World News 360: April 2018

Monday, 30 April 2018

Adults living longer with congenital heart defects

Adults living longer with congenital heart defects STLtoday.com
Global Congenital Heart Disease Occluder Market Analysis 2018 AGA medicine, Universal Health Care, Beijing Huayi ... Business ServicesFull coverage

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Vital Signs: Preventing tick bites offers protection from miserable symptoms

Vital Signs: Preventing tick bites offers protection from miserable symptoms The Daily Progress
Seward: May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month Auburn Citizen
Minnesota to See Hungry Ticks Emerge in Warm Weather U.S. News & World ReportFull coverage

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State expects tobacco industry pushback over tough new smoking laws

State expects tobacco industry pushback over tough new smoking laws Business Day
'Evidence suggests that smoking on film glamorises tobacco use … India has highest number of TB patients' Times of India (blog)
Are You A Smoker? Then We Have Bad News For You HuffPost South Africa
Scary, yet banal The HinduFull coverage

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PHCC urges public to stay vaccinated for healthier life

PHCC urges public to stay vaccinated for healthier life The Peninsula Qatar
India Leads in Vaccine Production but Not in Vaccination The Wire
'Data collection will help improve legislation on child health' Daily Times
Saving our children The Indian ExpressFull coverage

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Healthy Tasmanian devils discovered by scientists looking to save species

Healthy Tasmanian devils discovered by scientists looking to save species BBC News
Disease-Free Population Of Tasmanian Devils In Australia May Save Marsupial Species From Extinction Tech Times
Endangered Tasmanian Devil Might Be Saved From Extinction, Thanks To Cancer-Free Counterparts International Business TimesFull coverage

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Game-Changing Study Finds Dozens of Genes Tied to Depression

Game-Changing Study Finds Dozens of Genes Tied to Depression Live Science
Massive Study Clarifies Genetic Risks of Major Depression Psychology Today (blog)
Forty four genomic variants linked to major depression The News International (blog)Full coverage

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Aura Dunn Makes Call for Action for Growing Population of Adults with Autism

Aura Dunn Makes Call for Action for Growing Population of Adults with Autism TAPinto.net
New Autism Society launched in Cayman Cayman Compass
A voice for adults on the spectrum Australian Jewish NewsFull coverage

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Sainsbury's confirms tie-up with Asda

The UK's second and third largest supermarkets plan to merge to create a giant.

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Labour pledges cap on overdraft fees and interest payments

Shadow chancellor John McDonnell says he wants to end the "national scandal" of poor families in debt.

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Avengers: Infinity War estimated to break global opening weekend record

The superhero sequel is estimated to have the highest ever global opening weekend take of $630m.

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T-Mobile agrees $26bn mega-merger with Sprint

The US telecoms firms could win more customers through the deal, as long as regulators approve it.

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Bookmakers aim to avoid gaming machine 'catastrophe'

Betting firms write to the culture secretary to prevent a £2 limit being imposed on gaming machines.

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Jockey Club horse racing posts record annual turnover

The Jockey Club, which operates 15 racecourses, sees annual turnover hit £200m for the first time.

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Crackdown plan on Scottish limited partnerships

The UK government says Scottish limited partnerships have been exploited in complex "dirty money" schemes.

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Fake five-star reviews being bought and sold online

A trade in false online reviews relied upon by millions is identified in a BBC investigation.

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Sainsbury's and Asda merger 'must be investigated'

UK competition watchdog is urged by politicians to probe a potential merger of Sainsbury's and Asda.

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TSB: How it all went so wrong for the bank

An IT crisis has left customers furious and MPs demanding answers. This is the story of TSB's nightmare week.

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Chinese firm Dalian Wanda opens $7.9bn 'movie metropolis'

The site covers more than 400 acres and includes a shopping mall, restaurants and an ice rink.

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UK economy in weakest growth since 2012

GDP growth fell to 0.1% in the first quarter of 2018 driven by a sharp fall in construction.

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Balenciaga sorry over mistreatment of Chinese shoppers in Paris

Luxury brand Balenciaga apologises after a video of a Chinese shopper being beaten in Paris goes viral.

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More bank computer chaos expected

IT experts warn that old systems and "sticking plaster" fixes mean more bank outages like TSB's are likely.

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Caravans making a comeback

Cathy Chamberlain is bringing curvy caravans back in fashion.

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Million dollar idea: Tea bags

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how tea bags became a million dollar idea.

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Will Ethiopians take to Pizza Hut?

The American food chain Pizza Hut is taking a slice of Ethiopia's fast-growing economy.

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Real-life Transformer: The Japanese robot that becomes a car

Designers say it's first time a machine of this kind has been able to carry people in a functioning vehicle.

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Hunting hackers

How cyber security firm Darktrace was set up by former members of the UK security services and maths professors.

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Amber Rudd, Britain's Home Minister, Resigns Over Migration Crisis

Amber Rudd, Britain's Home Minister, Resigns Over Migration Crisis New York Times
News Daily: Amber Rudd resigns and Labour's pledge on loans BBC News
British interior minister Rudd resigns after immigration scandal CNBC
Amber Rudd was sent targets for migrant removal, leak reveals The Guardian
British Home Secretary Amber Rudd has resigned JOEFull coverage

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Kim's Charm Offensive Pressures Trump Before Summit

Kim's Charm Offensive Pressures Trump Before Summit Yahoo News
South Korea to remove propaganda loudspeakers at border Washington Post
South Korea to End Propaganda Broadcasts Along Border With North New York Times
Readers debate: Who's really to thank for Korean peace talks? USA TODAY
North Korean defectors say unification requires closing a cultural chasm CNNFull coverage

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Migrant Caravan, After Grueling Trip, Reaches US Border. Now the Really Hard Part.

Migrant Caravan, After Grueling Trip, Reaches US Border. Now the Really Hard Part. New York Times
Migrants who traveled with caravan vow to wait at border until they are granted asylum CNN
Dozens of migrants in caravan stuck at US-Mexico border BBC News
The Trump administration traumatizes children in the name of scaring migrants away Washington PostFull coverage

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Journalist among dead in twin Afghanistan blasts

Journalist among dead in twin Afghanistan blasts CNN
Top Asian News 6:53 am GMT Yahoo News
Twin suicide bombings in Kabul kill at least 21, including journalists CBS News
At least 6 killed in double blasts in Kabul gulfnews.com
The Latest: Kabul attack toll rises to 25 killed, 45 wounded ABC NewsFull coverage

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Syrian army says 'enemy' rockets hit military bases

Syrian army says 'enemy' rockets hit military bases Reuters
AP News in Brief at 12:04 am EDT Washington Post
Missile attack kills 26, mostly Iranians in Syria, report says Fox News
Israel will continue to operate freely in Syria: Lieberman PRESSTV
Pompeo and Palestinians Have 'Nothing to Discuss' Amid Gaza Crisis New York TimesFull coverage

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Pompeo says Kim Jong Un doesn't care if US leaves Iran deal

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Hundreds evacuated a college library, fearing a gas leak. It was a durian.

Hundreds evacuated a college library, fearing a gas leak. It was a durian. Washington Post
'Smell of gas' causes library evacuation, turns out to be pungent durian Mashable
A Rotting Durian Fruit Prompted a Gas Leak Scare and Evacuations on a Melbourne College Campus TIME
Rotten afternoon on campus - Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board Metropolitan Fire Brigade
Fruit causes gas scare at Vic uni library NEWS.com.auFull coverage

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US Allies Brace for Trade War as Tariff Negotiations Stall

US Allies Brace for Trade War as Tariff Negotiations Stall New York Times
Team Trump goes to China to avert a trade war CNNMoney
One word keeps coming up in Trump's tariffs — and it should frighten American workers and businesses Business InsiderFull coverage

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Final heartbreaking moments: Dad tried to resuscitate Alfie Evans

Final heartbreaking moments: Dad tried to resuscitate Alfie Evans New Zealand Herald
Alfie Evans Is Just the Latest Victim of a Deadly NHS Hospital American Spectator
Sick toddler at center of UK legal battle dies The Keene Sentinel
British toddler Alfie Evans not allowed to leave country, UK court says CNN
Charlie Gard's parents offer support to Alfie Evans' family after tragic tot's death The SunFull coverage

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Detractors deride Duterte for asking Filipinos to leave Kuwait

Detractors deride Duterte for asking Filipinos to leave Kuwait Reuters
Philippines makes ban on workers going to Kuwait permanent Asahi Shimbun
World Digest: April 29, 2018 Washington Post
Duterte perpetually ban OFWs heading to Kuwait Centrio News
Protecting Filipino workers abroad Inquirer.netFull coverage

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Trump's incoherence on North Korea and Iran

Trump's incoherence on North Korea and Iran Washington Post
Rouhani accuses US of breaching Iran nuclear deal as Macron fights to save it CNN
Macron and Rouhani Agree to Try to Preserve Iran Nuclear Deal Bloomberg
Even the anti-Trump media had some kind words for Melania Trump this week Fox NewsFull coverage

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Syrian troops briefly take villages east of Euphrates river

Syrian troops briefly take villages east of Euphrates river Washington Post
US-backed forces say they regain villages seized by Syrian army Reuters
US-Backed SDF Recaptures Villages From Syrian Army Voice of AmericaFull coverage

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Turkey - Factors to Watch on April 30

Turkey - Factors to Watch on April 30 Reuters
Turkish President Perpetuates Lies About Smyrna Burning The Pappas Post
President of Turkey arrives in Uzbekistan Trend News Agency
Erdoğan arrives in Uzbekistan on 3-day official visit Yeni Şafak EnglishFull coverage

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Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2018 declared: Rural students scored more than urban

Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2018 declared: Rural students scored more than urban Times of India
Karnataka SSLC Results 2018 declared on kseeb.kar.nic.in | Check now The Statesman
Karnataka PUC results 2018 declared online; Check Percentage, Result Analysis here ummid.comFull coverage

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A Jewish future? Only in Israel

A Jewish future? Only in Israel Ynetnews
Goodbye, Jewish-American busybodies The Jewish Press - JewishPress.com (blog)
Jewish Life in America — Diaspora No More? Atlanta Jewish Times
Bigotry stopped Americans from intervening before the Holocaust. Not much has changed Los Angeles TimesFull coverage

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Trump is hosting the president of Africa's biggest oil state

Trump is hosting the president of Africa's biggest oil state CNBC
Nigeria President Buhari to meet Trump in Washington BBC News
Trump finally hosts African leader at the White House Washington Post
Donald Trump must hold Nigeria accountable for slaughter of Christians USA TODAY
What Buhari and Trump stand to gain from state visit News24Full coverage

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Fortnite: 13-year-old is game's youngest professional player

Kyle Jackson from Sidcup in Kent is set to compete for cash prizes in events all over the world.

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US Commander to 'Post': Iraq in critical transition phase after ISIS

US Commander to 'Post': Iraq in critical transition phase after ISIS The Jerusalem Post
Ten Foreign ISIS Wives Given Death Sentences; 10 Others Killed in Iraq Antiwar.com
Poverty and Lack of Services in Iraq Force Refugees Back to the Camps AINA (press release)
Iraq's Daesh trials bring swift verdicts, almost all guilty Arab NewsFull coverage

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Russia 'tried to swing election for Corbyn'

Russia 'tried to swing election for Corbyn' The Week UK
Bogus “Labour anti-Semitism” campaign secures expulsion of leading activist Marc Wadsworth World Socialist Web Site
Anti-Semitism and censorship make headlines in Europe, Pakistan, Tanzania RFIFull coverage

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China's Xi, India's Modi seek new relationship after summit

China's Xi, India's Modi seek new relationship after summit Nasdaq
Modi's 'Make in India' is stuck in first gear Nikkei Asian Review
Modi-Xi talks highlight India-China rivalry, cooperation New Jersey Herald
9 Hours Of Modi-Xi Talks Yield Big Results NDTV
China and India are trying to write a new page of the world economy CNBCFull coverage

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Row Over Tripura Governor's Letter To Chief Minister For BJP Worker

Row Over Tripura Governor's Letter To Chief Minister For BJP Worker NDTV
Tripura CM Biplab Deb to meet Modi, Shah in Delhi The StatesmanFull coverage

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AMP directors' 25% pay cut scorned as a 'slap on the wrist'

AMP directors' 25% pay cut scorned as a 'slap on the wrist' The Guardian
Dumped AMP legal counsel Brian Salter says he learned he was sacked by the firm's public statement Business Insider Australia
'Step one': More action needed from AMP, say major investors The Sydney Morning Herald
AMP scandal shows the cover-up is often worse than the crime ABC OnlineFull coverage

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Migrants from caravan in limbo as U.S. says border crossing full

TIJUANA, Mexico (Reuters) - About 50 people from a Central American migrant caravan including women, children and transgender individuals tried to seek U.S. asylum on Sunday but were not allowed to cross the Mexico border because officials said the facility was full.

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Global elites to hash out #MeToo sexual misconduct issues at Milken Conference

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The global social media movement known through the Twitter hashtag #MeToo has highlighted sexual misconduct in business, entertainment and politics, and will be on the agenda at this year's Milken Institute Global Conference, which starts on Sunday.

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Fourth suspect sought in New Orleans rape probe after three U.S. Marines arrested

(Reuters) - Police in New Orleans have obtained an arrest warrant for a fourth suspect wanted in connection with a gang rape investigation following the arrest of three U.S. Marines charged in the case, authorities said on Saturday.

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Macron and Trump planted tree at the White House. Why it is now missing

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated the special relationship between the United States and France during his state visit to Washington last week by planting a tree with President Donald Trump on the grounds of the White House.

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Sky Shorts: Two next big telescopes on hold

Sky Shorts: Two next big telescopes on hold Canton Repository
When the government doesn't fund astronomy, we all get left in the dark The Outline
Stellar thief is the surviving companion to a supernova Space DailyFull coverage

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