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Minister tells AP Afghan police are hardest hit by attacks

Kathy Gannon | AP — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:32:33 -0400

AP Interview: Afghan interior minister says police are the force being hardest hit by insurgents, and are getting an overhaul

'Game of Thrones,' 'Fleabag' take top Emmy honors on night of upsets

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:24:48 -0400

Medieval drama "Game of Thrones" closed its run with a fourth Emmy award for best drama series while British comedy "Fleabag" was the upset winner for best comedy series on Sunday on a night that rewarded newcomers over old favorites.

Buildings set ablaze amid fresh unrest in Indonesia's Papua: media

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:20:33 -0400

Indonesian security forces were battling on Monday to restore order in a town in the easternmost province of Papua, a police spokesman said, following media reports of buildings set ablaze and gunfire amid fresh demonstrations by protesters.

British travel firm Thomas Cook collapses, stranding hundreds of thousands

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:17:33 -0400

The world's oldest travel firm Thomas Cook collapsed on Monday, stranding hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers around the globe and sparking the largest peacetime repatriation effort in British history.

Factbox: Key dates in the history of tour company Thomas Cook

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:17:25 -0400

Thomas Cook , the world's oldest travel firm, collapsed on Monday, stranding hundreds of thousands of holidaymakers around the globe and sparking the largest peacetime repatriation effort in British history.

Colombia’s cycling ascent undermined by widespread doping

Davidde Corran | AP — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:09:38 -0400

Colombia’s cycling ascent undermined by widespread doping problem it has been slow to address

Modi to Trump: 'My honour to introduce you to my family'

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:08:57 -0400

India's PM and the US president took the stage at a rare mass rally for a foreign leader in Houston.

Britain's Civil Aviation Authority secured aircraft to bring passengers back to the UK

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:04:50 -0400

Capping of a painful year, 178-year old British tour operator Thomas Cook collapsed Sunday night, potentially stranding hundreds of thousands of travelers.

The Future of African Healthcare

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:02:29 -0400

Healthcare systems across Africa are underfunded and understaffed. But clinicians and politicians are campaigning to secure more funds, improve medical training, widen access to vaccines, tackle counterfeit drugs and develop more affordable medicines

African scientists seek slice of global pharmaceutical industry

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:02:28 -0400

Local pioneers are working to right an imbalance in how drugs are developed

Drones deployed in Africa’s ‘leapfrog’ vaccine drive

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:02:28 -0400

21st century technology is helping close gaps in curing disease

Medics seek ‘brain drain’ cure to tackle shortages

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:02:28 -0400

More effort is needed to prevent the outflow of local clinical talent

Healthcare in Africa weighs funding options

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:02:28 -0400

Private sector can help overstretched state facilities but experts warn of vested interests

New allies fight Africa’s deadly scourge of fake medicines

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:02:28 -0400

Technology is helping to thwart the distribution of sham drugs in poorly regulated markets across the continent

History, not theory, shows health is the foundation of prosperity

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:02:28 -0400

Good health enables people to learn and earn, to start businesses and to thrive

Medical start-ups aim to plug service gaps

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:02:28 -0400

Leaders who seek treatment abroad should support ventures for all

Thomas Cook collapses after knife-edge talks fail

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:01:26 -0400

Travel company’s demise leaves 21,000 jobs at risk and hundreds of thousands stranded

How nuclear can provide an energy bridge

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:35 -0400

Extending the operating times of plants can support the shift to a low-carbon economy

How Libra fuelled push for central bank-run digital currencies

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:32 -0400

Technical debate previously confined to research papers has now become an urgent matter

Portuguese PM promises voters shelter from economic storm

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:28 -0400

António Costa catches public mood as he recasts himself from anti-austerity leader to fiscal hawk

WeWork’s Neumann, Jeremy Corbyn, UN week starts

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

SoftBank moves to oust Adam Neumann as the chief executive of WeWork

Biden, Warren Join GM Workers as UAW’s Strike Enters Second Week

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

(Bloomberg) -- Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren joined striking United Auto Workers members on a picket line on Sunday as they compete for the support of a critical voting bloc in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.Warren was mobbed as soon as she arrived at General Motors Co.’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant in Michigan, where the strike is entering a second week. Cheers and chants broke out when she joined the picket line while holding a “UAW on strike” sign.She condemned the automaker for making “billions of dollars in profits” even as it closes U.S. plants. “GM is demonstrating that it has no loyalty to the workers of America or to the people of America; their only loyalty is to their own bottom line,” Warren said. “If they can save a nickel by moving a job to Mexico or to Asia or to anywhere else on the planet, they will do it.”A strong turnout by organized labor will be key for Democrats as they seek to defeat President Donald Trump in crucial swing states in the rust belt such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. These states were supposed to ensure Hillary Clinton’s victory in 2016 but all went for Trump, at least in part thanks to support from some union members, who had traditionally been solidly aligned with the Democrats.‘War’ On LaborBiden joined a group in front of a GM facility in Kansas City, Kansas. Wearing a red UAW shirt, he stood on the back of a pickup truck and addressed hundreds of striking workers.“There’s been a war on labor’s house for a long, long time,” Biden said. “Corporations bought back over a trillion dollars in their own stock.”The former vice president, who has a long history of support from labor unions during his political career, received a warm welcome from the workers, many of whom stayed to pose for pictures and get autographs after he finished speaking.“This is simply wrong and I know it’s easy for me to stand up here and say ‘keep at it,’ because I’m not making the sacrifice you’re making,” he said. “I’m not in a position where I am out here and I am losing wages and I only have about 250 bucks to get me by. I’m not in that position. But I tell you, the American people, we owe you. We owe you for this effort.”Salary DemandsAbout 46,000 GM workers walked off the job Sept. 15 after their contact expired. The strikers are asking for concessions from the carmaker including higher salaries, more jobs and a narrower pay gap between new hires and longtime employees.The strike is the first against GM in 12 years and could cost the carmaker about $50 million a day in earnings before interest and taxes, according to an estimate by Credit Suisse. S&P Global Ratings last week said GM could lose production of 45,000 vehicles and burn through $1 billion of cash in the first week. The automaker may be able to make up some of that output later.Both candidates scheduled trips to the carmaker’s plants nationwide after striking workers criticized Democratic hopefuls for being absent from the picket lines.“This is the time that we find out who people are,” Warren told UAW workers. “We find out who stands with workers,” she added, after hugging and taking pictures with people on the ground.‘She Cares’“She’s here, that’s all that matters and we got her back,” said Joe Ryan, 59, who has been working at the Detroit-Hamtramck plan for 40 years. “That somebody of that caliber would be interested in coming not only to support us but walk in the picket line, that shows us that she cares about working-class people.”Warren has brought union power to the forefront of her presidential campaign, vowing to bring in a union leader as labor secretary and promising that a union representative would be present at trade negotiations. Prior to joining the picket line, she privately met with UAW members.Before Sunday, only two major Democratic candidates -- Tim Ryan and Amy Klobuchar -- had joined the GM picketers. Senator Bernie Sanders will visit Detroit on Wednesday.Ryan, a congressman whose Ohio district was battered by job losses when GM idled its Lordstown plant, has been tweeting from union halls and factories across Ohio and Michigan since Monday. Klobuchar, a Minnesota senator, took coffee and doughnuts to striking workers at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant on Thursday.Negotiations between GM and the UAW are continuing into the second week. GM has offered $7 billion of investment in eight U.S. plants and more than 5,400 additional jobs, most of which would be new hires. But the union said GM’s proposal fell short in key areas including health care, use of temporary workers and the length of time it takes for shorter-tenured members to get to top-scale pay.\--With assistance from David Welch.To contact the reporters on this story: Misyrlena Egkolfopoulou in Detroit at megkolfopoul@bloomberg.net;Tyler Pager in Kansas City at tpager1@bloomberg.netTo contact the editors responsible for this story: Wendy Benjaminson at wbenjaminson@bloomberg.net, ;Craig Trudell at ctrudell1@bloomberg.net, Max BerleyFor more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com©2019 Bloomberg L.P.

'Game of Thrones' wins Emmy for outstanding drama series

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:53:51 -0400

UN climate summit blog: leaders gather ahead of New York meeting

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:52:31 -0400

Multinationals pledge drastic cuts to emissions after biggest climate demonstrations ever

Iran says Trump has ‘closed the door’ to talks

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:49:02 -0400

Adding central bank to terrorist list means talks have no prospects, Zarif says

'Game of Thrones' and 'Fleabag' claim top prizes on night of old and new

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:48:40 -0400

The Emmys smiled on repeat winners and second-year series in the comedy categories, delivering five of the six early prizes to Amazon.

Tour company Thomas Cook collapses, global bookings canceled

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:43:27 -0400

British tour operator has ceased trading after failing to secure rescue funding.

'Game of Thrones,' 'Fleabag" take top Emmy honors on night of upsets

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:41:57 -0400

Medieval drama "Game of Thrones" and British comedy "Fleabag" took top honors at the Emmy awards on Sunday on a night of upsets that often rewarded newcomers over old favorites.

Powerful typhoon causes minor injuries, damages in S. Korea

Associated Press — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:32:19 -0400

A powerful typhoon has battered southern South Korea, injuring 26 people and knocking out power to about 27,790 houses

Five civilians killed in air strikes by Saudi-led coalition in Yemen: TV

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:31:03 -0400

Yemen's Houthi movement said early on Monday that five civilians from one family were killed in air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition in Omran province in Yemen, according to the Houthi owned Al-Masirah TV.

Tech industry sets official standard for 8K TVs - Engadget

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:28:24 -0400

Tech industry sets official standard for 8K TVs Engadget

The tech industry just took another step to nail down the specs for 8K TV. The Consumer Technology Association has unveiled the official display definition for...

See who took home an Emmy Award

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:28:19 -0400

The winners for the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards are being announced Sunday.

Thomas Cook, the 178-year-old British company, collapsed, stranding hundreds of thousands of travelers

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:26:21 -0400

Police Dressed as Protesters: How Undercover Police in Hong Kong Severely Injured People - The New York Times

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:23:00 -0400

Police Dressed as Protesters: How Undercover Police in Hong Kong Severely Injured People The New York Times
Hong Kong protests: China flag desecrated as fresh unrest erupts BBC News
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Michelle Williams Calls Out Pay Disparity In Emmys Speech - ET Canada

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:20:35 -0400

Emmy Awards 2019: Fleabag among major winners

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:19:23 -0400

Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jodie Comer took home some of the night's major prizes.

Explainer: Thomas Cook collapses - What next and why?

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:14:41 -0400

Israel: Arab lawmakers endorse Benny Gantz for prime minister

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:13:00 -0400

The historic endoresement would put Benny Gantz's Blue and White party ahead of Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc. President Reuven Rivlin has urged Netanyahu and Gantz to unite in a coalition, but Gantz has said no.

Thomas Cook repatriation: Everything you need to know about Operation Matterhorn

Chris Graham — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:10:50 -0400

'Game of Thrones' and 'Fleabag' claim top Emmy prizes on night of old and new

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:10:42 -0400

The Emmys smiled on repeat winners and second-year series in the comedy categories, delivering five of the six early prizes to Amazon.

Thomas Cook, the 178-year-old British company, collapsed, potentially stranding hundreds of thousands of travelers

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:10:31 -0400

Billy Porter makes history

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:10:31 -0400

Pompeo says U.S. mission is to avoid war with Iran but measures in place to deter

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:08:48 -0400

The United States aims to avoid war with Iran and the additional troops ordered to be deployed in the Gulf region are for "deterrence and defense," U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday.

France says main priority is to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:08:48 -0400

France's foreign minister said on Sunday his country's main aim at this week's U.N. General Assembly meeting is to de-escalate tensions between the United States and Iran and that a meeting between their presidents was not the top priority.

'Chernobyl,' 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' 'Fleabag' haul in Emmys

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:05:47 -0400

Female-driven comedies "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "Fleabag" dominated the early awards at the Emmys on Sunday, picking up five statuettes for their stars and writers.

Factbox: Key winners at the 2019 Emmy awards

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:04:52 -0400

The annual Emmy awards, celebrating the best in television, were handed out at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Emmys 2019: Biggest Winners

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:02:17 -0400

Emmys 2019: Biggest Winners

Hong Kong listings dry up under shadow of protests

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:00:28 -0400

‘Terrible’ conditions on stock market deter deals but some expect pipeline to pick up later in year

Lack of red flags suggests recession a way off yet

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:00:28 -0400

Other predictors of downturns are less gloomy than the inverted yield curve

Record numbers of UK lawyers register in Ireland

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 23:00:27 -0400

Confusion remains over capacity to practise after Brexit

Haiti Senate Leader Denies Planning Secret Meeting to Approve PM Designate

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:58:23 -0400

A group of prominent opposition Haitian senators sat outside the Senate doors early Sunday morning, a day when parliament is normally not in session.

“Over the weekend there were rumors that the Senate leader was organizing a special session Sunday. Such a vote would be considered out of the ordinary,” Senator Antonio Cheramy told VOA Creole. “We called around and tried to find out what was going on, but we’ve had absolute silence (from the Senate leader).”

Senator Cheramy said he and fellow opposition colleagues decided to stake out the Senate because they can’t allow such a vote to be held behind their backs.

Antonio Cheramy in front of the Senatè, on Sept 23, 2019 in Port au Prince, Haiti.

Around midday, Senate leader Carl Murat Cantave took to Twitter to deny the rumors and set the record straight.

“Contrary to the rumors that a ratification vote is planned for this Sunday, the vote to ratify PM designate @fritzwmichel and his government is planned for this Monday 23 September 2019 at 8:00 am,” Cantave said.

Contrairement aux rumeurs faisant croire que la séance de ratification était prévue pour ce dimanche, la séance de ratification du PM nommé @fritzwmichel et son gouvernement est fixée pour ce lundi 23 septembre 2019 à 8hrs am. 1/2#Haiti
— Carl Murat CANTAVE (@CarlMCantave) September 22, 2019

He defended his intentions in a subsequent Tweet saying, “I promise you, whatever happens during the ratification vote, rest assured that I will take charge with courage, savor faire, and know-how to lead a difficult task which you, my fellow senators are depending on me to oversee.”

Je vous promets quelle que soit l'issue de la séance de ratification programmée, je prendrai ma charge avec courage, savoir-faire, savoir-être pour mener à bien la lourde tâche que vous, les sénateurs, m'avez confiée.#Haiti
— Carl Murat CANTAVE (@CarlMCantave) September 22, 2019

No government

Haiti has been without a prime minister since March when Prime Minister Jean Henry Ceant was forced to resign after a no-confidence vote.

Prime Minister designate, Fritz William Michel’s nomination was approved by the lower Chamber of Deputies on September 3. But the Senate failed to hold a vote to approve him last week after opposition senators, their supporters and activists vandalized the Senate ahead of the vote, breaking windows, displacing chairs and other furniture, creating a circus atmosphere in the room.

Haiti's Prime Minister-designate Fritz William Michel, center, talks to his advisor Wilfrid Theodore, right, after his speech in the parliament, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sept. 3, 2019.

Bribery allegations

Then came a bombshell accusation by opposition Senator Saurel Jacinthe that Senator Cantave came to his home to offer him $100,000 for a yes vote on Michel. He then alleged that the prime minister designate went to several other ruling party senators’ homes to offer them bribes in exchange for their yes votes.

Senator Cantave denied the allegation on Twitter: "For the sake of history and the truth, I never offered money to Senator #Saurel Jacinthe, who is delusional. I am a proud and arrogant man. If the senator has proof [photos or sound], may he show them? The nation can not take this drama."

Pour l'histoire et la vérité, à aucun moment je n’ai offert de l’argent au Sénateur #Saurel Jacinthe qui est entrain de divaguer. Je suis un homme fier et arrogant.

Si le Sénateur a une preuve (images-sons) qu’il la montre. La nation ne peut plus vivre ces spectacles.#Haiti
— Carl Murat CANTAVE (@CarlMCantave) September 12, 2019

Ruling party Senator Dieudonne Luma Etienne also denied the bribery allegation in an interview with VOA Creole. “I am the daughter of farmers. I've made many sacrifices. I have never chosen to make money the easy way. I've worked hard and struggled to make a name for myself in society. So there's no way today I'd be willing to tarnish my reputation for something like this,” she said.

But two other senators admitted on local radio that they did accept the bribe.

Against the law

Bribery is illegal in Haiti, a semi-presidential republic. The president is the head of state, while the prime minister is the head of government. Although the president is a publicly elected official, the prime minister is nominated by the president and must be a member of the ruling party of the National Assembly. The prime minister-designate must be approved by both the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate before taking office. The prime minister oversees the Cabinet and assures it performs its duties in accordance with the law. He also, in concert with the president, oversees national defense matters.

Aside from the bribery allegation which roiled the nation, Michel’s nomination has been fraught with problems. Michel has been criticized for selling to the government 20,000 American goats at a cost of $325 a head. Critics say Michel has no experience with livestock and does not own a goat farm. The market price for goats in Haiti is $100. He is also accused of not having been legally discharged of his previous government duties, which, if true would disqualify him from being prime minister.

Opposition vigil

VOA Creole reporter Renan Toussaint interviews Opposition Senators (Left to Right), Antonio Cheramy, Ricard Pierre and Nenel Cassy who are camped out in front of the Senatè, Sept 23, 2019 in Port au Prince, Haiti.

Opposition lawmakers say in light of these problems, Michel should withdraw his nomination. He has refused to do so, and told VOA Creole he is confident his nomination will be approved.

“I am confident and I am ready to work with the Senate to present my platform so they can approve my nomination,” Michel said.

Meanwhile, opposition lawmakers vow to remain vigilant and say they plan on remaining at the parliament until the vote happens.

“We’ve decided to camp out here indefinitely,” opposition Senator Nenel Cassy told VOA Creole. “ We can’t afford not to be here at night and only be present during the day - so day and night - we will be permanently here until the Senate holds the vote.”

Asian stocks fall as investors mull next move in trade talks

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:53:38 -0400

Thomas Cook, the 178-year-old British company, collapsed Sunday night, potentially stranding hundreds of thousands of travelers

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:42:26 -0400

Capping of a painful year, 178-year old British tour operator Thomas Cook collapsed Sunday night, potentially stranding hundreds of thousands of travelers.

Filipinos give thumbs up to Duterte's 'excellent' drugs war: poll

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:41:18 -0400

Philippine citizens are overwhelmingly satisfied with President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war on drugs, a survey showed, giving a boost to a government outraged by an international push to investigate allegations of systematic murders by police.

South Korea's young men are fighting against feminism

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:40:09 -0400

On the same street corner in Seoul where 10,000 South Korean women rallied last October to demand an end to spy cameras and sexual violence, the leader of a new activist group addressed a small group of angry young men.

Indonesia finds design flaw, oversight lapses in 737 MAX crash: WSJ

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:35:42 -0400

Indonesian investigators have found that design and oversight lapses played a key role in the October 2018 crash of Boeing Co's 737 MAX jet that killed all 189 people aboard, the Wall Street Journal said on Sunday.

Peter Dinklage wins fourth Emmy for role in 'Game of Thrones'

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:31:16 -0400

Hong Kong cleans up after latest violence ahead of October 1 anniversary

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:30:34 -0400

Hong Kong cleaned up on Monday and resumed train services after a weekend of sometimes violent protests that saw pro-democracy activists vandalize a railway station and shopping mall.

Trump seeks allies to fight Iran aggression at U.N. General Assembly

Dave Boyer and Ben Wolfgang — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:29:11 -0400

President Trump is determined to mobilize the world against Iran as the United Nations General Assembly opens Monday, an escalating diplomatic challenge amid a shake-up of the president's national security team.

On the eve of the annual international gathering in New York, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said it's the ...

Patricia Arquette Delivered A Powerful Speech About Transgender Rights At The Emmys - BuzzFeed News

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:19:00 -0400

Trump says he discussed Biden in call with Ukrainian president

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:17:17 -0400

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he discussed Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and his son in a call with Ukraine's president.

Dan Bongino calls the Russia investigation the biggest political scandal of our time

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:16:48 -0400

Fox News contributor Dan Bongino, author of 'Exonerated: The Failed Takedown of President Donald Trump by the Swamp,' joins Mark Levin on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.'

Aramco's Repairs Could Take Months Longer Than Company Anticipates, Contractors Say - The Wall Street Journal

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:12:00 -0400

Aramco's Repairs Could Take Months Longer Than Company Anticipates, Contractors Say The Wall Street Journal
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Tropical Storm Karen forms

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:11:11 -0400

Tropical Storm Karen formed just east of the Windward Islands and has sustained winds of 40 mph. A tropical storm warning has been issued for Trinidad and Tobago, along with Grenada and its dependencies.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge wins twice as Amazon shows stack awards

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:08:16 -0400

The Emmys smiled on repeat winners and second-year series in the comedy categories, delivering five of the six early prizes to Amazon.

Jharrel Jerome receives standing ovation for role as member of Exonerated Five

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:07:29 -0400

RuPaul gets political after 'RDR' wins best reality competition

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:07:29 -0400

Emmys 2019: Lorne Michaels delivers an emotional acceptance speech

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:07:07 -0400

Emmys 2019: Lorne Michaels delivers an emotional acceptance speech

Michelle Williams Calls Out Pay Inequality in Emmys Speech: ‘Listen to Her, Believe Her’ - Variety

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 22:02:00 -0400

Yemen upcycles shot-up buses to ease water shortage

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:57:40 -0400

Once a bus wreck peppered with bullet holes, the pristine white water tanker parked in front of a Yemen university now delivers water to students in the war-torn and cholera-hit south. Sitting among still battle-scarred buses, the tanker was repurposed by student welfare officer Nashwan el-Rebasi, who has made a mini fleet of water transporters for the university at the foot of the Taez mountains. "The idea was born out of the water shortages in the region and the total lack of a reservoir at the university," said the 35-year-old.

Analysis: Five big 2020 stories this week

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:56:06 -0400

With 134 days until the Iowa caucuses and a record number of Democratic candidates, the 2020 election is already in full swing. Every Sunday, I will outline the 5 BIG storylines you need to know to understand the upcoming week on the campaign trail. And they're ranked -- so the No. 1 story is the most important of the coming week.

Italy to take in migrants from Ocean Viking rescue ship

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:54:00 -0400

The Ocean Viking, a vessel jointly operated by SOS Mediterranee and Doctors Without Borders, had rescued a total of 217 people in the Mediterranean, 35 of which were taken to Malta.

GM workers mark 'Solidarity Sunday' on week two of strike

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:51:34 -0400

Union members picketing a sprawling automobile assembly plant in Detroit marked "Solidarity Sunday" as the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against General Motors entered its second week. Nearly 50,000 GM workers had walked off the job last week, beginning the largest industrial action to hit the carmaker in more than a decade, after talks on a new four-year contract between GM and the UAW hit an impasse. On Sunday, about 250 union members holding up placards reading "UAW on strike" demonstrated outside the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, joined by Democratic presidential contender Elizabeth Warren and sympathetic union members employed elsewhere.

Thomas Cook collapses, potentially leaving thousands of travelers stranded

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:50:31 -0400

Capping of a painful year, 178-year old British tour operator Thomas Cook collapsed Sunday night, potentially stranding hundreds of thousands of travelers.

'Mrs. Maisel,' 'Fleabag' get off to marvelous start at 2019 Emmys

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:49:03 -0400

Female-driven comedies "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "Fleabag" dominated the early awards at the Emmys on Sunday, picking up five statuettes for their stars and writers.

Steve and Ivanka Trump meet with a workforce development program student

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:48:00 -0400

The pair met with Lexi Lutz to discuss her internship with Toyota, and afterwards Steve spoke to the CEO of The National Association of Manufacturers Jay Timmons.

Worst dressed at the Emmys: Kendall Jenner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Karamo Brown top the list - USA TODAY

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:48:00 -0400

Worst dressed at the Emmys: Kendall Jenner, Gwyneth Paltrow, Karamo Brown top the list USA TODAY

It may be the biggest night in television, but everyone's fashion didn't shine at the Emmys Sunday. Here are the stars who missed the mark.

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European auto-industry warns of 'seismic' and 'devastating' no-deal Brexit

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:47:00 -0400

Automotive trade groups have given a dire forecast if the European Union and Britain fail to reach an agreement before the October 31 Brexit deadline. The industry has said it will end up costing "billions of euros."

Rams vs. Browns: Live updates, game stats, highlights for 'Sunday Night Football' in Week 3 - CBS Sports

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:47:00 -0400

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See how candidates campaign on late-night TV

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:46:02 -0400

2020 Democratic candidates, like many presidential hopefuls before them, use late-night television appearances in hopes of bolstering their campaigns. CNN's Brian Stelter reports that late night now often comes with a dose of substance in addition to laughs.

The 2020 'late-night primary' is underway

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:46:02 -0400

Here's the SCOTUS case Laverne Cox talked about tonight

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:45:40 -0400

Actress Laverne Cox on Sunday used her time on the 2019 Emmys red carpet to discuss an upcoming Supreme Court case that will decide whether federal employment law that bans discrimination based on sex does the same based on transgender status.

Ivanka Trump on getting the private sector involved in this administration's workforce initiative

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:41:35 -0400

Steve and Ivanka Trump discuss the importance of private sector involvement in workforce development.

Hong Kong cleans up after latest violence ahead of Oct 1 anniversary

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:41:34 -0400

Hong Kong cleaned up on Monday and resumed train services after a weekend of sometimes violent protests that saw pro-democracy activists vandalize a railway station and shopping mall.

Thomas Cook CEO on liquidation: 'I apologise'

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:39:13 -0400

Peter Fankhauser, the chief executive of Thomas Cook, apologized on Monday for the liquidation of the world's oldest travel company.

World War II veteran wishes for 100 cards on 100th birthday - Washington Examiner

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:38:00 -0400

World War II veteran wishes for 100 cards on 100th birthday Washington Examiner

World War II veteran James South made a birthday wish for 100 cards as he turns 100 years old.

British aviation authority says tour operator Thomas Cook ceases trading, cancelling hundreds of thousands of vacations

Associated Press — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:37:09 -0400

British aviation authority says tour operator Thomas Cook ceases trading, cancelling hundreds of thousands of vacations

Report: Iran to Release Seized British Tanker

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:36:04 -0400

The British oil tanker seized by Iran in July will soon be released, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Sunday.

The Stena Impero and its crew were seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guard in the Strait of Hormuz for alleged maritime violations just weeks after British forces seized an Iranian oil tanker off the coast of Gibraltar.

Britain accused Iran of trying to sell oil in violation of international sanctions against Tehran. Gibraltar released that tanker last month.

The head of the Swedish company that owns the Stena Impero told Swedish public broadcaster SVT that the tanker may be released within hours.

“We have received information now this morning that it seems like they will release the ship Stena Impero within a few hours. So we understand that the political decision to release the ship has been taken.” Erik Hanell said.

The head of the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran in Hormozgan Province, Allahmorad Afifipour, told Fars that the the process of allowing the tanker to move into international waters has begun but that a legal case against the ship is still pending.

He did not release any other information about the tanker.

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Arab Lawmakers in Israel Are Endorsing Benny Gantz for Prime Minister

Aron Heller / AP — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:21:35 -0400

(JERUSALEM) — The Arab bloc in Israel’s parliament abandoned its usual hands-off stance Sunday and endorsed former military chief Benny Gantz for prime minister, potentially giving him the edge over hard-line incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu.

The historic move marked the first time in nearly three decades that the Arab parties backed a candidate for prime minster, reflecting their contempt for Netanyahu, who was accused of fomenting hatred of the Arabs during his re-election campaign.

“Benny Gantz is not our cup of tea,” said Arab lawmaker Ahmad Tibi. “But we promised our constituents that we would do everything to topple Netanyahu, and the default here is recommending Benny Gantz.”

It will be up to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to decide which candidate should be given the chance to form a coalition government and serve as prime minister — a usually pro forma task made difficult this time by last week’s deadlocked parliamentary elections.

Neither Gantz, the leader of the centrist Blue and White party, nor Netanyahu, head of the conservative Likud movement, has a majority in the 120-seat Knesset, or 61 members. But with the backing of the Arab parties, Gantz gained a slight advantage. He could have as many as 57 backers, compared with Netanyahu’s 55.

Maverick politician Avigdor Lieberman, head of the mid-size Yisrael Beitenu party, controls the final eight seats, making him the key powerbroker. But he announced Sunday that he isn’t endorsing either candidate.

The endorsement by the Joint List, a bloc of four small Arab parties that controls 13 seats, marked a turning point in Israeli politics. Arab parties have traditionally refrained from endorsing a candidate for prime minister, and they have never sat in a coalition government, not wanting to be seen as legitimizing Israeli policies.

Although many Israeli Arabs remain angry at Gantz for leading the military’s devastating war against Gaza militants in 2014, their fury toward Netanyahu runs much deeper. Netanyahu’s campaign repeatedly accused the Arabs of trying to “steal” the election, drawing accusations of racism and incitement.

There is also deep-seated anger over a law passed by Netanyahu’s government in 2018 that declared Israel to be the nation-state of the Jewish people. Arabs believe the law codifies discrimination.

Though the Arab parties are still expected to stay out of Gantz’s future government, their endorsement reflects a growing desire of Israel’s large Arab minority to take a more active role in shaping the country.

In an op-ed piece in The New York Times, Ayman Odeh, the leader of the Joint List, argued that his move should end Netanyahu’s political career and provide a watershed moment for Israel’s Arab minority.

“If the center-left parties of Israel believe that Arab Palestinian citizens have a place in this country, they must accept that we have a place in its politics,” he wrote. “There is no shared future without the full and equal participation of Arab Palestinian citizens.”

Netanyahu reacted by saying: “As we warned, the Arab parties that oppose Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and glorify terrorists recommended Gantz for prime minister.”

The Arab parties’ decision does not guarantee Gantz will be prime minister. The president usually appoints the candidate with the most supporters, but not necessarily. Rivlin has wide discretion.

In last week’s vote, Blue and White won 33 seats, while Likud took 31.

The deciding factor looks to be Lieberman, who is demanding a broad unity government with the two major parties that will be secular and exclude the ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties and Arabs. That appears to be the compromise emerging between Blue and White and Likud, though both are insisting upon leading it.

Complicating matters is Blue and White’s refusal to sit with Netanyahu because he faces a likely indictment on corruption charges.

Odeh said he is planning on becoming opposition leader in the case of a unity government. As the leader of the largest party in opposition, he would be entitled to the position, which includes meetings with visiting world leaders and access to sensitive security information.

Rivlin has not indicated which way he is leading. But he said he interpreted the will of the people as yearning for a “stable” government. “And there can’t be a stable government without the two big parties,” the 80-year-old president said.

Last week’s vote was Israel’s second election in five months. Netanyahu was unable to form a coalition after April’s balloting.

In calling a new election, Netanyahu had hoped to secure a narrow majority of hard-line and religious parties that would grant him immunity from prosecution on charges that could include bribery, breach of trust and fraud. But now that possibility appears to be off the table.

Israeli law does not require a sitting premier to resign if indicted. But if he is charged, as is widely expected, he will come under heavy pressure to step down.

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The Albanian Quake Has Had 340 Aftershocks and People Are Afraid to go Home

LLAZAR SEMINI / AP — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:16:54 -0400

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Fear and safety hazards kept many residents of Albania’s capital of Tirana and the port city of Durres out of their homes Sunday after an earthquake the day before injured 105 people and damaged hundreds of buildings.

Albania’s Institute of Geosciences, Energy, Water and Environment said more than 340 aftershocks have followed the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Saturday afternoon near Durres.

About 600 houses, most built before 1990, suffered damage in the quake, which also temporarily knocked out power and water facilities in Tirana, Durres and some western and central districts, authorities said.

The U.S. Geological Survey and the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center recorded the rupture on Albania’s western Adriatic Sea coast as a magnitude 5.6 quake.

It was felt along the western coast and far to the east. Many people ran outdoors when the quake hit at 4:04 p.m. At least 500 spent the night in temporary shelters.

Inspectors evaluated damaged structures Sunday. Some Tirana residents were kept out of damaged homes deemed unsafe.

“Luckily, oil wells were not damaged.” Defense Minister Olta Xhacka said.

In Durres, residents afraid of going back into their homes and apartments planned to spend a second night away. Army troops put up tents at a soccer stadium where food and a medical team were sent.

Authorities also sent counsellors to every family coping with post-quake fear. Education Minister Besa Shahini said all schools would be closed Monday in Tirana, Durres and Elbasan, the places the earthquake hit hardest. She said 98 schools had damage but only two were declared unsafe.

“People are not ready emotionally (to send children to school),” Shahini said.

Prime Minister Edi Rama said he had phone calls from his Italian, French, German and other European counterparts offering assistance.

Located along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, Albania is earthquake-prone and registers seismic activity every few days.

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aisenstadt@politico.com (Alex Isenstadt) — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:33:49 -0400

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — Donald Trump has long heralded Michigan as the crown jewel of his 2016 victory. But the president's campaign team is increasingly grim about a repeat performance in the traditionally blue Rust Belt state.

After a midterm election that decimated the ranks of Michigan Republicans, Trump's campaign is looking to other battlegrounds he lost last time — such as Minnesota and New Hampshire — that they see as more promising.

The assessment illustrates how Trump’s support in the Rust Belt states that propelled him to the presidency has softened, jeopardizing his prospects for a second term. While they say it’s too early to write off Michigan — Trump aides say the campaign still intends to pump resources into the state — a range of public polling has shown Trump in poor shape here.

“It’ll be tough,” said Greg McNeilly, a veteran GOP strategist in Michigan. Though the president overcame tough odds in 2016, winning the state by 10,704 votes, or less than 1 point, McNeilly expects Democratic turnout to be stronger in 2020. “Trump is the underdog,” he said.

With questions mounting about the president’s standing in the state, senior GOP leaders convened this weekend for the biennial Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference on the picturesque northern Michigan island. The event drew Vice President Mike Pence and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, among a range of other GOP officials.

As lawmakers, operatives, and lobbyists traded gossip on the porch of the iconic Grand Hotel, many of them shrugged off concerns about how Trump would fare in Michigan next year. Jamie Roe, a top Republican strategist in the state, rejected the idea that the president would abandon the state as Mitt Romney and John McCain did in previous presidential campaigns.

Trump, Roe argued, has built an enduring connection to blue-collar voters in areas like Macomb County, which the president won in 2016 after Barack Obama carried it four years earlier. The eastern Michigan county, long seen as a bellwether for the state, is the birthplace of so-called Reagan Democrats.

“I can tell you this: the president is stronger today than he was in 2016 in Macomb County,” said Roe, himself a Macomb resident. “I guarantee he will do better in Macomb County and I fully expect the president will be there before this campaign is over.”

Republican officials say they're planning a substantial investment in Michigan, with 20 full-time staffers expected to be deployed to the state by the end of the year. This weekend the White House dispatched Pence to the off-the-grid island, where he reminisced to the 1,400-plus conference attendees about the boisterous rally he and Trump held in Grand Rapids the night before the 2016 election.

Pence chief of staff Marc Short said the appearance would be part of a broader effort to deploy the vice president to Midwestern states. The former Indiana governor has visited Michigan three times this year.

“I think the vice president, as a Midwestern governor, was helpful to the ticket in Midwestern states that flipped in 2016. And I think there’s no doubt he’ll be spending a lot of time here heading into 2020,” said Short. “There will be plenty more trips here in Michigan.”

Trump's biggest challenge in the state — and the main source of his campaign’s concern — is Wayne County, a liberal population center encompassing the Detroit metro area. Hillary Clinton won the county last time by just 289,000 votes; by contrast, Obama carried it by 382,000 votes four years earlier. Even partially closing that gap would put Democrats, who have lost the state only once since 1988, in the driver's seat.

Trump allies say Clinton took the state for granted and failed to mobilize voters in heavily black Detroit — a mistake Democrats aren’t likely to make again.

His political team has spent extensive time delving into voter data throughout the Rust Belt and concluded that Wisconsin and Pennsylvania — the two other battlegrounds that tipped the scales for Trump — lack a similar urban center where Democrats failed to turn out their base.

Republicans are focused keenly on Wayne County now. During a 2020-focused briefing at the White House this summer, the president asked advisers for their views on the Democratic contenders. Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, a former Michigan GOP leader, said Kamala Harris could pose a threat due her potential appeal in the county.

Wayne County was also at the root of a dispute between the campaign and Senate GOP leaders over Republican Senate candidate John James earlier this year. Before James entered the contest, the campaign relayed concerns to the National Republican Senatorial Committee that James' bid could spur Democrats to invest more heavily in the state. At one point, the president’s advisers penned a memo to the committee detailing how a James Senate campaign could drive up Democratic turnout and potentially hurt Trump’s prospects.

Senate GOP leaders who recruited James strongly disagreed. They argued that the 38-year-old military veteran, widely regarded as a rising star, would give the party its strongest statewide ticket and boost the president.

Many Republicans at Mackinac argued that winning Michigan won't be so easy for Democrats. Some predicted a backlash against Democrats, who now hold all of Michigan’s statewide offices. Others downplayed early polling in the presidential race because Trump's potential rivals haven't been put through the general election wringer.

Others said if Democrats nominate a liberal candidate like Elizabeth Warren or Bernie Sanders, it could risk alienating moderate voters they need to win the state.

McCarthy predicted the rival party would select Warren as the nominee, hurting Democrats throughout the Rust Belt.

“I think they’re moving too far [left] and they’re acting emotionally,” McCarthy said.

If Trump loses Michigan and its 16 electoral votes, it wouldn’t necessarily cut off his path to reelection. The president won 304 electoral votes in 2016, meaning he still has a cushion keeping him above the 270 threshold. But if his problems in the state bleed over to Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, which collectively account for 30 electoral votes, it could well doom his chances.

Still, some Republicans at the conference said the GOP's troubles in Michigan go beyond the presidential race to down-ballot contests.

As they walked the halls of the Grand — its lobby adorned with photographs documenting past visits from Republican luminaries like George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan — some attendees buzzed about House races. The party has so far failed to land top-tier recruits in two Michigan congressional districts they lost in 2018, raising concerns about whether they will be able to make a serious play to win them back next year.

Yet the weekend contained some brighter news for the party. After suffering a raft of congressional retirements, one longtime member appears poised to seek reelection: Michigan Rep. Fred Upton. While he has yet to formally announce his intentions, the congressman, who was first elected in 1986, spent the weekend handing out “Upton 2020!” buttons.

Upton, a moderate who at times has broken with the president, was used to coasting to reelection. But last year he barely hung on, fueling speculation he might join other House Republicans fleeing for the exits.

Upton said party leaders have been leaning on him hard.

“If we don’t run,” he said, “it makes it a very competitive seat.”

Article originally published on POLITICO Magazine

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Rugby World Cup: Rhys Carre's love spoon task - BBC News

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:21:49 -0400

Rugby World Cup: Rhys Carre's love spoon task BBC News

Prop Rhys Carre has been tasked with carrying around a symbol of love from Wales to the world.

NFL: In defeat, Ravens' Lamar Jackson won respect - Yahoo Sports

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:21:00 -0400

NFL: In defeat, Ravens' Lamar Jackson won respect Yahoo Sports
Ravens vs. Chiefs Week 3 Highlights | NFL 2019 NFL
Mike Preston’s report card: Position-by-position grades for Ravens’ 33-28 loss to Chiefs Baltimore Sun
Ravens vs. Chiefs score: Mahomes powers Chiefs to 3-0 start with thrilling win over Ravens CBS Sports
John Harbaugh: “Clear analytical decisions” to go for two three times NBCSports.com
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He lost the showdown, but Lamar Jackson is for real; 'He sauced me up a couple times' - Yahoo Sports

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:21:00 -0400

Bruce Arians has unbelievable logic for taking delay of game penalty before missed kick - Larry Brown Sports

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:18:44 -0400

Rio family buries girl killed by stray bullet; police blamed

Diane Jeantet | AP — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:16:29 -0400

An 8-year-old girl who was killed by a stray bullet in a Rio de Janeiro shantytown has been buried amid allegations that she was hit by police fire

Biden’s Work in Ukraine: What We Know and Don’t Know - The New York Times

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:14:00 -0400

Biden’s Work in Ukraine: What We Know and Don’t Know The New York Times
Stelter criticizes Trump defenders on whistleblower claim CNN
Biden's campaign likely coming to an end -- thanks to Clinton-linked Ukraine bombshell, Nunes says Fox News
Unblock whistleblower's complaint on President Donald Trump's call to Ukraine over Biden USA TODAY
Trump’s foreign aid: Reporting suggests Trump is inviting foreign election interference again New York Daily News
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U.S. stock futures gain on better trade tone, oil climbs - Yahoo Finance

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:13:49 -0400

U.S. stock futures gain on better trade tone, oil climbs Yahoo Finance

Wall Street stock futures edged up in early trade on Monday, setting an upbeat tone for Asian markets on hopes of an interim Sino-U.S. tariff deal after the U.S. ...

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'Deficit of trust': At UN, leaders of a warming world gather

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:10:30 -0400

Tackling the perils of a heating planet takes the spotlight at U.N.

Emmys: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Phoebe Waller-Bridge of 'Killing Eve' Share Stylist Elizabeth Saltzman - Hollywood Reporter

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:10:00 -0400

Emmys: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer and Phoebe Waller-Bridge of 'Killing Eve' Share Stylist Elizabeth Saltzman Hollywood Reporter
Emmys 2019: Our take on a possible 'Fleabag' sweep, and is there love for 'Game of Thrones'? USA TODAY
Emmys Surprise: Phoebe Waller-Bridge Wins Lead Actress in a Comedy Variety
When Does 'Killing Eve' Season 3 Start? The BBC Drama's Return Date Needs to Come Sooner Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Emmys 2019 Best Dressed: Top 5 Dresses of the Night Us Weekly
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Emmy Awards 2019: Countdown to ceremony begins

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:08:01 -0400

Game of Thrones and Veep have a final chance of glory at Sunday's hostless ceremony in Los Angeles.

‘Deficit of trust’: At UN, leaders of a warming world gather

Edith M. Lederer | AP — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:07:47 -0400

World leaders face crises on many fronts as they head into the annual meeting at the United Nations this week: a warming planet, rising tensions from the Persian Gulf to Afghanistan, and increasing nationalism, inequality and intolerance

'Deficit of trust': At UN, leaders of a warming world gather - ABC News

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:04:00 -0400

'Deficit of trust': At UN, leaders of a warming world gather ABC News

The planet is getting hotter, and tackling that climate peril will grab the spotlight as world leaders gather for their annual meeting at the United Nations this week ...

In New York, global climate protesters plead for action

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:02:00 -0400

Ahead of Monday's United Nations Climate Action Summit, young activists took to the streets and gathered at their own climate conference in New York City. Their message to world leaders: this is a climate emergency.

Asian shares gain on better Sino-U.S. trade tone, oil climbs - Reuters

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:02:00 -0400

Asian shares gain on better Sino-U.S. trade tone, oil climbs Reuters

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares started higher on Monday on hopes of an interim Sino-U.S. tariff deal after the two countries described their talks as ...

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Asian shares firmer on improved Sino-U.S. trade tone, oil up 1% - Reuters

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:02:00 -0400

Asian shares firmer on improved Sino-U.S. trade tone, oil up 1% Reuters

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares started higher on Monday on hopes of an interim Sino-U.S. tariff deal after the two countries described their talks as ...

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Asian shares dip on geopolitical tensions, oil up 1% - Reuters

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:02:00 -0400

Asian shares dip on geopolitical tensions, oil up 1% Reuters

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Asian shares started higher on Monday on hopes of an interim Sino-U.S. tariff deal after the two countries described their talks as ...

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Emmys 2019: Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk make red carpet debut

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:00:21 -0400

One year after their Hamptons wedding, Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk hit a red carpet together for the first time.

Alexander Zverev seals Laver Cup victory for Europe over Team World after gripping battle - Express

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:00:00 -0400

Alexander Zverev seals Laver Cup victory for Europe over Team World after gripping battle Express

Team Europe have won the Laver Cup after an epic three-day battle in Geneva, Switzerland.

Emmy winners 2019: the full list - The Guardian

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:00:00 -0400

Emmy winners 2019: the full list The Guardian
Seth MacFarlane and Alex Borstein attend the 2019 Emmys together Page Six
Netflix Is Really, Really Sad It Didn't Pick Up 'Fleabag' VICE
Amazon's Jeff Bezos gives Emmy shoutout to nominated Prime Video stars Fox Business
Emmys: Alex Borstein Pays Tribute to Grandmother Who Survived the Holocaust Variety
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Paulo Costa blasts ‘shameful’ Jeremy Stephens for discontinuing after eye poke: He shouldn’t be allowed in UFC - Bloody Elbow

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 20:00:00 -0400

Paulo Costa blasts ‘shameful’ Jeremy Stephens for discontinuing after eye poke: He shouldn’t be allowed in UFC Bloody Elbow
Crowd Gets Furious After UFC Main Event Stoppage; Announcer Hides Under Table Deadspin
UFC Mexico City: Yair Rodriguez Octagon Interview UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship
Duck and Cover: Announcer Hides Under Table as Fans Rage at UFC Event in Mexico Sputnik International
UFC commentator hides under a table as fans shower cage with bottles following UFC Mexico no-contest (VIDEO) RT
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Sources -- Giants RB Barkley has high ankle sprain - ESPN

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 19:59:19 -0400

Sources -- Giants RB Barkley has high ankle sprain ESPN

TAMPA, Fla. -- New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley needed to be helped to the locker room after injuring his ankle late in the second quarter ...

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