Friday, October 30, 2015

What You Know or Where You Go?


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Foreign Student Tally


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Touch-Screen Counseling


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Revenge of the Non-Nerds


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Colleges’ Most Difficult Cruise Courses


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Creating the Followers of Tomorrow


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A Global Community’s College


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Extreme Study Abroad: The World Is Their Campus


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Prestige Premium May Not Apply


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Guidance to Go ...


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Teenagers in The Times | October 2015


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As Polo Sheds Its Elitist Image, Teams Crop Up on Campus


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Why Aren’t More Girls Pursuing Careers in Computing and Tech Fields?


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News Q’s | Grave of ‘Griffin Warrior’ at Pylos Could Be a Gateway to Civilizations


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Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Word of the Day + Quiz | carnal


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Drone crash causes Hollywood blackout

Hundreds of residents in West Hollywood were left without power for several hours after a drone crashed into electricity cables.

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'Rape and cannibalism' in South Sudan

An African Union report accuses government and rebel forces in South Sudan of extreme violence, including rape, killings and episodes of cannibalism.

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Turkey police raid Istanbul media group

Turkish police storm the headquarters a media group linked to US-based Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen days before the country's election.

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France fine for fake restaurant review

A court in France fines an internet user €2,500 (£1,800; $2,800) for posting a false and malicious review of a Michelin-starred restaurant in Dijon.

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Tributes paid to whale boat victims

Further details emerge about Britons who died when a whale-watching boat sank off the Canadian coast.

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Slovenia threat to erect migrant fence

Slovenia says it will erect a fence along its border with Croatia if the EU does not help to process the thousands of migrants arriving daily.

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Philip Hammond arrives in Saudi Arabia

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond arrives for a visit to Saudi Arabia as the UK's relationship with the country comes under scrutiny.

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Zanzibar vote annulled in Tanzania poll

Elections on Tanzania's semi-autonomous archipelago of Zanzibar have been annulled for not being free and fair, the local electoral commission chief says.

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Iran to attend Syria talks in Vienna

Iran will attend international talks on the Syrian conflict for the first time, a foreign ministry spokeswoman says.

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Turkey confirms shelling Syrian Kurds

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu confirms that the Turkish military has attacked Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.

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Sydney college 'mis-sold diplomas'

A Sydney private college is accused by Australia's consumer watchdog of mis-selling diploma courses to vulnerable students, making them take costly government loans.

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China media denounces US warship

Editorials in Chinese state media denounce the presence of a US warship in the South China Sea, and warn that Beijing is prepared to take action.

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Fifa confirms election candidates

World football's governing body Fifa confirms the list of candidates standing in its presidential elections.

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Marks and Spencer website leaks details

A fault with Marks and Spencer's website allowed customers to see each others' details when they logged into their own accounts.

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Pregnant migrant to return to Australia

A pregnant Somali woman who says she was raped in Australia's refugee detention camp in Nauru is to be flown back to Australia.

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Kosovo takes step towards joining EU

The EU and Kosovo sign an agreement to deepen ties that the Balkan nation's prime minister says "seals Kosovo's path" towards EU membership.

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How Excited Are You About the Possibilities of Virtual Reality?


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'Church makes gay lives hell' - priest

The gay Polish priest who was stripped of his post after coming out as gay says the Church is causing "immeasurable suffering" to homosexual Catholics.

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The Test-Optional Surge


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Spoiler Alert! The New SAT


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Everything You Need to Know About the New SAT


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Police warn 1,900 of 'threat to life'

Police in the UK have warned nearly 2,000 people their lives were under threat in the last four years, new figures show.

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News Q’s | Justice Department to Investigate Officer’s Flipping of High School Student


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Emissions scandal pushes VW into loss

Volkswagen reports a loss in the third quarter of the year after taking a big charge to cover the costs of its emissions scandal.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

US signals shift in anti-IS campaign

The US indicates that it will step up its campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, including through direct ground missions.

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Walgreens Boots to buy Rite Aid

Global pharmacy giant Walgreens Boots Alliance agrees to buy US-based rival Rite Aid in a $17.2bn (£11.2bn) all-cash deal

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Comic Mortimer has triple heart bypass

Bob Mortimer cancels the first leg of a UK tour with comedy partner Vic Reeves after undergoing a triple heart bypass operation.

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Iran 'to be invited' to Syria talks

The US says it expects Iran to be invited to international talks over the Syria conflict, marking a shift in policy.

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Quake homeless 'at risk of exposure'

Aid agencies warn of an urgent need for sheltering Afghans and Pakistanis made homeless by Monday's earthquake, with some at risk of death from exposure.

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Nasa probe to sweep over Saturn moon

The Cassini spacecraft is set to make a final ultra-close flyby of Enceladus, the brilliant white moon of Saturn, and 'taste' the water it is spewing into space.

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Ivory Coast's Ouattara wins second term

Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara wins second five-year term with nearly 84% of vote - electoral commission

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French pilots' extradition demanded

Dominican Republic calls on France to extradite two pilots who fled after being convicted of trafficking cocaine.

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Father and son fugitives caught in NSW

Australian father-and-son fugitives Gino and Mark Stocco are caught in New South Wales after eight years on the run and an extensive manhunt.

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US to probe violent arrest of student

The US Justice Department investigates whether a police officer broke the law when he dragged a female student through a classroom in South Carolina.

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Yemen air strikes destroy MSF clinic

Medecins Sans Frontieres says a hospital in north Yemen has been destroyed by several air strikes, but the Saudi-led coalition denies responsibility.

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Report questions Canada boat stability

Most of the passengers of a Canadian boat that sank killing five Britons were on the left-hand side of its upper deck, which affected the vessel's stability, a report says.

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Trump overtaken by Carson in 2016 poll

A retired neurosurgeon has knocked Donald Trump off top spot in the Republican presidential campaign, according to a poll.

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US still isolated at UN over Cuba

The UN votes almost unanimously to condemn the US embargo on Cuba, in the first such motion since the two nations restored diplomatic ties.

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Jetstar apology for pregnancy question

Jetstar Airways says sorry to a passenger in New Zealand who was offended when a crew member asked her if she was pregnant when she was not.

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Art binned by Italy cleaner 'restored'

An art installation showing party leftovers in Bolzano, northern Italy, is restored after it was accidentally binned by a cleaner.

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Underdogs aim for World Series glory

The Kansas City Royals and the New York Mets will contest the 2015 baseball World Series using their home-grown talent.

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Shock poll defeat for Tanzania ministers

Nine Tanzanian government ministers lose their parliamentary seats to the opposition Ukawa coalition, partial results from Sunday's vote show.

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Nobel-winning drug 'tackles malaria'

A parasite-killing drug, whose discovery won the Nobel prize, may also cut cases of malaria, say researchers.

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Abbott tells Europe to close borders

Former Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott says European countries should close their borders to migrants fleeing Middle Eastern conflict.

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Sydney college 'mis-sold diplomas'

A Sydney private college is accused by Australia's consumer watchdog of mis-selling diploma courses to vulnerable students, making them take costly government loans.

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Migrant crisis 'threatens EU cohesion'

The presidents of the European Parliament and European Council warn that the migrant crisis threatens the EU's cohesion.

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Kosovo takes step towards joining EU

The EU and Kosovo sign an agreement to deepen ties that the Balkan nation's prime minister says "seals Kosovo's path" towards EU membership.

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PM to make EU reform case in Iceland

David Cameron will continue to push his case for changes to the UK's relationship with the EU when he meets other leaders in Iceland on Wednesday.

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UK seeks emergency EU talks on steel

Business Secretary Sajid Javid calls for an emergency European Union meeting to discuss the crisis in the steel industry.

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Word of the Day + Quiz | sluggard


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Police seize hearse full of caviar

A speeding hearse carrying half a tonne of caviar is seized by Russian police.

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Walking Dead fan 'kills zombie friend'

A man in America who'd been watching The Walking Dead is accused by police of killing his friend because he thought he was "turning into a zombie".

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Canada whale boat victims named

Two of five Britons killed when whale boat sank in Canada named as Swindon father and son David and Stephen Thomas

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India cricketer Amit Mishra arrested

India cricketer Amit Mishra is arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman in the southern Indian city of Bangalore, police say.

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UK to extend Afghanistan troops' stay

The UK is to extend the stay of its 450 troops in Afghanistan, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon tells MPs.

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Weekly News Quiz | Oct. 20-26, 2015


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China fury at US 'illegal' ship passage

Beijing condemns a US guided-missile destroyer's passage near disputed artificial islands in the South China Sea as an "illegal" act.

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Australia appoints new chief scientist

Australia names Dr Alan Finkel as its next chief scientist, an engineer and vocal advocate of nuclear power who set out a vision of a future with "no oil, gas or coal".

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Suicide attack on Saudi mosque

At least one person has been killed and a dozen others injured in a suicide attack on a mosque in the south of Saudi Arabia, state media say.

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Anthrax case confirmed on farm

A case of anthrax in a cow is confirmed on a farm in Wiltshire, Public Health England confirms.

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Common cast as villain opposite Keanu Reeves in John Wick 2


Keanu Reeves’ hard-boiled assassin John Wick is coming out of retirement once again, but this time around he’ll have steeper competition than...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 04:22AM


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French 'drugs' pilots flee Caribbean

Two French pilots sentenced to jail in the Dominican Republic after their plane was found to contain hundreds of kilograms of cocaine flee to France.

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Argentina run-off campaign starts

The two men bidding to be Argentina's next president begin their campaigns for November's run-off vote.

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Bikini islanders seek US relocation

About 1,000 Bikini islanders are hoping to relocate to the United States as rising seas threaten their adopted home.

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IS 'blows up captives in Palmyra'

Islamic State militants have killed three captives in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra by tying them to columns and blowing them up, activists say.

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Duggan family to appeal over death

Family of Mark Duggan, whose shooting sparked England riots, win right to appeal over finding he was lawfully killed

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Final vote over data roaming charge ban

Consumers will soon learn whether extra costs of using a mobile phone in countries across the EU are to be scrapped.

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BASF cuts full-year profits forecast

Shares in Germany's BASF dip 5% after the chemicals group cuts its full-year profit forecast and reports disappointing sales.

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Turkey confirms shelling Syrian Kurds

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu confirms that the Turkish military has attacked Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.

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Congo approves presidential third term

More than 90% of voters in Congo-Brazzaville's referendum approve President Denis Sassou Nguesso's bid to run for a third term, results show.

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Delhi 'beef raid' causes outrage

Indian police rush to a Kerala state government building after being told that its canteen was serving beef - sparking outrage from the Kerala government.

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UK economy grows by 0.5% - ONS

UK economy grew by 0.5% between July and September, Office for National Statistics says

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10 Wickedly Great Books About Witches


Prepare for Halloween with this literally guide that will have you under a spell.

Published on October 27, 2015 at 02:28PM


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The Foreigner’s Flint


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Should Foreign Graduates Get a Visa Edge?


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International Students Find the American Dream — in Flint


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What’s So Great About YouTube?


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News Q’s | Be It Mets or Royals, Winner of World Series Will End a Long Drought


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Court upholds sedition charge on Patel

A court refuses to dismiss sedition charges filed by Gujarat police police against a firebrand young leader of the Patel caste.

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Lower oil prices hit BP profits

Oil giant BP announces a fall in profits due to lower oil and gas prices.

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'Nasty lies' really hurting - Salman

Sheikh Salman says accusations by Bahraini human rights groups of complicity in the torture of footballers are "nasty lies".

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Monday, October 26, 2015

'The Knockouts Premiere'


As the first episode of season 9’s Knockouts began, The Voice lost no time making one thing abundantly clear: Music already has a reigning champion...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 12:01PM


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Probe into US officer-pupil clash

A US sheriff's department says it is investigating a video apparently showing an officer throwing a female student across a classroom.

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Warne & Tendulkar in Olympics plea

All-time greats Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar call for Twenty20 cricket to become an Olympic sport.

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'Halloween Night'


Spooky! Scary! Sparkly! Happy Halloween from the ballroom, dance lovers! I almost missed the evening’s festivities because I’ve been watching...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 11:13AM


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Whale boat 'no time to send mayday'

A whale-watching boat sank so quickly off the coast of Canada - killing five Britons - there was no opportunity to send a mayday call, its operator says.

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'Tampon tax' cut to be taken to EU

The issue of the so-called "tampon tax" on sanitary products will be raised with the European Commission, the financial secretary to the Treasury says.

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'Chapter 25'


If there’s one thing Jane the Virgin viewers have learned by now it’s that Rogelio isn’t good at dispensing advice. He’s good with one-liners and...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 10:31AM


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'The Helium Insufficiency'


Watch out, Sweden. Sheldon Cooper is about to boycott your tiny meatballs, thanks to a few of your country’s physicists who are attempting to scoop...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 08:58AM


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'Cede Your Soul'


Jane is lying in bed with a man — happy, smiling, and in love. They are nuzzling, kissing, and it’s clear this connection is beyond sexual; it’s...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 09:50AM


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Colombia rebels kill 12 security staff

Leftist rebels in Colombia ambushed a group carrying regional election ballots, killing 12 members of the security forces, officials say.

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Indonesia 'will join TPP trade deal'

Indonesia's president says his country will join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal, but cuts short his US visit because of Indonesia's worsening haze situation.

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Venezuelan Lopez trial prosecutor fired

Venezuela's attorney general sacks a prosecutor who fled the country after criticising the trial and imprisonment of the opposition leader, Leopoldo Lopez.

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Australia appoints new chief scientist

Australia names Dr Alan Finkel as its next chief scientist, an engineer and vocal advocate of nuclear power who set out a vision of a future with "no oil, gas or coal".

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Ai sets up Lego collection points

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei sets up Lego collection points as fans offer to donate their toy bricks, following the company's refusal to supply him with a bulk order for a new exhibition.

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Osborne to act on tax credit defeats

Chancellor George Osborne says he will respond to concerns about the impact of tax credit cuts after his plans were rejected by the House of Lords.

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Shares in Asia down on Tuesday

Shares in Asia were mostly in negative territory in early trade on Tuesday following a mixed lead from Wall Street and as investors looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting this week.

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'Reunion Part 2'


We’re back for a second helping of too much information with the ladies of Orange County. Things start to heat up a bit, and Jim Edmonds deigned to...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 09:10AM


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'Pilot'


Meet Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist), she’s Supergirl and she’s here to save the world (but, she isn’t looking for someone to save her). Her story...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 07:51AM


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'Rise of the Villains: By Fire'


Many cultures in the world believe in the cleansing and purifying power of fire. But on Monday night’s episode of Gotham, “Rise of the Villains: By...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 07:51AM


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India's biggest airline in share offering

Indian budget airline IndiGo has plans to conduct an initial share offering this week as it seeks to raise as much as 32.68bn rupees ($500m; £325.6m), according to reports.

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Afghan-Pakistan quake rescue expands

Authorities in Afghanistan and Pakistan step up efforts to help those affected by Monday's magnitude-7.5 earthquake, which has killed at least 260 people.

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NSA warns of state cyber-attack risk

The deputy director of the US National Security Agency warns of the increasing danger of destructive cyber attacks by states.

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Dog named Trigger shoots owner

A woman in the US state of Indiana is recovering after being shot by her dog - called Trigger - in a bizarre hunting accident, a conservation official says.

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Gervais to host Globes a fourth time

Comedian Ricky Gervais will return for the fourth time as the host of the Annual Golden Globe Awards, it is announced.

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EU to vote on net neutrality rules

The European parliament will take a key vote on Tuesday on rules affecting how internet traffic is managed within the EU.

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The Walking Dead EP Greg Nicotero reveals there was more to that huge scene we did not see


[SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have already watched Sunday’s “Thank You” episode of The Walking Dead.] WHA …?!?!? That was the reaction among...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 05:47AM


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Female stars are finding their voices on gender inequality


Jennifer Lawrence doesn’t care if you like her. In the Oct. 13 issue of Lenny, the newsletter created by Girls showrunners Lena Dunham and Jenni...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 04:23AM


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Ricky Gervais returning to host 2016 Golden Globes


So much for crossing the line: Ricky Gervais has been named the host of the 2016 Golden Globe Awards, which will mark the provocative comedian’s...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 04:23AM


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Adele's 'Hello' breaks Taylor Swift's record for single-day views


Even without a star-studded squad behind her, Adele is proving she’s still one of the queens of pop. The music video for “Hello,” Adele’s first...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 03:30AM


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Trump 'started with father's $1M loan'

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, attempting to appeal to common voters, says he got started with a 'small' $1 million loan.

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US Navy ship on China mission

A US official says a Navy ship plans to sail near the South China Sea's Spratly Islands, in waters claimed by China.

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Sam Smith says the Spectre theme song is 'horrible to sing'


Sam Smith is one of just a lucky handful of musicians to have a James Bond theme song on his resume (and he’s only 23). But even with his dynamic...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 02:05AM


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Mila Kunis, Christina Applegate, Kristen Bell set to star in untitled STX comedy


Girl power is alive and well, and coming soon to a theater near you: Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Christina Applegate have all signed on to star in...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 02:05AM


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Married canceled after two seasons


FX has divorced Married: The Judy Greer and Nat Faxon comedy has been canceled after two seasons, EW has confirmed. The series followed longtime...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 02:50AM


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Wicked City: EW review


Television doesn’t need any more serial-killer dramas, though I would surely watch one if it was wicked smart. Like Hannibal. Hannibal was a...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 12:01AM


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