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Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Trump touts economic growth

Washington DC [United States], Jan 31 (ANI): President of the United States of America Donald Trump, in his first State of the Union address, touted the economic growth and underscored the creation of "2.4 million new jobs.""Since the election, we have created 2.4 million new jobs, including 200,000 new jobs in manufacturing alone. After years of wage stagnation, we are finally seeing rising wages," the US President stated in his first State of the Union address.Trump used the occasion to reiterate his stand on the low African-American unemployment rate which, according to him, stands "lowest ever recorded.""African-American unemployment stands at the lowest rate ever recorded," Trump added,".. and Hispanic American unemployment has also reached the lowest levels in history."First Lady Melania Trump, who was maintaining a low-profile by far, also attended her husband Donald Trump's address. She was donning a cream-colored suit and is sitting with 15 guests in her own box in the Capitol.Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis were also spotted.A total of 15 special guests, ranging from workers, business owners, to parents of gang-violence victims, military members and public servants, were invited for the Trump's first SOTU address. (ANI) <center>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</center>

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Trump arrives to deliver State of the Union Address

Washington DC [United States], Jan 31 (ANI): President of the United States Donald J Trump has arrived to deliver his first State of the Union Address.First Lady Melania Trump, who is wearing a cream-colored suit, is also present in the chamber.Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis have also been spotted.A total of 15 special guests, ranging from workers, business owners, to parents of gang-violence victims, military members and public servants, have been invited for the Trump's first SOTU address.Among the absentees, there is a member of the presidential cabinet, who is also not attending the event. Such a member is deliberately kept away at a secret location, so that the person (designated survivor) could serve as acting president, in the event of a catastrophic occurrence.The speech is delivered in the presence of members of both the House and the Senate, in the chamber of the House of Representatives. The speaker of the House introduces the President. (ANI) <center>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</center>

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Trump administration drops US Ambassador to S Korea nominee

Washington D.C. [U.S], Jan. 31 (ANI): The White House's original choice for the United States ambassador to South Korea, Victor D. Cha, is no longer expected to be nominated after he "privately expressed disagreement in late December with the Trump administration's North Korea policy", according to reports.Cha, an academic who served in former U.S President George W. Bush administration, raised his concerns with the National Security Council officials over their contemplation of a limited strike on the North that aimed at sending a message without sparking a wider war.According to the Washington Post, Cha also objected to the administration's threats to tear up a bilateral trade deal with Seoul that U.S President Donald Trump has called unfair to American companies. The administration last week imposed new tariffs on imports on washing machines and solar energy panels, a move criticized by the South Korean government.According to reports, the White House had spent months conducting a security and financial background check on Cha and U.S. officials formally notified Seoul in December of President Trump's intent to send his nomination to the Senate.South Korean officials quickly signed off on Cha, a formal process in international affairs known as "Agrement."Trump is expected to discuss his approach to North Korea during his State of the Union address to a televised joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.A flag was raised during Cha's background check that led officials to determine he could not serve in the ambassador's post, an anonymous official told the Washington Post.The abrupt derailment of Cha's nomination comes after months of growing tensions between the United States and North Korea. The Trump administration and the United Nations have enacted stiff economic sanctions and sought to increase diplomatic pressure on Pyongyang over its continued nuclear and ballistic missile tests. (ANI) <center>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</center>

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OBOR must be less Chinese centric to survive, say experts

Singapore City [Singapore], Jan.31 (ANI): China's plan of winning over friends and supporters in the 70-odd countries through which its multi-billion dollar One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative runs through could come unstuck in the wake of think tank study claiming that 89 percent of contractors working on OBOR conceived by President Xi Jinping in 2013 belong to Chinese companies.Question marks over this China-centric approach are bound to exist, says the study undertaken by the Washington-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The study is actually surprised that only 11 percent of contractors are from companies belonging to other countries.The Chinascope.org website has flagged this issue, which has also appeared in a report published by the Singapore newspaper Sinchew.According to the CSIS, of the 34 current projects in Europe and Asia, around 89 percent have been contracted to Chinese construction companies and only 11 percent have been given to contractors from other countries.The Sinchew claims that international analysts have expressed their concern about this China-centric approach, since more and more countries are reportedly having a rethink over extending support for China's expansionist goals.Experts are of the unanimous view that it would be better for China to open up and ensure fair competition. They warn that if this is not done, they see no reason why any country would be interested to join the initiative, or if they have joined it, to consider withdrawing from it because of unequal benefits.Compared to the Chinese way of favouring its own contractors, contracts that the West has funded, typically under the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), are more neutral toward the bidders and the grants have been more diversified.The study showed that 41 percent of these grants were given to local contractors, 29 percent went to Chinese contractors, and 30 percent went to a bidder from a third country.Sinchew quotes Rafaello Pantucci, Director of the Royal think tank RUSI, as saying, "When we hear the beautiful speech on the Belt and Road, we think its core content is that China wants to share love and give us money and contracts, but, they will say that the way they share love is to help fill the infrastructure deficit and help owe Developed countries."Therefore, in pushing for this ambitious project across Eurasia, sharing is just an afterthought for China.The OBOR a.k.a The Belt and Road, (B&R) and The Belt and Road Initiative, (BRI) is a development strategy proposed by Beijing that is focused on connectivity and cooperation between Eurasian countries. The strategy underlines China's push to take on a larger role in global affairs through a trading network. It was initially called One Belt and One Road, but in mid-2016 the official English name was changed to the Belt and Road Initiative.In the past three years, the focus is mainly on infrastructure investment, construction materials, railway and highway, automobile, real estate, power grid, and iron and steel.By various estimates, the BRI is regarded as one of the largest infrastructure and investment mega-project in history, covering more than 68 countries, equivalent to 65 percent of the world's population and 40% of the global GDP as of 2017.According to reports there are numerous stalled and aborted OBOR projects. Among them are:Â· Nepal - US2.5 billion: USD 2.5 billion Budhi Gandaki Hydro Electric Dam Project was canceled by Nepal in November 2017 for the violation of bidding rules.Â· Hungary: European Union is investigating Hungary-Serbia high-speed railway project build by Chinese contractors for the violation of bidding rules.Â· Myanmar - US3 billion: USD 3 billion refinery contract to China was terminated after financing issues.Â· Pakistan - US22.3 billion: USD 10 billion Karachi rail project and $260 million Gwadar airport were stalled and US12 billion Diamer-Bhasha Dam in Gilgit-Baltistan was cancelled due to sovereignty claims by India.Â· Thailand - US15 billion: High-speed railway was cancelled in 2016 for not subcontracting sufficient work to Thai companies.Â· Tanzania - US11 billion: Bagamoyo Port was stalled due to financing issues.Â· Sri Lanka - 1.5 billion: Hambantota Port led to Sri Lanka running into financial problems due to the high interest rate of loan given by Chinese, leading to assets transfer to China.Â· Asia, Africa, and the Middle East projects: BMI Research database of Asia, Africa and the Middle East shows many projects are too vague and some are planned up to 30 in the future. (ANI) <center>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</center>

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Russian airstrike kills 7 in Syria

Idlib [Syria], Jan 30 (ANI): At least seven people were killed and 18 others were injured when a Russian fighter jet struck a market in northern Syria's Idlib province on Tuesday."A Russian fighter jet struck the market in Ariha town in the province," White Helmets civil defence agency director, Mustafa Haj Yusuf told Anadolu Agency.Yusuf added that the forces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Russian forces had intensified air attacks in Idlib for the last few days."Regime (Assad forces) and Russian forces carry out around 100 airstrikes every day," he said.Airstrikes in Idlib province are common. Several airstrikes in the region have killed scores of people.In May last year, Russia, Iran and Turkey signed an agreement to set up de-escalation centres to prevent airstrikes in different parts of Syria.De-escalation zones include the Idlib province, some parts of Latakia, Hama and Aleppo provinces, Homs, Eastern Ghouta, Daraa and al-Quneitra provinces in southern Syria.Syria has been embroiled in a civil war since 2011.Protesters have for long been demanding the resignation of Assad over his autocratic rule.While UN officials say more than 1,00,000 people have been killed in the civil war, Syrian officials say the death toll is closer to 10,000. (ANI) <center>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</center>

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Mumbaikars willing to marry outside city: Survey

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Jan 30 (ANI): Findings of a recent survey reveal that major percentage of Mumbaikars are willing to look for marriage matches outside the state.MarathiMatrimony, the matchmaking service from BharatMatrimony for the Marathi community, studied the demographic patterns of the registered users and their preferences.The data revealed fascinating insights on how Marathis choose to get married.These findings are given below:â€¢ The top five cities that witnessed maximum number of registrations are Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Nasik and Nagpur. For Marathis living outside Maharashtra, the top five cities with the highest number of registrations are Bengaluru, Goa, Belgaum, Hyderabad and Vadodaraâ€¢ The user base comprised of 34.7 percent female registrants and 65.3 percent males.â€¢ 77 percent of females who are seeking for a life partner are between the ages of 20 and 29, while 90 percent of men are in the age group of 25 to 34.â€¢ Going with the trend of being self-dependent and having their own way in taking important life decisions, 57.8 percent of female profiles in the state are registered by themselves, while it's 80.8 percent for men. As far as Marathis living outside the state, its 49.6 percent and 74.3 percent respectivelyâ€¢ The top profession listed by women who have registered in the website is "software professional" while for men it's "business owners or entrepreneurs"â€¢ Interestingly, majority of Mumbaikars are ready to marry a partner outside the state, with just 23.1 percent of women and 12.6 percent of men stating that they want to find a match only in Mumbaiâ€¢ In terms of family values, 40 percent of Marathi women have specified moderate, 45.4 percent - traditional, 12.05 percent - liberal and 2.45 percent - orthodox in their profile. Comparatively men seem to be more traditional with 50.8 percent specifying it, while 31.5 percent said moderate, 10.6 percent said liberal and 6.7 percent orthodoxâ€¢ In tune with the mobile and internet trends, 72.7 percent of girls registered using app/ mobile WAP and 27.4 percent used desktop, while men was 79.64 percent and 20.37 percent respectivelyâ€¢ In terms of educational qualification, 29.66 percent females had a Bachelor's degree, 19.82 percent engineers, 8.56 percent had a management degree, 13.36 percent had a master's degree, and for males it was 29.18 percent, 20.85 percent, 8.54 percent and 6.92 percent respectivelyCommenting on the market trends, Murugavel Janakiraman, founder and CEO, Matrimony.com said, "Maharashtra is a huge and important market for us and we're stepping up our efforts to reach more Maharashtrians. We've chosen Marathi actress Mrunmayee Deshpande as the face of MarathiMatrimony in our recent campaign. Incidentally she found her life partner through MarathiMatrimony, which is the preferred matchmaking brand for Marathis when it comes to finding a life partner." (ANI) <center>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</center>

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Two Men Can Stop the War Between Turkey and the Kurds

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Capita warns on profit as it sets out drastic shake-up

Outsourcing giant Capita says business too 'complex' and overly focused on the short term.

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North Korean Defector, Honored by Trump, Has a Remarkable Escape Story

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Burns Strider case: Clinton explains handling of 'harassment' claims

Hillary Clinton had been criticised for not firing adviser, Burns Strider, over harassment claims.

Trump’s State of the Union in 90 Seconds

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Zara's lungi lookalike mocked by Asian internet

In much of Asia, the lungi has been a staple of male dress for centuries - now you can get one at Zara.

Trump’s Speech vs. Trump’s Tweets

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Watching Trump’s Speech: They Cheered. They Groaned. They Ate a Cake.

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State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured".

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State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech

The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.

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I'm not a quitter, says Theresa May amid leadership questions

The PM issues a defiant response to critics, as she begins a trade mission to China.

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'Overwhelming' evidence for adding folic acid to flour

The B vitamin, which can prevent birth defects, will not harm the general public, a study says.

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Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds

The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds.

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The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.

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Sydney seaplane crash: Sharp turn 'inexplicable', operator says

The aircraft was not on its usual path to Sydney when it crashed, killing six, the operator says.

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Drop in consumer demand hits UK car manufacturing

Lower demand in the UK and confusion over diesel policy are blamed by the industry trade body.

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'Dangerously' drunk tourists may not win insurance claims

Drinking excessive alcohol can invalidate travel insurance cover, but the burden of proof is on the insurer.

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Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.

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Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead

The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.

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Logan Paul 'more popular' than Zoella with children

Study suggests children are seeking edgier content on YouTube, their favourite online site.

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News Daily: Trump's address and May 'not a quitter'

Your morning briefing for 31 January 2018.

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The Papers: BBC pay 'backlash' and speeding 'crackdown'

The front pages report the reaction to the wage review and a police call to end "soft" treatment for speeding drivers.

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The make-up artist making designs with dead insects

Jasmine Ahumada, from California, attaches spiders and bees to her face to create her distinctive looks.

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Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'

A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.

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'Baby brain': Myth or reality?

"Four in five" women undergo changes in memory and concentration during pregnancy, new research suggests.

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RSPB Minsmere winter starling murmuration

Starlings take to the skies to create a spectacular aerial ballet before settling on roost.

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Why did this council leader just quit?

Claire Kober announced she wouldn't be standing in May's election.

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You're on the verge of losing everything - but you don’t understand why

A run of bad luck left one man struggling to make sense of the UK benefits system - and at risk of losing his home.

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Post-Brexit data sharing crucial, say ex-intelligence heads

Former intelligence chiefs say UK's security expertise should not be bargaining chip in talks with EU.

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Democratic Response to SOTU

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Why Koreans Are So Good at Speedskating

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The Unabashed Beauty of Jason Brown on Ice

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What Cross-Country Skiing Reveals About the Human Condition

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The First African Team to Compete in Bobsled

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The Search for Stillness at the Heart of Biathlon

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Full Transcript and Video: Joe Kennedy Delivers Democratic Response to the State of the Union

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Trump’s Volk und Vaterland

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Trump’s Besotted Republicans

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Trump Tries for a Reset

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A ‘Feel-Good’ Room

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Word + Quiz: obstinate

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‘Gloomy.’ ‘Amazing.’ Trump’s Speech Divides the Pundits.

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State of the Union, Syria, the Moon: Your Wednesday Briefing

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What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Animals With Cameras’ and ‘Happy!’

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Gearing Up for Distance and Form in Nordic Combined

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Melania Trump, Traveling Again Without Her Husband, Emerges at State of the Union

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Kristaps Porzingis and Enes Kanter Lead Knicks in Rout of Nets

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Corrections: January 31, 2018

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Trump’s Boring, Utterly Terrifying Warmongering

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Trump says he’s ‘100 percent’ behind releasing FISA surveillance memo

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Trump: 'I am keeping another promise' by signing order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open

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Trump invites Dems to help protect all US citizens 'because Americans are dreamers too'

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Trump says honoring veterans is ‘why we proudly stand for the national anthem’

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State of the Union: Trump hails 'new American moment'

The president speaks of "one American family", but Democrats say he has left the nation "fractured".

Taliban threaten 70% of Afghanistan, BBC finds

The Islamist group's power and reach have surged since foreign combat troops left, the BBC finds.

Pope to send envoy to investigate Chile sex abuse claims

The Vatican says it has been given new information about allegations of a bishop's alleged cover-up.

Trump signs order to keep Guantanamo Bay prison open

The move reverses attempts by former President Barack Obama to close the controversial site.

Hawaii false alarm: Officials quit over missile alert

Additionally the employee who sent the warning, who had a record of poor performance, is fired.

Glee actor Mark Salling, 35, found dead

The actor, who had admitted possessing child sex abuse images, is believed to have killed himself.

Skywatchers await 'super blue blood Moon'

A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.

Diane Keaton defends Woody Allen over abuse allegations

The actress says she "continues to believe" the director after claims against him resurfaced.

Yemen separatists capture most of Aden, residents say

Yemeni cabinet ministers are reported to be holed up inside the presidential palace in Aden.

France jogger death: Husband admits killing Alexia Daval

Three months after Alexia Daval's body was found, her husband tells police he killed her by mistake.

Pierre Agnes: Boardriders boss goes missing at sea in France

Pierre Agnes' boat was discovered washed ashore near Biarritz on France's Atlantic coast.

The killer whale that can say 'hello' and 'bye bye'

A killer whale that can mimic words such as "hello" is thought to be the first of its kind to copy human speech.

State of the Union: Congress divided on Trump speech

The contrasting reactions to the president's speech tell the tale of a deeply divided Congress.

State of the Union: Kennedy delivers response to Trump

Joseph Kennedy III attacked the president and said Democrats were speaking for all Americans.

Taliban 'threaten 70% of Afghanistan' BBC investigation finds

The Afghan Taliban, which US-led forces spent billions of dollars trying to defeat, are now openly active in 70% of the country, a BBC study has found.

Super blue blood moon: Get ready for a rare celestial show

A lunar eclipse, supermoon and blue moon are about to happen at once. Here's what you need to know.

Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?

Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain.

Réunion island and the 'stolen children' of France

Marlène Morin was 15 when she was resettled from the island of Réunion to France. After 52 years, she finally returned.

Top-secret Australian files 'left at second-hand shop'

Bureaucrats say they will urgently investigate a breach that has sparked both amusement and concern.

'Emotional support peacock' barred from United Airlines plane

United Airlines refuses to let a woman in New Jersey board a plane with a peacock, citing its size.

State of the Union: The North Korean defector at Trump's side

North Korean defector Ji Seong-ho waved his crutches to resounding applause when Trump called him up.

Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?

As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?

'I was 12 when I married a 35-year-old'

A campaign in several African countries wants to stop child brides and keep girls in education.

The tea boss with a thirst for global domination

How businessman Tran Qui Thanh built Vietnam's largest soft drinks firm, THP, and his plans to become a worldwide brand.

Bollywood's troubled relationship with women

Film critic Shubhra Gupta shines a spotlight on the history of sexism in Indian films.

'Forget walking 10,000 steps a day'

Experts say there is a better way to get fit than counting your steps.

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'Chemtrail' conspiracy theorists: The people who think governments control the weather

The first part of the BBC's series on online conspiracy theories: why some people think chemicals are dropping from the sky.

Why Ben Whishaw has murder in mind

The James Bond and Paddington star "adores" his new role as the treacherous Marcus Brutus.

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Used clothes: Why is worldwide demand declining?

As the worldwide demand for used and worn clothing plummets, what do we do with our unwanted clothes?

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Why did Kenya's Raila Odinga 'inaugurate' himself as president?

Kenya's main opposition leader stages his own "swearing-in" after two disputed elections. We explain.

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Monkeys? Humans? The ethics of testing diesel fumes

After the revelations around Volkswagen human testing, just what are the methods and regulations?

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Why is there talk about threats to Theresa May's job?

A look at the challenges facing Theresa May if she wants to remain the UK's prime minister.

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Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Swaraj to embark on two-day visit to Nepal

New Delhi [India], Jan 29 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj will embark on a two-day official visit to Nepal from Thursday, in an effort to reach out to Nepal's political leadership ahead of the formation of a new government by a Communist alliance.The itinerary was finalised by Nepal's Foreign Ministry and the Indian embassy in Kathmandu on Monday.The External Affairs Minister will be accompanied by the new Foreign Secretary Vijay K. Gokhale and Sudhakar Dalela, Joint Secretary (North) of the EAM.Swaraj will meet Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bhandari and current Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. She will also meet with CPL-UML chief Oli, Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda and Madhesi leaders.This will be also Swaraj's first visit to Nepal after the three-tier elections ended in December.During a recent event in Kathmandu, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri made it clear that New Delhi was ready to work and cooperate with the new government in Nepal.The timing of the visit comes at a time when India wants to improve its relations with Oli and his party, Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) (CPN-UML).Relations between the two sides are often described as "patchy", where Oli criticised India's constant hindrance over Nepal's new constitution in 2015, which did not recognise the rights of the Madhesis.On January 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi telephoned Oli and congratulated him in advance on his win in the just-concluded Nepal elections and invited each other to visit their respective countries. (ANI) <center>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</center>

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EU backs Brexit transition period to end by 2020

Brussels [Belgium], Jan 29 (ANI): The European Union (EU) ministers on Monday formally agreed for United Kingdom's transitional period from the bloc to end by 2020.In the meeting, an agreement was signed by the minister accepting the guidelines for the Brexit transition period that gives the UK access to the EU's single market for at least two years, until 2020, without having any policy-making power, according to the local media reports.EU's deputy chief negotiator Sabine Weyand said, "The meeting with the European affairs ministers adopts the guidelines for Brexit negotiations and that the transitional period should be lasting to December 31, 2020."The European Commission (EC) in December reiterated that the UK's transition from EU should be completed by December 31, 2020.Also, it was decided that the treaty on the UK's exit from the EU bloc should be finalized by October 2018.The deadline coincides with the end of the EU's seven-year budget period and has long been expected as the end date of the transition.The EU's chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has said that the UK will retain the benefits and obligations of EU membership until the transition period ends.In a referendum on June 23 last year, 51.9 percent of the UK electorate (overall turnout was 72.2 percent) voted to leave the EU.On March 29, 2017, the British government invoked Article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union, beginning the process of UK's exit from the European bloc. (ANI) <center>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</center>

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Hangry and ransomware added to Oxford English Dictionary

Mansplaining, ransomware and Mumsnet acronyms are among the latest words to be included.

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Malaysia defends 'hideous' tourism logo despite criticism

The logo features orangutans and turtles wearing shades.

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Kenya election: TV coverage curbs for Odinga 'inauguration'

Raila Odinga refuses to recognise Uhuru Kenyatta's victory at October's presidential election.

China Could Target U.S. Firms if Trump Levies Tariffs, Group Warns

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Blackstone in Talks Over Deal With Thomson Reuters Unit

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Any Brexit deal will hit UK economy - government paper

A leaked paper suggests slower growth - but government sources say its preferred deal was not analysed.

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'Ex-soldier' raiding Home Counties houses at gunpoint

Police say the violent burglar behind raids at seven expensive homes used military-style planning.

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BBC women face 'veiled threats' over equal pay queries

MPs publish evidence from women as a pay cap of £320,000 for news presenters is said to be proposed.

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CIA chief says China 'as big a threat to US' as Russia

The CIA boss tells the BBC he is as worried about Chinese efforts to influence the West as he is about Russia.

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Eddie Adams' iconic Vietnam War photo: what happened next

Eddie Adams captured one of the most famous images of the Vietnam War but he was haunted by it.

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Stranded skiers' chairlift chopper rescue

Rescuers were lowered from a helicopter to help up to 150 skiers stuck on a mountain in Austria.

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Tens of millions of prescription drugs on the black market

Criminal gangs smuggle 160 million tablets out of the UK's protected supply chain over three years.

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Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days?

David Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days? And what about a stadium?

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Irish abortion referendum: Vote to be held in May

The May vote will decide whether to change the constitution to reform a near-total ban.

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge begin tour of Sweden

The two-day visit will be the duke and duchess's first official visit to the country.

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Personal Independence payments: All 1.6 million claims to be reviewed

Around 1.6 million cases will be looked at, with 220,000 claimants expected to receive more money.

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India estimates 21 million of its girls are 'unwanted'

A new report finds many couples keep having children until they get a longed-for boy.

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Heads warn of 'chronic' funding shortages

The chancellor is sent a letter asking for more cash, as a school threatens reduced hours over funding.

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The Papers: May 'quit calls' and 'night watcher' burglar

Tuesday's front pages report 'unrest' among Tory donors and a police probe into a series of raids in the Home Counties.

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News Daily: Brexit leak and 'threats' over BBC pay queries

Your morning briefing for 30 January 2018.

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HullCoin: The social experiment that's rewarding good deeds

A digital currency is being set up in Hull, which rewards people who do good acts that benefit the city.

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Wedding speech dilemma: Time to hear from the bride?

Meghan Markle is expected to make a speech on her wedding day - does anyone have any advice?

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Five tips to keep your app data safe online

After a fitness app "heatmap" revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you?

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The 2018 Grammys in 90 seconds

From Bruno Mars to Hillary Clinton reading an extract from a book on Trump. Here's a roundup of what happened.

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Paris residents battle floods as Seine level peaks

Some residents take to boats and kayaks as about 1,500 people are evacuated from their homes.

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I'm not a sexist - Neville

England women's new head coach Phil Neville tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan he is not a sexist and has huge respect for women.

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Is Tube travel damaging your hearing?

Transport for London say passengers are not being exposed to unsafe noise levels.

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The diabetic boxer fighting for his chance to compete

Muhammad Ali has type 1 diabetes and wants the British Boxing Board of Control to allow him to fight.

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David Beckham on the launch of his new team - in Miami

Former England captain David Beckham launches his long-planned Major League Soccer team in Miami.

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Lampard: Social media affects my daughters

The former footballer worries about protecting his daughters from the negatives of going online.

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China is buying UK boar semen to help strengthen pig stock

After a £200,000 deal was secured, Northern Ireland will be flying frozen boar semen 5,000 miles to China.

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Terminally ill teenager marries high school sweetheart

Dustin Snyder has a rare form of cancer and was recently told he had weeks left to live. So he proposed.

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Maye Musk: "I am just getting started" as a model, aged 69

Older models are the latest fashion trend, thanks to social media and an aging society.

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Do 'robo hacks' spell the end for human journalists?

More media outlets are using automated algorithms to write news stories.

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If Curling Can Make It in Tampa, It Can Make It Everywhere

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Once Prohibited, Women’s Ski Jumping Is Set to Take Flight

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The Hidden Drama of Speedskating

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Want to Launch Yourself Off a 4-Meter Ramp Like a Freestyle-Skiing Olympian?

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The Workout That Saves Lindsey Vonn From Wipeouts

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How Australia’s Espionage Laws Could Silence Whistle-Blowers and Activists

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Taiwan Retaliates Against Chinese Airlines, Hampering Lunar New Year Travel

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Democratic National Committee’s Chief Executive Quits

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Turn Off Messenger Kids, Health Experts Plead to Facebook

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‘The Zo’ Relishes Being the Belichick Whisperer

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The 6 Steps to Turning Setbacks Into Advantages

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When Laws Against Rape Aren’t Enough

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Data Shows City Drivers Won’t Face the Brunt of Congestion Fees

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Teaching Activities for: ‘This Flu Season Is the Worst in Nearly a Decade’

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Murals

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Word + Quiz: cacophonous

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Ireland, Catalonia, F.B.I.: Your Tuesday Briefing

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What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘The Detour’ and ‘Citizen Rose’

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Berlusconi Is Back. Again. This Time, as ‘Nonno’ to the Nation.

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Trump Administration Won’t Impose Sanctions on Buyers of Russian Arms

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Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert

House Intel Committee votes to release classified FISA memo

01/29/18 6:32 PM

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FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe was ‘removed’ from his post, Fox News has learned

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FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe is stepping down from the bureau, Fox News has learned

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FBI Director Wray viewed a controversial memo on Obama administration spying

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CIA chief says China 'as big a threat to US' as Russia

The CIA boss tells the BBC he is as worried about Chinese efforts to influence the West as he is about Russia.

Irish abortion referendum: Vote to be held in May

The May vote will decide whether to change the constitution to reform a near-total ban.

Argentina sub: Antarctic tribute to lost San Juan crew

An icebreaker crew form the number 44 on the ice, in tribute to the lost San Juan submariners.

US lists 210 Russians linked to Putin but avoids more sanctions

The list was required by a new US sanctions law but no new measures are announced.

Australia Catholic bishops criticise 'foreign influence' laws

Churchgoers risk being treated as agents of the Vatican under Canberra's new spy laws, bishops say.

India outcry after eight-month-old baby raped

The girl is in a critical condition at a hospital where she was brought in with "horrific injuries".

US ends ban on refugees from 'high-risk' countries

Refugees from "high-risk" countries will instead face stricter security measures before entering the US.

US House panel votes to release memo on Russia inquiry

US Republicans say the classified memo shows anti-Trump bias at the justice department.

Canada 'serial killer' faces more charges

Man faces five counts of first degree murder, three related to men in Toronto's gay community.

Argentine president bans family members in government

Ministers will be unable to employ close family and those in government positions will have to leave.

Russian SU-27 warplane 'flew 1.5 metres' from US spy plane

The SU-27 fighter jet was trailing the EP-3 spy plane over the Black Sea in international airspace.

Chile creates national parks from donated land

The expansion includes land donated by the widow of North Face founder Doug Tompkins.

Stranded skiers' chairlift chopper rescue

Rescuers were lowered from a helicopter to help up to 150 skiers stuck on a mountain in Austria.

Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days?

David Beckham's fans are cheering, but will they show up on match days? And what about a stadium?

Five tips to keep your app data safe online

After a fitness app "heatmap" revealed military information, what are your devices saying about you?

Why Cape Town is shutting off its water supply

South Africa's second largest city is in the midst of a severe drought.

Philippines: Volcanic mudflows sweep away roads

Rainfall near the erupting Mount Mayon has caused strong mudflows

Evangelical leader Franklin Graham: Trump is 'work in progress'

US evangelical leader Franklin Graham says President Trump is no model Christian.

Terminally ill teenager marries high school sweetheart

Dustin Snyder has a rare form of cancer and was recently told he had weeks left to live. So he proposed.

'Unsolvable' exam question leaves Chinese students flummoxed

The test question cannot be solved with maths, but officials say that's not the point.

France to investigate Nutella promotion that led to 'riots'

The finance ministry will check whether a 70% discount that led to "riots" broke trading laws.

What really happened after this photo was taken

Eddie Adams captured one of the most famous images of the Vietnam War but he was haunted by it.

Palestinians fear cost of Trump's refugee agency cut

Donald Trump's move to withhold payments to the Palestinian refugee agency is causing alarm in Gaza.

Maye Musk: "I am just getting started" as a model, aged 69

Older models are the latest fashion trend, thanks to social media and an aging society.

Migrants' heroine faces jail for human trafficking

Why a Spanish woman credited with saving the lives of thousands of migrants is facing prison.

Viewpoint: India and Pakistan up the ante on disputed border

Both India and Pakistan have blamed each other for the steep rise in ceasefire violations.

How an interview faux-pas sparked a row

Why have African literary fans rallied around author Chimamanda Ngozi Achide after her interview in Paris?

How Jon Culshaw became David Bowie - but not for laughs

The actor and comedian talks about playing the late music legend in a radio drama.

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FIFA Issues Integrity Warning for 2026 World Cup Vote

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