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France won't block China's Huawei: Macron
PARIS, May 17 (Xinhua) -- France will allow the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei to build its 5G network infrastructure, while preserving national security, French...
Google’s prototype AI translator translates your tone as well as your words
We all know that communication depends on more than just what you say. How you say it is often just as important....
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Apple stock could jump by as much as 530%, despite Trump's trade war on China
More “Given the fundamental issues surrounding the stock, investors should keep tight stops on any new long position in Apple, but if history is any guide, it could rally quite a bit from current levels,” Maley adds. Caution on...
Telecom firm MTN Nigeria raises $6.5 bil. in Lagos exchange debut
Reuters LAGOS (Reuters) — MTN Nigeria, owned by South Africa’s MTN Group, listed in Lagos on Thursday in a 2 trillion naira ($6.54 billion) flotation turning the telecoms company into the exchange’s second-largest stock by market value. MTN Nigeria’s shares climbed 10...
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What to know about dehydration risks
The symptoms of dehydration can appear quickly. If the body starts to lose water, it may send signals to the brain to trigger a response that the person will notice. Most people are familiar with minor symptoms of dehydration, such as having a very�dry mouth�or feeling very thirsty. A review posted...
Obesity surgery benefits may be bigger for teens than adults
FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 file photo, Miranda Taylor, 20, poses for a portrait outside Christ College of Nursing and Health Science in Cincinnati. When she was 16 and weighed 265 pounds, she had obesity surgery. Taylor lost more than 100 pounds, along with severe depression,...
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Daily Cryptocurrency Bulletin For Friday, May 17, 2019
General News Clearmatics and UBS have been working on a cryptocurrency that would be “linked to real-world currencies and connected to central bank accounts” since 2015. Now, a new Reuters report claims some of the world’s biggest banks are said to be investing around $50 million to build a...
Bitcoin [BTC]: Crypto-enthusiasts warn people to tread carefully as market pumps
Most cryptocurrencies observed significant growth before falling, at press time. However, the growth of individual coins provoked some analysts to call it the beginning of a bull run. However, Ran NeuNer, crypto influencer and Founder of Onchain Capital, called it a ‘raging bull market,’ and asked...
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Johanna Konta reaches Italian Open quarter-finals with Sloane Stephens, Venus Williams wins
Johanna Konta defeated Grand Slam champions Sloane Stephens and Venus Williams to advance to the Italian Open quarter-finals on Thursday. Due to persistent rain on Wednesday, Konta was forced to play twice on Thursday and she produced two impressive performances to underline her improvement on clay....
Federer, Nadal and Osaka win on busy day at Italian Open
ROME (AP) — Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Naomi Osaka advanced with routine wins in the first of their two matches at the Italian Open on Thursday. A rainout on Wednesday backed up play, causing the title contenders to try and win their double-headers as efficiently as possible to save energy....
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Italian Open: Nadal races into semis with win over Verdasco
A week after being beaten by the Greek upstart in the Madrid Open semis, the 32-year-old Nadal will be eager to prove that the loss to Tsitsipas was just a blip as he fine tunes his game ahead of this...
Neymar, Neres in Brazil squad for Copa America, Lucas out
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Neymar and David Neres are in for the Copa America, Lucas Moura and Vinicius Jr. are out. Brazil coach Tite named his squad Friday for the South American tournament, which starts in Sao Paulo on June 14. As expected, Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar was included despite his...
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French senate votes to ban mothers who wear headscarfs from accompanying children on school trips
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Joe Biden beats Trump in 2020 by most secure margins, new poll shows
Joe Biden beats Trump in 2020 by most secure margins, new poll shows
A new poll has some good news for Joe Biden that sets him apart from the 2020 Democratic field yet again: He’s the only candidate who leads Donald Trump in a hypothetical match-up outside the margin...
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German Parliament Declares Israel Boycott Campaign BDS Anti-Semitic
German Parliament Declares Israel Boycott Campaign BDS Anti-Semitic
The German Bundestag passed a non-binding motion Friday afternoon declaring the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel as anti-Semitic, marking the first time a European...
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Council of Europe votes to maintain Russia's membership
Council of Europe votes to maintain Russia's membership
Human rights body had stripped Moscow of its voting rights over 2014 Crimea annexation Russia will remain in the Council of Europe after ministers at the human rights organisation moved to end a...
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Will China's Century Of Humiliation And Silk Belt Defeat Trump's Trade War?
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Article by WN.Com Correspondent Dallas Darling For some cultures, the most powerful, master emotion is shame and humiliation. And that survival and self-determination is your strength, not your...
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Students and academics protest against lecturer standing for far-right AfD in European elections
Students and academics protest against lecturer standing for far-right AfD in European elections
Students and academics at a London university are set to protest against a law lecturer who will stand for Germany’s far-right party Alternative für Deutschland...
Egypt’s president pardons 560, including prominent columnist
Egypt’s president pardons 560, including prominent columnist
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi pardoned 560 prisoners, including a prominent journalist and several women. The pardons, announced in the...
Sudan protesters tear down roadblocks, want army to resume talks
Sudan protesters tear down roadblocks, want army to resume talks
KHARTOUM: Hundreds of demonstrators worked through the night into Friday clearing away bricks and debris, after military rulers demanded that roadblocks which...
Former French president Sarkozy set for trial over 2012 campaign
Former French president Sarkozy set for trial over 2012 campaign
PARIS, May 17 (Reuters) - France's Constitutional Council cleared the way on Friday for former president Nicolas Sarkozy to be tried over alleged illegal...
Morocco says it's cutting illegal migrant crossings to Spain
Morocco says it's cutting illegal migrant crossings to Spain
RABAT, Morocco — The North African kingdom of Morocco is using new tactics to cut into the surge of migrants seeking to use it as a springboard to get to...
Brussels Jewish Museum attacker transferred to France
Brussels Jewish Museum attacker transferred to France
PARIS (AP) — The French leader of the 2014 attack at the Jewish Museum in Brussels has been transferred to France in relation to the hostage taking of French...
U.N. says Somali militants using home-made explosives to step up attacks
U.N. says Somali militants using home-made explosives to step up attacks
By Katharine Houreld NAIROBI, May 17 (Reuters) - Somali Islamist insurgents are making their own explosives, according to a confidential U.N. report seen by...
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Last week a new study funded by the National Institute of Health linked the Netflix TV series “13...
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An Iranian building bridges in wall-obsessed America
An Iranian building bridges in wall-obsessed America
It is a cliche to see Siah Armajani's art and bridge-building as a reflection of permanent exile....
Citizenship question could skew census results, cost Florida millions | Commentary
Citizenship question could skew census results, cost Florida millions | Commentary
What’s the purpose of the once-a-decade U.S. Census? Is it to accurately count the number of people...
Charlie McAvoy and the Bruins re-created Tom Brady's famous AFC Championship Instagram post
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Welcome to the dystopia of Alabama | Commentary
Welcome to the dystopia of Alabama | Commentary
Let’s start with a few facts about the children currently living in Alabama. Twenty-six percent of...
