News Alert now: February 2018

Wednesday 28 February 2018

Sridevi Kapoor: India fans gather to pay tribute to Bollywood star

India fans are gathering near the residence of the Bollywood star who died in Dubai on Saturday.

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Jared Kushner loses access to top-level security briefings

President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser will no longer receive top-level briefings.

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Jan Kuciak murder: Slovak PM makes cash reward appeal

Posing next to a million euros in cash, Robert Fico asked for information about Jan Kuciak's murder.

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EU to publish first draft of Brexit treaty

It is expected to say Northern Ireland may have to follow EU single market rules to avoid a hard border.

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Levi Strauss to use lasers instead of people to finish jeans

The company has developed new software that works with lasers to speed up its jean-making process.

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Amazon buys 'smart' doorbell firm Ring

Ring makes doorbells that stream videos of people approaching or ringing the front door to phones.

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Jerusalem: Christianity's 'holiest site' Holy Sepulchre reopens after protest

Israel shelves tax plans that prompted Church leaders to close doors of Christianity's holiest site.

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BBC charity sacked six over sexual misconduct

International development charity BBC Media Action reveals six people were dismissed over 10 years.

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US-Mexico wall: Judge throws out legal challenge

Donald Trump's plans receive a boost from a judge he once berated for being of "Mexican heritage".

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Why New Zealand is releasing a rabbit-killing virus

The government says the population needs controlling but animal activists say it's a cruel approach.

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Egypt's Sherine sentenced to prison over Nile joke

Two female singers are sentenced to prison: one for inciting debauchery, and one for a joke.

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Oxfam: What's gone wrong with the foreign aid sector?

After Oxfam's handling of a sex scandal in Haiti, the foreign aid sector faces tough questions.

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Meet the woman teaching others how to fight off sex attackers

Emily Moser was beaten up in an attempted rape. Now she teaches women self-defence.

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Police dog catches carjacker after wild chase in LA

Puskas, an eight-year-old police dog, needed jaw surgery after tackling the fugitive.

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Homeless students: Finding shelter outside the classroom

One in five students in Los Angeles face housing insecurity - so where are they living?

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Anthony Wong: Hong Kong actor on looking for his father

Hong Kong actor Anthony Wong considers his mixed-race heritage - and how it has shaped him.

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Skins: The TV show with an A-list alumni

How one hit E4 show of the 2000's has produced the Oscar nominees of today.

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'I prayed to die' after FGM aged six, says victim

Hibo Wadere was a victim of female genital mutilation and talks about her experience.

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How humans echolocate 'like bats'

Blind people who use sound to navigate their environment adjust their clicks very similarly to bats, research reveals.

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Amelia Earhart's stolen car found in Los Angeles

The 1932 vehicle once belonged to the pilot who mysteriously disappeared over the Pacific Ocean

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Winter Olympics: Is window for US-N Korea peace closing?

A small window for diplomacy emerged during the "peace Olympics" in Pyeongchang, but it's closing fast.

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How France hopes to help radicals escape jihadist net

A new strategy aims to tackle the influence of violent Islamist groups - but will it stop attacks?

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'Euphoria killing' women jailed in Australia

The Briton and Australian murdered a teenager after plotting to become serial killers, a jury heard.

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Five films compete for the best foreign language Oscar

What you need to know about the five movies competing for the best foreign language film Oscar.

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Reality Check: Is Chinese an official language in Pakistan?

Media outlets in Pakistan said parliament had declared it to be one, but that's not quite what happened.

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Judge accused of bias by Trump rules against challenge to border wall

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Trump names Brad Parscale as campaign manager for 2020 re-election bid

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Afghanistan's Ghani offers talks with Taliban 'without preconditions'

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani offered recognition of the Taliban as a legitimate political group on Wednesday as part of a proposed political process that he said could lead to talks aimed at ending more than 16 years of war.

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China's military flexes muscles for domestic objective: more funding

BEIJING (Reuters) - With stealth jets entering service, leaked pictures of new high-tech naval artillery and proud reports of maneuvers that "dare to shine the sword," China's armed forces are putting on a show of power as they lobby for greater defense spending.

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Saudi crown prince says corruption purge supports budget: Washington Post

RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince said the kingdom's anti-corruption crackdown was needed to meet budget targets, comparing the purge to chemotherapy in an interview with the Washington Post published on Wednesday.

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Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre reopens after protest

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, revered as the site of Jesus's crucifixion and burial, reopened on Wednesday after Israel backtracked on Tuesday from a tax plan and draft property legislation that triggered a three-day protest.

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Canada gravely concerned by Myanmar's jailing of journalists

GENEVA (Reuters) - Canada is gravely concerned by the imprisonment of two Reuters journalists in Myanmar, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland told the U.N. Human Rights Council on Tuesday, adding that ethnic cleansing had taken place in Myanmar's Rakhine state.

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Russian truce plan fails to halt bombing of Syria's Ghouta

BEIRUT/GENEVA (Reuters) - A Russian call for a five-hour truce on Tuesday failed to halt one of the most devastating campaigns of the Syrian war, where residents said government warplanes resumed striking the eastern Ghouta region after a brief lull.

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Trump discusses Iran in calls with Saudi, UAE leaders: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Iran's "destabilizing activities" and other security and economic issues in separate telephone calls with senior Saudi and Emirati leaders on Tuesday, the White House said.

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U.S.-Russian crew returns from space station: NASA TV

(Reuters) - A capsule carrying two U.S. astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut from the International Space Station landed in snowy Kazakhstan on Wednesday after a five-and-a-half month mission, a NASA TV live broadcast showed.

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Papua New Guinea officials say whole villages flattened by deadly quake

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Whole villages were flattened and water sources spoiled by a powerful earthquake that killed at least 20 people, residents said on Wednesday as rescuers struggled to reach the hardest-hit areas in Papua New Guinea's remote, mountainous highlands.

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Indian police probing graft case arrest son of former finance minister Chidambaram

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian federal police arrested the son of former finance minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday, but the agency which has been investigating suspected criminal misconduct related to approvals of investment deals, did not reveal the charges.

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Toys R Us and Maplin face collapse with 5,500 jobs at risk

The two chains are understood to have put administrators on standby after failing to secure sale deals.

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Levi Strauss to use lasers instead of people to finish jeans

The company has developed new software that works with lasers to speed up its jean-making process.

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Foxtons hit as London housing market ebbs

The estate agent reports a slump in profits as it warns that the London market is near historic lows.

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Cannes property show accused of sleaze and sexism

The organisers of MIPIM, held in Cannes, say they are reminding delegates of its code of conduct.

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iQiyi: 'China's Netflix' to list on US stock market

Baidu's iQiyi streaming platform has a growing user base but has yet to make a profit.

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Amazon buys 'smart' doorbell firm Ring

Ring makes doorbells that stream videos of people approaching or ringing the front door to phones.

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Disney plans €2bn expansion at Disneyland Paris

The firm plans to expand with new areas devoted to hit films Frozen and Star Wars.

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Takata airbag scandal: Australia recalls 2.3 million cars

Millions of vehicles have faulty Takata airbags, forcing one the nation's biggest consumer recalls.

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Trump reaches informal Air Force One deal with Boeing

The White House says it has reached an informal deal with Boeing to provide two Air Force One planes.

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Diesel ban approved for German cities to cut pollution

German cities will be able to ban older, more polluting vehicles from some areas in a landmark ruling.

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Doorstep lender to return £169m to customers

Provident Financial reports loss for 2017 and is raising £330m to cover compensation bill.

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Ryanair to axe Glasgow Airport base

The airline will close its base at Glasgow Airport, warning that 300 jobs could go as a result.

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Credit card debt: Deadline set for new rules

Firms have made large profits from those in persistent debt but must do more to help them by September.

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The app that helps feeds kids

Marie Farmer came up with the idea during her maternity leave, and it has now led to her quitting her job.

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Moon to get 4G mobile network

Vodafone and Nokia lay out plans to put a 4G mobile network on the Moon in 2019.

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Huawei: US scared we are too competitive

Huawei says the US wants to keep the Chinese firm out of the country because it is "too strong".

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Drink up

Indian beer company Bira 91 has be ambitions to dominate global beer sales, says founder Ankur Jain.

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Waiting game

After Beijing moved on the insurance and financial giant, others are likely to be worried.

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Moon to get 4G mobile network

Vodafone and Nokia lay out plans to put a 4G mobile network on the Moon in 2019.

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Haier smartwatch has a built-in projector at MWC 2018

China's Haier reveals a smartwatch that turns the back of the wearer's hand into a display.

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Porn checks deadline looms amid uncertainty

A new regulation set to be enforced in April 2018 will mean UK viewers have to prove their age to access porn sites.

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Amazon buys 'smart' doorbell firm Ring

Ring makes doorbells that stream videos of people approaching or ringing the front door to phones.

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US e-passports haven't been verified in over a decade

US senators say US border control hasn't been using the right software to verify e-passports.

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School video footage appears online

The breach prompts a warning from privacy watchdog to secure CCTV cameras across UK.

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MPs grill data boss on election influence

A firm which used big data to profile US voters has been questioned by MPs as part of fake news inquiry.

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Huawei: US scared we are too competitive

Huawei says the US wants to keep the Chinese firm out of the country because it is "too strong".

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Melania Trump mocked for 'positive social media' speech

US First Lady Melania Trump has been mocked online for her speech about 'positive' social media habits

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Handbag drones light up Milan catwalk

A parade of drones has carried jewel-encrusted handbags down a catwalk in Milan.

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Vero: The 'new Instagram' everyone's talking about

The story behind the photo-sharing app that has suddenly reached the top of the App Store.

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Android phone for children on show at MWC 2018

A phone with a modified version of Android designed to keep children safe has been revealed.

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The app that helps feeds kids

Marie Farmer came up with the idea during her maternity leave, and it has now led to her quitting her job.

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War for the Planet of the Apes: Visual effects revealed

Click meets the Oscar nominated visual effects team behind War for the Planet of the Apes.

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The end of asking for the bill

Diners can leave a restaurant and their bill is paid automatically via an app, in a Barclaycard trial.

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