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At Least 11 Dead In Sichuan Earthquakes In China
WorldNews.com 18 Jun 2019
A string of strong earthquakes hit the southwestern province of Sichuan late on Monday, killing at least 11 with more than 120 people injured, according to state media Xinhua. Rescuers were quickly working to pull any survivors from the rubble after two major quakes hit the area, roughly 30 minutes apart ... -WN.com, Maureen Foody....
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Trump says ‘I think I know’ who was behind 9/11 attacks
The Independent 17 Jun 2019
Donald Trump has said he knows who was behind the al-Qaeda attacks on America in September 2001 and added that “Iraq did not knock down the World Trade Centre”. “It was not Iraq,” the president told ABC News. “It were other people. And I think I know who the other people were. And you might also.” ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... ....
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Trump Calls Newspaper Report Of U.S. Intrusion Into Russian Power Grid 'Treason'
WorldNews.com 18 Jun 2019
President Donald Trump has lashed out at The New York Times, saying it engaged in a “virtual act of treason” for a story that said the United States was ramping up its cyber-intrusions into Russia’s power grid, TruthDig reports.The Times reported Saturday the U.S ... It comes as the U.S ... The newspaper also said the U.S....
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Pentagon releases photos saying it proves Iran was responsible for oil tanker fire
Raw Story 17 Jun 2019
The Pentagon is releasing high-resolution photos showing what they say proves mines were not the only cause of the oil tanker fire that President Donald Trump has alleged was an attack. CNN Pentagon reporter Barbara Starr said that the Pentagon released the photos after so much doubt surrounded the allegations. The legacy of the war […] ... ....
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Elizabeth Warren Is Scaring Both Republicans And Democrats
WorldNews.com 17 Jun 2019
Elizabeth Warren’s disciplined style, populist-infused speeches, and perceived ability to win over suburban female voters have propelled her into the spotlight, and now Democrats and Republicans are struggling to deal with the reality of her success, according to an opinion piece in The Independent ... I know all of you think she's surging ... ....
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Why Chris Hemsworth opened up about his anxiety woes
The Siasat Daily 18 Jun 2019
Bali. Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth says he feels more comfortable about showing his real self to the world now, and that is what propelled him to open up about his anxiety woes ... “But for me, it was a part of the journey and being able to talk about what I have learnt ... After blockbuster success as an Avenger in “Avengers ... IANS. ....
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Elon Musk becomes 'Daddy DotCom' on Twitter
Deccan Chronicle 18 Jun 2019
Silicon Valley billionaire Elon Musk tweeted late on Sunday that he had “just deleted” his Twitter account, while also changing his Twitter display name to “Daddy DotCom” ... .......
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UN Estimates Global Population Will Reach More Than 9.7 Billion By 2050
WorldNews.com 18 Jun 2019
The United Nations released a new report on Monday which predicted the world's population will expand by nearly 2 billion people over the next 26 years, according to Phys Org. The "World Population Prospects" report said half of that growth will be concentrated in only nine countries as the rest of the world continues to get older....
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Dominican Republic deaths: Tourist becomes eighth American to mysteriously die at Caribbean holiday destination
The Independent 17 Jun 2019
The FBI has been called in to help investigate the deaths of eight American tourists in the Dominican Republic. One possible line of inquiry reportedly being looked into is whether bootleg alcohol is to blame for the spate of deaths and illnesses in resorts at the popular Caribbean holiday destination ... We’ll tell you what’s true ... Subscribe now ... 1/6 ... ....
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China is harvesting organs from detainees, tribunal concludes
The Guardian 17 Jun 2019
Victims include imprisoned followers of Falun Gong movement, China Tribunal says An independent tribunal sitting in London has concluded that the killing of detainees in China for organ transplants is continuing, and victims include imprisoned followers of the Falun Gong movement ... .......
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One Of The World's Best Beers Now Available Online After Belgian Monks Go Digital
WorldNews.com 18 Jun 2019
After dealing with a growing black market and inflated prices from resellers, The Trappist monks at St. Sixtus Abbey in Westvleteren in Flanders, Belgium announced on Monday they would be turning to the internet to help manage their newfound popularity, according to The Guardian ... -WN.com, Maureen Foody....
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ICC CWC'19: Mashrafe Mortaza is all praise for Shakib Al Hasan
Deccan Chronicle 18 Jun 2019
Taunton. Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza heaped praise on team mate Shakib Al Hasan after the all-rounder scored his second century in as many World Cup matches to lead them to a big win over the West Indies on Monday ... “Shakib Al Hasan has made it in this World Cup now,” said Mortaza ... From here on everything is a final for us.”....
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30 killed in Nigeria after Boko Haram triple suicide bombing
Hindustan Times 17 Jun 2019
Thirty people were killed late Sunday in a triple suicide bombing in northeast Nigeria, emergency services reported, in an attack bearing the hallmarks of the Boko Haram jihadist group ... “The death toll from the attack has so far increased to 30 ... An earlier toll from the blasts, the bloodiest in months, gave 17 dead and 17 wounded ... First Published ... .......
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Mohammed Morsi: Egypt faces pressure over death during trial of ousted leader
BBC News 18 Jun 2019
Morsi was appearing in Cairo on Monday on charges of espionage related to suspected contacts with the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas. Officials say he had asked to address the jury, and spoke for about five minutes from a soundproof glass cage where he was being held with other defendants ... What has the reaction been? ... ....
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Atlantic Ocean 'running out of breath'
BBC News 18 Jun 2019
The project will last four years, with the European Union's Horizon 2020 programme putting in more than €10m ... Related Topics. ....
