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German Tornado jet may be unsuitable for NATO missions: report

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BERLIN (Reuters) - The German armed forces may not be able to use the Tornado fighter jet for NATO missions, according to a defense ministry report seen by Reuters. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2pVgL2t

Is This Tissue a New Organ? Maybe. A Conduit for Cancer? It Seems Likely.

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By JACEY FORTIN from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2pUkjlA

11 of Our Best Weekend Reads

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By KALY SOTO from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2pW2sdR

Office lunch theft: the internet reacts

One man and the disappearance of his shrimp fried rice led to many people sharing food theft stories from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E9hAcU

Sierra Leone heads to the polls to seek successor to Koroma

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FREETOWN (Reuters) - Sierra Leone voted on Saturday in a poll delayed by fraud allegations to choose a successor to President Ernest Bai Koroma who leaves a country still struggling after the Ebola epidemic. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2H3f2QQ

Kosovo opens investigation into extradition of Turkish nationals

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PRISTINA (Reuters) - Kosovo authorities have launched an investigation into the arrest and extradition of six Turkish citizens, which activists said represented a violation of human rights, Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2H0ZoFF

Co-owner of Russia's Summa group detained for suspected embezzlement: ministry

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - The co-owner of Russia's Summa investment and trading group, Ziyavudin Magomedov, and two business partners have been detained on suspicion of embezzling large sums of state money, the Russian interior ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2E80nk8

This Week: The Case for Miracles, Saving a Sick America and the Ruth Anointing

CBN News Showcase highlights important news stories of the week, stories of faith and what God is doing in the world. It is also an opportunity for you to join our anchors in praying over the headlines and praying for our nation and the world.  from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2Gq5zBY

Friday Night Music on Saturday: The Lone Bellow

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By PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2pT5lgp

UK-Russia standoff deepens as Moscow cuts UK diplomats

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moscow has told Britain it must cut "just over 50" more of its diplomatic and technical staff in Russia in a worsening standoff over the poisoning of a Russian former spy and his daughter in England, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2IkiuWx

Violence subsides on Israel-Gaza border a day after deadly protest

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GAZA (Reuters) - Dozens of Palestinian youths gathered by the Gaza-Israel border on Saturday, though the area remained mostly quiet, a day after deadly violence broke out in one of the biggest Palestinian demonstrations there in years. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2pTgywI

U.N. Unveils Blacklist to Fight North Korea Sanctions-Busting

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By CHOE SANG-HUN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2E8KUjN

Tesla in fatal California crash was on Autopilot

The company says a Model X vehicle involved in a fatal crash in the US was in Autopilot mode. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uznZPj

Saudi forces say Houthi missile intercepted over Saudi city: state media

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RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi air defense forces intercepted a missile fired by Houthi fighters in neighboring Yemen at the southern Saudi city of Najran on Saturday, the Saudi-led coalition said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2E5wKA1

Mongolians protest to demand greater action against child abuse

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ULAANBAATAR (Reuters) - Thousands of Mongolians protested in front of parliament in Ulaanbaatar on Saturday to demand more action to prevent child abuse, after the widely-reported rape of a male infant shocked the country. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2E8SsmC

Co-owner of Russia's Summa group detained: sources

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - The co-owner of Russia's Summa investment and trading group, Ziyavudin Magomedov, has been detained in Russia, sources told Reuters on Saturday, without giving further details. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2pTElNX

Spy poisoning: Russia expels more UK diplomats

Britain is told a total of more than 50 diplomats must leave over the nerve agent poisoning row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2uFuOig

UK must cut 'just over 50' more of its diplomatic staff in Russia: Foreign Ministry

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Moscow has told Britain it must cut "just over 50" more of its diplomatic and technical staff in Russia in a worsening standoff over the poisoning of a Russian former spy and his daughter in England, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Ikf1qP

What Is Former Wonder Woman Lynda Carter Doing These Days?

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By RACHEL DODES from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2GmipVQ

Listen to ‘Dear Sugars’: When a Friendship Threatens Your Significant Other

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By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Podcasts https://ift.tt/2GqxGRg

After Driving Streaming Music’s Rise, Spotify Aims to Cash In

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By BEN SISARIO from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2pS3Y1g

Alton Sterling: Cop dismissed over deadly Baton Rouge shooting

Alton Sterling was killed in Louisiana in 2016 and his death sparked days of protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaRDh0

Chocolate, cherries and Craig David

Some stories you may have missed over the past seven days. Let's fill you in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GnVjyb

Inside train used by Kim Jong-un to travel to China

On his first known foreign trip, newly released footage shows Kim meeting with Xi Jinping on his train. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GpiW5r

Bobbi Brown Is Ready to Slay the Wellness Industry. Nicely.

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By GEORGE GURLEY from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2GpXkFT

Britons Accused of Being Islamic State ‘Beatles’ Call Beheadings ‘Regrettable’

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2GY7yOO

In Balkans Tour, Russia’s Night Wolves, a Bike Gang, Are More Bark Than Bite

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By ANDREW HIGGINS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2GJqOlC