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Czechs, Slovaks mark 50 years since Soviets crushed Prague Spring
Arabnews 21 Aug 2018
PRAGUE. Czechs and Slovaks on Tuesday will mark 50 years since Soviet tanks crushed the “Prague Spring” democratic reform movement, while using the anniversary to point out similarities to the situation today. The burgeoning movement, led by Communist Party leader Alexander Dubcek, had tried to put “a human face on socialism” through democratic reforms to the totalitarian regime ... “Our citizens categorically rejected the occupation....
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U.S. Businesses Warn Trump New Tariffs Will Cost Americans From Cradle To Grave
WorldNews.com 21 Aug 2018
A broad cross-section of U.S. businesses has a message for the Trump administration. New tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese imports will force Americans to pay more for items they use throughout their daily lives, from cradles to coffins, Reuters reports.Six days of public hearings on the proposed duties of up to 25 percent will start on Monday in Washington as part of President Donald Trump's and the U.S ... – U.S ... WN.com, Jim Berrie ....
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Colorado Man Charged With First Degree Murder in Deaths of Pregnant Wife, Two Daughters
WorldNews.com 21 Aug 2018
Chris Watts told Colorado police he strangled his pregnant wife after becoming enraged when he saw her strangling the couple's 3-year-old daughter, Celeste, and claimed his other daughter, Bella, was "sprawled out" in the couple's bedroom, according to court documents released on Monday ... Rourke. Watts was first arrested last week and is currently being held without bond with his next court appearance scheduled for Tuesday morning ... ... ... ... ....
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Xi Jinping Calls For 'Absolute Loyalty' During Speech to Military Leaders
WorldNews.com 21 Aug 2018
Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first public appearance since the country's top officials met for an annual informal retreat last week to address senior People's Liberation Army (PLA) officials on Sunday, according to The South China Morning Post. Xi highlighted the importance of political loyalty while addressing the military officials ... ... The meeting sends a message that Xi has a firm hold on power,” Chen said ... Ni said....
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Search on for man who threatened to shoot Trump
Khaleej Times 21 Aug 2018
Law enforcement authorities have launched a search operation for a man who's suspected of threatening to shoot US President Donald Trump, a media report said ... According to officials, Christy posted ... Trump." ... ....
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Taiwan loses another diplomatic ally as El Salvador switches to Beijing
CNN 21 Aug 2018
Beijing (CNN)Taiwan has lost another diplomatic ally to China, its third in a matter of months, after El Salvador announced it would sever ties with the island and switch its allegiance to Beijing. The governments in Taipei, Beijing and San Salvador all confirmed the development Tuesday, just days after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen visited Central and South America to cement ties with the island's remaining allies ... Read More ... ....
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S Africa opens inquiry to probe graft charges against Zuma
The Siasat Daily 21 Aug 2018
Johannesburg. South Africa on Monday started to investigate the corruption charges levelled against former president Jacob Zuma. The former South African president is accused of overseeing widespread graft during his nine-year reign ... The family has denied such claims, Anadolu News Agency reported ... Source. ANI. ....
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Google is tracking you, regardless of your smartphone's privacy settings
DNA India 21 Aug 2018
Google has been accused in a lawsuit of illegally tracking the movements of millions of iPhone and Android phone users even when they use a privacy setting to prevent it ... "Google represented that a user 'can turn off Location History at any time ... The plaintiff, Napoleon Patacsil of San Diego, is seeking class-action status on behalf of U.S ... ....
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Japanese defense minister arrives in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka News 21 Aug 2018
Japan's Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera arrived in Sri Lanka Monday night for an official visit. He was welcomed by the Chief of Defense Admiral Ravi Wijegunaratne and Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Kenichi Suganuma at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. Japanese Defense Minister Onodera is on a five-day official visit to India and Sri Lanka ... itemDateCreated Tuesday, 21 August 2018 08.56. ....
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Engineers Knew Genoa Bridge Had Weakened Months Before Collapse, Report Says
WorldNews.com 20 Aug 2018
14 during a heavy downpour, killing 43 people and forcing the evacuation of more than 600 people living in apartment buildings beneath another section of the bridge ... "Think of all the revenues that would return to the government through tolls, to use not to donate to shareholders' dividends but to reinforce the quality of service and security on our roadways," Toninelli was quoted as saying.WN.com, Jim Berrie....
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Canada scraps family reunification lottery
The News International 21 Aug 2018
Ottawa. Canada said Monday it is scrapping a family reunification lottery and going back to a first-come, first-serve immigration policy as it looks to double the number of parents and grandparents admitted to the country. The change back to the old system follows a backlash from frustrated sponsors who described the lottery as "cruel," "heartless" and a "Vegas-like circus." ... Ottawa ... ....
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11 Dead in Italian Flash Floods, 5 Reported Missing
News18 21 Aug 2018 Editphoto: AP / Rahmat Gul
Multiple blasts heard in Kabul during Eid prayer
Khaleej Times 21 Aug 2018
Several explosions were heard in the diplomatic district of the Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday, but there was no immediate information on casualties, Reuters witnesses and a security official said ... ....
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Amazon to Come to Korea in Tie-Up with Hyundai Department Store
Chosun Ilbo 21 Aug 2018
Hyundai Department Store said Monday that it will launch a futuristic self-service store under a tie-up with Amazon. The plan is to open a store that uses drones to deliver products to customers in 2020. This is Amazon's first Korean retail venture. Hyundai said it signed a deal with Amazon Web Ser... ....
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Rani Mukerji’s Hichki is all set to enthrall the audiences in Kazakhstan
Pinkvilla 21 Aug 2018
After winning hearts in India, Rani Mukerji’s Hichki is all set to entertain its fans in Kazakhstan. Few days back it was reported that Hichki would release in Russia on account of Teacher’s Day and now, comes the news that the film will hit the screens in Kazakhstan, too. Hichki is being dubbed in the Russian language for the September 6 release, and the same print will hit screens in Kazakhstan four days later. Entertainment ... ....
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