North Korea upbeat on Trump-Kim surprise meeting as a chance to push nuclear talks
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Sunday, June 30, 2019
Explosion heard in diplomatic district of Kabul, say witnesses
US Navy SEALS made Whatsapp group to discuss war crimes committed by their chief. Then it went public
Sudan: At least 7 killed as tens of thousands demand civilian rule
Europe's heatwave burns on, but eases from record highs
10 killed after small plane crashes on takeoff in Texas
After surprise Trump-Kim meeting, US and North Korea to reopen talks
Go to whomever you have been busy with, don't care if you die: Dubai ruler to runaway wife
Taliban kills eight election commission employees in south Afghanistan, says officials
White House official manhandled by North Korea security guards during Donald Trump-Kim Jong-un meet
Dubai's Princess Haya flees UAE with money, kids: Reports
Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris racially targeted online
Trump meets Kim, crosses border into North Korea | Watch video
Saturday, June 29, 2019
UN report: 7,500 kids killed or wounded in Yemen since 2013
G20 Summit: Members, except US, pledge full commitment to Paris climate deal
Donald Trump says China trade talks back on track, new tariffs on hold
NASA Reopens Apollo Mission Control Room That Once Landed Men on Moon
The restored room is a museum piece, and yet it is alive, as though engineers stepped out briefly but would be right back.
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China, US agree at Xi-Trump meeting to restart trade talks: Media
Imran Khan to visit US, hold talks with Donald Trump next month: Report
Friday, June 28, 2019
Pakistan PM, US President Trump likely to meet in Septempber
Apple to Manufacture New Mac Pro Computer in China Instead of U.S.
The company’s move to shift assembly of the only major product it had made in America outside the country comes amid a continuing trade war between the United States and China.
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The Week in Tech: Can You Put a Price on Your Personal Data?
New legislation could tell you how much your data is worth. But you might be disappointed by the price tag.
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The Growing Threat of Hypersonic Missiles
Those in charge of hypersonic missiles are focused on building them, not imagining the reactions they might inspire in others.
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Getting personal with the nib: Montblanc’s bespoke services to reach India in 2020
Ground for smooth flow, balanced for wrist tilts — Montblanc’s bespoke nib service ensures that each stroke of the pen falls just right
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A Unicorn Lost in the Valley, Evernote Blows Up the ‘Fail Fast’ Gospel
In this season of multibillion-dollar I.P.O.s, the 15-year-old start-up is proving that failure, for companies of a certain size, rarely happens abruptly.
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As Mumbai rains flood timelines, France shares North India's heatstroke
Unpacking India’s biggest wine boutique, Tonique
With a selection of over 30 Champagnes, 55 whiskies and the country’s largest display of sakes, the massive Tonique store in Bengaluru’s CBD can become a game changer for beverage retail
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Indian-origin Uber driver sentenced to three years on kidnapping charges
As Trump and Xi Talk Trade, Huawei Will Loom Large
China is not expected to accept a deal to lift tariffs unless there’s relief for its biggest, most internationally successful tech company.
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Iran seen breaking nuclear pact limit in days, Trump says no time pressure
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Russian President Vladimir Putin sees common aims, pushing Donald Trump on arms pact at G20
Facebook Did Not Address Hacking Attack on Popular Grief Support Page for Weeks, Moderators Say
Page administrators of Grief the Unspoken say a hacker repeatedly posted disturbing images on the page, which has 500,000 followers.
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G20 Summit: PM Modi holds trilateral meeting with Trump, Abe in Osaka
Jony Ive, Apple’s Head of Design, Is Leaving the Company
The longtime Apple executive, who played a key role in some of the company’s most iconic products, is starting his own firm. Apple will be a client.
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Trade War Has Damaged U.S. Chip Industry in Ways a Deal May Never Fix
Beyond the current financial hit, American producers fear Chinese companies will strengthen domestic manufacturing and switch to other foreign suppliers they consider more dependable.
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Twitter to Label Abusive Tweets From Political Leaders
The labeled messages will not be removed from the service, the company said, because they are a matter of public interest.
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Air India's Mumbai-Newark flight lands in UK after bomb scare
Pakistan parliament approves Rs 1,150 billion defence budget
Kim Kardashian West and the Kimono Controversy
She responds to accusations of cultural appropriation: “I understand and have deep respect for the significance of the kimono in Japanese culture.”
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Nirav Modi remanded to custody in UK prison until July 25
Ford to Cut 12,000 Jobs in Europe
The automaker said it would close plants across the region, leading to job losses for more than 18 percent of its work force.
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‘San Francisco has really embraced Cal-Indian cuisine’
Executive Chef Srijith Gopinathan explains why Taj Campton Place in San Francisco has the only Indian-influenced restaurant in the US and Europe to have two Michelin stars
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PM Modi, Shinzo Abe discuss global economy, fugitive economic offenders, disaster management
Ex-Pakistan envoy Husain Haqqani sues daily over calling him India-US agent
Would You Pay $30 a Month to Check Your Email?
One of Silicon Valley’s buzziest start-ups, Superhuman, is betting its app’s shiny features are worth a premium price.
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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Cigarette, power fault: What led to the Notre Dame fire
Sherin Mathews murder case: Indian-American adoptive father sentenced to life
Donald Trump leaves for G20 Summit, to meet Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin
Google and the University of Chicago Are Sued Over Data Sharing
The lawsuit demonstrates the tension between building A.I. systems and protecting the privacy of patients.
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‘It’s Gigantic’: A New Way to Gauge the Chances for Unresponsive Patients
Researchers have found a way to detect “covert consciousness” that could aid the recovery of people with severe brain injuries.
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Etika, a YouTube Personality, Is Mourned by Fans
The 29-year-old’s death highlighted the way that social media networks handle posts by users who are struggling with mental illness.
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Etika, a YouTube Personality, Is Mourned by Fans
The 29-year-old’s death highlighted the way that social media networks handle posts by users who are struggling with mental illness.
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Reddit Restricts Pro-Trump Community Because of Threats
The forum The_Donald was “quarantined” for threats of violence toward police officers.
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US working to ensure India's energy needs are met: Mike Pompeo on Iran oil sanctions
Unleashed, Robo-Insect Takes Flight
Tiny wings and tinier solar cells allow autonomous movement in a new robotic “bee.”
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Pakistan to celebrate Maharaja Ranjit's Singh 180th death anniversary by unveiling life-size sculpture in Lahore
A Comprehensive Guide to Taking Your Smartphone Abroad for Cheap
For $15 to $40, you can easily bring your phone to a foreign country and enjoy access to apps, maps and the web. But it takes a lot of steps, hence this travel guide.
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Buy Low-Tops, Sell High-Tops: A Sneaker Exchange Is Worth $1 Billion
StockX is one of several online marketplaces that have turned resales of shoes into a big — and highly valued — business.
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Cuban artists create handcrafted dildos for country's first sex shop, fuel legalisation calls
Shocking photo of father-daughter lying dead on US border brings back focus on migrant crisis
Britain's new prime minister will be announced on July 23
US President Donald Trump warns Iran of grave consequences in case of any misadventure
Regulators Have Doubts About Facebook Cryptocurrency. So Do Its Partners.
The social media company said it had signed 27 partners to its Libra project. But executives at some of those companies said they were approaching it warily.
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U.S. Tech Companies Sidestep a Trump Ban, to Keep Selling to Huawei
Chip makers’ deals underscore how difficult it is to clamp down on companies that the administration considers a national security threat.
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Iran says idiotic new US sanctions shut doors of diplomacy
Pak minister for probe into previous govts' failure in securing FATF membership
First lady's spokeswoman to be White House press secretary
International court to hear Kerala fishermen death case against Italian marines in July
Most people are honest, will return your lost wallet even if it has lots of money. We aren't joking
Parents of Indian girl who died in US desert desperate for asylum
Monday, June 24, 2019
SpaceX Falcon Heavy’s 3rd Launch — How to Watch
The powerful rocket will carry an assortment of cargo to orbit, including a solar sail, an atomic clock and the ashes of 152 people.
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Iran says talks with US impossible, US says it wants talks
North Korea's Kim Jong Un not ready to denuclearise: US intelligence agency chief
Taxi Officials Are Grilled Over Lending Crisis: ‘This Is a Moral Outrage’
In an emotional City Council hearing, lawmakers said New York officials could have stopped exploitative loans that have devastated thousands of cabdrivers.
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How E-Commerce Sites Manipulate You Into Buying Things You May Not Want
Research released this week finds that many online retailers use so-called dark patterns to influence what shoppers decide to purchase. Cracking down on the practice could be difficult.
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The Bug That Crashed New York’s Wireless Network
Despite warnings, New York City’s technology managers were blindsided by the so-called GPS rollover, failing to install simple but necessary upgrades.
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Bones breaking under pressure: Iranians on hard hitting sanctions imposed by US
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