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The Gulf states tried to turn Iran's own weapon against it – and it backfired with terrible consequences
The Independent 13 Nov 2019
The idea that “the world will be a better place” after the death of Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is a far-fetched one. To be sure, Isis was dealt a major blow, but that hardly sorts out the Middle East’s a better-looking place. It makes it look like a pig wearing makeup. ....
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What Does History And The Constitution Demand Of Trump's Impeachment
WorldNews.com 13 Nov 2019
Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas Darling. On August 9, 1974, President Richard Nixon relinquished the office to which he had been overwhelmingly reelected less than two years earlier. Nixon's resignation came as the House of Representatives prepared to begin debate on impeaching him ... What Does History Demand? ... military aid to that country ... Rep....
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China mulls its options as Hong Kong descends into chaos
Arab News 13 Nov 2019
BEIJING. A sharp escalation of violence in Hong Kong is once again raising the question of how China’s central government will respond. Will it intervene, or allow the chaos to persist? ... On the same day, a police officer shot a protester who was then taken to a hospital, also in critical condition ... Seeking Identity in China’s Shadow.” ... .......
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Two people just got the plague in China — yes, the Black Death plague
CNN 13 Nov 2019
(CNN)Two people in China are being treated for plague, authorities said Tuesday ... The two recent patients, from the Chinese province of Inner Mongolia, were diagnosed with pneumonic plague by doctors in the Chinese capital Beijing, according to state media Xinhua ... Why is bubonic plague still a thing? ... In fact, it's made a recent comeback. Read More ... ....
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Venice flooding nearly touches level of infamous 1966 flood
WPXI 13 Nov 2019
MILAN (AP) - The mayor of Venice blamed climate change for flooding of the historic canal city that hit the second-highest levels ever, as the city braced for yet another wave on Wednesday. The high-water mark hit 187 centimeters (74 inches) late Tuesday, meaning more than 85% of the city was flooded ... "Despite 5 billion euros under water, St ... ....
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Palestinians in Gaza fear tension with Israel slides into war
Xinhua 13 Nov 2019
GAZA, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The fear of war raised among the nearly 2 million Gaza Strip population as the newest wave of tension with Israel has been going on, leaving at least 23 killed and dozens wounded ... Gaza health ministry said in a statement that death toll since early Tuesday morning has climbed to 23 ... ....
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Unidentified People Attempt to Take Over Venezuelan Embassy in Brazil - Reports
Sputnik 13 Nov 2019photo: AP / Paul Sancya
Democrats worry they don't have right candidate to beat Trump
The Hill 13 Nov 2019
Democrats aren’t sure they have the right candidate to beat President TrumpDonald John TrumpThe Hill's Morning Report - Diplomats kick off public evidence about Trump, Ukraine Trump faces high stakes in meeting with Erdoğan amid impeachment drama Democrats worry they don't have right candidate to beat Trump MORE in next year’s general election ... Sen....
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Nasa gets inexplicable new data showing unexpected oxygen fluctuations on Mars
The Independent 13 Nov 2019
Nasa has spotted unexpected and inexplicable changes in the oxygen on Mars. The discovery comes after the space agency used the Curiosity rover to measure the seasonal changes in the gas that fills the air above the Gale Crater on Mars, for the first time ever ... Download the new Indpendent Premium app ... Shape Created with Sketch ... Show all 10 ... 1/10 ... ....
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Facebook app found secretly using iPhone camera
Deccan Herald 13 Nov 2019
Since the Cambridge Analytica controversy in 2018, Facebook has been facing a lot of flak for its irresponsible user privacy security on its social media platform. Now, the company has again come under the scanner for a serious glitch in the iOS mobile app ... Thanks for flagging this. This sounds like a bug, we are looking into it ... GET IT. DH Tech ... iPhone....
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‘Insect apocalypse’ poses risk to all life on Earth, conservationists warn
The Guardian 13 Nov 2019
The report said 40% of the 1million known species of insect are facing extinction .......
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The toxic relationship between Britain and Russia has to be exposed
The Guardian 13 Nov 2019
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UN agency to take 'aggressive' action if sexual abuse claims substantiated
The Guardian 13 Nov 2019
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Death toll grows to 15 in Gaza as tension with Israel goes on
China.dot.org 13 Nov 2019
GAZA, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Three Palestinians were killed on Wednesday in a fresh Israeli airstrike on central Gaza Strip, bringing the number of Palestinians that have been killed since Tuesday up to 15, medics said ... Enditem. ....
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Trump to face limits of his power in impeachment hearings
Artesia Daily Press 13 Nov 2019
NEW YORK (AP) — For three years, Donald Trump has unapologetically defied the conventions of the American presidency ... Trump accepted the Republican nomination, declaring that “I alone can fix” the nation’s problems ... “During Watergate, many people feared that if a president collapsed, America is broken ... Some help is on the way ... ....
