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Magnitude-8 earthquake strikes north-central Peru
The Oklahoman 26 May 2019
Advertisement. LIMA, Peru (AP) — A large earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 8.0 struck north-central Peru early Sunday, the U.S. Geological survey reported ... There were no immediate reports of casualties or of major damage ... ....
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Spice Girl Mel B reacts to complaints about Dublin show
RTE 25 May 2019
Following complaints from concert goers, Mel B has responded to the backlash to the Spice Girls’ debut comeback gig at Croke Park on Friday night. In a rather sleepy video uploaded to Instagram after the gig, she acknowledged the sound problems and thanked fans for attending the show. The #spicegirls put on a fabulous show tonight....
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The lack of coverage of the Ballymurphy inquest is a scandal
The Observer 26 May 2019
It is highly doubtful if many people living in England, Scotland and Wales know about the startling and disturbing testimony delivered at Belfast’s high court two weeks ago ... First up was Henry Gow, a former paratrooper, SAS member and RUC officer who has been a barrister for 25 years ... “It is like the KKK,” he said. “It’s like a brotherhood ... ....
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Iraq sentences three French citizens to death for joining Isis
The Observer 26 May 2019
An Iraqi court has sentenced three French citizens to death after they were found guilty of joining Islamic State, a court official said ... Named as Kevin Gonot, Leonard Lopez and Salim Machou, they have 30 days to appeal ... ....
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Yellow vest protest in Brussels turns violent
Wtop 26 May 2019
BRUSSELS (AP) — A yellow vest protest march is turning violent in Brussels with demonstrators pelting buildings and police using pepper spray in confrontations ... Authorities were seen detaining several people ... All rights reserved ... ....
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Zinedine Zidane wants Sergio Ramos to stay at Real Madrid as Manchester United make approach
Metro UK 26 May 2019
Sergio Ramos is on Manchester United’s summer shortlist (Getty Images). Zinedine Zidane has told Sergio Ramos that he wants him to stay at Real Madrid following an approach from Manchester United, according to reports in Spain ... ‘You pay me and I’ll leave’. Zinedine Zidane wants Ramos to remain at Real Madrid (Getty Images) ... Advertisement. Advertisement....
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Air New Zealand to purchase eight new Boeing Dreamliner planes
TVNZ 26 May 2019
The wait is over for aviation fans and the aviation industry as Air New Zealand announces who it's chosen to provide aircraft for its long-haul fleet ... CEO Christopher Luxon says it's an investment worth $2.7 billion ... Source ... ....
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Greek PM calls snap vote after drubbing for ruling Syriza
Reuters 26 May 2019
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called snap national elections after suffering a heavy defeat by the opposition conservatives in European Parliament elections on Sunday ... ....
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Trump and Abe tee off amid US-Japan trade tensions
Hawaii Tribune-Herald 26 May 2019
MOBARA, Japan — Golf never seems to be far behind whenever President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe get together. So early today, during a four-day state visit to Japan, the president jumped aboard Marine One in Tokyo and flew south to the Mobara Country Club for a steamy morning round with the Japanese leader ... ....
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Israeli President Shocked by German Skullcap Comment
Voa News 26 May 2019
Israel's president said Sunday he is shocked by a German official's comment that he wouldn't advise Jews to wear skullcaps in parts of the country, which is drawing mixed reactions at home. Felix Klein, the government's anti-Semitism commissioner, was quoted Saturday as saying ... Others were sharply critical of Klein's comment....
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Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party triumphs in EU elections, as Tories and Labour score worst results ...
South China Morning Post 27 May 2019
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Valencia stun deflated Barcelona to win Copa del Rey
Independent online (SA) 26 May 2019
Barcelona's players sank to their knees. "We always had faith," said Marcelino. "Beating Barcelona to win the cup is very special ... Messi also threw his support behind Barcelona's coach Ernesto Valverde but it remains to be seen whether the backing of the board remains after two dreadful defeats have now spoiled such a brilliant La Liga success ... AFP ....
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Michael Gove once offered to sign in his own blood that he would never run. ...
The Independent 26 May 2019
If only someone had taken up Michael Gove on his offer, the Chamber of Horrors would possess what could soon be as priceless an artefact as the original Runnymede copy of Magna Carta ... In fact there is something else, and bloodless, he might have done. In his defence, it does rely on hindsight. And it is fiendishly obscure ... Subscribe now....
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'This is complete nonsense': Elon Musk denies report of toilet paper shortage at...
Hindustan Times 26 May 2019
A report by Electrek said that “teams at several Tesla facilities are going to some extremes in attempts to cut costs, including skipping on ordering office supplies - even toilet paper”. world Updated. May 26, 2019 12.31 IST. Indo Asian News Service. San Francisco ... The web-portal also tweeted the story to which Musk replied on Saturday ... First Published....
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Manchester United told Kalidou Koulibaly will stay at Napoli for another season
Metro UK 27 May 2019
Kalidou Koulibaly is on Manchester United’s radar (PA Images). Carlo Ancelotti has told Manchester United that Kalidou Koulibaly will be staying at Napoli for another season ... Koulibaly has been monitored by United over two years but Napoli are in a strong negotiating position as the 27-year-old extended his contract in September ... Advertisement ... More ... ....
