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Malaysia suspected MH370 downed in murder-suicide: Aussie ex-PM
The Jakarta Post 19 Feb 2020
Shares. Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has claimed "very top" level Malaysian officials believed vanished Flight MH370 was deliberated downed by the captain in a mass murder-suicide. The Malaysia Airlines jet vanished on March 8, 2014 carrying 239 people – mostly from China – en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing ... ....
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Coronavirus: China's death toll breaches 2,000 but spread of virus is stabilising
One India 19 Feb 2020photo: AP / Evan Vucci
Donald Trump says US will strike ‘very big’ trade deal with India, but not soon
South China Morning Post 19 Feb 2020
United States President Donald Trump said Washington and New Delhi were working on a major trade deal, but he was not sure if it would be completed before the US presidential election in November ... We’re not treated very well by India, but I happen to like Prime Minister Modi a lot ... We’ll have it ... ....
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Facebook’s Libra and what you need to know about it
Cryptopolitan 17 Feb 2020
Facebook’s Libra created a huge commotion since its announcement in mid-2019. The project was revealed as one of the most ambitious crypto projects ever. Moreover, the project’s parent company did not have a flawless reputation and was involved in the Cambridge Analytica data scandal ... What is the goal of Facebook’s Libra? ... Security....
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Coronavirus: 781 Westerdam cruise passengers test negative in Cambodia
South China Morning Post 19 Feb 2020
Nearly 800 passengers from the MS Westerdam cruise ship remaining in Cambodia have tested negative for the coronavirus, the country’s health ministry said on Wednesday ... ....
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Passengers begin leaving after ship's virus quarantine ends
The Journal 19 Feb 2020
Hundreds of passengers began leaving the Diamond Princess cruise ship Wednesday after the end of a much-criticized, two-week quarantine that failed to stop the spread of a new virus among passengers and crew ... Some passengers said on Twitter they received health check forms asking if they had any symptoms such as headache, fever, cough ... ___ ... ....
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Former South Korean president jailed after losing appeal
The Jakarta Post 19 Feb 2020
Shares. Former South Korean president Lee Myung-bak was taken to prison Wednesday to begin a 17-year term for bribery and embezzlement after losing an appeal against a lighter sentence. ... He instead blamed civil servants he worked with and Samsung employees, the court said ... . Topics .. ....
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Boeing finds a new issue with Max, debris in fuel tanks
Wtop 19 Feb 2020
Boeing said Tuesday that it found debris contaminating the fuel tanks of some 737 Max jets that it built in the past year but was unable to deliver to airline customers. A Boeing official said the debris was discovered in “several” planes but did not give a precise number ... Those steps include more inspections before fuel tanks are sealed ... Source ....
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Russia temporarily bans ALL Chinese visitors amid coronavirus epidemic
Russia Today 18 Feb 2020
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree on Tuesday evening banning Chinese citizens from entering the Russian Federation for tourism, work, and for private purposes. The new rules are effective from Thursday ... For instance, Russian Railways suspended all passenger traffic to and from China ... Also on rt.com From clothes to condoms....
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Ben Affleck says divorce from Jennifer Garner is ‘biggest regret of my life’
Belfast Telegraph 19 Feb 2020
Ben Affleck has opened up on his battle with alcohol and his split from Jennifer Garner, describing the divorce as the “biggest regret of my life”. In a deeply personal interview, the Hollywood actor, 47, also revealed he walked away from the forthcoming Batman film over fears he would drink himself to death ... “Shame is really toxic ... Dawn Of Justice ... ....
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Libya rebels claim to have ‘destroyed’ Turkish cargo ship in Tripoli
Press TV 18 Feb 2020
Armed rebels under the command of renegade general Khalifa Haftar in Libya claim they have destroyed a Turkish cargo ship carrying ammunition and weapons at the port of Tripoli ... There was no immediate reaction from Turkey, which sides with the internationally recognized government of Libya ... Since 2014, two rival seats of power have emerged in Libya ... ....
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Brits Awards 2020 full winners list: Billie Eilish, Stormzy and others win big
The Times of India 19 Feb 2020
The 2020 BRIT Awards which took place on 18th February 18 at the popular O2 Arena in London saw a gala of stars gather under one roof for an electrifying night ... Best New Artist. Lewis Capaldi. British Female Solo Artist. Mabel ... Stormzy ... British Group ... ....
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Sanders hopes early strength will prove he can beat Trump
Yahoo Daily News 19 Feb 2020
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Terry Reece has long been skeptical that voters would back Bernie Sanders, a 78-year-old self-described democratic socialist who is just months removed from a heart attack. Then the Vermont senator essentially tied for first place in the Democratic Party's Iowa caucuses and won its New Hampshire primary ... “Sen ... ___ ... ___ ... ....
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Climate change threatens future of all children: UN report
Indian Express 19 Feb 2020
The future of every single child in the world is at risk as nations across the world fail to curb the effects of climate change and provide a clean and healthy environment essential for their well-being, according to a report commissioned by the United Nations ... child flourishing, sustainability, and equity. Read ... UN report ... Read. Telling Numbers ... Tags ... X....
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I do not feel unloved by opposition fans, says Novak Djokovic
Indian Express 19 Feb 2020
Novak Djokovic does not feel antagonised by lack of fan support when facing his biggest rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in major finals on the ATP Tour, Serbia’s world number one said on Tuesday ... “Even if that was true, why would I want to add fuel to the fire?. “I don’t want to stir up negative emotions ... ALSO READ ... Tags....
