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Suicide attack kills more than 60 at Kabul wedding

Suicide attack kills more than 60 at Kabul wedding

[RFI English] A suicide bomber has killed at least 63 people and wounded scores more as they celebrated a wedding in the Afghan capital, in the deadliest attack in Kabul this year. 

The blast, which took place late Saturday in the city’s west, came as Washington and the Taliban are in the final stages of a deal to reduce the US military…

Police seize weapons as Portland braces for clashes between far-right and antifa protesters

Police seize weapons as Portland braces for clashes between far-right and antifa protesters

[The Telegraph] Police seized weapons such as bear spray and shields as right-wing groups and counter-protesters gathered in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Saturday.

Authorities also set up concrete barriers and closed streets in an effort to contain the groups.

Flag-waving members of the Proud…

‘Many tears’ as Italy lets stranded minors disembark rescue ship

‘Many tears’ as Italy lets stranded minors disembark rescue ship

[AJ] Far-right minister buckles to pressure and allows 27 unaccompanied children to leave refugee rescue vessel.

Italy’s far right interior minister has let dozens of unaccompanied minors leave a refugee rescue carrying more than a hundred migrants after the boat spent more than two weeks waiting for a port to disembark in.

The Father Of Modern Business Management

the most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said

Peter Drucker, also known as The Father of Modern Management Theory, coined leadership terms and strategies that are still used today. He advocated for a more flexible, collaborative workplace, and the delegation of power across the board. He was born in November 19, 1909 Kaasgraben, Vienna, Austria-Hungary, and he died in…

China Won’t Be Bappy for U.S. Backs F-16 Sale to Taiwan

China Won’t Be Bappy for U.S. Backs F-16 Sale to Taiwan

[Bloomberg] The Trump administration has informally told Congress that it supports a potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, a move that will likely anger China at a key moment in trade talks with the U.S.

The State Department has informally told key House and Senate committees that it supports the $8 billion sale of 66 F-16s,…

Veteran UK politicians asked to lead potential anti-Brexit government

Veteran UK politicians asked to lead potential anti-Brexit government

[Reuters] Veteran British lawmakers from the ruling Conservative and opposition Labour parties have both said they would be willing to lead an emergency government to halt a no-deal Brexit, the leader of the pro-EU Liberal Democrats said on Friday.

The suggestion that either Conservative Ken Clarke or Labour’s Harriet Har…

Iran tanker prepares to leave Gibraltar after green light

Iran tanker prepares to leave Gibraltar after green light

[RFI English] An Iranian tanker seized last month by Gibraltar is to be renamed and reflagged as it prepares to set sail after the British overseas territory said it was free to leave. The diplomatic spat between Tehran and the West risks heading back to court after a US request to halt the vessel’s passage.

The Grace 1 prepared to…

Decoding Taylor Swift’s “Lover” Song Lyrics: All the Hidden Easter Eggs

[ENEWS] Taylor Swift just delivered her most romantic song to date!

The superstar singer has released “Lover,” the title track off of her upcoming seventh studio album. This is the song that sparked engagement rumors last week after T.Swift previewed the track in her September Vogue cover story.

“My heart’s been borrowed and yours has been blue,” Swift sings on the song. “All’s well that…

British ski instructor jailed for rape and assault in Australia

British ski instructor jailed for rape and assault in Australia

[The Guardian] Matthew James Williams sentenced for ‘horrifying’ attack on pair in Jindabyne.

A British ski instructor has been jailed for 10 years for raping a woman and physically assaulting her male friend in Australia.

Matthew James Williams, 29, attacked the pair on a street in Jindabyne, south of Canberra and near the…

NIH-funded study will test seasonal flu vaccines with two experimental adjuvants

NIH-funded study will test seasonal flu vaccines with two experimental adjuvants

An early-stage clinical trial is evaluating two licensed seasonal influenza vaccines, administered with or without novel adjuvants, for their safety and ability to generate an immune response. Adjuvants are compounds added to vaccines to induce stronger and longer-lasting immune responses. The Phase 1 study is…

Hong Kong: Fears grow of Chinese military intervention

Fears grow of Chinese military intervention

[RFI English] Amid fears of a potential Chinese military intervention in Hong Kong, China’s ambassador to London warned Thursday that Beijing has the power to swiftly “quell the unrest” if the political crisis spirals beyond the control of authorities.

In a televised press conference, Liu Xiaoming said China’s central government would not “sit by…

UEFA nominates Messi, Ronaldo, van Dijk for Player of the Year

UEFA nominates Messi, Ronaldo, van Dijk for Player of the Year

[NBCSports] In a likely preview of the Ballon d’Or ceremony, UEFA has nominated Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Virgil Van Dijk as its final three contestants for the European federation’s Player of the Year award.

Liverpool defender van Dijk makes his first appearance on the shortlist, while Ronaldo is a three-time winner…

Pulisic believes Chelsea “on a good path” despite early defeats

Pulisic believes Chelsea “on a good path” despite early defeats

[NBCSports] Christian Pulisic has pushed for renewed faith in Chelsea despite the club’s two early defeats, calling for fans to believe in Frank Lampard, back Tammy Abraham, and trust that the Blues are “on a good path.”

The Blues were beaten 4-0 by Manchester United in the Premier League opener and followed that up with a…

Gibraltar decides to free seized Iranian tanker; U.S. opens new case to hold it

Gibraltar decides to free seized Iranian tanker; U.S. opens new case to hold it

[Reuters] Britain’s Mediterranean territory Gibraltar decided on Thursday to free a seized Iranian oil tanker, but did not immediately indicate when or if the ship would set sail after the United States launched a new, last-minute legal bid to hold it.

The Grace 1 was seized by British Royal Marine commandos in…

The Most Undeniably Crazy College Parties In Movie History

The Most Undeniably Crazy College Parties In Movie History

[REFINERY29] Man, isn’t the movie version of college just spectacular? Classwork is a hazy dream that evaporates with the introduction of a more pressing plot line. Friends are always available. There’s always a love interest around the corner. And not only are the parties frequent — they’re always fun, too.

When I was a moony-eyed…

Adobe Flash Will No Longer Support All Browsers At The End Of 2020

Adobe Flash Will No Longer Support All Browsers At The End Of 2020

On 7-25-2017 Adobe announced its plans to stop support Flash for all browsers at the end of 2020.

Adobe Flash is a deprecated multimedia software platform used for production of animations, rich Internet applications, desktop applications, mobile applications, mobile games and embedded web browser video players. Flash…

Typhoon Lekima: Toll rises as typhoon moves up China coast

[BBC] The death toll from Typhoon Lekima in China has risen to 28 with another 20 people missing, local authorities say.

Officials say about five million people in Zhejiang province have been affected with over one million evacuated to safe spaces.

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