JanteChai: Sep 28, 2015

Monday, September 28, 2015

'Heavy' shelling in Nagorno-Karabakh

Casualties are reported in renewed shelling between Armenian and Azerbaijani troops in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Burkina coup guards 'refuse to disarm'

The presidential guards unit that carried out a week-long coup in Burkina Faso is refusing to disarm after handing back power, the regular army says.

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John Oliver criticizes news coverage of the refugee crisis on Last Week Tonight

Plus, Oliver stages a 'Days of Our Lives' reunion

Published on September 28, 2015 at 09:09PM

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Rosetta's comet was once two objects

The rubber duck-shaped comet being followed by Europe's Rosetta probe used to be two separate objects, scientists say.

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Blatter to stay as Fifa president

Sepp Blatter says he will remain as president of Fifa despite criminal proceedings being opened against him.

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Panama murder rate drops by 21%

Official figures suggest the murder rate in Panama has fallen by more than 21% this year, but perceptions of insecurity remain high.

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Martian streaks 'painted by water'

Scientists think they can now tie dark streaks seen on the surface of Mars to periodic flows of liquid water.

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Many missing after India boat capsizes

A crowded boat capsizes on a river in the north-eastern Indian state of Assam, with many people missing and feared dead, officials say.

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Spain PM 'ready for Catalonia dialogue'

Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy says he is ready to listen to Catalonia's new regional government after Sunday's polls but will not discuss national unity.

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UK PM to urge new Syria peace drive

David Cameron will call for a new diplomatic drive to end Syria's civil war as he meets world leaders at the United Nations in New York.

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Scream Queens: What's in store for the rest of the season?

'It’s a 20-year conspiracy of revenge,' co-creator Ryan Murphy tells EW

Published on September 28, 2015 at 07:15PM

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Booth and Brennan 'can't escape fate' in season 11 of Bones

‘As much as the death and violence and murder can get to somebody, it really seems like this is kind of their purpose in life,’ Emily Deschanel tells EW

Published on September 28, 2015 at 07:15PM

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Deadly Yemen strike hits wedding party

An air strike in Yemen has hit a wedding party, killing at least 27 people, according to reports.

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Russia envoy 'regrets' offending Poles

Russia's envoy to Poland says he had no intention to offend when he appeared to suggest Poland was partly to blame for the start of World War Two.

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Musicians arrested over Somali flag

Members of one of Somaliland's best-known groups, the Horn Stars, are under arrest for allegedly waving Somalia's flag during a concert.

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World leaders focus on Syria at UN

The Syrian conflict is to be the focus of intense diplomatic activity in New York, where world leaders have gathered for the UN general assembly.

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Glencore shares tumble to record low

Commodities and mining giant Glencore plunges 22% to its lowest ever share price after analyst warnings on lower metal prices.

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Prosecutors to probe former VW boss

German prosecutors begin an investigation against former Volkswagen chief executive Martin Winterkorn.

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Rwandan rebels jailed in Germany

A German court has sentenced two Rwandan rebel leaders to long jail terms for masterminding attacks on civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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China anger at Clinton feminists tweet

From calling her a "big mouth" to making Monica Lewinsky jokes, Chinese media has reacted furiously at Hillary Clinton's comments on China's women's rights.

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Germany quells migrant mass brawl

German police act to quell a mass brawl between Albanians and Pakistanis at a tented camp for migrants near the city of Kassel.

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Fresh clashes at Jerusalem holy site

Fresh clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinian protesters erupt at a disputed holy site in Jerusalem.

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Swiss probe into fixing of metal prices

Authorities in Switzerland have announced a probe into global banks over suspicions they illegally manipulated the price of metals.

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Musicians arrested over Somali flag

Members of one of Somaliland's best-known groups, the Horn Stars, are under arrest for allegedly waving Somalia's flag during a concert.

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Guyana and Venezuela restore envoys

South American neighbours Venezuela and Guyana agree to restore ambassadors, despite a dispute over the region west of the Essequibo river.

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Nigeria Hajj deaths rise to 54

At least 54 Nigerians are known to have died in Thursday's stampede during the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, says Nigeria's National Hajj Commission.

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Typhoon Dujuan approaches Taiwan

Thousands of people are being evacuated and tens of thousands of troops are on standby ahead of Typhoon Dujuan's arrival in Taiwan.

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Audi says 2.1m cars had 'cheat' code

Audi says 2.1 million of its cars are fitted with the software that allowed parent Volkswagen to cheat US emission tests.

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Sports await 2020 Olympics verdict

Eight sports from baseball to wushu will find out on Monday if they are in line to be added to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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1,700 jobs go as steel plant mothballed

Iron and steelmaking at Redcar is to be mothballed with loss of 1,700 jobs, the plant's owner says.

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What’s Going On in This Picture? | Sept. 28, 2015

By THE LEARNING NETWORK via NYT Education http://nyti.ms/1OBKxAV

Catalan vote fuels independence drive

Catalan separatists say their regional election win allows them to push for independence from Spain, although they won less than 50% of the vote.

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India launches first space laboratory

India launches its first dedicated space laboratory Astrosat from the southern state of Andhra Pradesh.

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India man arrested for 'upskirt' photos

A 34-year-old Indian lawyer is arrested for allegedly taking upskirt photos and videos of women with a shoe-camera, police say.

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What Food or Flavor Do You Remember Tasting for the First Time?

By SHANNON DOYNE via NYT Education http://nyti.ms/1RaVkRf

News Q’s | Education Gap Between Rich and Poor Is Growing Wider

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN via NYT Education http://nyti.ms/1Fvnm8I

Australia drops ice cream bikers case

Charges against a group of alleged Australian biker-gang members, who were detained after buying ice cream, are dropped.

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Labour to review Bank inflation focus

Labour will review the Bank of England's remit as part of proposals for a wide-ranging shake-up of the economy, John McDonnell says.

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Vodafone ends Liberty Global talks

Mobile phone firm Vodafone says it has ended talks with Virgin Media owner Liberty Global over a potential asset swap.

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11 Epic TGIT Photos from the Shondaland Party Twitter Cinemagraph Booth

Published on September 28, 2015 at 01:32PM

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