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Putin Briefed on Results of Probe Into Hole in Soyuz MS-09 Spaceship - Source
Sputnik 19 Sep 2019
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed on the results of a probe into the mysterious hole in the hull of Soyuz MS-09 spaceship, a source in the space industry told Sputnik. "The president has been briefed on the results of the investigation," the source said....
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Belgian fighter jet crashes in France, pilot hits power line
The Tribune San Luis Obispo 19 Sep 2019
French authorities say a Belgian F-16 fighter jet has crashed in a populated area in western France and one of its pilots is caught on a high-voltage electricity line. A spokesman for the regional prefecture, or administration, told The Associated Press that the plane crashed Thursday in the town of Pluvigner in Brittany....
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Three dead as speedboat trying to set record smashes into causeway near Venice
Yahoo Daily News 18 Sep 2019
Three people have been killed after a high-powered speedboat smashed into a concrete causeway outside Venice at the end of a race that started in Monte Carlo in Monaco. A fourth person was badly injured in the crash, which happened in darkness on Tuesday night ... Italian authorities denied early reports that two of the dead were Britons ... More ... More ... ....
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Kevin Spacey Accuser Dies, Leaving Future Of Sexual Assault Case Unclear
Huffington Post 19 Sep 2019
A man who had accused Kevin Spacey of sexual assault has died before the case was able to go to court. The anonymous accuser – referred to publicly as just John Doe – came forward last year to accuse the Oscar-winner of groping him at a house in Malibu in 2016 ... READ MORE... ....
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Ronaldo explains latest hand gesture to Atletico fans after Juve throw away 2-goal lead in Madrid
Russia Today 19 Sep 2019
Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has explained his latest hand gesture to jeering Atletico Madrid fans made during the teams’ thrilling UEFA Champions League opener on Wednesday night ... Also on rt.com Peanuts. Ronaldo fined €20K, escapes ban over ‘cojones’ celebration ... 📻⚽ Nos cuenta @martacasas que en italiano el gesto de Cristiano quiere decir ... ....
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David Cameron suggests he persuaded the Queen to warn against Scottish independence
Business Insider 19 Sep 2019
The Queen has been dragged further into British politics after David Cameron suggested that he persuaded the monarch to warn against Scottish Independence during the 2014 referendum ... He admitted the remarks were "well covered" and may have "helped to put a slightly different perception on things." ... That's the Tories." ... He said ... Join here. ....
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Tekashi69 says he ordered hit on rival rapper Chief Keef during court testimony
The Independent 19 Sep 2019
Rapper Tekashi69 has testified that he ordered a hit on his rival Chief Keef amid the ongoing racketeering case against members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang. ... According to a report in The Blast, Hernandez described how he ordered a hit on Chief Keef in 2018, testifying that he offered a gunman $20,000 to carry it out ... Subscribe now ... ....
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Saudi Arabia shows ‘evidence’ of Iranian involvement in oil attacks
Metro UK 18 Sep 2019
Saudi unveiled ‘evidence’ of Iranian involvement in attack on Aramco oil facility (Picture. REUTERS). Saudi Arabia has blamed Iran for the attack on its oil fields as fears grow over escalating tensions in the gulf ... The military also showed journalists what they described as an Iranian cruise missile and drones used in the attack ... AFP) ... REUTERS) ... ....
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India is a migration superpower with 17.5 million migrant population
International Business Times 19 Sep 2019
With an estimated migrant population of 17.5 million, India is the top country of origin of international migration, according to a report released by the United Nations (UN). Traditionally, major destinations of Indian origin migrants include the Gulf, the United States and Europe ... Major Reasons ... ....
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Canada's PM Justin Trudeau "Deeply Sorry" For Wearing Brownface Makeup
NDTV 19 Sep 2019
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a fervent advocate of the multiculturalism integral to Canadian identity, apologized Wednesday for wearing brownface makeup to a party at a school where he... ....
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Huawei promises smartest 5G phone, but who will be brave enough to buy?
Independent online (SA) 19 Sep 2019
INTERNATIONAL - Huawei [HWT.UL] launches what could be the world’s most powerful and feature-packed 5G smartphone later today, but the fate of the device in Europe will hang on whether it can overcome a U.S. ban to give customers the Google software they expect ... It expects the U.S. ban to cost it $10 billion ... UNBOXED DELIGHT ... REUTERS. ....
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At least 30 civilians killed in air strike near pine nut field in eastern Afghanistan
The Times of India 19 Sep 2019
KABUL. At least 30 civilians were killed and 40 injured in an air strike conducted by the Afghan security forces, backed by US air support, in eastern Afghanistan, officials said on Thursday ... Attaullah Khogyani, a spokesman for the provincial governor of Nangarhar confirmed the air strike ... US forces in were not immediately available for a comment ... ....
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The reason Pakistan's Imran Khan should thank India for Article 370
The Times of India 19 Sep 2019
Khan rose to power with the promise to improve the economic situation of his country ... The Financial Action Task Force, which had placed Pakistan on the grey list of countries with weak laws to tackle money laundering and terror financing, will meet in Bangkok to review the progress on its suggestions to avoid being pushed into the black list ... ....
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UK rejects ‘artificial’ deadline to submit proposals for Brexit
Belfast Telegraph 19 Sep 2019
The Prime Minister will not be bound by an “artificial deadline” to produce formal written proposals to resolve the Brexit deadlock, the Government has said. Finnish Prime Minister Antti Rinne, following talks in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, said Boris Johnson should outline its Brexit plans to the EU by the end of September ... PA. ....
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Iran diplomat warns of ‘all-out war’ if hit for Saudi attack
Philadelphia Daily News 19 Sep 2019
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s top diplomat said Thursday that any attack on his country over a drone-and-missile strike on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry will result in “all-out war,” further pushing up tensions across the Persian Gulf ... from the accord. Zarif's comments also appeared to be a response to U.S ... or Saudi strike, Zarif said ... "The U.S ... ....
