JanteChai: Nov 7, 2015

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Queen to lead remembrance tributes

The Queen is to lead tributes to personnel killed during military conflict at the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph later.

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

India PM admits Bihar state defeat

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi admits defeat in a key regional election in Bihar state.

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

Larry David calls Donald Trump a 'racist' during SNL monologue joke

'I heard if I yelled that, they'd give me $5,000,' David remarked

Published on November 8, 2015 at 11:31AM

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Protests hit Trump TV appearance

Latino protesters march as US presidential candidate Donald Trump hosts the TV comedy show Saturday Night Live.

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

Missile over LA spooks Californians

A mysterious bright light in the sky over Los Angeles sends Californians into panic - only for it to be explained as an offshore missile test.

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

Stranded Britons face waiting for days

Thousands of Britons still stranded in Sharm el-Sheikh in the wake of the Russian plane crash are told they may have to extend their stays by several days.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/20DTrT0

'Doctor Who' recap: 'The Zygon Inversion'

The key to preventing a war is in the Osgood Box.

Published on November 8, 2015 at 09:17AM

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Cameron to issue EU exit warning

David Cameron is to warn European leaders he will "think again" about the UK staying in the EU if his demands for reform are "met with a deaf ear".

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1L3MwXH

Get on with third runway, CBI boss says

The government should take "decisive action" and support a third runway at Heathrow, the head of one of the UK's biggest business groups says.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1Pi2nto

JFK licence plates sell for $100,000

A pair of licence plates from the car that drove John F Kennedy when he was killed sell at auction for $100,000 (£66,000).

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

Migration on agenda as Croatia votes

Croatia's ruling centre-left coalition faces a challenge to stay in power in Sunday's election, with the migrant crisis one of the main issues facing voters.

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Chile and Peru in new border spat

Chile protests against Peru's decision to create a new district in a disputed border area.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1PhR1FL

Belize leader Barrow wins third term

Dean Barrow is re-elected to a third consecutive term as prime minister of Belize in snap elections held more than a year early.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1L3CupJ

Crime units face abuse case backlog

Police hi-tech crime units dealing with cases of suspected child abuse are grappling with backlogs across the UK, the BBC learns.

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Scores flee in Burundi before crackdown

People in Burundi are leaving their homes in large numbers ahead of a promised government crackdown.

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Ethiopia PM 'open to criticism'

Ethiopia's prime minister tells the BBC he is not afraid of criticism from journalists, despite the country's reputation for stifling free speech.

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

Myanmar to vote in landmark election

Voters in Myanmar are due to cast their ballots in a general election - the first openly contested poll in 25 years after decades of military rule.

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

Chris Stapleton dishes on his Justin Timberlake collaboration

"If all we got was rehearsals, man, that still would be a treat," the singer says of the duet.

Published on November 8, 2015 at 12:01AM

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Deadly Kashmir clashes after Modi visit

A demonstrator is killed in clashes with government troops in Indian-administered Kashmir, following a visit there by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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

Fantastic Beasts: 6 surprising things we learned on the set

Here's how 'Fantastic Beasts' will feel different than the Harry Potter films

Published on November 8, 2015 at 12:01AM

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Celebrate Elf turning 12 with Buddy's 12 most GIF-able moments

Francisco... Frannncisco... Franciscooo.

Published on November 7, 2015 at 09:51PM

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The Fraternal Order of Police, which counts more than 300,000 police officers among its ranks, has a “surprise” in store for Quentin Tarantino and...

Published on November 6, 2015 at 08:16PM

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Romania nightclub fire toll rises to 38

Six more people have died of their injuries following last week's fire at a Romanian nightclub, bringing the number of deaths to 38, officials say.

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

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