Latest World News: October 2018

Wednesday 31 October 2018

Trump Plays His Greatest Hits

By ROSS DOUTHAT from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2qlAadl

Congress Has No Clue What Americans Want

By ALEXANDER HERTEL-FERNANDEZ, MATTO MILDENBERGER and LEAH C. STOKES from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2DdkrWk

New York Today: Updates on the L Train Shutdown

By ALEXANDRA S. LEVINE from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2CSzSlR

Elena Ferrante Stays Out of the Picture

By MERVE EMRE from NYT Magazine https://ift.tt/2Rqo8uG

Bulletin Board

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DealBook Briefing: Why Facebook Broke Its Revenue Growth

By Unknown Author from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2RwiBTJ

Donald Trump, Whitey Bulger, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Your Wednesday Briefing

By CHRIS STANFORD from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2Q3oeIl

Lil Peep Died Before Becoming Pop Royalty. His New Music May Change That.

By JON CARAMANICA from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2PxK89R

When Visual Artists Make Music

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Wales great Jenkins to retire on Sunday

Wales' most capped player Gethin Jenkins will play his final game of rugby on Sunday for Cardiff Blues before retiring.

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Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism

Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen.

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Sri Lanka v England: Ben Stokes retires hurt in warm-up match

All-rounder Ben Stokes retires hurt on day two of England's warm-up match in Colombo after being struck on the left arm.

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Car and house insurance faces FCA probe

The City regulator has warns customers face "significant harm" from the prices charged by some firms.

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Another day of funerals as Pittsburgh mourns synagogue shooting

A grief-stricken Pittsburgh community will have another day of funerals for victims of a synagogue shooting -- even as it struggles to comfort those affected by the massacre.

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Harry and Meghan take part in a Māori ceremony

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex wrapped up their 16-day royal tour of Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, and Fiji Wednesday, by admiring century-old redwoods and naming two newborn kiwi chicks.

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CCTV issued over ambulance break-in in Birmingham

Paramedics' belongings were stolen when a man smashed the vehicle's window and climbed inside.

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Investigators detect 'pings' in search for Lion Air flight recorders

Indonesian investigators searching for the flight recorders of crashed Lion Air flight 610 have heard transponder "pings" that could lead them to the devices, and answer questions as to why the new Boeing 737 MAX 8 went down, killing 189 people.

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Pakistani Christian woman's death penalty conviction overturned

Pakistan's Supreme Court has acquitted a Christian woman who has been on death row for almost eight years on blasphemy charges.

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US mob boss's death 'the end of a very sad chapter'

In a 3-foot grave near a river not far from Boston, Paul McGonagle's body lay decaying, undisturbed until his remains were found nearly 20 years ago. Parts of a pelvic bone. A fractured skull with decomposed brain matter. A ring with a part of a decomposed finger bone.

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Trump vows to end US birthright citizenship by executive order

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Trump turns from 'humbling' grief to midterm fire and fury

President Donald Trump makes a hard turn Wednesday from offering empathy to grief-stricken Pittsburgh to the fear and fury of a midterm election closing argument designed to drive up Republican turnout despite the risk of deepening national divides.

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US pipe bomb suspect planned 'terrorist attack' since July

A man accused of sending pipe bombs to prominent Democrats had been planning to send the explosive devices for months, the Department of Justice says.

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Denmark accuses Iran of political 'assassination' plot

Danish authorities have accused the Iranian agents of attempting to carry out a plot to assassinate an Iranian-Arab opposition figure on Danish soil.

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Big Tech's next headache: A tax on revenues

Big tech companies are bracing for new taxes in Europe that could cost them billions.

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Google X head resigns following harassment allegations

The director of Alphabet's experimental research and development department, Google X, has resigned following last week's New York Times report that claimed he had sexually harassed a job applicant. Richard DeVaul is leaving without any exit package, according to a person familiar with the matter.

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Former nurse admits killing 100 patients

A German former nurse on Tuesday admitted murdering 100 patients, making him one of the country's deadliest post-war serial killers.

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Apple unveils lighter, thinner MacBook Air

Apple has brought its fanfare to Brooklyn.

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India Unveils World’s Tallest Statue, Twice the Size of Lady Liberty

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Clampdown on violence against NHS staff

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he will introduce new measures to help protect NHS staff.

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Asia Bibi: Pakistan acquits Christian woman on death row

Asia Bibi's blasphemy conviction polarised Pakistan and the Supreme Court has already sparked protests.

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George Osborne 'regrets' mistakes that led to Brexit vote

Ex-chancellor says Tories were wrong over immigration - which helped lose the 2016 referendum.

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Suzy Lamplugh: Sutton Coldfield search enters day three

Police have been interested in an area to the rear of a semi-detached home in north Birmingham.

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What do American voters care about?

In just under a week the US goes to the polls to elect a new Congress. So what are the main issues?

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Maori ceremony for duke and duchess as royal tour ends

The couple's 16-day overseas tour ends with a visit to a kiwi hatchery and tree walk in New Zealand.

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Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests

Hundreds of demonstrators in Pittsburgh accuse the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate.

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Being wrong weight 'cuts four years off life'

People who are overweight or underweight could live shorter lives than those with a healthy BMI, a study says.

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Yemen conflict: Mattis and Pompeo urge swift ceasefire

US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urge all sides to hold talks soon.

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Nato holds biggest military exercise since Cold War

Trident Juncture is the biggest exercise of its kind since the Cold War.

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University stops making unconditional offers

Unconditional offers are being halted at one university to preserve its entry standards.

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Vatican embassy: Human remains found at Rome property

The human remains could help solve the disappearance of a teenage girl in 1983, Italian media report.

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The Great British Bake Off: 2018 winner revealed

After 10 weeks of biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries, one contestant emerges from the tent triumphant.

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The Papers: Brexit impact and 'Suzy cop's blunders'

Brexit continues to attract headlines with front page stories focusing on the economy and the rush for Irish passports.

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News Daily: Osborne 'regrets' Brexit vote mistakes and NHS violence clampdown

Your morning briefing for 31 October 2018.

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From Syria to Cambridge University

Studying with a mobile phone instead of textbooks in Syria, Abdullah Kattineh got into Cambridge.

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Meeting my long-lost Jamaican family

Keith from Lichfield thought he was an only child for his entire life, that is until a few months ago when he discovered that he is in fact, one of 10 siblings.

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Bitcoin: The first ten years

Bitcoin was born ten years ago. What has it brought the world?

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Harry greets NZ audience in six Pacific languages

He was attending an event with Auckland's local Pasifika community, hosted by New Zealand's prime minister.

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The men having penis fillers to boost their self-esteem

Penis fillers, designed to increase the organ's girth, have gained in popularity, cosmetic surgery groups say.

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DIY Generation: How to be your own boss aged 25

Young entrepreneurs give advice on how to get started in business.

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What should I do with my broken kettle?

Our household appliances could have much longer lives if they were designed to be easily repaired.

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The black history you might not learn at school

As Black History Month draws to a close, BBC News celebrates four lesser-known historical figures.

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Dutch language besieged by English at the unis

So extensive is the spread of English, a group of lecturers warns of a looming "linguicide".

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Can artificial intelligence help stop religious violence?

Oxford University researchers have created a simulation designed to help prevent religious conflict.

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Does screen time really affect medical students' surgery skills?

Surgeons respond after a professor claimed medical students are losing the dexterity to stitch up patients.

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Leicester helicopter crash: Foxes will face Cardiff on Saturday following death of owner

Leicester City's Premier League match at Cardiff on Saturday will go ahead following the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in a helicopter crash.

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Lewis Hamilton on 2018 F1 world title: 'Let's dance. I know how to get by you'

Following his fifth F1 world win Lewis Hamilton talks about his growth as a person, his spirituality and the stand-out moments in 2018.

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Carabao Cup: Nigel Clough says guiding Burton into last eight is 'special'

Burton boss Nigel Clough says it is "special" to have guided League One Burton to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the first time.

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The Faces of Change in the Midterm Elections

By K.K. REBECCA LAI, DENISE LU, LISA LERER and TROY GRIGGS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ACgWpO

On Politics: Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship With Executive Order

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A Weekend at Witch Camp

By VALERIYA SAFRONOVA from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2DdNbhM

Word + Quiz: jamboree

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Pittsburgh, Venice, Whitey Bulger: Your Wednesday Briefing

By PENN BULLOCK from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2qlL0QG

What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Scary Movie’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2PBa30a

Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth

By NIKITA STEWART and GABRIELLA ANGOTTI-JONES from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2Oh27g6

Hartman Scores Twice as Predators Beat Golden Knights 4-1

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2OiBwPT

Rescue Workers Search for Missing After Typhoon Strikes Philippines

By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Oh9Cn2

Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response

By KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SvUNk1

In California, the Search for a Missing 800-Pound Hammer Continues

By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q7znYV

Quotation of the Day: Move Would Have Widespread Ramifications for Many American Families

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Review: In ‘Days of Rage,’ the Revolution Will Be Trivialized

By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2zfHgEh

Review: Remembering What Was and Wasn’t in ‘Good Grief’

By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2JvF3JS

Samsung Reaps Record Profit, but Tougher Times Could Come

By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JsBLqq

Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

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Corrections: October 31, 2018

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36 Teenagers Show Us Their Generation

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Resting Place

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Thomas Campbell, Ex-Director of the Met, Is Hired to Lead San Francisco Museums

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Gender inequality linked to deaths of girls under 5

In countries where women face more unequal treatment in society, young girls have a lower chance of survival, a new analysis finds.

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Russia's only aircraft carrier damaged while under repair

A hole was gouged in the deck of Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, Tuesday when a crane fell on it while the vessel was undergoing repairs in the northern city of Murmansk, according to Russian state media.

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World's tallest statue opens amid surge in Indian mega-monuments

The idea that large statues might act as political tools is hardly a novel one. Immortalized figures from the past often serve the interests and ideologies of the present, whether it's Lord Nelson riding proudly above Trafalgar Square or North Korea's former leaders looming over Kim Il Sung Square.

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The hard right is going for Europe's jugular

Europe's far right has its sights set on the European Union's parliamentary elections, which take place in May next year.

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Two Chinese intelligence officers charged by US for tech theft

Two Chinese intelligence officers have been charged by the United States Justice Department with trying to steal the details for a type of jet engine technology from US-based companies.

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Chinese army scientists exploiting Western universities, report says

A growing number of Chinese military scientists are using their research collaborations with Western universities to take their host country's expertise back home to improve China's own technology, a new Australian report claimed Tuesday.

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Teen airstrike victim set for key surgery

A teenager who was paralyzed in an airstrike near his home outside the Syrian city of Homs in 2013 has arrived in the UK for life-changing medical treatment.

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Shaun White sorry for Halloween costume

Three-time Olympic champion Shaun White has apologized to the Special Olympics community after a backlash over his choice of Halloween costume.

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US strikes at China's tech ambitions

The United States just delivered a sharp blow to China's lofty tech ambitions.

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China is crushing Europe's electric car dreams

Europe gave the world some of its top automakers, but it's losing out to China in the race to define the industry's future.

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Lime yanks scooters off the streets because they can catch fire

Lime has pulled part of its electric scooter fleet from the streets after learning that some of its vehicles' batteries could catch fire.

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Dubai is now home to a trash-eating 'shark' drone

A shark prowling the coastline is normally a worrying sight, but this waterborne drone terrorizes floating trash instead of people.

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Austin bar transforms into Moe's Tavern from 'The Simpsons'

It's one thing for people to dress up for Halloween, but it's quite another for a bar to get in on the act.

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These artists are carving incredibly detailed, art-historical pumpkins

For centuries, artists have honed their craft by copying the challenging works of masters. But an even greater challenge, it seems, would be to painstakingly replicate Vincent van Gogh's swirling trees or Salvador Dalí's melting clocks in the flesh of a pumpkin—which is something the artists of Brooklyn's Maniac Pumpkin Carvers have been known to do.

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Massive emerald unearthed in Zambia

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CNN anchor calls out Sarah Sanders on vote claim

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Istanbul's new airport aims to be one of world's largest

It's ambitious, award-winning and already hit with controversies. Istanbul's new airport was officially inaugurated Monday -- although it won't be fully functioning til the end of the year.

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Rare moon rocks set to sell for $1 million at auction

Three tiny moon rocks, collected by a Soviet space mission in 1970, are expected to sell for up to $1 million when they go to auction in November.

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Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue to pay respects to victims of massacre

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Whitey Bulger, infamous Boston mob boss, killed in prison, multiple reports say

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President Trump, in interview, says he plans to sign executive order ending birthright citizenship for babies of non-citizens

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Tuesday 30 October 2018

Jenifer Lewis Has Some Advice for Kanye West

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DealBook Briefing: Tech and Trade Woes Keep Dragging on the Markets

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Pittsburgh, Lion Air, Milky Way: Your Tuesday Briefing

By CHRIS STANFORD from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2qjKORK

The Founders Look at Modern America

By JEFF SHESOL from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2RiMPJE

Colbert Bashes Trump for His Response to Attacks

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Martha Nussbaum Wins $1 Million Berggruen Prize

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Mass loss of wildlife caused by human consumption, WWF says

"Exploding consumption" has wiped out 60% of wildlife since 1970, conservationists say.

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Wagamama sold to Frankie & Benny's owner

The Asian-themed restaurant chain is being bought in a deal which values the business at £559m.

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The people embracing their disabilities for Halloween

For some with physical disabilities Halloween is proving an opportunity to embrace their bodies and celebrate difference.

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Austerity Is Over, Britain Says, Despite Brexit Uncertainty

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Did a Small Metal Tube Bring Down an Indonesian Airliner?

By RUSSELL GOLDMAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2AAtuOx

6 Tips for Getting Your Solo Play to Broadway

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A Daughter Documents a Giant of Salsa and Latin Jazz

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Learning With: ‘Jair Bolsonaro Wins Brazil’s Presidency, in a Shift to the Far Right’

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Barbra Streisand Can’t Get Trump Out of Her Head. So She Sang About Him.

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Inside the elaborate fantasy world of live-action role playing

When working in the field, photographers often try to assimilate with their surroundings, allowing subjects to be captured in their natural state. And that's precisely what led Boris Leist to dress up as a monk, complete with fictional backstory, in a fantasy world in rural Germany.

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Anger over chancellor's £400m 'little extras' for schools

The chancellor's choice of language in particular drew criticism from parents and teachers.

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China's currency just hit its lowest level in a decade

China's battered currency is trading at its lowest point since the global financial crisis, leaving investors asking how much farther it might fall.

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Assange must obey new rules to stay in London embassy, judge says

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's lawsuit over new asylum conditions has been thrown out by an Ecuadorean judge, who said the country was "not violating his fundamental rights."

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