Daily updates: February 2019

Thursday, February 28, 2019

United States troops to exit Afghanistan by 2024: Report

United States troops to exit Afghanistan by 2024: Report

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US working hard to reduce tensions between India, Pakistan: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

US working hard to reduce tensions between India, Pakistan: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

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US welcomes Pakistan's decision to release captured Indian pilot

US welcomes Pakistan's decision to release captured Indian pilot

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SpaceX and NASA to Test Launch Crew Dragon, a New Ride to Orbit

No astronauts will be on board for the Saturday launch, but the capsule could carry crew to the space station later in the year.

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Uber and Lyft Said to Offer Drivers a Chance to Participate in I.P.O.s

The ride-hailing companies intend to set up programs to give cash to some of their drivers, enabling them to buy company stock ahead of an initial public offering.

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Tesla Offers a $35,000 Model 3, as Elon Musk Long Promised

The lower-priced offering comes as sales appear to slow and follows a reduction in the federal tax credit for the company’s electric vehicles.

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YouTube Bans Comments on Videos of Young Children in Bid to Block Predators

The move by the video-sharing site was a response to the latest content-related problem to touch off a firestorm of criticism among users and advertisers.

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Cuomo Speaks With Bezos, Furiously Trying to Win Back Amazon

The governor of New York has called Jeff Bezos and other Amazon executives to persuade them to resurrect their plan to build a campus in Long Island City.

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Pakistan minister to skip OIC inaugural in Abu Dhabi

Pakistan minister to skip OIC inaugural in Abu Dhabi

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US offers $1 million reward to find Osama bin Laden's son

US offers $1 million reward to find Osama bin Laden's son

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Pak politicians back PM Imran Khan's peace initiative

Pak politicians back PM Imran Khan's peace initiative

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U.N. says Israel should face justice for Gaza protest killings

U.N. says Israel should face justice for Gaza protest killings

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India, Pakistan should take steps to de-escalate tensions on borders: US Senators

India, Pakistan should take steps to de-escalate tensions on borders: US Senators

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Facebook and Telegram Are Hoping to Succeed Where Bitcoin Failed

Even as cryptocurrency prices have plunged, several big tech companies are working on their own digital tokens for use in text messaging systems.

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As Huawei’s Influence in Canada Grows, Some Fear Spying. Others Just Want Fast Internet.

From sponsoring “Hockey Night in Canada” to financing 5G research, Huawei’s footprint in Canada is expanding. Former government officials are expressing concern, but many consumers like the products.

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Pakistan airspace closure leaves thousands of passengers stranded worldwide

Pakistan airspace closure leaves thousands of passengers stranded worldwide

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Russia offers to help mediate between India and Pakistan

Russia offers to help mediate between India and Pakistan

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White House: Trump, Kim summit ends without reaching a deal

White House: Trump, Kim summit ends without reaching a deal

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Thousands scramble as Thai Airways cancels flights over Pakistan

Thousands scramble as Thai Airways cancels flights over Pakistan

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Huawei’s Cutest Fans in China? A Troupe of Dancing Children

In a music video on Chinese social media, young patriots sing the praises of the tech giant’s smartphones. The company says it had nothing to do with it.

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Pakistan airspace to remain closed today

Pakistan airspace to remain closed today

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UN chief holding discussions with different parties on India-Pak situation: Spokesperson

UN chief holding discussions with different parties on India-Pak situation: Spokesperson

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Pakistan must abide by UNSC commitments to deny terrorists safe haven, block access to funds: US

Pakistan must abide by UNSC commitments to deny terrorists safe haven, block access to funds: US

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India, Pakistan should avoid further military action: Pentagon

India, Pakistan should avoid further military action: Pentagon

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F.T.C. Hits Musical.ly With Record Fine for Child Privacy Violation

The agency found many users of the app, now known as TikTok, were under 13 and revealed sensitive personal information without their parents’ permission.

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MWC 2019: Huawei Politics, Robots and Speedy 5G

The American-led campaign against Huawei hung over the giant tech conference in Barcelona. But most attendees were focused instead on new mobile phones and ultrafast wireless networks.

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Tech Fix: Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Review: A $1,000 Smartphone With Compromises

Despite being an excellent phone with an innovative wide-angle camera, Samsung’s new flagship device lags Apple in biometrics.

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Tech We’re Using: Limiting Your Digital Footprints in a Surveillance State

To protect himself and his sources from prying eyes in China, Paul Mozur, a technology reporter in Shanghai, leaves just an “innocent trace” of digital exhaust.

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Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has testified. Calls him racist and conman

Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has testified. Calls him racist and conman

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Avoid further military conflict, world powers caution India and Pakistan

Avoid further military conflict, world powers caution India and Pakistan

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Pakistan does not want war with India, says foreign minister Qureshi

Pakistan does not want war with India, says foreign minister Qureshi

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PM Theresa May says UK deeply concerned, urges India, Pakistan to show restraint

PM Theresa May says UK deeply concerned, urges India, Pakistan to show restraint

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Donald Trump meets Kim Jong-un again, both predict success in high stakes summit at Hanoi

Donald Trump meets Kim Jong-un again, both predict success in high stakes summit at Hanoi

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Russia urges India and Pakistan to exercise restraint

Russia urges India and Pakistan to exercise restraint

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Egypt: 25 killed in crash, fire at Cairo train station

Egypt: 25 killed in crash, fire at Cairo train station

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Market hesitant over rising Indo-Pak tension, Pakistan stock market crashes

Market hesitant over rising Indo-Pak tension, Pakistan stock market crashes

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Travel Tips: How to Become a ‘Digital Nomad’

Seeing the world while holding down a full-time job sounds too good to be true, but with the right planning, equipment and support, it can be done.

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Nepal tourism minister Rabindra Adhikari dies in helicopter crash

Nepal tourism minister Rabindra Adhikari dies in helicopter crash

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Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Taliban says India, Pakistan clashes will affect Afghan peace process

Taliban says India, Pakistan clashes will affect Afghan peace process

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Pakistan shuts down all airports, airspace

Pakistan shuts down all airports, airspace

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Trump, Kim to hold second nuclear summit with world watching

Trump, Kim to hold second nuclear summit with world watching

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China goes soft on Pakistan, says it has always opposed terrorism

China goes soft on Pakistan, says it has always opposed terrorism

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Irked by special honour for Sushma Swaraj, Pakistan says won’t attend OIC meet

Irked by special honour for Sushma Swaraj, Pakistan says won’t attend OIC meet

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Imran Khan to chair Pakistan's nuke authority meeting after Indian Air Force bombs Jaish camps in Balakot

Imran Khan to chair Pakistan's nuke authority meeting after Indian Air Force bombs Jaish camps in Balakot

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IAF airstrikes breach security, peace: Pakistan to UN

IAF airstrikes breach security, peace: Pakistan to UN

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US asks Pakistan to take meaningful action against terror outfits in its soil

US asks Pakistan to take meaningful action against terror outfits in its soil

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UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for maximum restraint by India, Pakistan

UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for maximum restraint by India, Pakistan

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IAF strike tantamount to aggression against Pakistan: Mahmood Qureshi to UN chief

IAF strike tantamount to aggression against Pakistan: Mahmood Qureshi to UN chief

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Mind: When the Bully Is the Boss

Managers who aggressively “demand” excellence from their employees won’t necessarily produce it, researchers say.

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U.A.E. to Use Equipment From Huawei Despite American Pressure

The country, an ally of the United States, will work with the Chinese company on a high-speed wireless network in latest setback to American campaign.

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Pakistan expresses reservation about Islamic meet invitation to India

Pakistan expresses reservation about Islamic meet invitation to India

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After Sushma Swaraj, Pakistan foreign minister briefs US Secretary of State on India's airstrike

After Sushma Swaraj, Pakistan foreign minister briefs US Secretary of State on India's airstrike

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No damage done: Pakistani media stick to official line on IAF airstrike on Jaish camp

No damage done: Pakistani media stick to official line on IAF airstrike on Jaish camp

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No damage done: Pakistani media stick to official line on IAF airstrike on Jaish camp

No damage done: Pakistani media stick to official line on IAF airstrike on Jaish camp

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U.S. Loses Appeal Seeking to Block AT&T-Time Warner Merger

The federal government lost its second bid to halt the blockbuster transaction, which has already begun to reshape much of the media industry.

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Feature: Inside the Secret Sting Operations to Expose Celebrity Psychics

Are some celebrity mediums fooling their audience members by reading social media pages in advance? A group of online vigilantes is out to prove it.

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Monday, February 25, 2019

What everyone wants at the Trump-Kim summit

What everyone wants at the Trump-Kim summit

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Kim Jong-un arrives in Vietnam for summit with Donald Trump

Kim Jong-un arrives in Vietnam for summit with Donald Trump

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S.E.C. Wants Elon Musk Held in Contempt of Court for Tesla Post on Twitter

Mr. Musk violated a settlement when he published information about production goals without seeking approval from his company’s lawyers, the Securities and Exchange Commission wrote to a judge.

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What to Buy: The Discount Cable and Charger Brands You Can Trust

When you need a new charging cable for your phone, or video cable for your TV, you don’t need to spend a fortune. We asked the experts for the affordable options they buy.

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news analysis: Don’t Fight the Robots. Tax Them.

Many companies invest in automation because the tax code encourages it, not because robots are more productive.

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British troops find severed heads of 50 Yazidi sex slaves in ISIS rat tunnels

British troops find severed heads of 50 Yazidi sex slaves in ISIS rat tunnels

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China’s Tech Firms Are Mapping Pig Faces

As a devastating disease afflicts the country’s swine, companies are scrambling to roll out facial and voice recognition and other unproven ways to save them.

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