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‘Friends’ reunion special could be headed for HBO Max – Hollywood media

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FILE PHOTO: The cast of the popular comedy television series “Friends,” which will end its ten year run on May 6, 2004, are pictured on a giant billboard promoting the series finale, at the NBC television network office in Burbank, California, May 3, 2004. Cast members (L-R) are Courteney Cox Arquette as Monica, Matt Le Blanc as Joey, Lisa Kudrow as Pheobe, Matthew Perry as Chandler,…

WeWork losses widen to $1.25 billion amid record office space expansion

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NEW YORK (Reuters) – The We Company, owner of WeWork, said on Wednesday net losses in the third quarter more than doubled to $1.25 billion as the money-losing shared-office operator added a record number of desks to its global network but was unable to control rising costs.

FILE PHOTO: A WeWork logo is seen outside its offices in San Francisco, California, U.S. September 30, 2019.…

‘The Crown’ welcomes its new royals in Season 3 launch

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LONDON (Reuters) – Television fans welcomed a new queen on Wednesday as Olivia Colman and other stars of royal drama “The Crown” turned out for the world premiere of the Netflix show’s third season.

The title of the series is displayed during the world premiere of the third season of “The Crown” in London, Britain, November 13, 2019. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

Colman, who won an Oscar…

Climate change exposes future generations to life-long health harm

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LONDON (Reuters) – A child born today faces multiple and life-long health harms from climate change – growing up in a warmer world with risks of food shortages, infectious diseases, floods and extreme heat, a major global study has found.

FILE PHOTO: A protestor holds a placard in front of the India Gate during a protest demanding government to take immediate steps to control air…

Zlatan departs Galaxy after two seasons

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International legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic is leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy after two seasons with the MLS club.

FILE PHOTO: Oct 20, 2019; Saint Paul, MN, USA; LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic (9) looks to pass during the first half against Minnesota United at Allianz Field. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Ibrahimovic announced the news on a social media…

Amid US-Turkey tensions, Trump lauds relationship with Erdogan | USA News

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday lauded his relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as the leaders met to overcome mounting differences ranging from policies towards Syria to Ankara’s purchase of a Russian missile defence system.

Trump’s warm welcome of the Turkish president came amid anger in the United States Congress about Ankara’s offensive into Syria to drive…

Trump imeachment hearings focus on alleged Ukraine quid pro quo

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The top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, testifying on Wednesday in the first televised hearing of the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, linked the president more directly to a pressure campaign on Ukraine to conduct investigations that would benefit him politically.

William Taylor was one of two career diplomats who testified before the…

Wednesday’s Daily Brief: UN bid to aid diabetics, Israel-Gaza attacks, climate change in Nepal, Iraq envoy appeal to MPs

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UN leads bid for cheaper insulin, expanding access for diabetics worldwide

Overly expensive insulin could be a thing of the past – and life-changing news – for millions of diabetics under a plan launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday to diversify production globally, just ahead of World Diabetes Day.

The two-year pilot programme, launched Wednesday, aims to boost…

Bosco Ntaganda: Congolese rebel leader known as ‘the Terminator’ given 30 years in prison for war crimes

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Bosco Ntaganda was found guilty of 13 counts of war crimes and five counts of crimes against humanity in July. The long list of offenses, committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2002 and 2003, included murder, rape, sexual slavery, enlisting child soldiers, persecution, forcible transfer and deportation, pillage and intentionally directing attacks against civilians.

Nicole…

Group stage of 2021 Africa Cup of Nations underway

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Algeria won the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 over Senegal in Egypt

Nigeria, Namibia, Guinea-Bissau, Central African Republic and Malawi began their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations group campaigns with victories at home.

The hosts for 2021, Cameroon, were held to a goalless draw by visiting Cape Verde while Lesotho scored late for a 1-1 draw in Sierra Leone.

Nigeriahad to come from…

Wikimedia Commons media of the day for November 13

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Play media Fred Rogers speaks before a United States Senate Subcommittee on Communications hearing in support of public broadcasting, May 1, 1969

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U.S. to reevaluate South Sudan ties after unity gov’t deadline passes

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South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir delivers a statement to the press after arriving at the Juba international airport, South Sudan, November 8, 2019.REUTERS/Jok Solomun

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday said it was “gravely disappointed” with South Sudan’s failure to form a unity government by a Nov. 12 deadline and would “reevaluate” its relationship with the…

Springboks’ World Cup winner Brits calls time on career

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South Africa’s Schalk Brits runs in to score a try REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – South Africa hooker Schalk Brits announced his retirement from all forms of rugby on Wednesday, the second time the 38-year-old has brought down the curtain on his career.

Brits retired in May 2018 after leaving Saracens but was lured back by Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus and…

Venezuelan migrants will cost host nations $1.35 billion in 2020, U.N. says

[ad_1] BOGOTA (Reuters) – Healthcare, education, nutrition and other services will cost countries hosting Venezuelan migrants $1.35 billion next year, non-governmental organizations said on Wednesday, as they called for increased donations from the international community.

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Breakingviews TV: Car alarm

[ad_1] Peugeot’s shares slipped and Fiat Chrysler’s soared since the two automakers announced their merger of equals. The reason: It’s not so equal after all. But with big shareholders and CEO Carlos Tavares on board, Peugeot is probably on a path of no return. Lisa Jucca explains.

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Rare portrait of teenage Mozart to be auctioned in Paris

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Workers install a portrait due to be sold at auction by Christie’s on November 27 which depicts composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as a teenager, painted in January 1770, and attributed to Veronese master Gaimbettino Cignaroli, in Paris, November 12, 2019. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

PARIS (Reuters) – A rare portrait of Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart will be sold by British…

Tariff stockpiling wanes as importers work off inventories: port executive

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(Reuters) – The executive in charge of the No. 1 seaport for U.S. trade with China on Tuesday said importers were not stockpiling goods ahead of President Donald Trump’s plan to slap 15% tariffs on cellphones, laptops, toys and other Chinese-made goods next month.

FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China August 6, 2019. REUTERS/Aly…