing a bill on Thursday that would make marijuana legal at the federal level, the latest progressive legislation embraced by White House contenders.

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Senegal: The life of a 17-year-old in Dakar

We spend a day with Abdoulaye as he shows us what it's like being 17 in Dakar.

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Robert Kraft’s Prostitution Charges Return a Wary Palm Beach to the Tabloids

The prostitution charges against Mr. Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, have shined an uncomfortable light on one of Florida’s playgrounds for the rich.

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John Tavares, Returning as the Enemy, Will Face Jilted Islanders Fans

Many fans have vowed to taunt Tavares, the leader of the Islanders for years, when he returns to Nassau Coliseum Thursday night for his first visit as a Toronto Maple Leaf.

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5 Revelations From Cohen: 2017 Checks, 'Catch-And-Kill,' Possible Book Deal

Michael Cohen prepares to testify before the House oversight committee on Capitol Hill Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

Michael Cohen, formerly Donald Trump's personal lawyer, used his public testimony to detail the lengths he went to in order to protect Trump. Republicans questioned his credibility and motives.

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Trump says he wasn't prepared to lift US sanctions on North Korea

02/28/19 12:36 AM

Second Nuclear Summit Ends With No Deal

President Donald Trump meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, in Hanoi. No deal was reached.

President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Hanoi, Vietnam, continuing the denuclearization talks they began eight months earlier in Singapore. The talks ended without an agreement.

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On The Road To The World Cup, U.S. Women Tie Japan 2-2

U.S. forward Megan Rapinoe takes the ball as Japan

In a rematch of the 2015 World Cup final, the Americans had many chances but settled for a draw. As the U.S. looks to defend its World Cup title this summer, its lineup remains a work in progress.

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Trump, Kim Hopeful At Second Nuclear Summit

President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un take a walk during their meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Thursday.

President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam, continuing the denuclearization talks they began eight months earlier in Singapore.

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Federal Judge Orders Texas To End 'Flawed' Effort To ID Noncitizen Voters

Texas Secretary of State David Whitley at his confirmation hearing in Austin. He addressed the backlash surrounding Texas

Texas officials later acknowledged that their list wrongly contained the names of U.S. citizens. The judge criticized what he called the state's threatening letters to suspect voters.

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75 Face Drug Charges In Puerto Rico, Some Allegedly Fed Victims To Reptiles

The U.S. Attorney of Puerto Rico on Wednesday announced 75 alleged gang members have been charged with conspiring to distribute marijuana, cocaine, heroine, oxycodone and alprazolam as part of a vicious drug trafficking ring.

The federal indictment represents a "significant blow" to Las FARC, one of the island's most notorious and brutal drug trafficking rings, officials said on Wednesday.

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GOP Attacks After Opening Focused On Trump: Highlights From Cohen's Testimony

Michael Cohen, former attorney and fixer for President Trump, testifies before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.

The hearing with Michael Cohen, the president's former personal attorney, included plenty of infighting among lawmakers and explosive charges of racism toward the session's close.

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Kremlin Says U.S. Cyberattacks On Russia Are 'The Reality We Live In'

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a cabinet meeting in the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday.

Spokesman Dmitry Peskov links the attacks to Russia's need for its own Internet. It is a "geopolitical angle to try to defend their own steps," says Internet freedom expert Sanja Kelly.

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Girl Scout Cookie Good Samaritan Accused Of Federal Drug Crimes

Last week, a man bought about 120 boxes of cookies so that the children selling them could get out of the cold. The DEA says he is the same man named in a federal indictment.

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House Passes Sweeping Gun Bill

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (left), D-Calif., joined by shooting survivor and former Rep. Gabby Giffords of Arizona, holds a news conference about his proposed gun background check legislation, on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.

The legislation mandates background checks be performed on all gun sales, including firearm purchases made privately. The Senate is unlikely to take it up.

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Storing Health Records On Your Phone: Can Apple Live Up To Its Privacy Values?

Hundreds of health care providers around the United States allow their patients to use Apple

As its iPhone sales growth slows, Apple has been expanding its presence in health care, where privacy matters. Apple's privacy values could give it an edge, if the company lives up to them.

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Aging Offers Women 'Enormous Possibilities For Growth,' Says Author

Mary Pipher's new book, Women Rowing North, chronicles the positive aspects of transitioning from middle age to old age: "At this life stage, women start granting themselves the power of no."

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'Washington Has Become Much Rougher': Germany Is Still Recalibrating With Trump

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has had to readjust her government

Senior officials in Berlin who oversee the trans-Atlantic relationship tell NPR there continue to be concerns about the "German-bashing we hear out of Washington."

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Political Operative At Center Of Tainted North Carolina Election Charged

Attorney Cynthia Singletary tells the public evidentiary hearing that her client, Leslie McCrae Dowless, will not testify without immunity about the 9th Congressional District election investigation, at the North Carolina State Bar in Raleigh on Monday.

Leslie McCrae Dowless was charged with obstructing justice for allegedly collecting absentee ballots for the GOP candidate in a congressional election.

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German Firefighters Work To Free Rotund Rat Stuck In Manhole Cover

A plump rat stuck in a manhole cover spurred volunteer firefighters and animal rescue workers to act in Bensheim, Germany, over the weekend.

Like a square peg in a round hole, a fat rat learned the hard way about squeezing through a too-tight space in Germany over the weekend. Luckily, the fire department had its back.

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Promising New Bed Net Strategy To Zap Malaria Parasite In Mosquitoes

A female Anopheles gambiae mosquito feeds on human blood through a mosquito net.

Progress against malaria has stalled. Now a team is trying a new tactic.

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On Pro Basketball: Luka Doncic Is a Sore Loser. He Is Also a Sensation.

The Mavericks rookie is drawing LeBron James comparisons and has “fast-forwarded” his team’s decision-making.

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Kneeling During the Anthem at Ole Miss: ‘I Needed to Stand Up for My Rights’

A sophomore basketball player wondered how to show his distress about a pro-Confederate rally on campus last weekend. A call to his family led to a decision that drew in other members of the team.

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After an Overhaul, U.S. Women Shift to Sweating the Small Stuff

With 100 days left until the Women’s World Cup, the United States says it has solved many of its big questions. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be more.

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On Baseball: Nolan Arenado Would Rather Lead the Rockies Than Test the Market

Arenado said he “wasn’t afraid of free agency,” despite many players’ growing concerns, and a long-term extension with a club on the rise made more sense.

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Johnny Manziel Barred From Canadian Football League

The C.F.L. ordered the Montreal Alouettes to cut Manziel, the former Heisman Trophy winner, and barred any of its other teams from offering him a contract.

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A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again

A French store dropped a plan to sell a hijab designed for runners after becoming embroiled in the country's debate about what Muslim women wear.

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Tampa Bay and Calgary Keep Streaks Alive by Beating Rangers and Devils

The Rangers fell in overtime as the Lightning got a 10th straight win, and the Devils lost, 2-1, in the Flames’ seventh consecutive victory.

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Beal, Wizards Roll to 125-116 Victory Over Nets

Bradley Beal capped off the best month of his career with yet another 30-point night.

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Warriors Host Survivors of the Parkland School Shooting

Coach Steve Kerr invited some students — including ones from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High, the school in Parkland, Fla., where 17 people were killed in a massacre last year — to the team’s morning training session in Miami.

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No agreement after second nuclear summit

02/27/19 11:12 PM

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Trump sits down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam

02/27/19 5:59 PM

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Cohen says he has never been to Prague, refuting key Russia collusion claim of Steele dossier

02/27/19 10:49 AM

Macworld's March Digital Magazine: 10 must-have apps for your iPhone

The 2017 15-inch 1TB MacBook Pro gets a whopping $1,200 discount at B&H

How to get all of the Apple Watch Activity badges

Eradicate Wi-Fi dead spots with the Linksys Velop mesh router system for $100, a 50% discount

Enhance your iPhone with this $30 iPhone Accessory Bundle

Michael Cohen's Credibility Has Never Been More Certain

In his testimony before Congress Wednesday, Trump's former fixer gave the most convincing narrative yet about Trump's presidential run.

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Electric Polestar 2 Is a Mass-Market Tesla Model 3 Fighter

Volvo's electric- and performance-focused brand eschews the SUV trend with the fastback Polestar 2.

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FTC Hits TikTok With Record $5.7 Million Fine Over Children’s Privacy

The social media app will pay $5.7 million to settle the allegations, and be required to delete videos uploaded by anyone under 13.

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How'd the Cohen Hearing Go? That Depends on Your Filter Bubble

On social media and on partisan sites, the talk of Michael Cohen's hearing in the House Oversight Committee split into like-minded echo chambers.

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What Is an Atmospheric River?

The so-called Pineapple Express is dumping rain down all over California, for one thing. An explanation in the form of a song. (With apologies to Talking Heads.)

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How to Preorder the Galaxy S10 (and the Best Deals So Far)

So you want a new Galaxy. Do you get the S10, S10 Plus, or S10e? Here's the WIRED guide to choosing—with the best deal.

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Forget Growing Weed—Make Yeast Spit Out CBD and THC Instead

Yeast gives us beer and bread. Now researchers have engineered it to do something more improbable: manufacturing the cannabis compounds CBD and THC.

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Email Scammers Ditch Wire Transfers for iTunes Gift Cards

Business email compromise attacks are increasingly targeting nonprofits, and bilking them for iTunes gift cards.

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How Chris Evans Became Twitter's Avatar of Male Decency

The actor helped Regina King up some stairs at the Oscars. Why is the internet praising him for doing the bare minimum?

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Michael Cohen's House Testimony: 5 Key Takeaways from the Prepared Statement

Michael Cohen's testimony before the House Oversight committee tells a new story about Trump and Russia.

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US Hackers' Strike on Russian Trolls Sends a Message—but What Kind?

US Cyber Command's takedown of the Internet Research Agency's network may be more about signaling than immediate effects.

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Trump says he walked away from deal with North Korea over sanctions

The US president says talks ended without an agreement after North Korea asked for full sanctions relief.

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India demands Pakistan release pilot as Kashmir crisis intensifies

Tensions rise over a fighter pilot being held following an exchange of fire over disputed Kashmir.

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Michael Cohen: Ex-lawyer tells Congress Trump directed lies

Michael Cohen says Mr Trump directed plans for a Moscow tower, while denying the fact publicly.

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US gun laws: House passes bill expanding background checks

The legislation expands background checks for all gun sales but the Senate is unlikely to approve it.

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Jody Wilson-Raybould: Ex-minister increases pressure on Trudeau

Jody Wilson-Raybould says she faced "sustained" pressure over SNC-Lavalin prosecution.

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Nicaragua releases dozens of prisoners ahead of talks

Dozens of people arrested during months of anti-government protests are released.

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Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed to host a fundraising dinner

The event is part of an effort to raise $1bn for infrastructure projects in the capital Addis Ababa.

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Selma Blair opens up about MS: 'People with disabilities are invisible'

The US actress stepped out at an Oscars party with a cane, four months after her diagnosis.

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Ukraine pulls out of Eurovision Song Contest 2019

Three acts had refused to represent the country at the contest in a political row involving Russia.

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When Kim responded to a foreign reporter

The moment Kim Jong-un answered a question from a foreign reporter at the US-North Korea summit.

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Kim and Trump start second day of talks

US President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong-un discuss the day ahead as they begin talks.

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Michael Cohen: Five things he said about Donald Trump

From hacked emails to hush money, the explosive things Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen told Congress.

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India Pakistan: Footage appears to show downed Indian jet

The downing of aircraft marks a significant escalation of the dispute between India and Pakistan.

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What President Bush's dog Sully did next

The former service dog of the late President George HW Bush has a new job with the US Navy.

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Melissa McCarthy's Oscars bunny dress criticised by top designer

The outfit Melissa McCarthy wore to present best costume design is branded "tasteless and insulting".

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Athens to open up ancient river

Athens city planners aim to uncover an ancient river long hidden underground.

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The 'caravans of love' visiting Spain's empty villages

For the men who remain to farm the land in emptying Spanish villages it can be hard to meet women. The 'caravans of women' are one solution.

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Abhinandan: Who is the Indian pilot captured by Pakistan?

The fighter pilot who has 16 years of experience is from the southern city of Chennai.

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Risks to Mexico journalists remain despite Amlo's promises

Mexico’s president promised to put an end to the murders of journalists, but attacks continue.

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What we've learnt from the Nigerian election

Five lessons from a controversial poll.

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Venezuela crisis: How much aid is getting in?

A large shipment of US humanitarian aid has been refused entry into Venezuela.

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Can Georgian wine win over global drinkers?

As Georgia aims to boost wine exports, can its unique but sometimes challenging bottles find more fans?

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Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Nigeria election: Atiku Abubakar rejects Muhammadu Buhari's victory

Atiku Abubakar rejects President Buhari's re-election, calling it a return to "military dictatorship" .

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LISTEN: NPR Special Coverage Of Former Trump Lawyer Cohen Testifying Before Congress

Today, President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testifies before the House Committee for Oversight and Reform. Listen live starting at 10 a.m.

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No Amount of Patches Could Make 'Anthem' Fun to Play

Despite coming from a great developer, the game is a big disappointment.

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Review: Jiobit's Location Monitor Tracks Your Kids and Pets

This simple and attractive GPS-enabled tracker is the best way to keep tabs on your pets and kids.

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Since China’s Ban, Recycling in the US Has Gone Up in Flames

All that neatly sorted plastic, paper, and glass used to go to China. Now a lot of it is just getting burned instead.

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Second Trump-Kim Summit Kicks Off In Hanoi With A Handshake

President Trump meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday as their second summit begins in Hanoi.

President Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un are going for round two as the U.S. seeks denuclearization by the North.

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Nigerian President Buhari Wins Second Term While Opponent Calls Election A 'Sham'

Muhammadu Buhari arrives to speak with his supporters as he was declared the winner of the presidential election in Abuja, Nigeria on Wednesday.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari won a second term, the country's election authority said Wednesday. But his main opponent quickly said he would challenge the result in court.

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Chicago To Get Its First Black Female Mayor As Candidates Head To Runoff

Mayoral candidate Toni Preckwinkle appears with supporters Tuesday night in Chicago.

Lori Lightfoot and Toni Preckwinkle, both African-American women, got the most votes out of 14 candidates in Chicago's mayoral election Tuesday night. They'll head to a run-off election on April 2.

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'Not In Compliance': Wilbur Ross, The Trump Official Who Keeps Watchdogs Up At Night

A government ethics watchdog refused to certify Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

In an extremely rare rebuke, a government ethics watchdog refused to certify Ross' recent financial disclosure. But he's still in office even as other Trump officials have resigned for ethical lapses.

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Michael Cohen To Testify Publicly Before Congress On Alleged Trump Lawbreaking

Michael Cohen, former attorney and fixer for President Trump, arrives at the Hart Senate Office Building on Tuesday before testifying to the Senate intelligence committee. Cohen testifies publicly before the House oversight committee Wednesday.

Republicans on the House oversight committee are expected to attack Cohen in response. In a pre-buttal, the White House has already said Cohen is a "disgraced felon" and a "convicted liar."

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