JanteChai: Sep 19, 2015

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Nepal to adopt new constitution

Nepal is due to formally adopt its new constitution, drawn up after years of political wrangling.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1KYWRL7

Report: DNA evidence could help Patrick Kane in rape case

According to The Buffalo News, evidence from a DNA test may work in Patrick Kane\'s favor in the Blackhawks star\'s rape case.

Published on September 20, 2015 at 09:30AM

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Report: Oscar Klefbom, Oilers agree to seven-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers and defenseman Oscar Klefbom have reportedly agreed to a seven-year extension.

Published on September 20, 2015 at 05:15AM

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Max Pacioretty named Montreal Canadiens captain

The Montreal Canadiens announced forward Max Pacioretty has been named the 29th captain in franchise history.

Published on September 19, 2015 at 07:00AM

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US driver shot from police helicopter

A driver involved in a high-speed chase in California was struck by gunfire from a police helicopter, officials have confirmed.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Yq1Wjt

Labour plans slow rail nationalisation

Labour would renationalise the railways "line by line" if it formed the next government, new leader Jeremy Corbyn is expected to reveal.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1OHCFNC

'The Magician's Apprentice'

Forty years ago — or maybe a millennium ago, for the Doctor, or maybe, for Davros, somewhere down the line — a Time Lord in a long scarf held up...

Published on September 20, 2015 at 08:25AM

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Doctor Who season 9 premiere review: Fixing the future

Clara's back. Clara's not back.

Published on September 20, 2015 at 08:25AM

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Jackie Collins, best-selling author, dies at 77

Jackie Collins, the prolific best-selling author behind The World Is Full Of Married Men, Hollywood Wives, and Lady Boss died on Saturday at the...

Published on September 20, 2015 at 07:50AM

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Council homes 'not being replaced'

Social housing sold by councils through Right to Buy has not been replaced quickly enough, housing charity Shelter says.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Ji8Mw2

Beatles' first contract fetches $75,000

The Beatles' first recording contract has been sold at auction in New York for $75,000 (£48,000).

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1PejXv2

US-Russia defence talks over Syria

US and Russian defence ministers hold their first talks in more than a year, discussing the conflict in Syria and how to avoid clashing with each other on the ground.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1KVC8Ia

Novelist Jackie Collins dies aged 77

The novelist Jackie Collins has died of breast cancer at the age of 77, her family says.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Ji6ixP

New Street station officially reopens

Hoardings come down for the official opening of Birmingham New Street station's £600m redevelopment.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1KB2T2v

See Adam Lambert perform a rock version of 'Ghost Town' with Queen

Adam Lambert just brought a bit more edge to “Ghost Town.” The singer performed his single while serving as the frontman of Queen during their...

Published on September 20, 2015 at 03:46AM

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Paraglider injured in cliff crash

A man who was stranded on a cliff following a mid-air collision with a fellow paraglider is airlifted to hospital.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Qqwr2V

Ernie Hudson set to cameo in new Ghostbusters

Sources confirm the original Ghostbuster will appear in the new movie

Published on September 20, 2015 at 04:31AM

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Concorde 'could fly again by 2019'

Enough funds are raised to buy a Concorde jet with the aim of getting it flying again by 2019, a group of British enthusiasts says

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1iEb8R0

Network Rail sell-off 'on the table'

The executive asked to come up with a plan to revive Network Rail's fortunes says she cannot rule out recommending privatisation.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1iFlErg

Greeks set to vote in fresh election

Voting is due to begin in Greece's general election with opinion polls indicating a tight race between the left-wing Syriza party and conservative New Democracy.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Kqb7Hh

Burkina Faso coup talks 'breakthrough'

A delegation mediating in Burkina Faso says there has been a breakthrough towards ending a coup that has sparked deadly violence.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1QPyfU3

Half million children 'flee Boko Haram'

Close to 500,000 children have fled attacks by Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram over the past five months, bringing the total to 1.4m, Unicef says.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1NE30LF

Lib Dem leader: This is our moment

Lib Dem leader Tim Farron tells his party conference Jeremy Corbyn's election as Labour leader makes them the only "credible" opposition to the Tories.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1NDUZX2

Pope Francis in first visit to Cuba

Pope Francis is to arrive in Cuba on Saturday afternoon for his first visit to the island, with crowds gathering in anticipation.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Qq3Iva

Marcin Wrona, director of TIFF film Demon, found dead in Poland

Polish filmmaker Marcin Wrona, who recently premiered his horror film Demon at the Toronto International Film Festival, was found dead Friday night...

Published on September 20, 2015 at 12:25AM

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Austria faces fresh migrant influx

Austria says it expects at least 10,000 migrants to arrive by the end of Saturday, as Hungary transports them to the border amid a row with Croatia.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Om18sA

'Goodfellas': Where Are They Now?

Revisiting the cast of the mobster flick on the 25th anniversary of its release

Published on September 19, 2015 at 10:25PM

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South Africa 32-34 Japan

Karne Hesketh scores a last-minute try as Japan beat South Africa secure, arguably the biggest upset in the history of the sport.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1iYfAtI

Zoey 101 answers its biggest mystery: 'What did Zoey say?'

Remember Zoey 101, the show on Nickelodeon starring Britney Spears’ younger sister, Jamie Lynn Spears? Some of the cast members reprised their...

Published on September 19, 2015 at 09:47PM

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Flash flooding kills 10 in Iran

Flash floods kill at least 10 people near the capital Tehran and in southern Hormozgan province, state TV says.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Wapl6u

'Not my job to defend Obama' - Trump

Donald Trump says it is "not his job" to defend Barack Obama, after being criticised for not correcting a supporter who said the US president was Muslim.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1F8js5G

Celebrate Hermione Granger's 36th birthday with Harry Potter stars through the years

Accio, nostalgia.

Published on September 19, 2015 at 08:17PM

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Gujurat police detain Patel firebrand

Authorities detain a firebrand young leader of the Patel community in Gujarat as he gathered with supporters for a banned rally.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1MiMK0P

Celebrate Hermione Granger's 36th birthday with Harry Potter stars through the years

The magical world’s favorite Muggle-born bookworm, Hermione Granger, celebrates her 36th birthday on Saturday. In honor of the capable witch’s...

Published on September 19, 2015 at 07:15PM

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