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Female suicide bomber strikes hospital in Pakistan, killing 9
South China Morning Post 21 Jul 2019
He says the bomber then struck at the entrance to the hospital, killing another four… ... ....
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Iran warns UK against escalating tensions, says crew of seized ship safe
CNBC 21 Jul 2019
Iran on Sunday urged Britain to contain “domestic political forces” intent on escalating tensions between the two countries following Iran’s seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker ... The “UK government should contain those domestic political forces who want to escalate existing tension between Iran and the UK well beyond the issue of ships ... SANCTIONS....
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Trump says congresswomen he posted racist tweets about should apologise to the US
Metro UK 21 Jul 2019
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning Mr Trump’s racist comments. Donald Trump has launched another attack on the four Democratic congresswomen he targeted in racist tweets last week, demanding they apologise ‘for the horrible (hateful) things they have said’ ... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 21, 2019 ... PA) ... AFP) ... AP) ... ....
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Brilliant Pacquiao downs Thurman to capture WBA crown
Arabian Business 21 Jul 2019
Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao rolled back the years to become the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history with a thrilling split decision victory over WBA champion Keith Thurman on Saturday ... Pacquiao floored Thurman with an electrifying combination in the first round and remained on the front foot throughout a pulsating 12-round duel ... .......
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Hong Kong on security alert as thousands march in fresh wave of protests
Indian Express 21 Jul 2019
Tens of thousands marched in sweltering heat in Chinese-ruled Hong Kong on Sunday as anti-government protests show no signs of let-up, with anger over an extradition bill morphing into a fresh front against what many see as an erosion of freedoms. Advertising ... At Martyrs’ Day rally, Mamata accuses BJP of EVM tampering, horse-trading, lynchings ... news ... ....
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Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong turn violent
The Vindicator 21 Jul 2019
Associated Press. HONG KONG. Hong Kong’s protest movement took a violent turn Sunday as police launched tear gas at protesters after a massive march continued late into the evening, and subway riders were attacked by masked assailants who apparently were targeting pro-democracy demonstrators ... ....
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High stakes in gas standoff between Cyprus, Turkey
Arab News 21 Jul 2019
NICOSIA. Longtime adversaries Cyprus and Turkey are locked in a tense “game of chicken” over the prospect of a multibillion-dollar Mediterranean gas bonanza with neither side willing to capitulate, analysts say ... But I do not see that happening NATO, trade and refugees are important to them,” he told AFP ... “Cyprus’s share could be $17 billion ... .......
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British Airways, Lufthansa suspend flights to Cairo
Khaleej Times 21 Jul 2019
British Airways and German airline Lufthansa, two of Europe's largest airlines, have suspended flights to Cairo for unspecified security reasons. British Airways announced on Saturday that the flights are suspended "as a precaution to allow for further assessment." ... The British carrier said it cancelled flights to the Egyptian capital for seven days....
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World leaders condemn Trump’s attacks on congresswomen of color
MSNBC 21 Jul 2019
Donald Trump was condemned for his attacks on four U.S. congresswomen of color, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib, by many prominent leaders, including Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. Joy Reid is. Read more ... ....
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Thousands of 'adult and non-adult' human remains found in underground space in Italy
TVNZ 20 Jul 2019
A genetics expert retained by the family of an Italian girl who went missing in 1983, said on today a cavernous underground space near a Vatican cemetery holds thousands of bones which appear to be from dozens of individuals, both "adult and non-adult." ... "We didn't expect such an enormous number of bones and other remains," Portera said ... ....
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"Avengers: Endgame" devient le film aux plus grosses recettes de l'histoire du cinéma
L'Express 21 Jul 2019
Los Angeles - Nouvel exploit pour les superhéros d'"Avengers. Endgame". ils ont ravi dimanche le titre du film ayant rapporté les plus importantes recettes de l'histoire du cinéma aux créatures fantastiques d'"Avatar" ... ....
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We must talk about Palestine – without being antisemitic
The Guardian 21 Jul 2019photo: Creative Commons / Marco Verch
'Avengers: Endgame' has passed 'Avatar' as biggest film ever
The Washington Times 21 Jul 2019
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The global box office has a new king in "Avengers. Endgame." The superhero extravaganza this weekend usurped "Avatar" to become the highest grossing film of all time, with an estimated $2.79 billion in worldwide grosses in just 13 weeks. "Avatar" has held onto the record for ... ....
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Concern as parents admit they drink alcohol with children
Independent online (SA) 21 Jul 2019
While the law clearly prohibits any alcohol consumption for children under the age of 18, some parents have admitted to allowing their children to drink - especially when they are in their presence ... “Substance abuse is a national concern as indicated by the United Nations World Drug Report in 2014 ... “Underage drinking is a serious problem....
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Shinzo Abe set to be top of the polls
Hong Kong Standard 21 Jul 2019
Japanese voters yesterday cast ballots in an upper house election, with Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc looking to hold its majority ... Opinion polls point to his Liberal Democratic Party and coalition partner Komeito winning a majority of 124 seats being contested in the House of Councillors, the less powerful upper house of parliament ... ....
