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6 Months Before Brexit, Many in U.K. Fear ‘It’s Looking Very Grisly’

By ELLEN BARRY and STEPHEN CASTLE from NYT World https://ift.tt/2OkESG0

A Veteran Had a Yard Sale to Pay for His Own Funeral. Two Men Helped Him Raise $58,000.

By JACEY FORTIN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NSJCmS

Quake hero: Indonesian ATC official sacrifices self to help plane escape

Twenty-one-year-old Anthonius Gunawan Agung was on duty in the air traffic control tower at Palu's Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie airport when a series of earthquakes struck the city in Sulawesi island on Friday. Officials say he refused to leave his post until he got an Batik Air plane off the ground, while his colleagues who were not handling aircraft departed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ql7bRN

Indonesian air traffic controller hailed as quake hero

Twenty-one-year-old Anthonius Gunawan Agung was on duty in the air traffic control tower at Palu's Mutiara SIS Al-Jufrie airport when a series of earthquakes struck the city in Sulawesi island on Friday. Officials say he refused to leave his post until he got an Batik Air plane off the ground, while his colleagues who were not handling aircraft departed. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Ql7bRN

Egypt Sentences Activist to Jail for ‘False News’ Over Sexual Harassment Video

By REUTERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2OUBNcx

The Economic Future Isn’t What It Used to Be (Wonkish)

By PAUL KRUGMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2DG8mKr

The Week in Culture: Native Art at the Met; the Fringe Festival in a Ferry

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2QjJdq7

Despite the allegations, Nana Patekar continues to shoot for 'Housefull 4'

Nana Patekar lately has been facing a lot of flak from actress Tanushree Dutta. She has accused the actor of sexually harassing her in 2008 on the sets of the film 'Horn OK Pleassss' while shooting a song. The reports were doing the rounds that owing to these allegations the actor is missing from the sets of the movie 'Housefull 4'. The reports also had that Nana had reached the desert town and his scenes might by shot later by the director. However, the sources recently denied all such rumors.According to the recently revealed report from a close source, Nana has been present on the sets and is very much involved in the shooting. The reports of his absence are nothing but false and there's a light-hearted atmosphere persisting on the sets. Further, the actor's shooting schedule is likely to wrap up by next week, following which he will return to Mumbai.Directed by Sajid Khan and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film is slated to release on 26th October 2019. ...

Brett Kavanaugh, Tsunami, Elon Musk: Your Weekend Briefing

By JOUMANA KHATIB, ALAN YUHAS and VIRGINIA LOZANO from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2NTO3he

Childhood cancer is curable, says young cancer survivors

Childhood cancer is curable, says young cancer survivors from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2RcCrUA

On Cam: Pakistani chopper enters Indian airspace

On Cam: Pakistani chopper enters Indian airspace from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2y47EjM

Singing over acting says Aarya Ambekar

Aarya Ambekar recently attended Jio Filmfare Marathi Awards 2018 held at Mumbai. As we caught up with her on the red carpet, we asked her if she prefers singing or acting? from Latest Entertainment News, Movies News, Celebrity News, Breaking News | Entertainment - Times of India https://ift.tt/2DI3MLC

World's 1st lion cubs conceived artificially in SA

"These are the first ever lion cubs to be born by means of artificial insemination -- the first such pair anywhere in the world," announced the University of Pretoria, whose scientists are researching the reproductive system of female African lions. The two cubs, a male and female, born on August 25 are healthy and normal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2xQ7mxI

World's 1st lion cubs conceived artificially in SA

"These are the first ever lion cubs to be born by means of artificial insemination -- the first such pair anywhere in the world," announced the University of Pretoria, whose scientists are researching the reproductive system of female African lions. The two cubs, a male and female, born on August 25 are healthy and normal. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2xQ7mxI

Indonesia Tsunami Toll Soars Amid Push to Save Survivors

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2xO1uFa

Hundreds of Migrant Children Quietly Moved to a Tent Camp on the Texas Border

By CAITLIN DICKERSON from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2N5EkiB

Homes That Sold for Around $750,000

By C. J. HUGHES from NYT Real Estate https://ift.tt/2zG675w

Himachal Pradesh: Apple crops ruined following heavy snowfall in Lahaul-Spiti

Himachal Pradesh: Apple crops ruined following heavy snowfall in Lahaul-Spiti from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2OkF5ZU

Debt trap: Pak rethinks China Silk Road projects

Pakistani officials say they remain committed to Chinese investment but want to push harder on price and affordability while re-orientating the CPEC — for which Beijing has pledged about $60 billion in infrastructure funds - to focus on projects that deliver social development in line with Imran Khan's election platform. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Iq74BY

Pakistan chopper violates Indian airspace in Poonch district of J&K

A Pakistani chopper violated the airspace along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said. Jammu-based Army PRO Lt Col Devender Anand said the helicopter violated the airspace around 12:10 pm. Official sources said a white-colour chopper crossed into this side in Gulpur sector and hovered for sometime before turning back. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Nbjsqi

Debt trap: Pak rethinks China Silk Road projects

Pakistani officials say they remain committed to Chinese investment but want to push harder on price and affordability while re-orientating the CPEC — for which Beijing has pledged about $60 billion in infrastructure funds - to focus on projects that deliver social development in line with Imran Khan's election platform. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Iq74BY

Matt Damon Plays Brett Kavanaugh in ‘S.N.L.’ Season Premiere

By DAVE ITZKOFF from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2OYvPrf

The Limits of Fashion’s Inclusivity

By SINEAD BURKE from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2xOfDCy

Shocking! Goa medical College cremates 24-year-old’s body along with 3 unclaimed bodies

Shocking! Goa medical College cremates 24-year-old’s body along with 3 unclaimed bodies from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2On3cH5

Odisha: 18 Snake hatchlings rescued from college building in Bhadrak

Odisha: 18 Snake hatchlings rescued from college building in Bhadrak from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2NOIgcK

Govt did not pick partner in Rafale deal: VK Singh

"It's the company that is making equipment that decides whom to give the offset. So the decision is that of Dassault and for various things they have selected a number of companies, Anil Ambani is one of them," Singh said. Commenting on the pricing issue, he said, the modified deal for fly-away condition aircraft negotiated by the present government is 40 % cheaper. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QkPwcX

Petro-Y2K bug? If oil price touches Rs 100/litre, pumps will strike zero

Dispensing units have been automated and the daily price changes are effected in them from the central server of the oil marketing company (OMC) that supplies fuel to bunks. Once the server sends a three-digit price figure, DUs will either stop functioning or display zero rupees plus paise. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NQdgt0

Caretaker Rohit impresses with his captaincy

Rohit Sharma has inspired confidence and provided stability in the team. This from a man who was overlooked in the last six Tests - despite having the highest grade of central contract - is commendable to say the least. Is he ready for the top post? "Now that we have won, I must be ready. Whenever the opportunity comes, I'll be ready,” he says. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DEepPm

Govt did not pick partner in Rafale deal: VK Singh

"It's the company that is making equipment that decides whom to give the offset. So the decision is that of Dassault and for various things they have selected a number of companies, Anil Ambani is one of them," Singh said. Commenting on the pricing issue, he said, the modified deal for fly-away condition aircraft negotiated by the present government is 40 % cheaper. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2QkPwcX

Hit Men and Power: South Africa’s Leaders Are Killing One Another

By NORIMITSU ONISHI and SELAM GEBREKIDAN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2OoaNW3

Across Senegal, the Beloved Baobab Tree Is the ‘Pride of the Neighborhood’

By DIONNE SEARCEY from NYT World https://ift.tt/2xZBmXj

Ohio State Rallies to Still the Roar at Penn State

By MARC TRACY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NRJsft

College Football: Depleted Clemson Escapes an Upset Against Syracuse

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NabA8s

This Week’s Wedding Announcements

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2xQRsTT

Stephanie Friedman, Stanley Gartshein

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2zFo18I

Ruben Porras, Raul Sanchez

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2IpNJR9

Roxanne Schwartz, Perri Silver

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2zFnZxC

Rachel Dempsey, Bryn Williams

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2xZxRjD

Norel Hassan, Timothy Knight

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2OkdhVw

Mazie Harris, John Carr

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2xNpx7f

Laura Eidlitz, Victor Adefuye

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2xOfnn7

Katherine Whitman, Frank Broomell Jr.

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2QioxPj

Julia Freling, ChiChi Madu

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2Irn1aW

Jennifer Berry, Travis Jarae

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2RcDrbo

Grace Chiou, Bradley Graw

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2zFnUdi

Carly Berg, Jeremy Koenig

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2OlrKAo

Ashley Gitter, Jared Snyder

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2OYXFUp

Andrew Lim, David Crawford

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion & Style https://ift.tt/2Rc2dZ6

What’s on TV Sunday: ‘God Friended Me’ and ‘The Simpsons’

By SARA ARIDI from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2NRKVlV

Petro-Y2K bug? If oil price touches Rs 100/litre, pumps will strike zero

Dispensing units have been automated and the daily price changes are effected in them from the central server of the oil marketing company (OMC) that supplies fuel to bunks. Once the server sends a three-digit price figure, DUs will either stop functioning or display zero rupees plus paise. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NQdgt0

Caretaker Rohit impresses with his captaincy

Rohit Sharma has inspired confidence and provided stability in the team. This from a man who was overlooked in the last six Tests - despite having the highest grade of central contract - is commendable to say the least. Is he ready for the top post? "Now that we have won, I must be ready. Whenever the opportunity comes, I'll be ready,” he says. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2DEepPm

Justice Chandrachud: A poster boy for liberals

The 58-year-old judge earned glowing praise with epithets like “the shining star of SC” and “liberal lion”. Considering the spate of recent judgments on Aadhaar and Sabarimala to Bhima Koregaon and Section 377 where he has spoken up for fundamental rights and in defence of dissent, it’s not surprising that he’s emerged as the poster boy for liberals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2zEeqif

MP: Chemical that could kill 4-5 million seized

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence with the help of a team of scientists busted an illegal laboratory in Indore and recovered 9 kg of a deadly synthetic opioid, fentanyl, that could have potentially killed 4-5 million people. It was run by a local businessman and a “US-hating” PhD “scholar chemist”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2NRyXc6

Blind women to detect breast cancer

Nine blind women have been trained in Delhi as “medical tactile examiners” for carrying out intensive manual checks. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India. It’s incidence rate is about 24 per 100,000 population. Early detection is key to successful cure and treatment of the dreaded disease. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2N9Rif7

PM Modi praises armed forces in special broadcast on Parakram Parv

PM Modi praises armed forces in special broadcast on Parakram Parv from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2IsNgOi

Bhopal: 8 parties to meet today for further strategies in MP election, Congress jilted

Bhopal: 8 parties to meet today for further strategies in MP election, Congress jilted from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2DFP1sL

Fuel Prices continue to soar across India

Fuel Prices continue to soar across India from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2xLQbh2

Gauri Lankesh Murder: Stunning twist as accused claims to be unfairly targeted

Gauri Lankesh Murder: Stunning twist as accused claims to be unfairly targeted from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2OWVyjN

Cop killed as terrorists attack police station in Jammu & Kashmir’s Shopian

Cop killed as terrorists attack police station in Jammu & Kashmir’s Shopian from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2DOVAZQ

UNGA 2018: Sushma Swaraj tears into Pakistan in her address in New York

UNGA 2018: Sushma Swaraj tears into Pakistan in her address in New York from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2y3Nc2u

Himachal pradesh: IAF rescues 32 people stranded near Chhota Dara & Chhattru

Himachal pradesh: IAF rescues 32 people stranded near Chhota Dara & Chhattru from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2DI5GMp

Fined $20 m, Tesla CEO Elon Musk agrees to resign

Fined $20 m, Tesla CEO Elon Musk agrees to resign from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2zF6NZ2

After Rahul Gandhi's 'ghoshna machine' jibe, MP minister Jayant Malaiya embarrasses CM Shivraj Singh

After Rahul Gandhi's 'ghoshna machine' jibe, MP minister Jayant Malaiya embarrasses CM Shivraj Singh from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2zEcB59

PM Narendra Modi interacts with party workers via NamoApp

PM Narendra Modi interacts with party workers via NamoApp from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2OlwplH

Sushma Swaraj slams Pak at UN meet for glorifying terrorists

Sushma Swaraj slams Pak at UN meet for glorifying terrorists from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2NNMmBK

On cam: 10-ft-long Burmese Python rescued in Dehradun

On cam: 10-ft-long Burmese Python rescued in Dehradun from News - Videos - The Times of India https://ift.tt/2zFnuUo