Thursday, 2 August 2018

What Will Cause the Next Recession? A Look at the 3 Most Likely Possibilities


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At Salzburg Festival, High Passion and Redemption Onstage


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The Preserving of the Bulls


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Three Friends, Two Homes, One Brooklyn House


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The Strange Case of QAnon


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Another Gift for a Putin Buddy


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The Democratic Party Picked an Odd Time to Have an Identity Crisis


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Is Clarence Thomas the Supreme Court's Future?


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New York Today: Getting a Subway Ad


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How to Write a Good College Application Essay


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Teachers and Students Speak Out When School Gets Real


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Bulletin Board


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Robert Mueller, QAnon, California Fire: Your Thursday Briefing


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Samantha Bee Pushes Back Against the 3-D Printing of Guns


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Imran Khan oath ceremony: No foreign leader will be invited, says PTI

  1. Imran Khan oath ceremony: No foreign leader will be invited, says PTI  The Indian Express
  2. Pakistan PM-elect Imran Khan to not invite foreign dignitaries for oath-taking ceremony: Report  Times of India
  3. Pakistan: Imran Khan not to invite foreign leaders to his swearing-in  LivemintFull coverage

Indian Among 3 Foreigners Kidnapped, Shot Dead By Terrorists In Kabul

  1. Indian Among 3 Foreigners Kidnapped, Shot Dead By Terrorists In Kabul  NDTV
  2. Indian among three kidnapped and killed in Kabul  The Indian Express
  3. Indian among three killed abducted and killed in Afghan capital: Police  Times of IndiaFull coverage

After US plans steeper tariffs on Chinese goods, Congress approves defence spending bill targeting China

  1. After US plans steeper tariffs on Chinese goods, Congress approves defence spending bill targeting China  Firstpost
  2. US Congress seeks to strengthen defence partnership with India  Times of India
  3. US Congress passes bill to slash Pakistan's defence aid to $150 million  Hindustan TimesFull coverage

India invites Donald Trump for 2019 Republic Day celebrations, White House says no decision till now

  1. India invites Donald Trump for 2019 Republic Day celebrations, White House says no decision till now  Daily News & Analysis
  2. Media routinely reports govt secrets that endangers lives: White House  Business Standard
  3. No Decision On Donald Trump's India Visit Yet: White House  NDTV
  4. Sanders defends Trump's comment that you need an ID to buy groceries  ABC News
  5. Misadventures in the White House  Irish ExaminerFull coverage

Trump administration adds to China trade pressure with higher tariff plan

  1. Trump administration adds to China trade pressure with higher tariff plan  The Hindu
  2. Donald Trump mulls imposing 25% tariffs on Chinese goods  Economic Times
  3. China Stocks fall as US-China trade worry renews  Business Standard
  4. China Slams US 'Blackmailing' as Trump Weighs Higher Tariffs  Bloomberg
  5. Chinese Goods May Face 25% Tariffs, Not 10%, as Trump's Anger Grows  New York TimesFull coverage

US Risks Losing World Power to China and Russia by Splitting with Allies on Iran, Experts Say

  1. US Risks Losing World Power to China and Russia by Splitting with Allies on Iran, Experts Say  Newsweek
  2. Iran rejects Trump's offer for talks  The Hindu
  3. Iran slams US 'PR stunts' after Trump predicts talks soon  Manila Bulletin
  4. Trump, Iran and talks  The Express TribuneFull coverage

Israel says Assad back in charge, Syrian front likely to be quieter

  1. Israel says Assad back in charge, Syrian front likely to be quieter  Times of India
  2. Victory is near, Syria's Assad tells troops  The Hindu
  3. Syria rebel groups form new coalition as regime eyes Idlib  Hurriyet Daily News
  4. Season of the Tsar's gift distribution  Al-ArabiyaFull coverage

Observers condemn army violence as Zimbabwe awaits election result

  1. Observers condemn army violence as Zimbabwe awaits election result  Reuters
  2. Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa says talking to opposition to defuse tension  Times of India
  3. Soldiers patrol Zimbabwe capital after election violence  The Tribune
  4. Another stolen election as the tanks roll again  Business Day
  5. Zimbabwe: tense calm in Harare after post-election violence  The GuardianFull coverage

Southeast Asia seeks Russia cybersecurity pact, Souht China Sea code of conduct

  1. Southeast Asia seeks Russia cybersecurity pact, Souht China Sea code of conduct  Times of India
  2. North Korean minister leaves for ASEAN meeting in Singapore  The Japan Times
  3. Southeast Asia seeks Russia cybersecurity pact, S.China Sea code of conduct  Web India 123Full coverage

In part five, we look at Palestinians' lives under oppression.

  1. In part five, we look at Palestinians' lives under oppression.  Firstpost
  2. Netanyahu cancels Colombia trip, citing Gaza situation  Times of India
  3. Fresh tension as Israel reimposes Gaza fuel blockade  Yahoo News
  4. US Foreign Aid to Israel - Federation of American Scientists  Federation of American Scientists
  5. Help is at hand for Palestinians. It's all up to Hamas.  Washington PostFull coverage

'IMF bailout for Pak will benefit China', US charges infuriate Pakistan's caretaker foreign minister

  1. 'IMF bailout for Pak will benefit China', US charges infuriate Pakistan's caretaker foreign minister  Oneindia
  2. Pakistan hits back at 'inappropriate' US fears over IMF bailout  Al-Arabiya
  3. Pak foreign minister rejects US opposition to IMF bailout  India Today
  4. Foreign policy challenges and opportunities for the new govt  The Express TribuneFull coverage

SC quashes appointment of Army medical chief

  1. SC quashes appointment of Army medical chief  Times of IndiaFull coverage

Iran Is Seen Readying Major Military Exercise As Tensions With US Simmer

  1. Iran Is Seen Readying Major Military Exercise As Tensions With US Simmer  NDTV
  2. Iran readying military exercise in Persian Gulf: US officials  Business Standard
  3. Iran to conduct 'swarm' drills in the Persian Gulf soon  The Hans India
  4. US military watching closely as Iranian ships gather at key oil shipping route  Stars and StripesFull coverage

IS fighters surrender in Afghanistan's north

  1. IS fighters surrender in Afghanistan's north  Borneo Bulletin Online
  2. Death of local UN staffer in latest Afghan suicide attack highlights tragic toll of violence against civilians  indiablooms
  3. More Than 150 ISIS Fighters Surrender to Afghan Government Forces After An Onslaught by the Taliban  NewsweekFull coverage

Jacinda Ardern Embraces Dual Role: New Zealand Prime Minister and Mom


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‘The Boys in the Band’ and a Generational Divide


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Starbucks Partners With Alibaba, as It Tries to Keep Its Throne in China


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Indian-origin mathematician Akshay Venkatesh gets prestigious Fields Medal

  1. Indian-origin mathematician Akshay Venkatesh gets prestigious Fields Medal  The Hindu
  2. Medal known as 'Nobel for mathematics' stolen minutes after awarded to Kurdish refugee  The New Indian Express
  3. Kurdish refugee wins equivalent of Nobel for Maths, to have it stolen in minutes  FirstpostFull coverage

Imran Khan's rise to PM is an opportunity for change, peace: Navjot Singh Sidhu

  1. Imran Khan's rise to PM is an opportunity for change, peace: Navjot Singh Sidhu  Times of India
  2. The name is Khan, Imran Khan  The Indian Express
  3. Live Breaking News August 2: Kerala CM visits hospital, enquires about Karunanidhi's health  India TVFull coverage

US Congress Paves Way For Waivers To India From Sanctions Over Russia

  1. US Congress Paves Way For Waivers To India From Sanctions Over Russia  NDTV
  2. US Congress seeks to strengthen defence partnership with India  Times of India
  3. US Senate passes bill to waive sanctions against India for buying Russian arms  Hindustan Times
  4. After US plans steeper tariffs on Chinese goods, Congress approves defence spending bill targeting China  FirstpostFull coverage

Zimbabwe warns of crackdown after opposition vote protests

  1. Zimbabwe warns of crackdown after opposition vote protests  The Hindu
  2. 3 dead as army open fire on Zimbabwe election protests  Times of India
  3. Zimbabwe troops in Harare until 'situation over'  India Today
  4. Arduous road ahead for Zimbabwe after election results  Hindustan Times
  5. Zimbabwe election: Soldiers fire live ammunition at protesters  Irish TimesFull coverage

'Sushma ji's prostrated herself in front of Chinese power', says Rahul Gandhi

  1. 'Sushma ji's prostrated herself in front of Chinese power', says Rahul Gandhi  Times of India
  2. Sushma Swaraj 'buckled' to Chinese pressure on Doklam, alleges Rahul Gandhi  Economic Times
  3. "Amazing How She Buckled": Rahul Gandhi Attacks Sushma Swaraj On Doklam  NDTVFull coverage

Thieves steal Swedish royal jewels, escape by speedboat

  1. Thieves steal Swedish royal jewels, escape by speedboat  The Hindu
  2. Thieves Steal Sweden's Crown Jewels And Escape In A Speedboat  NDTV
  3. Thieves flee in speedboat with Swedish crown jewels  Times of India
  4. Swedish crown jewels stolen by thieves who escaped on a speedboat  MetroFull coverage

Held Up By "Hands Of God", Vietnam's Golden Bridge Is A Walkway In The Sky

  1. Held Up By "Hands Of God", Vietnam's Golden Bridge Is A Walkway In The Sky  NDTV
  2. In the hands of the God: Vietnam's Golden Bridge goes viral  The New Indian Express
  3. In the hands of God: A look at Vietnam's 'Golden Bridge'  Moneycontrol.comFull coverage

Iran rejects Trump's offer for talks

  1. Iran rejects Trump's offer for talks  The Hindu
  2. Iran MPs summon Rouhani as US pressure squeezes economy  The Straits Times
  3. Roundup: Iran's IRGC warns against talks with US  Xinhua
  4. Trump, Iran and talks  The Express Tribune
  5. US Risks Losing World Power to China and Russia by Splitting with Allies on Iran, Experts Say  NewsweekFull coverage

Donald Trump mulls imposing 25% tariffs on Chinese goods

  1. Donald Trump mulls imposing 25% tariffs on Chinese goods  Economic Times
  2. Trump administration adds to China trade pressure with higher tariff plan  The Hindu
  3. Stocks Fall as Trade Tensions Weigh on Investors  New York Times
  4. China Slams US 'Blackmailing' as Trump Weighs Higher Tariffs  Bloomberg
  5. US Pressures China With Punitive Trade, Defense Measures  Wall Street JournalFull coverage

Donald Trump tells attorney general to end Russia probe

  1. Donald Trump tells attorney general to end Russia probe  Times of India
  2. Trump tweet on Muller probe “opinion not order”: White House  The Hindu
  3. Russian collusion 'TOTAL HOAX', end probe 'right now', Donald Trump urges attorney general  Daily News & Analysis
  4. Trump's Sessions eruption hints at concern over direction of Mueller probe  CNN
  5. The Latest: White House: Trump's Russia tweet just opinion  Economic TimesFull coverage

Trump urges Mueller to end probe 'right now,' setting off new storm

  1. Trump urges Mueller to end probe 'right now,' setting off new storm  The Indian Express
  2. India invites Donald Trump for 2019 Republic Day celebrations, White House says no decision till now  Daily News & Analysis
  3. Media routinely reports govt secrets that endangers lives: White House  Business Standard
  4. Sanders defends Trump's comment that you need an ID to buy groceries  ABC NewsFull coverage

CPEC is guarantee of Pakistan's economic stability: Marri

  1. CPEC is guarantee of Pakistan's economic stability: Marri  The Express Tribune
  2. US To Squeeze China Through Pakistan  Seeking Alpha
  3. Pak foreign minister rejects US opposition to IMF bailout  India TodayFull coverage

New Zealand PM all set to join baby-friendly parliament

  1. New Zealand PM all set to join baby-friendly parliament  India Today
  2. New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern resumes duties after six weeks of maternity leave  Firstpost
  3. 'We'll make it work': Jacinda Ardern returns as New Zealand PM six weeks after giving birth  The GuardianFull coverage

US Secretary of State to visit Southeast Asia, build ties in the face of China

  1. US Secretary of State to visit Southeast Asia, build ties in the face of China  Taiwan News
  2. Trump's infrastructure dream for the Indo-Pacific lacks one crucial element – money  South China Morning Post
  3. Not threatened by growing US investment in Asia: China  News HeadsFull coverage

Pakistan Presidential election could be delayed up to September: Reports

  1. Pakistan Presidential election could be delayed up to September: Reports  Times of India
  2. Pak presidential polls likely in September  New Kerala
  3. Pakistan presidential elections likely in September  News Heads
  4. Despite Increase In Women Voters, Gender Gap In Pakistan's Political Sphere Remains  News18Full coverage

Eiffel Tower shut after staff strikes

  1. Eiffel Tower shut after staff strikes  Condé Nast Traveller India
  2. Eiffel Tower shut in dispute over 'monstrous' queues  Daily Nation
  3. Eiffel Tower shuts as workers strike over long visitor queues  Deutsche WelleFull coverage

Facebook chief security officer Alex Stamos departs to join Stanford University

  1. Facebook chief security officer Alex Stamos departs to join Stanford University  Firstpost
  2. Data security on Facebook could take another dip as Chief Security Officer calls it quits  Digit
  3. Thursday briefing: Tesla is making 5000 Model 3s a week, lost $720m last quarter  Wired.co.uk
  4. Facebook's security boss to leave firm  BBC NewsFull coverage

A Mysterious Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker, Amid Trump-Iran Duel

  1. A Mysterious Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker, Amid Trump-Iran Duel  Haaretz
  2. Iran is seen readying major exercise as tensions with US simmer  Moneycontrol.com
  3. Iran readying military exercise in Persian Gulf: US officials  Business Standard
  4. Iranian Navy increases activity near key oil choke point, prompts warning from Pentagon  USA TODAYFull coverage

Asian Games 2018: Jakarta implements odd-even policy to curb pollution, police given shoot-at-sight orders

  1. Asian Games 2018: Jakarta implements odd-even policy to curb pollution, police given shoot-at-sight orders  The Indian Express
  2. Indonesia Invites North Korea's Kim Jong Un to Asian Games  News18
  3. Indonesia invites Kim Jong-un to Asian Games opening ceremony  Business StandardFull coverage

PML-N leaders arrive at Adiala Jail to meet Nawaz, Maryam

  1. PML-N leaders arrive at Adiala Jail to meet Nawaz, Maryam  Geo News
  2. Day of meeting with convicted Sharifs at Adiala Jail  ARY NEWS (satire) (press release) (blog)
  3. Nawaz Sharif shifted back to jail after treatment  Deccan ChronicleFull coverage

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Stocks in Asia Fall as Trade Tensions Weigh on Investors


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