Friday, 4 January 2019

Ringo Lam, Hong Kong Director of ‘City on Fire,’ Dies at 63


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These 4 New Yorkers Are Experts in Living. What Do They Know That We Don’t?


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N.Y. Today: L Train Apocalypse? Never Mind


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Mountain for Rent: $4,500 a Day


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They Married at City Hall (But Didn’t Toss the Bouquet)


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Markets in Asia and Europe Rebound After Wall Street Sell-Off


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Carlos Ghosn, Former Nissan Chairman, Will Appear in Court


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Congress, Stocks, China: Your Friday Briefing


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Making Peace With the Music Left by an Omnivorous Young Composer


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The Choreographed Cacophony of ‘Ferryman’


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US House passes bills that would end government shutdown, without wall funds - Hindustan Times

  1. US House passes bills that would end government shutdown, without wall funds  Hindustan Times
  2. No money for Trump's border wall as House Democrats pass bill to end government shutdown  The Hindu
  3. US House votes to end shutdown amid Trump veto threat over wall  Economic Times
  4. Donald Trump Warns US Government Shutdown Could Last A 'Long Time'  NDTV News
  5. Nancy Pelosi, icon of female power, will reclaim role as Speaker and seal a place in history  The Indian Express
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Thailand Cancels Flights To Holiday Island Koh Samui Over Storm Threats - NDTV News

  1. Thailand Cancels Flights To Holiday Island Koh Samui Over Storm Threats  NDTV News
  2. Thailand braces for its most powerful storm in decades - ​Tropical Storm Pabuk edges closer  Economic Times
  3. Thailand braces for powerful storm at southern beach towns  The Hindu
  4. Tourists Flee Thai Islands As Tropical Storm To Bring Seven-Metre Waves  NDTV News
  5. Tourists Flee Thai islands as Tropical Storm Pabuk is Set to Bring 7-Metre Waves  News18
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Trump speaks with family members of Indian-origin cop shot dead in California - Times of India

  1. Trump speaks with family members of Indian-origin cop shot dead in California  Times of India
  2. Trump Speaks With Wife Of Indian-Origin Cop Killed By Illegal Immigrant  NDTV News
  3. Trump Speaks to Family of Indian-origin Cop Killed by Illegal Mexico Migrant in California  News18
  4. Gun tossed, cash wired: Alleged efforts made to aid suspect in Newman police shooting  The Modesto Bee
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China Develops Its Own 'Mother of All Bombs' in Answer to Trump's Air-Blast Weapon - News18

  1. China Develops Its Own 'Mother of All Bombs' in Answer to Trump's Air-Blast Weapon  News18
  2. After US, China Develops Its Own 'Mother Of All Bombs', Says Report  NDTV News
  3. After US, China develops 'Mother of All Bombs', says report  Times Now
  4. China develops its own 'Mother of All Bombs': Report  Economic Times
  5. China develops its own ‘Mother of All Bombs’: report  The Hindu
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China and US to hold trade talks in Beijing on Jan 7-8 - Times of India

  1. China and US to hold trade talks in Beijing on Jan 7-8  Times of India
  2. ‘Apple sales should pick up when US China strike trade deal’  Livemint
  3. US and China to hold trade talks in Beijing next week  BBC News
  4. US team to visit China for trade talks on January 7-8: Beijing  Economic Times
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Kurdish Fighters Pull out of Flashpoint Town of Manbij: Syria Defence Ministry - The Wire

  1. Kurdish Fighters Pull out of Flashpoint Town of Manbij: Syria Defence Ministry  The Wire
  2. Is this the Islamic State group's last stand in Syria?  BBC News
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Pakistan’s terror card still on mind, Donald Trump ‘looks forward’ to meeting Imran Khan - Hindustan Times

  1. Pakistan’s terror card still on mind, Donald Trump ‘looks forward’ to meeting Imran Khan  Hindustan Times
  2. Pakistan has not done a 'damn thing' for the US, says US President Donald Trump  Times Now
  3. Pakistani prime minister leaves for 2-day visit to Turkey  Times of India
  4. Want a great relationship with Pakistan: Donald Trump says will hold meeting with Imran Khan soon  Hindustan Times
  5. In Trump's "Great Relationship" Remark, Pak Sees Signs of Improving Ties  NDTV News
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Khashoggi murder: Saudi prosecutor seeks death sentences as trial opens - The Hindu

Khashoggi murder: Saudi prosecutor seeks death sentences as trial opens  The Hindu

All 11 accused were present with their lawyers at the opening hearing in Riyadh.

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"Will Not Stand And Watch": US Warns Iran Against Space Launches - NDTV News

  1. "Will Not Stand And Watch": US Warns Iran Against Space Launches  NDTV News
  2. United States warns Iran against launching Space Launch Vehicles  Economic Times
  3. US warns Iran on space launches, Tehran rejects concerns  Aljazeera.com
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Arunima Sinha becomes world’s first woman amputee to scale Mount Vinson, PM Modi congratulates her - The Indian Express

Arunima Sinha becomes world’s first woman amputee to scale Mount Vinson, PM Modi congratulates her  The Indian Express

PM Modi tweeted: "Congratulations to Arunima Sinha for scaling new heights of success. She is the pride of India, who has distinguished herself through her ...

Trump Proud Of Freeing US Citizens Abroad. But An American In Russia... - NDTV News

  1. Trump Proud Of Freeing US Citizens Abroad. But An American In Russia...  NDTV News
  2. Paul Whelan: ex-US marine held in Moscow charged with spying  The Guardian
  3. Ex-US marine accused of spying in Russia is British citizen  The Guardian
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Taiwan reunification with China 'inevitable': Xi - Economic Times

Taiwan reunification with China 'inevitable': Xi  Economic Times

"We make no promise to give up the use of military force and reserve the option of taking all necessary means" against Taiwanese separatist activities and ...

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2016 surgical strike a 'figment of Indian imagination', there was no such event : Pakistan - Economic Times

  1. 2016 surgical strike a 'figment of Indian imagination', there was no such event : Pakistan  Economic Times
  2. 2016 surgical strike a ‘figment of Indian imagination’, there was no such event : Pakistan  Hindustan Times
  3. As Pakistan bolsters military might, an uneasy disquiet at the border  Oneindia
  4. Troops on alert as LeT men spotted on LoC  Economic Times
  5. Pakistan Again Denies 2016 Surgical Strike, Calls it a 'Figment of Indian Imagination'  News18
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Trump Defies Top Security Aide On Iran's Presence In Syria. What He Said - NDTV News

Trump Defies Top Security Aide On Iran's Presence In Syria. What He Said  NDTV News

In his first Cabinet meeting of the year, President Donald Trump stuck a dagger in a major initiative advanced by his foreign policy team: Iran's leaders, the ...

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5 Soldiers Killed As Taliban Terrorists Blow Up Afghanistan Army Outpost - NDTV News

5 Soldiers Killed As Taliban Terrorists Blow Up Afghanistan Army Outpost  NDTV News

Taliban fighters detonated explosives planted in a tunnel below an Afghan military outpost, killing five soldiers, a police official said on Wednesday.

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Indians Among Top Winners Of Abu Dhabi Raffle Draw - NDTV News

  1. Indians Among Top Winners Of Abu Dhabi Raffle Draw  NDTV News
  2. Kerala man wins Rs 28 crore lottery in Abu Dhabi, says 'okay'  The New Indian Express
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China's population shrinks for the first time in 70 years, say experts - Times Now

  1. China's population shrinks for the first time in 70 years, say experts  Times Now
  2. China's Population Shrinks Despite Two-Child Policy, Say Experts  NDTV News
  3. First time in 70 years, China’s population shrinks  Times of India
  4. China's population shrinks despite two-child policy: Experts  Times of India
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Couple Left Waiting For Marriage Certificate Amid US Government Shutdown - NDTV News

  1. Couple Left Waiting For Marriage Certificate Amid US Government Shutdown  NDTV News
  2. Stranded at the Altar: Couple Denied Wedding Licence Due to Trump's Ongoing Govt Shutdown  News18
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Deliveries of S-400 air defence missiles to start from next year: Govt - Economic Times

Deliveries of S-400 air defence missiles to start from next year: Govt  Economic Times

India will start receiving the S-400 Triumf air defence missile systems from Russia from October next year and the deliveries will be completed by April 2023, the ...

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News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of the Week’s Headlines


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A Choreographer Gives In to His Ambition of Recklessness


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Long Before Alabama, the South Had Sewanee


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On Politics: Democrats Take Over the House


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Tracking the Demise of My Marriage on Google Maps


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Britain Needs a Brexit Insurance Plan


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What’s on TV Friday: ‘Beautiful Boy’ and ‘Ron Funches: Giggle Fit’


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U.S. Accuses Iran of Using Space Launch as Cover for Missile Program


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U.S. Renews Travel Advisory for China, Warning of Arbitrary Detention


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It Took On the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Now It’s in Pieces.


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McConnell Faces Pressure From Republicans to Stop Avoiding Shutdown Fight


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As Trump Holds Firm on Shutdown, He Never Mentions One Group: Federal Workers


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Quotation of the Day: Pelosi Rises to Speaker As Divided Rule Dawns Over Paralyzed Capital


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In a World of Fine Lines, Manchester City Tightens the Title Race


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First Career Goal Gives Islanders an Overtime Win


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Kevin Tway Leads Tournament of Champions After First Round


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Baylor Hands Connecticut First Regular-Season Loss Since 2014


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Corrections: January 4, 2019


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At the El Chapo Trial, a Son Betrays His Father, and the Cartel


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Feel Good Sensations


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U.S. Auto Sales Put Up a Big Number, but Show Signs of Strain


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Russia, U.S. Congress, Brexit: Your Friday Briefing


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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Knight Landesman and Artforum Magazine


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Thursday, 3 January 2019

New Congress Updates: Nancy Pelosi Calls Indictment of Sitting President an ‘Open Discussion’


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2019 Spoleto Festival to Feature a New ‘Salome’


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China Moon Landing Makes History. Many Chinese Just Shrug.


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Saudi Arabia Seeks Death Penalty for 5 Suspects in Khashoggi Killing


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Where Did Rents Rise the Most in 2018?


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On the Market in the New York Region


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On the Market in New York City


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California Today: The Best Stories From 2018


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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens


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A Double Dose of Optimism


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Saudi Prosecutor Seeks Death Sentences As Khashoggi Murder Trial Opens - NDTV News

  1. Saudi Prosecutor Seeks Death Sentences As Khashoggi Murder Trial Opens  NDTV News
  2. Khashoggi murder: Saudi prosecutor seeks death sentences as trial opens  The Hindu
  3. Analysis: Saudi Arabia puts Jamal Khashoggi murder suspects on trial | Al Jazeera English  Al Jazeera English
  4. Jamal Khashoggi murder trial opens in Saudi Arabia  BBC News
  5. Saudi prosecutors seek death penalty for Khashoggi suspects  The Guardian
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China building ‘most advanced’ naval warships for Pakistan: Report - The Tribune India

China building ‘most advanced’ naval warships for Pakistan: Report  The Tribune India

TheTribune: BEIJING: China is building the first of four “most advanced” naval warships for its “all-weather ally” Pakistan as part of a major bilateral arms deal to ...

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All Issues Raised On Rafale Deal Clarified By Top Court: Sushma Swaraj - NDTV News

  1. All Issues Raised On Rafale Deal Clarified By Top Court: Sushma Swaraj  NDTV News
  2. Brexit: Sushma Swaraj says migrant Indians will not face problems till process is over  Scroll.in
  3. All issues raised by Congress on Rafale clarified by SC: Sushma Swaraj  Moneycontrol.com
  4. "No Problem" For Indian Migrants Till Brexit Process Over: Sushma Swaraj  NDTV
  5. Brexit: Swaraj Says No Problem For Migrants Till Process Gets Over  News18
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Taiwan reunification with China 'inevitable', says Chinese President Xi Jinping - The Hindu

Taiwan reunification with China 'inevitable', says Chinese President Xi Jinping  The Hindu

Taiwan's unification with the mainland is “inevitable”, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday, warning against any efforts to promote the island's independence ...

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Indigenous Sukhoi-30MKI Costlier Than Russian SU-30 As Specs Not Same: Centre - NDTV News

Indigenous Sukhoi-30MKI Costlier Than Russian SU-30 As Specs Not Same: Centre  NDTV News

The indigenous manufactured Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet is costlier than the Russian SU-30 as their specifications are not the same and it would not be ...

Looking forward to meeting with Kim Jong-un, says Donald Trump - The Hindu

  1. Looking forward to meeting with Kim Jong-un, says Donald Trump  The Hindu
  2. After Kim Jong Un's New Year Speech, Trump 'Looks Forward' To New Meeting  NDTV News
  3. Kim bares teeth, warns US to lift sanctions, or else...  Bangalore Mirror
  4. Looking forward to new meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un: Donald Trump  Times Now
  5. North Korea's Kim Jong-un warns nuclear talks at risk over US sanctions  The Independent
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Pakistan houses enemies: US president Donald Trump - Times of India

  1. Pakistan houses enemies: US president Donald Trump  Times of India
  2. "This South Asian Country Houses Enemies": Trump On Ending Aid To Pak  NDTV News
  3. Want a great relationship with Pakistan: Donald Trump says will hold meeting with Imran Khan soon  Hindustan Times
  4. Pakistan houses enemies: Donald Trump  Economic Times
  5. US Senator for FTA with Pakistan for Pushing Taliban for Peace Talks to End Afghan War  News18
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Toads Riding a Python: Australia's Wildlife Continues to Terrify the World - News18

  1. Toads Riding a Python: Australia's Wildlife Continues to Terrify the World  News18
  2. Bizarre Viral Pic Shows Toads 'Hitching A Ride' On Python's Back  NDTV News
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Comedian Hasan Minhaj turns witty after an episode of Patriot Act was banned for criticising Saudi Arabia - Times Now

  1. Comedian Hasan Minhaj turns witty after an episode of Patriot Act was banned for criticising Saudi Arabia  Times Now
  2. Saudi jokes get Netflix comedy banned - BBC News  BBC News
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Bristol-Myers to Acquire Celgene in Deal Worth $74 Billion


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Tu resumen de noticias del jueves


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Tarik Cohen Makes Football Fun Again in Chicago


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Fewer Women Directed Top Films in 2018, Study Finds


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Philippine Mayor Was Behind Congressman’s Killing, Police Say


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North Korea’s Envoy to Italy Disappears, Raising Suspicions of a Defection


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‘The Venerable W.’ Review: A Buddhist Monk Preaches Hate


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