Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The Debate Behind Donald Trump's Move to Tighten Iran Oil Sanctions

The unprecedented move to fully sever Tehran’s financial lifeline - finalized just days before the April 22 announcement - underscores the strong influence of hard-liners within Trump’s inner circle.

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Facebook Made All The Right Moves at F8, But Then Announced The Creepy Facebook Dating Secret Crush

What really is the point of telling Facebook who you have a crush on or who you would want to date?

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Facebook Made All The Right Moves at F8, But Then Announced The Creepy Secret Crush

What really is the point of telling Facebook who you have a crush on or who you would want to date?

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Samsung Galaxy A70 Going on Sale Today: Price, Features, Specifications and More

The Samsung Galaxy A70 can be purchased from Flipkart, while the Samsung online shop, the Samsung Opera House, and retail stores will start selling later today.

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International Space Station Hit by Major Power Shortage, Delays SpaceX Supply Run

SpaceX was supposed to launch a shipment Wednesday. But an old power-switching unit malfunctioned at the space station Monday and knocked two power channels offline.

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International Space Station Hit by Major Power Shortage, Delays SpaceX Supply Run

SpaceX was supposed to launch a shipment Wednesday. But an old power-switching unit malfunctioned at the space station Monday and knocked two power channels offline.

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Facebook F8: Focus on Privacy as Facebook, Messenger And Instagram Aim For New Horizons

Facebook will focus on Groups, Messenger is getting a facelift and Instagram wants to be a serious shopping platform.

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Facebook F8: Oculus Quest, Rift S VR Headsets to Launch on May 21 for $399

The company unveiled its plans for the Oculus Quest last fall without disclosing when the $399 headset would be available.

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OnePlus 7 Series Launch Will Unveil Cutting-Edge Smartphones Inspired By the Extraordinary

For the first time in the history of the brand, OnePlus has invited the public to the launch of its device set to shape the future of smartphones.

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'Satisfy Us You No Longer Possess Religious, Radical Thoughts': China Frees 'Lost' Uighur Wives But at Price

The group of around 40 women -- all from the western Chinese province of Xinjiang and married to traders from neighbouring Pakistan -- were among some one million people believed to be held in a network of internment camps that authorities downplay as "vocational education centres".

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Masood Azhar's Shield to Expire Today? China Hints it is Ready to Relent on Global Terrorist Tag

If the things do move in the right direction, it would be a major diplomatic win for India as China has been shielding Azhar since 2008 for years to protect its ally Pakistan.

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito Ascends Throne, Pledges to Work as Symbol of the People

Former Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko stepped down on Tuesday after three decades as the nation's top royals in a brief, simple ceremony, with Akihito thanking the people of Japan and saying he prayed for peace.

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Australian-born Cricketer, Who Raped Woman Sleeping in Teammate's Room, Jailed for 5 Years

Alex Hepburn, 23, was convicted following an attack that took place during the first night of a sexual conquest 'game' he helped set up on a WhatsApp group.

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Apple Insists Apple TV+ Will Co-Exist With Netflix as Users Will Subscribe to Multiple Services

Apple is entering a crowded field, including Walt Disney Co’s Disney+ $6.99 per month service which launching this fall.

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Apple Q2 2019 Results: Drop in iPhone Sales, but Services, iPad and Wearables Going Strong

Apple still posted a profit of $11.6 billion during its latest quarter, though that was down 16% compared to last year.

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New Zealand Media Set Protocols for Court Coverage of Man Accused of Christchurch Attacks

The media organisations would not broadcast or report on any imagery or hand signals promoting or supporting white supremacist ideology during court appearances and would send 'experienced' journalists to cover any trial.

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Massive Security, Lockdown Slows Life in Kabul as Assembly Discusses Peace with Taliban

Police flooded the city and authorities blocked off key roads around the west Kabul venue of the so-called "loya jirga" -- where some 3,000 tribal elders, religious figures and politicians from across Afghanistan are gathering over four days to discuss possible conditions for a peace deal with the Taliban.

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Venezuela's Guaido Calls for Uprising But Military Loyal to President Maduro for Now

Early on Tuesday, several dozen armed troops accompanying Guaido clashed with soldiers supporting Maduro at a rally in Caracas, and large anti-government protests in the streets turned violent.

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69 Injured in Caracas After Clashes Break Out During Demonstrations in Venezuela

The government claimed a soldier was hit by a bullet during the clashes sparked by a call from Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido on the military to help him force President Nicolas Maduro from power.

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2 Dead, 4 Injured in Shooting at University of North Carolina, Suspect in Custody

The University issued a campus lockdown late on Tuesday afternoon, saying shots had been fired. Later in the evening, the campus was declared secure after a suspect was taken into custody

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Rioting Breaks Out in Venezuela Amid 'Attempted Coup' as Juan Guaido Claims Troops Support Him

Guaido had rallied his supporters with an early morning video message that showed him with armed troops he said had heeded months of urging to join his campaign to oust Maduro.

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Iraq Says Islamic State Remains Threat, Leader Baghdadi Filmed Video in 'Remote Area'

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said Baghdadi's appearance was an attempt to boost militants and that Islamic State would attempt to carry out more attacks.

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Russia Accuses Venezuela Opposition of 'Fuelling' Conflict, UN Secy Gen Appeals to Avoid Violence

The Russian's foreign ministry said it was important to avoid bloodletting as President Vladimir Putin discussed the unfolding crisis with members of his security council at the Kremlin.

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Iran Arrests 32 Over Support for Cleric's Alleged Killer

Behrouz Hajilouyi allegedly shot Mostafa Ghasemi on Saturday outside the seminary where the Shiite cleric worked in the western Hamedan province.

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Congo Records 26 Ebola Deaths in A Single Day, Highest Daily Toll In 9 Months

The current outbreak is the second deadliest on record, after the epidemic that struck West Africa in 2014-2016 and killed more than 11,300 people.

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Vodafone Had Discovered Security Flaws in Huawei-Supplied Equipment Back in 2011

Long before Huawei's notorious reputation was revealed, Vodafone has disclosed discovery and resolution of security threats in Huawei-made equipment in 2011 and 2012.

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Ghana Becomes Second Country to Launch Vital Malaria Vaccine

Malaria kills hundreds of thousands of people each year, mainly in Africa, and it is hoped a vaccine will bring down the toll.

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WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange to be Sentenced for UK Bail Violation on Wednesday

Julian Assange could face a 12-month prison sentence for the violation, although time already served in prison may be taken into account.

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Amazon India Shows Robust Growth as Export Sales Hit $1 Billion

Amazon's Indian merchants are already shipping over 140 million products, and are expected to cumulatively hit $5 billion annual product sales within four years.

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Apple's 5G Modem Head, Ruben Caballero, Quits Company

After Apple reportedly hired Intel's 5G modem head, Umashankar Thyagarajan, it may have been expected that there would have been some shake-up in the company's hierarchy.

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Facebook Announces Grant for Independent Research on Social Media's Impact on Democracy

The independent research project will scrutinise the role of technology platforms in the spreading of misinformation and privacy-related compromises.

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Japan Rings in New Era as Naruhito Becomes Emperor After Father Akihito Abdicates Throne

The 59-year-old Naruhito will formally take possession of the sacred imperial regalia at a solemn ceremony later Wednesday but he became the 126th emperor at the stroke of midnight, ushering in the 'Reiwa' imperial era.

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Wynk Tube Music Streaming App Launched by Airtel in 12 Indian Languages

With Wynk Tube, users can even play videos of some of the 40 lakh audio tracks that are part of the platform right now.

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Australian-born Cricketer, Who Raped Woman 'Dozing' in Teammate's Room, Jailed for 5 Years

Alex Hepburn, 23, was convicted following an attack that took place during the first night of a sexual conquest 'game' he helped set up on a WhatsApp group.

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One of YouTube's Fastest Growing Markets is India: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

The information was revealed as part of Google's earnings call, when Pichai revealed that despite a reduced topline, YouTube is seeing strong growth in specific markets such as India.

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Google to Bet Big on 5G, Foldable Phones and More as Smartphone Sales Decline

Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated excitement behind upcoming technologies, even as the company prepares to launch smaller, less expensive Pixel phones in a week.

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Twitter Account of J&K Governor, Satya Pal Malik, Hacked

The Jammu & Kashmir Raj Bhavan has since announced that it has lodged a complaint against the miscreants behind this deed.

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Sri Lanka Lifts Social Media Ban: Was it Even Needed in the First Place?

The government's intentions were on point, but for a tech savvy nation as Sri Lanka, bypassing an IP ban is hardly a big hurdle.

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'Unforgivable Damage' Will Occur if Bail is Not Extended: Nawaz Sharif Tells Pak SC

On March 26, the Supreme Court suspended Sharif's sentence in the Al-Azizia Steel Mills corruption case and granted him bail for six weeks but with a condition that he would not leave Pakistan during that period.

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Donald Trump Mulls Designating Muslim Brotherhood 'Terrorist' Group

The Brotherhood, an Islamist movement with support across the Middle East, was designated a terrorist organization in Egypt following the military ouster of Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in 2013.

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Realme 1st Anniversary Sale to offer discounts, and a Royal Enfield Bullet, between May 2 and 4

The Realme sale will offer most of its smartphones and accessories on discount barring the newly announced Realme 3 Pro, and the motorbike is reserved for a lucky draw at its offline stores.

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Iran Designates as Terrorists All US Troops in Middle East,

The bill was passed by parliament last week in retaliation for President Donald Trump's decision this month to designate Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards a foreign terrorist organisation.

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US Warns of More Attacks in Sri Lanka by Active Members of Terror Group Still at Large

The US Embassy here has said that at the request of the Sri Lankan Government, US security experts were working closely with their Sri Lankan partners on "fulfilling short term, specific objectives" related to the recent attacks and to bringing the perpetrators to justice.

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Venezuela’s Opposition Leader Juan Guaido Says Troops Have Joined Him for a Coup

In a video recorded at a Caracas military air base posted on social media, the US-backed Guaido said troops had heeded months of urging to join his campaign to oust Maduro.

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Scientists in Chile Claim to Discover Oldest Human Footprint Ever in Americas

The discovery of this 15,000-year-old footprint questions the previously calculated history of human migration to America.

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UK Opens Inquiry Into Tainted-blood Scandal That Killed 2,400 Between 1970-80

Previous investigations have been branded a whitewash by victims' campaigners. In 2017, Prime Minister Theresa May ordered a new inquiry, with the power to summon witnesses.

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China Says Listing of Masood Azhar as Global Terrorist Will be 'Properly Resolved' Day Before UN Meet

China put a technical hold in March on a fresh proposal to impose a ban on the head of Pakistan-based JeM which claimed responsibility for the deadly Pulwama terror attack.

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ISRO launch of RISAT-2BR1 radar imaging satellite to happen by end-May 2019

The launch will mark an important point for India's satellite arsenal, and will be done on one of ISRO's PSLV rockets.

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North Korea Warns of 'Undesired' Outcome if US Fails to Change Position in Nuclear Talks

North Korea's vice foreign minister said it's resolve for denuclearisation remained unchanged but it will only happen if the United States changes its current calculations

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Man Arrested After Women's Bodies Found in a Freezer in East London Apartment

The grim discovery was made by police after officers were called to the ground floor apartment due to concerns about an occupant.

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