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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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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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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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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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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 ... Advertising ... “KILL BILL” CALL ... Best Of Express ... More Explained. Explained ... news ... ....
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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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Philip Hammond says he will quit if Boris Johnson becomes PM
The Irish Times 21 Jul 2019
British chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond has become the second British cabinet minister to announce they will quit the UK government if Boris Johnson becomes prime minister ... Asked on the BBC One’s Andrew Marr show if he thought he would be sacked, Mr Hammond said ... Varadkar must prepare to deal with either Boris ... Mr Gauke said ... ... ....
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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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1,000 firefighters battle wildfires in central Portugal
Irish Independent 21 Jul 2019
Portuguese authorities say 1,000 firefighters are working to contain wildfires that have injured at least nine people....
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Ukraine's Zelensky aims to bolster power in parliamentary polls
BBC News 21 Jul 2019photo: AP / Fay Abuelgasim
Iran says British tanker seized because of collision
Independent online (SA) 20 Jul 2019
Tehran, Iran — Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker was allegedly due to a collision with an Iranian fishing boat, the country's state-run IRNA news agency said on Saturday. The British tanker reportedly caused damage to the fishing boat, then didn't respond to calls from the smaller craft ... Trouble, nothing but trouble," he said ... AP ....
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“Not My America Or Your America. Our America”: Michelle to Trump
The Siasat Daily 20 Jul 2019
Trump claimed to reporters in the Oval Office the following day that he was not pleased by the taunts and attempted to cut them short. WASHINGTON ... “What truly makes our country great is its diversity Whether we are born here or seek refuge here, there’s a place for all of us,” Obama tweeted, without mentioning Trump ... Also Read ... AFP. ....
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Heat rises across US as New York tempers flare over subway suspension
The Observer 21 Jul 2019
Tempers rose with the heat in New York as a Central Park festival and a Times Square moon landing commemoration were cancelled because of the dangerous weather. Things reached boiling point in the Friday evening rush hour, when seven subway lines were suspended for more than an hour ... Read more ... In a tweet, Mayor Bill de Blasio said ... De Blasio ... ....
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Report: FTC approves a fine for Google over YouTube kids privacy probe
Engadget 20 Jul 2019
Google has to pay the FTC a multimillion dollar fine to settle a probe into YouTube's shortcomings when it comes to protecting kids using its service, according to The Washington Post. The agency launched an investigation into the video-sharing platf... ....
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50 years ago, humanity's first steps on another world
The Times of India 20 Jul 2019
WASHINGTON. Fifty years ago on Saturday, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans in history to set foot on the Moon, an epoch-defining event watched on television by half a billion people. Their lunar module, named "Eagle," touched down at 2018 GMT (4.18pm ET) on July 20, 1969 ... Today belongs to you ... ....
