'Mansplaining' advert for University of Adelaide draws criticism
An Australian university advert is mocked for showing a man holding forth to five silent women. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ySU7zy
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National service: What's your view?
As France reintroduces national service for 16-year-olds, what do people think about bringing it back to the UK? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2IEeHTH
Is Arlene Foster really reaching out?
Is DUP leader Arlene Foster genuinely reaching out or is she, as others claim, on a "charm offensive"? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KlB6uU
Customers urged to claim £321m from dormant Oyster cards
Transport for London should encourage customers to claim their money, a London Assembly member says. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2tFcGC4
'Mansplaining' advert for University of Adelaide draws criticism
An Australian university advert is mocked for showing a man holding forth to five silent women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ySU7zy
As Thai search enters seventh day, divers cling to hope of finding lost boys
CHIANG RAI, Thailand (Reuters) - Having failed to find any sign of 12 boys and their soccer coach during a week-long search of flooded cave complex in northern Thailand, rescuers held out hope on Saturday that the group could have found safety on a rocky mound in one of the chambers. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yW1BS7
U.S. sanctions aim to turn Iranians against government: Khamenei
DUBAI (Reuters) - U.S. economic pressure on Iran is intended to turn Iranians against their government, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was quoted as saying on Saturday by his website, as Iran faces a likely reimposition of U.S. sanctions. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2lHX1xn
Egyptian court delays verdict in mass trial, cites security concerns
CAIRO (Reuters) - An Egyptian court on Saturday delayed a final ruling in a case against 739 people, including top leaders of the banned Muslim Brotherhood, who were involved in a 2013 sit-in that was broken up by security forces. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tCHPWT
First confirmed sighting of a great white shark off Majorca in 40 years
The last time a great white shark was spotted near Spain's Balearic Islands was in 1976. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KzZ55z
First confirmed sighting of a great white shark off Majorca in 40 years
The last time a great white shark was spotted near Spain's Balearic Islands was in 1976. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KzZ55z
Thai cave rescue: A country in prayer
Rescuers have been searching for a group of boys who went to explore a cave with their football coach. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KySVpi
Maryland shooting: 'I have to live life without my mother'
The daughter of a journalist killed in a shooting at a Maryland newspaper calls it a "senseless tragedy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MzFz9H
Syrian rebels say in talks with Russia for southwest deal
AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian rebels are negotiating with Russia to return state sovereignty in areas they control in the southwestern Deraa province, where the army has made rapid advances this month, insurgents said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2lMZlDf
Put back on terror-financing watch list, Pakistan vows to improve
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Placed back on a terror financing watch list this week, Pakistan vowed on Saturday to tighten regulations and follow an action plan to curb money laundering and terror financing. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tNo4eg
WW2 pilot takes helicopter to make comrade's funeral
A 94-year-old World War Two glider pilot takes his first helicopter flight to attend a comrade's funeral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KAtEes
Syrian opposition talking to Russia about Deraa peace deal, rebel says
AMMAN (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition began negotiations with Russian officers about an agreement to restore state sovereignty over rebel-held parts of the southwestern Deraa province, rebel negotiators said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KxjNGf
Donald Trump gets prank call on Air Force One
Donald Trump was fooled by a comedian into taking a prank call while on board Air Force One. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KjgnYt
Investors hopeful Mexico's Lopez Obrador will veer to the center
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Mexican assets are poised to strengthen even if leftist front-runner Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wins Sunday's presidential election, analysts say, on expectations he will govern from the center and as the uncertainty stemming from the race fades. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tGIbeU
Secret U.N.-Myanmar deal on Rohingya offers no guarantees on citizenship
YANGON/COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Rohingya refugees returning to Myanmar will have no explicit guarantees of citizenship or freedom of movement throughout the country, under a secret agreement between the government and the United Nations seen by Reuters. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2tRmTui
U.S. intelligence believes North Korea making more nuclear bomb fuel despite talks: NBC
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence agencies believe North Korea has increased production of fuel for nuclear weapons at multiple secret sites in recent months and may try to hide these while seeking concessions in nuclear talks with the United States, NBC News quoted U.S. officials as saying. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2lGFG89
Syrian opposition talking to Russia about Deraa peace deal, rebel spokesman says
AMMAN (Reuters) - The Syrian opposition began negotiations with Russian officers about an agreement to restore state sovereignty over rebel-held parts of the southern Deraa province, rebel negotiators said on Saturday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MBZt49
Libyan coastguard says 100 migrants may have drowned near Tripoli
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - More than 100 migrants are feared to have drowned off Libya's western coast after their overloaded boat capsized, coastguard officials said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MzDoTP
Papering over cracks, EU leaders claim summit victory on migration
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union leaders on Friday claimed success in reaching a hard-fought agreement to control immigration but it faced instant criticism as vague, hard to implement and a potential threat to human rights. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2yVBWJt
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in Gaza border protests: Gaza medics
GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinians, one of them a 14-year-old boy, and wounded 415 others with live fire and tear gas during protests along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza health officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2Kgwru9