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Trump changes mind on 3 UCLA students arrested in China: 'Should have left them in jail!'

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Trump, who asked Chinese president for leniency in case of three UCLA basketball players accused of shoplifting in China, says he regrets interceding on their behalf [ ]

Brawl breaks out over oBike's shared bikes on Melbourne train

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A brawl over the presence of shared bicycles belonging to oBike on a train in Melbourne erupted on Saturday (Nov 18).. Read more at straitstimes.com. [ ]

Govt looks to cut GST on white goods - Times of India

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While the move is expected to help push demand in the sector, amid repeated complaints of a slowdown and excess capacity, the exercise will also be aimed at women and will reduce their... [ ]

The Seattle Times | "Inequality keeps growing until something significant derails it,"...

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"Inequality keeps growing until something significant derails it," writes columnist Jerry Large. [ ]

WWE Survivor Series 2017 live - The Times of India

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Follow all the live updates and live results from WWE Survivor Series 2017 from Houston, Texas [ ]

Trans teenager Lily Madigan voted in as a Labour women’s officer

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A transgender teenager who demanded the removal of a female Labour member from her post as women’s officer over her allegedly “transphobic” views has been elected to the post in her local Labour... [ ]

Malaysia to impose S$98 fine for those caught using mobile device while driving

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BENTONG (THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - Malaysia will be deploying more eyes on the road to monitor drivers who use their handphones behind the wheel, Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai said.. Read more... [ ]

The Seattle Times | Well... What do you think?

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Well... What do you think? [ ]

Border Patrol Agent Killed in Texas in What a Senator Calls an Attack

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Senator Ted Cruz said the agent and his partner, who was seriously injured, were attacked on Sunday, though details of what happened were unclear. [ ]

California lawmakers upset that wildfire money is left out of White House's disaster aid request

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A request on Friday for disaster relief by the White House does not provide any funding for rebuilding after California's recent wildfires. [ ]

UCLA breaks character and fires Jim Mora before the season ends

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The firing of Bruin UCLA football coach Jim Mora was understandable, yet surprising for a conservative athletic department often hesitant to take a stand. [ ]

Why Jamie Oliver has banned his teen daughters from taking selfies

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Celebrity chef and dad to teenage girls Jamie Oliver has criticised parents who let their daughters post selfies on social media that look "quite porno". [ ]

Behind Mugabe’s Rapid Fall: A Firing, a Feud and a First Lady

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Robert Mugabe’s rule in Zimbabwe went unchallenged for 37 years, but in just a few days, he was largely stripped of power. The chain of events leading to his fall started with firing... [ ]

Los Angeles Times | A police officer in Nevada says an LAPD...

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A police officer in Nevada says an LAPD detective's interference gave a killer the chance to escape. [ ]

Official says Trump doesn't know whom to believe about Roy Moore

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White House aides said Trump had "serious concerns" about Moore, but Alabamans should decide his fate against Democrat Doug Jones, a former prosecutor [ ]

How Pixar Created ‘Coco,’ a Culturally Conscious Blockbuster

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With a white director and a story based on a traditional Mexican holiday, the studio (mostly) pre-empted controversy through uncharacteristic collaborations. [ ]

S'pore to raise taxes as govt spending increases

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Singapore will be raising its taxes as government spending on investments and social services grows, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said yesterday.. Read more at straitstimes.com. [ ]

Cong slams BJP govt for not marking Indira centenary - Times of India

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Top Congress leaders came together on Sunday to celebrate the birth centenary of former PM Indira Gandhi with a photo exhibition in the Capital where they hailed her achievements and the values she... [ ]

Ohio Lawmaker Who Backed Family Values Resigns Over ‘Inappropriate Behavior’

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State Rep. Wesley Goodman supported family values and “natural marriage” but resigned after an “inappropriate interaction” in his office. [ ]

Opinion | Mr. Mugabe Won’t Say What Zimbabwe Longs to Hear: I Quit

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It’s good that the army has taken power, but whoever takes over must heed the cheering crowds who want an end to corruption and brutality. [ ]

Jeffrey Tambor Leaves ‘Transparent’ After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Mr. Tambor denies the allegations, but said he could not return to the show “given the politicized atmosphere that seems to have afflicted our set.” [ ]

Opinion | Muslim Women Must Speak for Ourselves

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Millions of women who face Islamophobia and male dominance now have a moment to teach the world how patriarchy breeds sexual violence against them. [ ]

Duterte backtracks on ‘revgov’ threat

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President Rodrigo Duterte has denied threatening to establish a revolutionary government, saying he was misquoted by the media. “[A] revolutionary [government]? Then we should have a revolution first. Until there is a revolution,... [ ]

Opinion | Why do so many Indian children go missing?

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Opinion | Why do so many Indian children go missing? (click to see stats)

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And why do the police do so little about it? [ ]

Opinion | Why is New York Full of Empty Stores?

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All these dead spaces hurt, and neighborhoods have a right to protect themselves. [ ]

Padmavati release deferred, producers say have highest regard for CBFC - Times of India

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"We are a responsible, law-abiding corporate citizen and have the highest respect and regard for the law of the land and all our institutions and statutory bodies, including the Central Board of Film... [ ]

The Shakespearean excesses and political intrigues that drove Africa's oldest strongman out of power

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Robert Mugabe, remote, aloof and arrogant, regards himself as the last of the African liberation war heroes, with no living peers left. He carefully created the militaristic state that kept him in power... [ ]

Opinion | This Is a Man Problem

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Opinion | This Is a Man Problem (click to see stats)

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To fight sexual harassment, we have to re-examine our masculinity. [ ]

Opinion | Attica: It’s Worse Than We Thought

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Was a doctor conducting leprosy experiments on patients without their consent? [ ]

Los Angeles Times | Trump announced, then postponed, a decision to list...

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Trump announced, then postponed, a decision to list the ban on elephant "trophies." Readers weigh in, via Los Angeles Times Opinion : [ ]