What Xi Jinping Hasn’t Learned From China’s Emperors
By BY JAMES A. MILLWARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2n9nKrg
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Bridge Collapses in Taiwan, Injuring at Least 20
By BY DANIEL VICTOR from NYT World https://ift.tt/2o9bzdR
Peru president dissolves Congress but legislators defy order
After the president's decision to dissolve Congress, legislators declare him temporarily suspended. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mspVpi
Quotation of the Day: They See No Downside for Their Homeland, Ukraine, or Trump
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2oJPfb3
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
By BY MIHIR ZAVERI from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mrphZ9
Convicted Murderer Who Escaped From Prison in 2009 Is Missing Again
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2o6sayV
Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry
PM Scott Morrison agreed to assist with an investigation into the Mueller inquiry, Canberra confirms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2n4XqP3
Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike
The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nfoZFe
Alberto Salazar: Four-Year Doping Ban for the Distance Running Coach
By BY JERÉ LONGMAN AND MATT HART from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nWPYW5
Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges
Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o3vdrE
How to Win Republican Support for Impeachment
By BY ELIZABETH DREW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2o3EwrW
China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mrgxCt
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oLJ1HR
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nfOK8f
Trump’s Claims About Biden Aren’t ‘Unsupported.’ They’re Lies.
By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2neddLi
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mYs6Bt
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nXWk7K
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nOjOfd
What’s on TV Monday: ‘Le Samouraï’ and ‘The Silence of Others’
By BY PETER LIBBEY from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2nHyGMG
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ouwyIB
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mMsCT2
Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil
Mohammed bin Salman said oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oonuoh
Quotation of the Day: Despite Bright Spots, Mets Fall Short Again
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2osXEzF
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nGUOqv
‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 6: Generational Trauma
By BY SEAN T. COLLINS from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2mWFLst
On Opening Weekend, Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita
By BY JOE DRAPE AND MIKE TIERNEY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2ot3Jw1
Forever 21, Which Helped Popularize Fast Fashion, to File for Bankruptcy
By BY SAPNA MAHESHWARI from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2mW88qH
4 Inmates Escape From Ohio Jail After Overpowering Guards
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2osIlaf
Pelosi Pushes for Simple Message on Impeachment as Inquiry Barrels Ahead
By BY SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mXjIBU
Elena Delle Donne Gets Help as Mystics Take Game 1 Over the Sun
By BY HOWARD MEGDAL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m5eALE
U.S. Officials Warn of Rising Threat From Qaeda Branch in Northwest Syria
By BY ERIC SCHMITT from NYT World https://ift.tt/2nFx4D9
Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power
By BY PETER S. GOODMAN AND AUSTIN RAMZY from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2oqI2g4
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
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mVppjP
Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mHfgHD
Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins
By BY JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m4Qe4G
A ‘Grand Séducteur,’ With Politicians and the Press
By BY ELAINE SCIOLINO from NYT Reader Center https://ift.tt/2m03I1L
The Internet Is Overrun With Images of Child Sexual Abuse. What Went Wrong?
By BY MICHAEL H. KELLER AND GABRIEL J.X. DANCE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nwomHh
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o8VOUj
Mexico rollercoaster crash leaves two dead
A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mKMoxV
Quotation of the Day: Beijing Parade Glorifies Party, and Xi’s Power
By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2mzRugH
Republican Mark Amodei Tiptoes Around Impeachment Inquiry
By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2m2fKrq
Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'
'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lGoKCl
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lxO11u
Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red
Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l0xCSR
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lfUxtx
Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record
By BY KEVIN ARMSTRONG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2m3FfbW
‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony
By BY MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nxYdYq
When Greta Thunberg saw President Trump
The Swedish activist didn't appear too pleased when Donald Trump arrived for the UN's climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mcsyLt
German court rules hangovers are an 'illness'
Judges in Frankfurt said a company selling anti-hangover drinks was making illegal health claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2m5MU9b
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mKReLs
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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lNBneU
Afghans Begin Voting in Election Threatened by Violence and a Prolonged Political Crisis
By BY MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2nmOnbN
A Marathon at Midnight, to Beat the Heat at the World Championships in Doha
By BY SCOTT CACCIOLA from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nrMaM7
Haiti unrest: Shops and police station looted as thousands protest
A police station is stripped bare in demonstrations against rising prices and corruption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nkb4xq