Monday 30 September 2019

Peru president dissolves Congress but legislators defy order

After the president's decision to dissolve Congress, legislators declare him temporarily suspended.

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Your Tuesday Briefing


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Quotation of the Day: They See No Downside for Their Homeland, Ukraine, or Trump


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Corrections: October 1, 2019


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Peru’s President Dissolves Congress, and Lawmakers Suspend Him


By BY ANATOLY KURMANAEV AND ANDREA ZARATE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mygjcQ

Federal Judge in Kansas City Is Reprimanded for Sexual Harassment


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Convicted Murderer Who Escaped From Prison in 2009 Is Missing Again


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Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry

PM Scott Morrison agreed to assist with an investigation into the Mueller inquiry, Canberra confirms.

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They Usually Attract


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Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike

The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy.

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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges

Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters.

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Alberto Salazar: Four-Year Doping Ban for the Distance Running Coach


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


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Sunday 29 September 2019

The Displaced: Climate change in Vietnam 'destroying family life'

Vietnam is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change - we meet the families on the front lines.

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What Really Happened at Sonia Rykiel


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What’s on TV Monday: ‘Le Samouraï’ and ‘The Silence of Others’


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Asics apologises for porn playing for hours above Auckland store

The firm blames hackers for hours of pornography showing on the flagship's outdoor screen.

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Bihar and Uttar Pradesh: More than 100 dead in fresh India flood chaos

Heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar states have also disrupted normal life in the region.

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Your Monday Briefing


By BY MELINA DELKIC from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mWJBSy

Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil

Mohammed bin Salman said oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers".

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Corrections: September 30, 2019


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Quotation of the Day: Despite Bright Spots, Mets Fall Short Again


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Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award.

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‘Succession’ Season 2, Episode 8: Bad Rap


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‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 6: Generational Trauma


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On Opening Weekend, Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita


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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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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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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


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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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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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Saturday 28 September 2019

Rachel Wellhausen, Alexander Torok


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Meredith Kennedy, Brett Forrest


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Kaytlin Roholt, William Lane III


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Johanna Byer, James Adcock


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Courtney Rottenberger, Jason McKean


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Ann Honor, Patrick Kozak


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Alyssa Gerharter, Daniel Cohn


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Aaron Kurosu, Gregory Henselman


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The Internet Is Overrun With Images of Child Sexual Abuse. What Went Wrong?


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Austria votes in snap elections after video sting scandal

Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's party is expected to come top, but may need a coalition partner.

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Mexico rollercoaster crash leaves two dead

A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say.

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Corrections: September 29, 2019


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Quotation of the Day: Beijing Parade Glorifies Party, and Xi’s Power


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Republican Mark Amodei Tiptoes Around Impeachment Inquiry


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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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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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Andrew Yang: The 'Asian math guy' trying to be next US president

Andrew Yang's pledge of $1,000-a-month for every American has piqued the interests of many US voters.

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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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Friday 27 September 2019

When Greta Thunberg saw President Trump

The Swedish activist didn't appear too pleased when Donald Trump arrived for the UN's climate summit.

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German court rules hangovers are an 'illness'

Judges in Frankfurt said a company selling anti-hangover drinks was making illegal health claims.

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Cimabue: Long-lost €6m artwork found in elderly woman's kitchen

A painting hanging above a hotplate in a home near Paris is a long-lost masterpiece, experts say.

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Ebonixsims: 'Making custom content for gamers like me'

Danielle, aka Ebonixsims, started making custom video game content after struggling to make a 'Sim-self' of herself.

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Afghans Begin Voting in Election Threatened by Violence and a Prolonged Political Crisis


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A Marathon at Midnight, to Beat the Heat at the World Championships in Doha


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Qatar women's marathon sees 40% withdraw

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich wins the women's marathon at the World Championships as 28 of the 68 starters withdraw in gruelling conditions in Doha.

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Haiti unrest: Shops and police station looted as thousands protest

A police station is stripped bare in demonstrations against rising prices and corruption.

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Corrections: September 28, 2019


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Mark Amodei Is First House Republican to Support Trump Impeachment Inquiry


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Quotation of the Day: 18 Transgender Killings This Year Raise Fears of an ‘Epidemic’


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Rethinking Trump’s Favorite Dictator


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Impeaching the Peach One


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Tidy


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