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They Usually Attract

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By BY DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2n6MaBJ

Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike

The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nfoZFe

South Korea displays F-35 stealth jets seen by the North as a threat

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South Korea showcased newly acquired F-35 stealth fighter jets to mark Armed Forces Day on Tuesday as President Moon Jae-in tries to allay concerns that his policy of engagement with North Korea may be weakening the South's commitment to defense. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2oOOmON

Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges

Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o3vdrE

Alberto Salazar: Four-Year Doping Ban for the Distance Running Coach

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By BY JERÉ LONGMAN AND MATT HART from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nWPYW5

Ireland dismisses reported UK Brexit border proposal

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Britain is proposing to set up "customs clearance centers" on both sides of the Irish border after Brexit, Irish national broadcaster RTE reported on Monday, an idea Ireland's foreign minister quickly dismissed as a "non-starter". from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2nY2swP

U.S. denies Cuba health minister visa to attend health meeting in Washington

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Cuba said on Monday the Trump administration denied its health minister a visa to attend a Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) meeting in Washington and accused the United States of repeatedly violating its obligations as the host of an international organization. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2oL7exT

Trump contacted foreign officials over probe of Russia inquiry origins -Justice Dept

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U.S. President Donald Trump has contacted other countries to introduce Attorney General William Barr and a Justice Department official who is conducting an inquiry into the origins of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, a Justice Department spokeswoman said on Monday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2mqM87c

Irish foreign minister says reported UK border plan a non-starter

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Ireland's foreign minister said on Monday it was time the European Union received a serious proposal from the British government if a Brexit deal is to be agreed, dismissing a reported proposal for the Irish border as a "non-starter" from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2oKL2nz

How to Win Republican Support for Impeachment

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By BY ELIZABETH DREW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2o3EwrW

China to mark 70 years of communism with massive show of force

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China will celebrate seven decades of communist rule on Tuesday with a display of power through central Beijing, showing off goose-stepping troops, new missiles and floats celebrating the country's technological prowess. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2o3vsmA

China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears

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By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT World https://ift.tt/2mrgxCt

Haitian journalist shot in wrist in latest round of protests

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A journalist was wounded by gunfire in Haiti on Monday as police fired live ammunition to disperse protesters, his employer, Haitian broadcaster Radio Sans Fin (RSF) said, amid mounting anger over an escalating economic and political crisis. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2n2xeEF

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert PROGRAMMING ALERT: Rudy Giuliani reacts to subpoena on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET

Restive Hong Kong hunkers down as China's birthday celebrations begin

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Hong Kong went into lockdown on Tuesday to ensure anti-government protests do not overshadow Chinese President Xi Jinping's commemorations of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2o07SqW

Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oLJ1HR

Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nfOK8f

Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mYs6Bt

Trump’s Claims About Biden Aren’t ‘Unsupported.’ They’re Lies.

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By BY MICHELLE GOLDBERG from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2neddLi

The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nXWk7K

Corrections: September 30, 2019

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2nOP5i5

Quotation of the Day: Despite Bright Spots, Mets Fall Short Again

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2osXEzF

Battered and bruised, Hong Kong cleans up for sensitive Chinese anniversary

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Hong Kong's metro stations and roads re-opened on Monday, after a chaotic weekend that saw police fire water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters who set fires and threw petrol bombs outside government offices and across central districts. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2mZdth9

New Zealand flights briefly grounded by radar fault

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Flight departures from New Zealand were temporarily halted on Monday after a fire alarm went off at the country's air navigation service provider's main radar facility in Christchurch. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2olghFx

Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nGUOqv

New Zealand police arrest man for making threats in Wellington

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New Zealand police said on Monday they arrested a man for making threats in the capital city of Wellington which local media reported were related to bombs. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2ou70vb