Thursday, 31 October 2019

Worlds semi preview: LPL teams FPX, iG face off for spot in final

FunPlus Phoenix's only series loss during LoL Pro League summer season came against Invictus Gaming. Now, to get to the League of Legends World Championship final, FPX must beat the defending world champion.

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The Warriors are scoffing at tanking -- for now

In the aftermath of Stephen Curry's injury, Warriors owner Joe Lacob said tanking is "against every single thing I and we stand for." But the team might not have a choice.

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Worlds semi preview: LPL teams FPX, iG face off for spot in final

FunPlus Phoenix's only series loss during LoL Pro League summer season came against Invictus Gaming. Now, to get to the League of Legends World Championship final, FPX must beat the defending world champion.

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The Warriors are scoffing at tanking -- for now

In the aftermath of Stephen Curry's injury, Warriors owner Joe Lacob said tanking is "against every single thing I and we stand for." But the team might not have a choice.

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Worlds semi preview: LPL teams FPX, iG face off for spot in final

FunPlus Phoenix's only series loss during LoL Pro League summer season came against Invictus Gaming. Now, to get to the League of Legends World Championship final, FPX must beat the defending world champion.

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The Warriors are scoffing at tanking -- for now

In the aftermath of Stephen Curry's injury, Warriors owner Joe Lacob said tanking is "against every single thing I and we stand for." But the team might not have a choice.

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Worlds semi preview: LPL teams FPX, iG face off for spot in final

FunPlus Phoenix's only series loss during LoL Pro League summer season came against Invictus Gaming. Now, to get to the League of Legends World Championship final, FPX must beat the defending world champion.

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The Papers: Trump's 'derailing' words and voters' sign-up rush

Many of Thursday's front pages focus on the US president's "extraordinary" election intervention.

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Worlds semi preview: LPL teams FPX, iG face off for spot in final

FunPlus Phoenix's only series loss during LoL Pro League summer season came against Invictus Gaming. Now, to get to the League of Legends World Championship final, FPX must beat the defending world champion.

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Worlds semi preview: LPL teams FPX, iG face off for spot in final

FunPlus Phoenix's only series loss during LoL Pro League summer season came against Invictus Gaming. Now, to get to the League of Legends World Championship final, FPX must beat the defending world champion.

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The Warriors are scoffing at tanking -- for now

In the aftermath of Stephen Curry's injury, Warriors owner Joe Lacob said tanking is "against every single thing I and we stand for." But the team might not have a choice.

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Worlds semi preview: LPL teams FPX, iG face off for spot in final

FunPlus Phoenix's only series loss during LoL Pro League summer season came against Invictus Gaming. Now, to get to the League of Legends World Championship final, FPX must beat the defending world champion.

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Worlds semi preview: LPL teams FPX, iG face off for spot in final

FunPlus Phoenix's only series loss during LoL Pro League summer season came against Invictus Gaming. Now, to get to the League of Legends World Championship final, FPX must beat the defending world champion.

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The Warriors are scoffing at tanking -- for now

In the aftermath of Stephen Curry's injury, Warriors owner Joe Lacob said tanking is "against every single thing I and we stand for." But the team might not have a choice.

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Worlds semi preview: LPL teams FPX, iG face off for spot in final

FunPlus Phoenix's only series loss during LoL Pro League summer season came against Invictus Gaming. Now, to get to the League of Legends World Championship final, FPX must beat the defending world champion.

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Wednesday, 30 October 2019

Game 7 live: Latest updates from the World Series finale

The sights, sounds and news from tonight's winner-take-all showdown between the Astros and Nats.

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UK's Conservatives hold 8-point lead over Labour in Daily Mail poll

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party holds around an 8-point lead over the opposition Labour Party, according to a Survation poll conducted by Daily Mail.


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Game 7 live: Latest updates from the World Series finale

The sights, sounds and news from tonight's winner-take-all showdown between the Astros and Nats.

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Car industry gloom as UK production falls further

Output fell in September capping a 15-month period of decline, an industry body says.

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How protests pushed Hong Kong to the recession brink

Growth figures due out Thursday are expected to show Hong Kong's economy has fallen into recession.

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My Money: 'I only paid 70p towards my dinner'

As part of a new BBC blog series, Eliza Hunt shares what she spent her money on this week.

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Game 7 live: Latest updates from the World Series finale

The sights, sounds and news from tonight's winner-take-all showdown between the Astros and Nats.

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Jewish group removes campaigning support for Labour in election

JLM says party’s handling of antisemitism cases means only ‘exceptional candidates’ will be backed

The Jewish Labour Movement (JLM) has withdrawn campaigning support for Labour in the upcoming general election in protest at its handling of antisemitism cases.

As one of the oldest socialist societies affiliated to Labour, the group regularly sent out activists to support candidates across the country before voters went to the polls.

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Prisons in England and Wales are facing a safety crisis, warn MPs

Government lacks ‘clear and coherent vision’ for prison service, says justice committee

The prison system in England and Wales is in an “appalling” state of crisis, lacking decency or security and no clear plan for desperately needed change, MPs have warned in a report that raises questions over the government’s pledges on prisons ahead of an election.

The justice committee, chaired by the Conservative MP Bob Neill, condemned Boris Johnson’s “policy by press notice” approach to prisons following a raft of announcements widely seen as electioneering tactics.

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Kick It Out found to have ‘number of failings’ after employee complaints

• Charity Commission conducted review into organisation
• ‘Evidence of lack of training in key areas such as staff welfare’

An independent review of football’s anti-racism organisation, Kick It Out, has found a series of governance failings including poor communication and a lack of training in staff welfare, the Charity Commission has revealed.

The review followed complaints to the commission by former employees about the culture and management at the organisation, including one woman who had suffered a serious sexual assault at a working residential away day. The perpetrator was not a Kick It Out employee or official, and although the charity’s management believed they tried to support the woman as well as they could, the victim felt they lacked adequate expertise and procedures.

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Breastfeeding suites increasing in popularity in the US

Private breastfeeding spaces are increasing in the US, including in train stations and supermarkets.

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How to Eat Alone (and Like It)


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Georgia Plans to Purge 300,000 Names From Its Voter Rolls


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Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria


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Iraq Prime Minister Pressed to Quit as Protests Clog Streets


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Tuesday, 29 October 2019

Mexican lawmakers vote overwhelmingly to end presidential immunity

A proposal to allow for the prosecution of Mexican presidents for a wide range of crimes overwhelmingly passed the lower house of Congress on Tuesday, giving the proposal backed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador a shot of momentum.


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U.S.'s Pompeo calls for new, efficient government in Lebanon

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday urged Lebanon's political leaders to help form a new government responsive to the needs of its people after Saad al-Hariri resigned as prime minister after huge protests against the ruling elite.


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At least 42 people killed in Cameroon landslide

A landslide caused by heavy rains in western Cameroon killed at least 42 people overnight, state media reported on Tuesday.


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Remains of 42 people found in northern Mexican state

Mexican authorities have found the remains of 42 people in a vacant lot in the northern border state of Sonora, a group dedicated to finding missing people said on Tuesday.


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House Passes Resolution Recognizing Armenian Genocide


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Despair for Many and Silver Linings for Some in California Wildfires


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Rugby World Cup: England fined for crossing halfway line before New Zealand match

England are fined a four-figure sum for crossing the halfway line as they lined up in a V formation to face the haka before their Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand.

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Brexit deal means ‘£70bn hit a year to UK by 2029'

The UK economy will be 3.5% smaller than if it had stayed in the EU, claims a new study.

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Gatwick trial cuts plane boarding time by 10%

The airport operator is experimenting with new sequences to get passengers on planes quicker.

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Fertility treatment: 'Putting on brave face at work was exhausting'

BBC 5 live listeners explain how fertility treatment affected them in their jobs.

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Monday, 28 October 2019

IS leader's death ushers in new phase for the group

IS leader's death ushers in new phase for the groupOne of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's last audio messages was an appeal for his followers to do everything in their power to free Islamic State detainees and the women being held in jails and camps in northeastern Syria. With news of the extremist group's leader's death, Kurdish security forces worried about the possibility of attacks or rioting have been tightening security at these facilities, which hold more than 80,000 members and supporters of the militant group, including women and children. Fear of chaos already was running high over the fate of those detained after this month's Turkish military invasion of northeastern Syria, which ushered in major troop changes in the area about two weeks after al-Baghdadi's message.




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Democratic Rep. Katie Hill resigns amid ethics probe

Democratic Rep. Katie Hill resigns amid ethics probeFreshman Rep. Katie Hill, a rising Democratic star in the House, announced her resignation Sunday amid an ethics probe, saying explicit private photos of her with a campaign staffer had been "weaponized" by her abusive husband and political operatives. The House ethics committee also launched an investigation into whether Hill had an inappropriate relationship with an aide in her congressional office. Hill has denied that.




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The Air Force’s Secret X-37B Spaceplane Has Finally Landed

The Air Force’s Secret X-37B Spaceplane Has Finally LandedThe mysterious unmanned craft spent an astonishing 780 days in orbit.




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US diplomat reportedly said there was a 'quid pro quo' between Donald Trump and Ukraine

US diplomat reportedly said there was a 'quid pro quo' between Donald Trump and UkraineA diplomat at the centre of the Donald Trump impeachment inquiry did say there was a "quid pro quo" between the US president and Ukraine, according to his lawyer. Gordon Sondland, the US ambassador to the European Union, gave evidence earlier this month to congressional committees. His lawyer Robert Luskin, told the Wall Street Journal his client had been asked if there was a quid pro quo. He said Mr Sondland had given a caveat that he was not a lawyer, but that he believed the answer was yes. Mr Sondland was said to have been referring to a meeting between Mr Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, that would happen only if Ukraine agreed to investigate allegations of corruption against Joe Biden, one of Mr Trump's chief political rivals. Democrats in Congress are carrying out an impeachment inquiry after a whistleblower came forward detailing a phone call on July 25 between Mr Trump and Mr Zelensky. In text messages that emerged during the inquiry Mr Sondland had earlier said he did not believe there was a quid pro quo. He sent a text message in September saying: "The president has been crystal clear no quid pro quo's (sic) of any kind." The latest development came as John Kelly, Mr Trump's former chief of staff, said he had warned the president he would be impeached. Mr Kelly, who resigned nearly a year ago, said: "It pains me to see what's going on because I believe if I was still there or someone like me was there, he would not be kind of, all over the place. "I said whatever you do, don't hire a 'yes man,' someone who won't tell you the truth - don't do that. Because if you do, I believe you will be impeached." Mr Trump lambasted his former chief of staff. He said: "John Kelly never said that, he never said anything like that. If he would have said that, I would have thrown him out of the office. He just wants to come back into the action like everybody else does." Stephanie Grisham, Mr Trump's spokeswoman, said: "I worked with John Kelly, and he was totally unequipped to handle the genius of our great President." The House of Representatives is expected to vote on articles of impeachment against Mr Trump by Christmas, with a trial to follow in the Senate to determine whether he should be removed from office.




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Democratic Rep. Katie Hill announces resignation amid allegations of relationship with staff member

Democratic Rep. Katie Hill announces resignation amid allegations of relationship with staff memberDemocratic California Rep. Katie Hill, faced with allegations she had a sexual relationship with a staff member, announced her resignation on Sunday.




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U.S. military envisions broad defense of Syrian oilfields

U.S. military envisions broad defense of Syrian oilfieldsThe United States will repel any attempt to take Syria's oil fields away from U.S.-backed Syrian militia with "overwhelming force," whether the opponent is Islamic State or even forces backed by Russia or Syria, the Pentagon said on Monday. The U.S. military announced last week it was reinforcing its position in Syria with additional assets, including mechanized forces, to prevent oilfields from being taken over by remnants of the Islamic State militant group or others. U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper offered some of his most detailed remarks to date about the mission at a news briefing on Monday.




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Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us?

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A sweet idea that created a $40m business

How Tara Bosch set up and grew low-sugar sweets company Smart Sweets.

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Aiming at Olympic boom, Japan builds 'Ethnic Harmony' tribute to indigenous Ainu

On a wooded lake shore in northern Japan, the government is building a modernist shrine that has divided the indigenous Ainu community whose vanishing culture it was designed to celebrate.


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Hong Kong's reluctant policeman: 'It’s not for us to deliver punishment'

The battle with protesters is splitting the police force between those seeking power and others protecting freedoms

Larry Yeung* cuts a lonely figure in the police force these days.

He joined more than 20 years ago because it appealed to his sense of justice. Proudly showing off his graduation tie, he reminisces about his desire as a young recruit to serve society and help the disadvantaged.

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Sideline antics that are more entertaining than the game

Over the weekend, LeBron James made his rounds on social media for ... clipping his fingernails. But he's not the only athlete whose midgame behavior has made us laugh.

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Christmas markets hit by Brexit costs

Organisers have brought goods to the UK early to avoid any difficulties with the UK's exit from the EU.

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Sunday, 27 October 2019

Joe Biden's changing looks have reportedly become a 'minor obsession of the White House' and Trump

Joe Biden's changing looks have reportedly become a 'minor obsession of the White House' and TrumpEarly on, Trump was worried about Joe Biden. Privately, he doesn't like his 'look,' or the plastic surgery he thinks Biden has had done.




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Driver charged as more Vietnamese feared among 39 UK truck victims

Driver charged as more Vietnamese feared among 39 UK truck victimsBritish police investigating the deaths of 39 people in a refrigerated truck charged the driver on Saturday with manslaughter and people trafficking, as families in Vietnam expressed fear their loved ones were among the dead. The 25-year-old from Northern Ireland was "charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to traffic people, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and money laundering", Essex police said. Three more people are in custody in Britain over the investigation, the country's largest murder probe since the 2005 London suicide bombings.




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The Latest: More evacuation warnings issued in California

The Latest: More evacuation warnings issued in CaliforniaThe threat from a wildfire that destroyed 21 homes in Northern California's wine country is growing. Crews are struggling in the battle against the Sonoma County fire. Pacific Gas & Electric said a faulty transmission line near the start of a wildfire in California wine country has prompted a change in strategy about when to shut down such high-voltage lines in windy weather.




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Trump smacks GOP rebellion with Baghdadi killing

Trump smacks GOP rebellion with Baghdadi killingPresident Donald Trump received widespread Republican criticism for his decision to withdraw troops from northern Syria just weeks ago. The death of Baghdadi in Syria came after Republicans warned the president that removing troops from the region would lead to the escape of ISIS prisoners and prompt the re-emergence of the terrorist group. “What I see happening in Syria makes sense to me,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who spoke at the White House on Sunday and previously denounced the troop withdrawal.




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Pete Buttigieg responded to homophobic comments made by a local Tennessee official, advocating for an 'approach with compassion'

Pete Buttigieg responded to homophobic comments made by a local Tennessee official, advocating for an 'approach with compassion'"He's right that there is a gay man running for president, he doesn't seem to be right about much else," Buttigieg said.




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Woman, 78, gets 22 years for attempted murder of lawyer

Woman, 78, gets 22 years for attempted murder of lawyerPatricia Currie of Mandeville was 75 when she raised a loaded shotgun toward Keith Couture in 2016. A St. Tammany Parish jury convicted Currie in August of attempted second-degree murder, which carries a minimum sentence of 10 years. Prosecutors asked for the 50-year maximum at Thursday's sentencing by Judge Alan Zaunbrecher, District Attorney Warren Montgomery said in a news release Friday.




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Mexico asks Interpol to help find former oil union boss-source

Mexico asks Interpol to help find former oil union boss-sourceMexican prosecutors have requested help from Interpol to locate the former head of Mexico's oil workers union, Carlos Romero Deschamps, just days after he resigned amid allegations of wrongdoing, a government official said on Saturday. "The attorney general's office has asked for Interpol to intervene," said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity. Earlier on Saturday, Mexican news network Milenio reported that the 76-year-old Romero Deschamps had left the country.




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'It's time to drop things, pack and go.' Threat of 85 mph winds forces 90K to flee in Northern California

'It's time to drop things, pack and go.' Threat of 85 mph winds forces 90K to flee in Northern California85-mph winds that threaten to spark fires are expected in Northern California, forcing the biggest evacuation in Sonoma County in a quarter-century




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Bill Belichick gets 300th NFL win with familiar formula

The Patriots forced three early turnovers paving the way for their coach to get his milestone win.

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What Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death means for IS

The Islamic State group leader killed himself during a raid by US commandos in Syria, the US says.

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Bill Belichick gets 300th NFL win with familiar formula

The Patriots forced three early turnovers paving the way for their coach to get his milestone win.

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Bill Belichick gets 300th NFL win with familiar formula

The Patriots forced three early turnovers paving the way for their coach to get his milestone win.

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How Early-Career Setbacks Can Set You Up for Success


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