Daily updates: July 2019

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

British PM Boris Johnson faces first electoral test in vote for Welsh parliamentary seat

British PM Boris Johnson faces first electoral test in vote for Welsh parliamentary seat

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North Korea tests didn't violate pledge to Donald Trump, says US national security adviser

North Korea tests didn't violate pledge to Donald Trump, says US national security adviser

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Kamala Harris and Joe Biden go on the attack in US Democratic debate

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden go on the attack in US Democratic debate

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US puts sanctions on Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif, who says it won't affect him

US puts sanctions on Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif, who says it won't affect him

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US will extend sanctions waivers for Iran nuclear programs, says National Security Adviser John Bolton

US will extend sanctions waivers for Iran nuclear programs, says National Security Adviser John Bolton

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Hamza bin Laden dead: All you need to know about Osama’s son and heir

Hamza bin Laden dead: All you need to know about Osama’s son and heir

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UN Security Council to meet on North Korea missile launches

UN Security Council to meet on North Korea missile launches

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Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead: Reports

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead: Reports

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Gibraltar to decide on the release of Indians on board seized Iranian ship: UK

Gibraltar to decide on the release of Indians on board seized Iranian ship: UK

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And Now, a Bicycle Built for None

It’s not the first self-driving bike. But equipped with an A.I. chip, it may be the nearest to thinking for itself.

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London Lab Advances Use of A.I. in Health Care, but Raises Privacy Concerns

DeepMind is at the forefront of bringing artificial intelligence to health care. That its parent company is Alphabet raises issues of patient privacy.

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Pakistan evacuates 50 Chinese nationals in PoK due to continuous firing near LoC

Pakistan evacuates 50 Chinese nationals in PoK due to continuous firing near LoC

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PM Imran Khan orders roll back of roti naan prices across Pakistan

PM Imran Khan orders roll back of roti naan prices across Pakistan

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Sign of the times: China's capital orders Arabic, Muslim symbols taken down

Sign of the times: China's capital orders Arabic, Muslim symbols taken down

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How Phones Made the World Your Office, Like It or Not

From desk to car to pocket.

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Day after shooter's rampage in California food festival, shooting at Walmart kills 2 in Mississippi

Day after shooter's rampage in California food festival, shooting at Walmart kills 2 in Mississippi

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Over 900 children separated at US-Mexico border since 2018

Over 900 children separated at US-Mexico border since 2018

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Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Indian steel magnate's brother bailed in Bosnia

Indian steel magnate's brother bailed in Bosnia

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Afghanistan: 34 killed in highway blast

Afghanistan: 34 killed in highway blast

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5 killed, 38 injured in blast targeting police vehicle in Pakistan

5 killed, 38 injured in blast targeting police vehicle in Pakistan

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US working hard with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

US working hard with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

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Britain's 10 hottest years all occurred since 2002: UK Met Office

Britain's 10 hottest years all occurred since 2002: UK Met Office

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Working with allies after North Korea missile launch, says Japan's PM Shinzo Abe

Working with allies after North Korea missile launch, says Japan's PM Shinzo Abe

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Police believe gunman in deadly California festival rampage acted alone

Police believe gunman in deadly California festival rampage acted alone

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A history of racism is woven into the US presidency

A history of racism is woven into the US presidency

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Shanghai tries to reduce its trash, 1 chicken bone at a time

Shanghai tries to reduce its trash, 1 chicken bone at a time

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44 charged with rioting to appear in Hong Kong court

44 charged with rioting to appear in Hong Kong court

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For Big Banks, It’s an Endless Fight With Hackers

An engineer in Seattle was charged with stealing the information of millions of customers from Capital One. The incident was surprisingly common.

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North Korea fires multiple unidentified projectiles: South Korea

North Korea fires multiple unidentified projectiles: South Korea

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Dubai ruler's wife seeks forced marriage protection order in UK court

Dubai ruler's wife seeks forced marriage protection order in UK court

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A New Way to Fight Crop Diseases, With a Smartphone

A hand-held device could help farmers identify blighted plants, and perhaps reduce agricultural losses. It’s a like strep test for tomatoes and tubers.

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Huawei’s Sales Jump Despite Trump’s Blacklisting

Executives at the Chinese tech giant sounded exuberant about the firm’s ability to thrive, even if it ends up fully cut off from American technology.

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Washed cars to support studies, India born politician takes oath as MLA in Australia with Bhagwad Gita in hand

Washed cars to support studies, India born politician takes oath as MLA in Australia with Bhagwad Gita in hand

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Terrifying video shows Pakistani plane crashing into Rawalpindi houses, going up in flames

Terrifying video shows Pak plane crashing into Rawalpindi houses, going up in flames

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Accused of racism, Donald Trump blasts black congressman as racist

Accused of racism, Donald Trump blasts black congressman as racist

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Fortnite Is Here to Stay. Just Ask Its Competitors.

Battle royale, a “fight for survival” genre popularized by Fortnite, has inspired imitators hoping to cash in. But there are signs that the market has reached a plateau.

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When Online Procrastination Is Your Job

There’s a reason that logging off is very important to Amanda Hess, a critic at large who covers the internet and the culture it creates.

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Al-Qaeda remains resilient, continues to cooperate closely with Lashkar: UN report

Al-Qaeda remains resilient, continues to cooperate closely with Lashkar: UN report

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California town pledges to remain strong in wake of shooting

California town pledges to remain strong in wake of shooting

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Huawei’s Sales Jump Despite Trump’s Blacklisting

Executives at the Chinese tech giant sounded exuberant about the firm’s ability to thrive, even if it ends up fully cut off from American technology.

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Your Next iPhone Might Be Made in Vietnam. Thank the Trade War.

Samsung already assembles half of its handsets in the country, which got a big lift from U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. Now Apple is homing in.

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