Japan's Emperor Naruhito pledges to work as symbol of the people

Japan's Emperor Naruhito pledges to work as symbol of the people

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US envoy to Sri Lanka says threat is real, security forces maintain high alert

US envoy to Sri Lanka says threat is real, security forces maintain high alert

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2 dead, 4 injured in shooting at University of North Carolina

2 dead, 4 injured in shooting at University of North Carolina

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Like ‘Uber for Organs’: Drone Delivers Kidney to Maryland Woman

A team at the University of Maryland is developing drone technology to deliver organs faster and give doctors timely updates on their transit.

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Apple Plans to Buy $75 Billion More of Its Own Stock

The company said it would add to its record returns to shareholders, most likely fueling an intensifying debate over corporate spending.

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Trilobites: The Microbots Are on Their Way

Tiny sensors with tinier legs, stamped out of silicon wafers, could one day soon help fix your cellphone battery or study your brain.

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Sikh family's murder in Cincinnati not hate crime: Sushma Swaraj

Sikh family's murder in Cincinnati not hate crime: Sushma Swaraj

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Venezuela opposition leader Guaido urges troops to rise against Maduro, violence breaks out

Venezuela opposition leader Guaido urges troops to rise against Maduro, violence breaks out

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US extradition request for Julian Assange to be heard on Thursday

US extradition request for Julian Assange to be heard on Thursday

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Facebook, Shifting Toward Private Communications, Focuses on Groups

The social network rolled out a redesign, in the most visible signal of how it is starting to emphasize private communications.

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US working to designate Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group: White House

US working to designate Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group: White House

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Pakistan SC to hear former PM Nawaz Sharif’s bail extension plea on May 3

Pakistan SC to hear former PM Nawaz Sharif’s bail extension plea on May 3

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A Holocaust Story for the Social Media Generation

Eva Heyman kept a diary until she was sent to Auschwitz in 1944. An Instagram version of her story goes live this week, but some Israelis say it trivializes the Holocaust.

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China says issue of listing JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist by UN has made progress

China says progress made on issue of listing JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist

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Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates after 3-decade rule, thanks his people

Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicates after 3-decade rule, thanks his people

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Sri Lanka’s President Lifts Ban on Social Media

The social media ban in the wake of the Easter attacks reflected global concern about the role the networks play in spreading hate speech and inciting communal violence.

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Tesla Looks to Regain Its Luster in Solar Energy by Slashing Prices

The company said it would slash the cost of solar energy by up to 38 percent by standardizing systems and asking customers to take on more responsibilities.

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737 MAX pilots did not completely follow the procedures: Boeing CEO

737 MAX pilots did not completely follow the procedures: Boeing CEO

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US Sikh family found dead at home with blood, untouched food strewn on floor

US Sikh family found dead at home with blood, untouched food strewn on floor

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IS leaders to be delivered justice after al-Baghdadi tape: US

IS leaders to be delivered justice after al-Baghdadi tape: US

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Indian jailed in Singapore for taking bribes to under report weight of passenger bags

Indian jailed in Singapore for taking bribes to under report weight of passenger bags

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Alphabet Falls $1 Billion Short of Revenue Forecasts, Blaming Strong Dollar

The company said it expected foreign currency to be an issue again in the current quarter, and its stock slid in after-hours trading.

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Labor Dept. Says Workers at a Gig Company Are Contractors

The department exempted an unnamed operation from pay and benefit standards applied to employees, marking a shift from the Obama administration view.

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IS leader Baghdadi appears in propaganda video after 5 years, says Sri Lanka was revenge for attacks on caliphate

IS leader Baghdadi appears in video after 5 years, says Sri Lanka was revenge for attacks on caliphate

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‘996’ Is China’s Version of Hustle Culture. Tech Workers Are Sick of It.

Chinese programmers once embraced working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. But online, discontent is brewing.

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To combat extremism, Pakistan to mainstream over 30,000 madrasas

To combat extremism, Pakistan to mainstream over 30,000 madrasas

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India lying repeatedly, we suffered no damage in Balakot airstrike: Pakistan Army

India lying repeatedly, we suffered no damage in Balakot airstrike: Pakistan Army

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Sri Lanka on alert for attacks by militants disguised in uniforms

Sri Lanka on alert for attacks by militants disguised in uniforms

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Father, two brothers of suspected Sri Lanka bombings mastermind killed in gun battle

Father, two brothers of suspected Sri Lanka bombings mastermind killed in gun battle

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Which Tech Company Is Uber Most Like? Its Answer May Surprise You

It’s not Lyft or Didi Chuxing or another ride-hailing firm. Instead, Uber sees itself as the Amazon of transportation.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping urges India, Pakistan to mend ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping urges India, Pakistan to mend ties

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Sri Lanka bans all types of face covers including burqa after Easter Sunday bombings

Sri Lanka bans all types of face covers including burqa after serial blasts

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How laid back Sri Lanka became a soft target for Islamist strike

How laid back Sri Lanka became a soft target for Islamist strike

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2V6y1nX

Women asked to avoid burqas, kids skip playtime: Sri Lankan Muslims fear for safety

Women asked to avoid burqas, kids skip playtime: Sri Lankan Muslims fear for safety

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He was offensive about other religions, happy he's dead: Sister of Sri Lanka bomber

He was offensive about other religions, happy he's dead: Sister of Sri Lanka bomber

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Father, two brothers of Sri Lanka suicide bombings mastermind killed

Father, two brothers of Sri Lanka suicide bombings mastermind killed

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UAE gives birth certificate to girl born to Hindu father and Muslim mother

UAE gives birth certificate to girl born to Hindu father and Muslim mother

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Overworking kills more than 270 in Indonesia elections

Overworking kills more than 270 in Indonesia elections

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Sri Lanka blasts: Churches fall silent a week after attacks

Sri Lanka blasts: Churches fall silent a week after attacks

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US war veteran mows down Indian-origin family, thought they were Muslims

US war veteran mows down Indian-origin family, thought they were Muslims

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2V1uLdl

Indian-American to challenge Democrat Senator in 2020

Indian-American to challenge Democrat Senator in 2020

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2vz4pAp

California: 19-year-old opens fire, kills 1, wounds rabbi and 2 others at synagogue

California: 19-year-old opens fire, kills 1, wounds rabbi and 2 others at synagogue

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2ZBCIoh

Sri Lanka bans groups suspected to be behind Easter bombings, terror chief's family wounded in gun battle

Sri Lanka bans groups suspected to be behind Easter bombings, terror chief's family wounded in gun battle

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2GMJrnU

IS claims 3 militants who blew up during Sri Lanka raid

IS claims 3 militants who blew up during Sri Lanka raid

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2VwRopt

Sri Lanka serial blasts were a blatant intel failure fuelled by political infighting

Sri Lanka serial blasts were a blatant intel failure fuelled by political infighting

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2L50BRF

Imran Khan appoints ex-spy chief as cabinet minister, Opposition asks is this naya Pakistan

Imran Khan appoints ex-spy chief as cabinet minister, Opposition asks is this naya Pakistan

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Imran Khan appoints ex-spy chief as cabinet minister, Opposition asks is this naya Pakistan

Imran Khan appoints ex-spy chief as cabinet minister, Opposition asks is this naya Pakistan

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2Pz0GvI

Sri Lanka police chief refusing to quit despite president's request: sources

Sri Lanka police chief refusing to quit despite president's request: sources

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2ZFvGi8

The Raisin Situation

One man wanted to change the raisin industry for the better. He got more than he bargained for.

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Apple Cracks Down on Apps That Fight iPhone Addiction

Last year, with much fanfare, the tech giant unveiled a screen-time tracker of its own. Then it quietly began purging competitors from its store.

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Long delays, hiked price, cancelled flights: How Pakistan airspace closure has disrupted air travel

How Pakistan airspace closure has disrupted global air travel

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2ZDQMgZ

Black sheep: The mastermind of Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday bombs

Black sheep: The mastermind of Sri Lanka's Easter Sunday bombs

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2UIgv43

US imposes sanction on Pak; may deny visas to Pakistanis

US imposes sanction on Pak; may deny visas to Pakistanis

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2GOT7hS

BRI summit: China removes map showing all of J&K, Arunachal as part of India

BRI summit: China removes map showing all of J&K, Arunachal as part of India

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2DEs5Yu

6 children among 15 killed in gun battle on Sri Lanka's eastern coast

6 children among 15 killed in gun battle on Sri Lanka's eastern coast

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2vofsvV

Donald Trump, 72, says he's a young vibrant man who can beat Joe Biden

Donald Trump, 72, says he's a young vibrant man who can beat Joe Biden

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2L6oHfa

Elon Musk and the S.E.C. Reach a Settlement, Again

Securities regulators and the chief executive of Tesla came up with a new agreement about when Mr. Musk’s social media posts must be reviewed by a lawyer.

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Chasing Growth, a Women’s Health Start-Up Cut Corners

Nurx, an online prescribing app, drew attention with its pitch about female empowerment. Former employees said it took a laissez-faire approach to women’s health.

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Days after Easter bombings, fresh explosions hit Sri Lanka

Days after Easter bombings, fresh explosions hit Sri Lanka

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Slack Discloses $141 Million Loss as Messaging Start-Up Joins Tech Listing Rush

Unlike most other Silicon Valley darlings going public this year, Slack is not holding an initial public offering, where it sells shares to the public.

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Slack Discloses $141 Million Loss as Messaging Start-Up Joins Tech Listing Rush

The company disclosed in its offering prospectus that it collected $400.6 million in revenue in the year through January. It had 88,000 paying customers.

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The Week in Tech: Data Doesn’t Support Sri Lanka’s Social Media Blackout

Social media platforms have a role in inciting violence, but there’s little evidence to suggest that shutting them down prevents escalation.

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Australian newspaper prints rival's pages by mistake

Australian newspaper prints rival's pages by mistake

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Uber Aims for Valuation of Up to $91 Billion in I.P.O.

The world’s largest ride-hailing company, which has not yet made a profit, kicked off the last stage of its journey to list on public stock markets.

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Magic Leap Raises $280 Million From NTT DoCoMo

The maker of augmented-reality goggles said it has garnered $280 million from NTT Docomo of Japan, as part of a new partnership with the telecommunications giant.

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Massive explosion at Tata Steel's UK plant, locals say huge bang shook houses

Massive explosion at Tata Steel's UK plant, locals say huge bang shook houses

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2ZyCoGK

Sri Lanka blasts: Little Rome in shatters, white flags in Negombo represent despair not peace

Sri Lanka blasts: Little Rome in shatters, white flags represent despair not peace

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2IILdst

Muslims petrified, fear backlash in Sri Lanka after serial blasts

Muslims petrified, fear backlash in Sri Lanka after serial blasts

from India Today | World http://bit.ly/2ZAfoHf

Regulators Around the World are Circling Facebook

Facebook revealed that it expects a record fine from the F.T.C. That could be one of many moves against the company by governments on four continents.

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Amazon’s Profit Jumps, and It Plans More One-Day Prime Shipping

Most revenue still comes from website sales, but other services, including cloud computing and advertising, provide an outsize chunk of profits.

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Nils Nilsson, 86, Dies; Scientist Helped Robots Find Their Way

He was part of a Stanford team whose work in artificial intelligence has found its way into smartphones, Siri and other hallmarks of the algorithmic age.

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Uber Said to Plan I.P.O. Price Range Valuing Company as High as $90 Billion

The world’s largest ride-hailing company was said to be planning an initial pricing of $44 to $50 a share.

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New York Attorney General to Investigate Facebook Email Collection

The social media company’s latest dust up with regulators is tied the company’s collection of email lists from new users.

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Sooner or Later Your Cousin’s DNA Is Going to Solve a Murder

The Golden State Killer case was just the start. Hundreds of cold cases are hot again thanks to a new genealogy technique. The price may be everyone’s genetic privacy.

from NYT > Technology https://nyti.ms/2IEkaOR

Sri Lanka revises death toll of Easter bombings from 359 to 253

Sri Lanka revises death toll of Easter bombings from 359 to 253

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Canada Says Facebook Broke Privacy Laws with ‘Superficial’ Safeguards

An investigation found that Facebook did not protect user data in the Cambridge Analytica scandal and has ignored recommendations since.

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Sri Lankan police releases photos of suspects in suicide bomb attacks

Sri Lankan police releases photos of suspects in suicide bomb attacks

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