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Facebook shuts 20 pages claiming to be Ethiopian broadcaster
Associated Press - By ELIAS MESERET, Associated Press
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — A major Ethiopian broadcaster says Facebook has shut 20 pages that falsely used its name. Fana Broadcasting Corporate's announcement comes as Ethiopians complain that fake
News
Interpol elects South Korean as its president, in blow to Russia
The Guardian - Benjamin Haas in Seoul, Shaun Walker and agencies
South Korea’s Kim Jong-yang has been elected as Interpol’s next president, edging out a longtime veteran of Russia’s security services who was strongly opposed by the US, Britain and other European nations.
World News
Seoul says it will close Japan-funded sex slavery foundation
Associated Press - By KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Wednesday it will dissolve a foundation funded by Japan to compensate South Korean women who were forced to work in Japan's World War II military brothels. The
World News
France, Germany agree on next step for fighter jet program
Reuters - by Bate Felix
PARIS/BERLIN (Reuters) - France and Germany have reached an agreement on the next steps in a joint program to design a next-generation combat jet, French Defence Minister Florence Parly said on Tuesday.
News (South Africa)
Malema: Fight against Gordhan will see casualties and maybe loss of life
news24.com - Juniour Khumalo
Related Links The latest episode in the ongoing drama between the Economic Freedom Fighters and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan took place …
World News
World's largest cryptocurrency takes a dive
Euronews - euronews
The world's largest cryptocurrency has suffered its biggest losses in more than a year. Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled more than 7.5% on Tuesday to below $4,500 (€3,900) BTC=BTSP, knocking nearly a third off its
South Africa
Khashoggi killing complicates Saudi rescue bid for South African arms firm
Reuters - By Alexander Winning and Joe Bavier
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Loss-making South African arms maker Denel has a problem as it fights to survive. Its potential savior is Saudi Arabia, now drawing fierce criticism following the killing of journalist
Roadsters
Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Prioritizing Pickup Truck Over Semi and Roadster
Inverse
The Tesla Pickup Truck, described by CEO Elon Musk as the project “that I am personally most fired up about,” could be a bigger project than …
Tech Trends
Surge in keyless crime as thieves take advantage of new technology
The Telegraph - By Oscar Quine
Keyless car crime surged last year as industry experts warned that criminals are embracing new technology to break into vehicles. Insurers paid out a record £271m in theft claims in the first nine months
Human Rights
Trans murderer serving life will receive £80k gender reassignment on the NHS
The Telegraph - By Laura FitzPatrick
A transgender murderer serving a life sentence has been given the green light for gender reassignment surgery on the NHS. The £80k procedure has been described as a “security nightmare” by prison officers
Recipes
Easy Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe
VICE - Erling Wu-Bower
Spicy and sweet, crispy and sticky, basically the perfect wing recipe. Servings: 4 Prep: 25 minutes Total: 40 minutes, plus 2 days marinating Ingredients For the marinade:3/4 cup|155 grams granulated 1/2
Photos
Close to 1,000 still missing after deadliest California wildfire
Reuters - By Elijah Nouvelage
CHICO, Calif. (Reuters) - Northern California residents left homeless by the deadliest, most destructive wildfire in state history braced for a new bout of misery on Tuesday from showers expected to plunge
Sun-Dried Tomato
This Chicken in a Creamy Parmesan Sauce Is a One-Pan Wonder
The Kitchn
Kitchn's Delicious Links column highlights recipes we're excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites. …
Boris Johnson
London mayor scraps water cannons bought by Boris Johnson
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — London Mayor Sadiq Khan says three used water cannons bought for police under predecessor Boris Johnson have been sold for scrap, at a loss of more than 300,000 pounds ($385,000). Johnson,
News
Watch Rare Footage of the World’s Most Endangered Rhino
TIME - By Joseph Hincks
Conservationists have released footage and photographs of the world’s rarest rhino, which counts fewer than 70 members among its population and is …
World News
The Latest: Germany rescinds approval for Saudi arms sales
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi (all times local): 8:05 a.m. The German government says it has halted previously approved arms exports to Saudi Arabia amid the
Justice
Chris Watts sentenced to life for 'inhumane' killings of two daughters and pregnant wife
CNN - By Eliott C. McLaughlin and Kelly Murray, CNN
(CNN) — It became apparent from Chris Watts' research for secluded vacation destinations and jewelry that the married Colorado father had found a new love interest, but what led him to kill his pregnant
World News
Cambodian PM says won't allow any foreign military base in his country
Reuters - by Prak Chan Thul
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) - Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Monday there would never be a foreign military base in his country, following a news report that China was lobbying for a naval base in Koh
World News
Thailand protests over U.S. TV show's portrayal of its monarchy
Reuters - by Patpicha Tanakasempipat
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's foreign ministry on Monday said it had complained to the producers of a U.S. television show, "Madam Secretary", regarding the portrayal of the country's monarchy in an aired
World News
Migrant caravan: Mexican border city Tijuana protests arrival
bbc.co.uk
Hundreds of residents have taken to the streets of a Mexican border town, in protest at the arrival of thousands of migrants trying to get to the US. They were urging the migrants to leave Tijuana, to
World News
Rare 6th century mosaic of St. Mark returned to Cyprus more than 40 years after it was looted
The Globe and Mail - The Associated Press
The communications minister of Cyprus says a rare 6th-century portrait mosaic of St. Mark which was looted from an Orthodox Christian church more than four decades ago has returned intact to the Mediterranean
Business (South Africa)
5 life hacks to ensure you don't get hacked
fin24.com - Lameez Omarjee, Fin24
This year saw major data breaches in companies like British Airways and Facebook, and experts reckon this will continue throughout 2019. Speaking at …
World News
Apec summit fails to agree on statement amid US-China spat
The Guardian - Agence France-Presse
Asia-Pacific leaders failed to bridge gaping divisions over trade at a summit dominated by a war of words between the US and China as they vie for regional influence. For the first time, Apec leaders unable
Land Rover
Twisted Land Rover preview: ‘The much-loved classic gets a major twist’
The Guardian - Martin Love
Twisted Land Rovers Price from £60,000, twistedautomotive.com When Land Rover took the momentous decision to discontinue the Defender in 2016 after almost 70 glorious years in production, fans of the 4x4
World News
America to partner with Australia to develop naval base on Manus Island
Australia News - Katharine Murphy Political editor
America will partner with Australia to develop the Lombrum naval base on Manus Island, telegraphing a strategic commitment to the region at a time of concern about rising Chinese influence. The joint which
New York City
Parking attendants trashed my $347K Ferrari: lawsuit
New York Post - By Kathianne Boniello
They turned his sweet ride sour. A Manhattan man dropped his sparkling $347,000 Ferrari off at a Tribeca parking garage only to pick it up four hours …
World News
Maldives' new president warns treasury 'looted' during China-led boom
The Guardian - Reuters
The new president of the Maldives has declared the state coffers to have been looted and warned that the country is in financial difficulty after racking up debt with Chinese lenders in an infrastructure
News
‘Tell Everyone We Scalped You!’ How Caste Still Rules in India
The New York Times - By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN and SUHASINI RAJ
THATI, India — When Sardar Singh Jatav set out walking on a muggy night in early September to talk with the men who employed his son, he found them already waiting for him in the road. But they were not
China
The World’s Largest Floating Solar Plant Is Finally Online
futurism.com
Sungrow Floating Power Plant The world’s largest floating solar power plant is now online in China. Built by Sungrow, a supplier of PV inverter …
News
Norway stunned as warship sinks after collision
CNN - By Lianne Kolirin and Tara John, CNN
(CNN) — A maritime blunder then a ruinous rescue attempt has left a multi-million dollar warship under NATO command almost entirely submerged in a Norwegian fjord. A large hole was torn into the side KNM

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Facebook shuts 20 pages claiming to be Ethiopian broadcaster

Interpol elects South Korean as its president, in blow to Russia

Seoul says it will close Japan-funded sex slavery foundation

France, Germany agree on next step for fighter jet program

Malema: Fight against Gordhan will see casualties and maybe loss of life

World's largest cryptocurrency takes a dive

Khashoggi killing complicates Saudi rescue bid for South African arms firm

Elon Musk Says Tesla Is Prioritizing Pickup Truck Over Semi and Roadster

Surge in keyless crime as thieves take advantage of new technology

Trans murderer serving life will receive £80k gender reassignment on the NHS

Easy Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe

Close to 1,000 still missing after deadliest California wildfire

This Chicken in a Creamy Parmesan Sauce Is a One-Pan Wonder

London mayor scraps water cannons bought by Boris Johnson

Watch Rare Footage of the World’s Most Endangered Rhino

The Latest: Germany rescinds approval for Saudi arms sales

Chris Watts sentenced to life for 'inhumane' killings of two daughters and pregnant wife

Cambodian PM says won't allow any foreign military base in his country

Thailand protests over U.S. TV show's portrayal of its monarchy

Migrant caravan: Mexican border city Tijuana protests arrival

Rare 6th century mosaic of St. Mark returned to Cyprus more than 40 years after it was looted

5 life hacks to ensure you don't get hacked

Apec summit fails to agree on statement amid US-China spat

Twisted Land Rover preview: ‘The much-loved classic gets a major twist’

America to partner with Australia to develop naval base on Manus Island

Parking attendants trashed my $347K Ferrari: lawsuit

Maldives' new president warns treasury 'looted' during China-led boom

‘Tell Everyone We Scalped You!’ How Caste Still Rules in India

The World’s Largest Floating Solar Plant Is Finally Online

Norway stunned as warship sinks after collision