How to Win Republican Support for Impeachment

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China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears

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Pakistan-India: Modi threatened with ‘nuclear armageddon’ if Kashmir conflict continues

INDIA has been warned that any further conflict could transform into “nuclear armageddon” in Kashmir.

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Minister to outline longer jail term plans for serious offenders

The government wants those convicted of serious violent and sexual offences serve more of their sentences.

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Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

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Michelle Obama fury: Ex-FLOTUS mocked in $30K-a-week spa row with Wall Street 'fat cats'

MICHELLE OBAMA has been accused of clashing with Wall Street “fat cat” bankers at a wellness spa in Malibu, California.

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James Cleverly tells Parliament UK faces civil unrest if it breaks democracy over Brexit

JAMES CLEVERLY issued a stark warning that if Parliament succeeded in thwarting Brexit, then the likely result would be civil unrest.

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EU brings in 'right to repair' rules for appliances

The rules will make household appliances longer-lasting and easier to fix.

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Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world.

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Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel.

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PROGRAMMING ALERT: Rudy Giuliani reacts to subpoena on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET

09/30/19 5:36 PM

Trump’s Claims About Biden Aren’t ‘Unsupported.’ They’re Lies.

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Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure.

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Axed Tory rebel David Gauke in stunning support of Boris by ruling out no confidence vote

DAVID GAUKE, the former Justice Secretary who rebelled against the Government over Brexit, has given his backing to Prime Minister Boris Johnson by claiming a vote of no confidence in the leader was not necessary.

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The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death.

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Alberto Salazar: Mo Farah's former coach banned from athletics for four years after doping violations

Alberto Salazar, Mo Farah's former athletics coach, has been banned from the sport for four years after being found guilty of doping violations.

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Forever 21, Which Helped Popularize Fast Fashion, to File for Bankruptcy

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4 Inmates Escape From Ohio Jail After Overpowering Guards

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Pelosi Pushes for Simple Message on Impeachment as Inquiry Barrels Ahead

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Tate Modern: Young boy who fell 100 ft from gallery cannot move, eat or speak says family

A SIX-YEAR-OLD boy who was allegedly thrown from the viewing platform of the Tate Modern in August can only communicate by smiling and moving his tongue, according to his family.

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Elena Delle Donne Gets Help as Mystics Take Game 1 Over the Sun

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U.S. Officials Warn of Rising Threat From Qaeda Branch in Northwest Syria

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Sound of Music play still 'sumptuous and so joyful'

Sixty years on, the original stage show's power still endures, says one of its remaining stars.

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Where does recycling and rubbish from the UK go?

Waste management company Biffa has been fined for sending used nappies and food packaging to China.

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A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

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Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power

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M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers

By BY TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nGnFLy

The day China became communist

On 1 October 1949 Chairman Mao Zedong announced the creation of the People’s Republic of China

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The sex education circus

Performer and educator Jess Herman has come up with a creative way of teaching teenagers about sex.

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Will virtual clothes transform how we shop?

A smartphone app can make a detailed virtual avatar allowing you to try on a whole range of clothes.

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Be More Chill: The word-of-mouth hit musical now heading to London

Be More Chill was kept alive thanks to the cult following its soundtrack built up on streaming.

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Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall

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Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins

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A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day.

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Greece: Deadly fire triggers riots at Moria refugee camp

Police fire tear gas to control a crowd who say firefighters were too slow to respond to the fire.

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Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of delays in diagnosis and poor care, a report says.

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Amazon fires: The volunteer firefighters battling to save Brazil’s rainforest

A band of volunteer firefighters are on a mission to stop their stretch of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest from going up in flames.

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Private schools say abolition would be vote-loser

Independent-school leaders hit back at Labour's plans to ban fee-paying schools.

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Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'

At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year.

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Why much of the internet is closed off to blind people

Retailers are struggling to make their products accessible, and customers are taking them to court.

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We Are Stoke-on-Trent: What links the Titanic and oatcakes?

The life of the captain of the Titanic and the origins of oatcakes - stories our readers asked us to tell.

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US economy under Trump: Is it the greatest in history?

Is the US economy under President Trump the best it's ever been?

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Meghan Markle ‘surprised’ to meet Suits super fan during South Africa visit

MEGHAN MARKLE was surprised to run into a Suits fan during celebrations of South Africa’s heritage day in South Africa.

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South China Sea: Fear of total war surge as Vietnamese Foreign Minister warns Beijing

THE VIETNAMESE foreign minister Pham Binh Minh has warned against actions which could raise tensions over the hotly disputed South China Sea.

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Money-making hack: Renting clothes online

Tash and Marie are making money by renting out old dresses to women in the area.

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Why Borana people don't name their children for up to three years

The Borana people are not in any rush to name their newborn babies. Here's why.

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The awfulness - and awesomeness - of being short

For men, being tall is considered desirable, but one man has come to embrace his height - or lack of it.

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Organ donation: The phone call that changed Lilly's life

Lilly Kendall had been planning her funeral aged 11 - before an organ donor saved her life.

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World War Two: 'I discovered my eldest sister was my mother'

Albert Gilmour learned his father was an American GI based in Northern Ireland during World War Two.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'tiny things'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "tiny things".

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Tony Blair met top EU negotiator to request Brexit delay according to shock claim

TONY BLAIR personally requested a Brexit delay during a meeting with the EU’s lead negotiator in February according to a shock new report.

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UK voters would rather no deal Brexit to Jeremy Corbyn in Number 10 poll reveals

NEW RESEARCH suggests that UK voters would much rather have a no deal Brexit compared to Jeremy Corbyn being in Downing Street.

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Foreign Secretary reveals unlikely ally that Brexiteers might have to block Benn bill

DOMINIC RAAB, the Foreign Secretary, has revealed that the European Union could help the Government override the Benn bill.

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Republican Mark Amodei Tiptoes Around Impeachment Inquiry

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Government plans 40 new hospitals and a new mental health services pilot

Ministers unveil plans for 40 new hospitals and a new mental health pilot for 12 areas of England.

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Four teens held after Enfield to Loughton police chase

The pursuit ended after the car hit stationary traffic and the suspects were dragged from the car.

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret.

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Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors

The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields.

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Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red

Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend.

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Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup

Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge.

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Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record

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‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony

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Showgirl Video: The last peep show in Las Vegas

The closure of Showgirl Video marks the end of an era for Sin City. But will it ever shun sex completely?

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Who listens in on a president's phone call?

A whistleblower has shone a spotlight on the practice of hearing and recording calls from the Oval Office.

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Sickle cell disease: I wanted to get people talking

Chris who lives with the disease wants to create conversation about the condition.

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Parisians fight climate change with a surprising weapon

An initiative in Paris is trying to persuade restaurants to turn food waste into compost.

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'Just let the power of music move you'

Ecstatic dance is a form of dance which generates feelings of trance and ecstasy.

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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We are Stoke-on-Trent: How Pokemon Go is helping players

Meet the people who say Pokemon Go has helped them combat depression and social anxiety.

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Music funding: 'There will not be another Sheku Kanneh-Mason'

The award winning cellist's mother has warned state schools aren't getting enough funding for music.

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Trump Tears Up the Welcome Mat

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Can a computer fool you into thinking it is human?

Chatbots are increasingly common on and off line, but does it matter if their voices aren't real?

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How Good Is the Yankees’ Defense? Depends on Who’s Keeping Track

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Kurt Volker resigns as Ukraine envoy after mention in whistleblower complaint, AP reports

09/27/19 5:56 PM

Avoid skin-lightening creams 'at all costs'

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of skin-lightening creams that can "act like paint stripper".

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Thomas Cook: How the collapse affected me

A week after the collapse of Thomas Cook, the BBC looks at the stories of those involved

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How to Throw an Intimate Dinner at Home, the Parisian Way

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Pete Alonso Ties Aaron Judge’s Rookie Record With 52nd Home Run

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Week in pictures: 21 - 27 September 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Trump impeachment inquiry: Pompeo subpoenaed by House Democrats

The US secretary of state is ordered to turn over all related documents within a week.

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Hundreds of thousands join Canada climate strikes

The demonstrations come after environmental activist Greta Thunberg called for students to strike.

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Giuliani Backs Out of Kremlin-Supported Conference in Armenia

By BY MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2o0pHGB

Harris County Deputy Is Fatally Shot in Traffic Stop, Official Says

By BY CHRISTOPHER MELE AND AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nixiQg

‘The Irishman’ Review: The Mob’s Greatest Hits, in a Somber Key

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Biden, Weathering Attacks From Trump, Returns to Campaign Trail

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US slashes refugee limit to all-time low of 18,000

The White House says Iraqis who helped the US military and persecuted minorities will get priority.

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Man Who Berated Woman Over T-Shirt With Puerto Rican Flag Is Convicted of Hate Crimes

By BY AIMEE ORTIZ from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lYmQ0d

Complaint in Hand, Democrats Aim for a Fast, and Focused, Impeachment Inquiry

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Prince Harry in southern Africa: Where are the world's landmines?

Prince Harry will highlight the fact that landmines continue to take thousands of lives.

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Trump, Ukraine and impeachment: Your questions answered

From impeachment proceedings to who listens in on a president's calls - your questions answered.

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Not just about sex: Indonesia's protests explained

The violent protests are about corruption, blasphemy and a draconian new criminal code.

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Ryan Murphy, Super Producer, Reboots Himself for Netflix and ‘The Politician’

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Ann Widdecombe demands MPs ‘grow up’ in devastating Brexit attack - ‘Public are fed up!’

ANN WIDDECOMBE launched a devastating attack as she called on MPs to “grow up” and get Brexit over the line as the public were “getting fed up” of the process.

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Gina Miller in brutal clash with BBC QT audience member as she's accused of halting Brexit

GINA MILLER was savaged an audience member last night on BBC Question Time as her view on Brexit was criticised.

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