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Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind. by via BBC News - World
Airtel के 23 रुपये के रिचार्ज में मिलेगी 28 दिन की वैलिडिटी
Airtel वॉइस कॉलिंग के साथ विंक म्यूज़िक, अमेज़न प्राइम, एयरटेल टीवी प्रीमियम और काफी कुछ सुविधाएं भी देती है और जो लोग सिर्फ नंबर को चालू रखने के लिए किसी प्लान को लेते हैं उनके लिए भी एयरटेल के पास प्लान है. from Latest News मोबाइल-टेक News18 हिंदी http://bit.ly/2ZD5bso
Sudan crisis: Activists achieve 'big win' over generals
The junta has agreed to a civilian government after months of protests against its rule. by via BBC News - World
Has Kenya's plastic bag ban worked?
Plastic carrier bags were made illegal, so how has the government enforced the ban? by via BBC News - World
Dutch doctor faces trial in landmark euthanasia case
It is the first euthanasia case in the Netherlands involving a patient suffering from Alzheimer's. by via BBC News - World
'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news
An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar". from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/30A2gC8
Han Sung-ok: Was this North Korean defector failed by the South?
The lonely death by starvation of Han Sung-ok and her son has South Korea asking "if only"... by via BBC News - World
The fake baby adoption scam
Social media connected a couple looking to adopt with a baby. Or so they thought. by via BBC News - World
Sudan transition: Abdalla Hamdok appointed new prime minister
It's the latest move designed to bring about civilian rule and end months of political strife. by via BBC News - World
PRAYER REQUEST - 'It is a Bigger God': Searchers Say They Are in a 'Race Against Time' to Find Two Missing Firefighters
Time may be running out, but the faith of the wife of a firefighter still missing at sea is still strong. The search has been on for five days for two firefighters who set out on a fishing expedition from the coast of Florida but never came home. from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2TUy6XD
Millions of old gadgets 'stockpiled in drawers'
Public urged to "recycle their tech" as rare, valuable materials in millions of old devices languish in UK homes. from BBC News - Technology https://bbc.in/2KLGPbZ
Mexico judge approves recreational cocaine for two users
A panel of judges will review the ruling allowing two people to "possess, transport and use cocaine". by via BBC News - World
Jeffrey Epstein 'signed will two days before death'
The estate of the former financier was worth $577m (£475m) when he killed himself, reports say. by via BBC News - World
6 lakh trucks off road in Bengal, export-import hit
The perishable goods and export-import business was hit as nearly six lakh trucks remained off-road in West Bengal following an indefinite strike called by the truck owners and operators on Monday. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Ni5NkN
High Court seeks data on FIRs filed in crimes against women with or without direction from court
Stating that it was painful that police do not register complaints on sexual crimes on time, the Rajasthan High Court has sought from district judges data on all FIRs registered on orders of courts related to crimes against women and POCSO Act within their respective jurisdictions during the last six months. from IndiaTV India: Google News Feed http://bit.ly/2Z5hZfI
Paros - the Greek paradise island that wants to ditch plastic
Paros in Greece is at the centre of a drive to turn it into the world's first island free of plastic waste. by via BBC News - World
The Nazi book of anatomy still used by surgeons
Eduard Pernkopf created an "atlas" of anatomy by dissecting the bodies of Nazi political prisoners. by via BBC News - World
SALE: 7 हज़ार रुपये से ज़्यादा की छूट पर खरीदें Xiaomi फोन
इस सेल को 7 दिन के लिए आयोजित किया गया है, और आज 18 अगस्त को इसका आखिरी दिन है. आइए जानते हैं इस सेल में किन ऑफर का फायदा पा सकते हैं आप... from Latest News मोबाइल-टेक News18 हिंदी http://bit.ly/2ZaCoPS
The New Yorker reviving Jewish life on a holiday island
Dani Rotstein arrived in Majorca knowing nothing of its hidden Jewish past. Now he's helping reinvigorate its Jewish community. by via BBC News - World
Can big investors save the world?
Will the big polluters clean up their acts if the people who actually own them say they must? by via BBC News - World
MTV VMAs: How Missy Elliott's broke the music video mould
The rapper is set to win the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs next month. by via BBC News - World
Why Nigeria has restricted food imports
The government hopes to boost agriculture but will it lead to higher prices? by via BBC News - World
Truck driven into protesters at US immigrant detention centre
The demonstrators had been blocking the entrance to the immigrant detention centre in Rhode Island. by via BBC News - World
Twin festival in northwest France reaches 25th year
The town of Pleucadeuc in northwest France holds an annual festival for twins, now in its 25th year. by via BBC News - World
North Korea snubs peace talks with South Korea over war drills
North Korea says it has “no more words to talk” with South Korea, as it test-fires more missiles. by via BBC News - World
Greta on boat journey: I might feel a bit sea sick
Climate change activist Greta Thunberg will travel to New York on a boat with very few home comforts. by via BBC News - World
Article 370: Has India bitten off more than it can chew in Kashmir?
India's move to strip Kashmir of special status may re-invigorate the conflict in the region. by via BBC News - World
Libra: Could Facebook’s new currency be stopped in its tracks?
How Facebook’s Libra could be stopped in its tracks by via BBC News - World
Anti-natalists: The people who want you to stop having babies
Who are “anti-natalists” and why do they want the gradual extinction of humanity? by via BBC News - World