Thursday, 28 February 2019

A Year of Quiet Contemplation Led to the Rebirth of Alec Soth’s Photography


By ALEC SOTH and JORDAN G. TEICHER from NYT Lens https://ift.tt/2tDOShE

Learning With: ‘Michael Cohen Accuses Trump of Expansive Pattern of Lies and Criminality’


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Michael Jackson Cast a Spell. ‘Leaving Neverland’ Breaks It.


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Brexit LIVE: World’s biggest investor keeps £62bn in UK predicting economy to FLOURISH



BRITAIN has received a Brexit boost after it was announced the world’s biggest wealth fund will continue to invest in the UK economy even in the event of a no deal scenario with the European Union.

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Trump-Kim summit breaks down 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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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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Cairo station fire: Train crash causes deadly blaze

At least 20 people are killed after a train hits a platform at Ramses Station and explodes in flames.

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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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Trump and Kim meet for Vietnam summit

The US president and North Korean leader shook hands at the start of their summit in Vietnam.

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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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Joe's 100th birthday card appeal goes global

Joe Cuba wanted 100 cards for his 100th birthday - but he received a few thousand instead.

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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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Fox News Breaking News Alert

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

02/28/19 12:36 AM

Legos and Battlebots


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Momo challenge song REVEALED: Parents should ACT FAST if they hear THIS



THE Momo challenge suicide game has hit the UK by appearing in children's Youtube videos and now the initiating song parents should look out for has been revealed.

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Donald Trump LIVE: ‘We had to walk away’ Donald Trump reveals EXACTLY WHY talks collapsed



DONALD Trump is giving a press conference to the world media after revealing the summit with Kim Jong-un had failed to reach an agreement because of North Korea’s demands to lift punishing US-led sanctions.

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World War 3: Nuclear fears as Trump Kim Jong-un talks collapse



US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un failed to reach an agreement on denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula at their summit in Vietnam on Thursday, the White House said.

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Royal SPLIT: Meghan and Kate hit with ANOTHER resignation as aide LEAVES after 10 years



A SENIOR Kensington Palace adviser to the Cambridges and Sussexes is set to leave after 10 years service amid reports the royal families are formally dividing their household.

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Justin Trudeau CRISIS: Opposition calls for police investigation into political scandal



EMBATTLED Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today faced mounting pressure from the leader of the opposition party to step down amid accusations of his involvement in a political scandal.

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India sends Pakistan DRAMATIC demand as TOTAL WAR fears spread - ‘Let our pilot go!’



INDIA is demanding the release of one of its airforce pilots, who was captured yesterday by Pakistani forces after his aircraft was shot down, as fears of all-out war between the two nuclear-armed rivals continue.

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People's Vote POSTER BOY? BBC presenter Gary Lineker tipped to FRONT 2nd vote campaign



BBC presenter Gary Lineker was reportedly floated as a possible leader of a potential second referendum campaign by Labour MPs at a Westminster meeting yesterday.

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Philip Hammond SMIRKS after Brexiteer Tories fail to vote down amendment on Brexit delay



CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond appeared to have a smirk on his face after Theresa May's huge victory in Parliament as MPs approved her plan on Wednesday night, which was only opposed by the hardline Brexiteers in her Party.

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Egyptian researchers dig up quarry - and what they find is as mysterious as it is amazing



ARCHAEOLOGISTS working at a quarry in Egypt have made an extraordinary discovery on the banks of the River Nile - but their discovery has provided more questions than answers.

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BBC host fires back at SNP MP’s plot to SCUPPER Brexit - 'You serve the public!'



BBC radio host Emma Barnett hit out at the Scottish National Party’s “cynical” plot to thwart Brexit during a heated live debate with SNP MP Deidre Brock.

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Brexit DELAY: Jacob Rees-Mogg GIVES UP on March 29 departure - 'MPs just won’t support it'



JACOB Rees-Mogg threw the Prime Minister a lifeline yesterday by indicating that Brexiteer Tory MPs could be ready to drop their opposition to her Brexit deal.

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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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Gangs: 27,000 children in England say they are members - report

A major report says gangs are using "chilling levels of violence" to keep child members compliant.

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Semi-identical twins 'identified for only the second time'

The boy and girl are identical on their mother's side but share only a proportion of their father's DNA.

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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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Fire at Birmingham tyre centre

Residents have been told to keep their windows and doors shut due to a tyre plant fire in Birmingham.

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Jeremy Corbyn: Labour will support Brexit referendum

But the Labour leader says he will continue to push for other options, after Commons Brexit votes.

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Bank customers hit by dozens of IT shutdowns

Customers suffer regular operational and security incidents, BBC analysis of new data reveals.

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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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Manchester Pride: Ariane Grande responds to backlash

The US singer responds to concerns about a straight artist headlining the LGBT event in Manchester.

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Walsall siblings' stomachs removed over cancer risk

The early deaths of the siblings' mother and sister prompted them to be tested for a cancer gene.

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Mike Hall: UK endurance cyclist's death in Australia 'avoidable'

Mike Hall died almost instantly when he was hit by a car during a race in Australia in 2017.

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Prince William and Kate visit Empire bar during NI trip

The couple ended their first day of their visit at a party to celebrate young people who have made a difference to NI.

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The Papers: Trump 'lies' and footballers' mental health

The US president makes many front pages while footballers' mental health dominates the tabloids.

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News Daily: Trump and Kim talks end, and thousands of children in gangs

Your morning briefing for 28 February 2019.

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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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Booker Prize finds new funder in billionaire Sir Michael Moritz

Venture capitalist Sir Michael Moritz steps in after the literary award's previous sponsor withdrew.

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UK Antarctic meteorite hunt bags large haul

The first British-led expedition to gather space rocks in the Antarctic returns with 36 objects.

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What is BritBox?

The new streaming service is set to arrive in the UK, but what is it?

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Norwich City: Marco Stiepermann cleans Daniel Farke's car

Midfielder Marco Stiepermann took the chance to avoid a £50 fine by spinning a wheel of chance.

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Diabulimia: NHS cash to treat type 1 diabetes eating disorder

Zohra says treatment for the type 1 diabetes eating disorder has saved her life.

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The hairdressers spotting signs of abuse

Hairdressers and beauticians are being trained on the signs of domestic abuse, after one fatal case.

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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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Do we know how many children are in gangs?

A report today suggests 27,000 children are members of gangs, but how accurate is that figure?

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Will Birmingham's boom benefit all?

Not since the 1960s has Birmingham experienced so much redevelopment - but will the boom benefit everyone?

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'How learning a foreign language changed my life'

Native English speakers on how their lives have been shaped by learning a second language.

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The phone-makers bringing buttons back

Several phones at MWC are sporting physical keyboards rather than relying on touchscreens.

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Why are there UK wildfires in February?

What is causing the multiple February wildfires and is this the new normal?

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Will the BBC and ITV's BritBox be a hit or a flop?

The BBC and ITV-run service has been more than a decade in the making. Is it too little, too late?

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Buttler and Gayle smash breathtaking centuries as England edge Windies in thriller

Chris Gayle hits a superb 162 as West Indies fall agonisingly short of a famous one-day victory against a Jos Buttler-inspired England.

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Las principales noticias del jueves


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A Sports Hijab Has France Debating the Muslim Veil, Again


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Huawei’s Cutest Fans in China? A Troupe of Dancing Children


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The Cutest Animal on Instagram Is Possibly in Your Trash Can


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Central Park Detective Retires With the Horse He Rode in On


By COREY KILGANNON from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2H6efAz

Word + Quiz: skein


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A New Editor, and a New Take on Brexit, for a Brawny London Tabloid


By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2UdgaqC

Michael Cohen, Kim Jong-un, Kashmir: Your Thursday Briefing


By PENN BULLOCK and MELINA DELKIC from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2UegBB6

What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Better Things’ and ‘The Guilty’


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Beal, Wizards Roll to 125-116 Victory Over Nets


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Trudeau’s Ex-Attorney General: ‘Veiled Threats’ Were Made to Drop Case


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Patient Shoots Doctor at Florida Veterans Affairs Hospital, Officials Say


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On Politics: Michael Cohen Testifies


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Cohen’s Testimony Is a Test for Both Parties in the Year Ahead


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White Man Who Shot Black Men After Hurricane Katrina Dies Days After Sentencing


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Quotation of the Day: Confessed Liar Meets With Ardent Partisans to Set the Record Straight


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


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Warriors Host Survivors of the Parkland School Shooting


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Corrections: February 28, 2019


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Blue Jays


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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

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President Trump and Kim Jong Un shake hands to kick off Hanoi summit

02/27/19 3:36 AM

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Pakistan shuts down airspace to all commercial flights

02/27/19 1:08 AM

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Iran president rejects Foreign Minister Zarif's resignation

Hassan Rouhani says Mohammad Javad Zarif's resignation "is against the country's interests".

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OneWeb satellite internet mega-constellation set to fly

A London-based start-up's multi-billion-pound plan would make the web available everywhere on Earth.

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Spotify launches in India to tap growing digital market

The Swedish firm faces competition from several local rivals in the fast-growing digital market.

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World War 3: India-Pakistan war could cause NUCLEAR WINTER – 'no one is safe'



WAR between India and Pakistan could plunge temperatures to below ice age conditions, bringing a nuclear winter which would “destroy civilisation” and starve 90 percent of the population to death.

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