JanteChai: Nov 8, 2015

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Steel industry calls for EU action

An emergency meeting to discuss the crisis in the steel industry is to be held by European economy ministers at the request of the UK.

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'The Affair' recap: It's not psychosomatic

Father and son both get unblocked in very different ways.

Published on November 9, 2015 at 11:30AM

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US and Israel leaders set for meeting

Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu travels to meet US President Barack Obama, with Israeli-Palestinian clashes high on the agenda.

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

Nine new prisons to replace old jails

Nine new prisons will open in England and Wales - five by 2020 - under plans to close Victorian jails and sell them for housing, the government says.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1MGnCP3

'Once Upon a Time' recap: 'Nimue'

The true story behind the original Dark One — and the history of Excalibur — is revealed.

Published on November 9, 2015 at 10:30AM

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Word of the Day + Quiz | Turncoat

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Nestle boss: Maggi tests 'unreliable'

The new boss of Nestle India has told the BBC that tests which showed Maggi noodles had lead in them were "highly unreliable".

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1RHt5tf

Ground swallows cars in Mississippi

Tests are to take place to determine why the ground opened up in a Mississippi city, swallowing 12 cars in a restaurant car park.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1GS4XDX

Supreme Court hears rendition claim

One of the most controversial cases of alleged rendition involving the UK - brought by a former Libyan dissident - comes before the Supreme Court later.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1RHt5ta

Osborne 'secures deals' on 30% cuts

Four government departments have provisionally agreed to cut their spending by an average of 30% over the next four years, George Osborne is to announce.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1RHt5cX

'The Walking Dead' recap: 'Now'

The walkers have reached the wall, and Alexandria is stuck waiting for help.

Published on November 9, 2015 at 09:17AM

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'Madam Secretary' recap: 'Catch and Release'

Elizabeth McCord takes on ISIS.

Published on November 9, 2015 at 08:46AM

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'Flesh and Bone' recap: 'Bulling Through'

Silence your cell phones.

Published on November 9, 2015 at 08:30AM

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Myanmar awaits result of landmark poll

People in Myanmar are waiting to hear preliminary results from the first openly contested election in 25 years, with the opposition expected to make sweeping gains.

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

Nepal footballers charged with treason

Five Nepali footballers are charged with treason over allegations of match-fixing during qualifiers in 2011 for the World Cup, police say.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1iMHs3w

'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Character Posters

While many details have been kept under wraps in the lead-up to Star Wars: Force Awakens' debut, photos and promos for the film have slowly made their way online. Fill the days until Dec. 18 with the first character portraits for the movie, ahead.

Published on November 5, 2015 at 03:14PM

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HS2 route tree voted nation's favourite

An ancient pear tree due to be chopped down to make way for the HS2 high-speed rail line is voted the best in England.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1XYyUX5

'Live Through This'

At some point in season 7, we may eventually get an episode or two without hearing about Elena being stuck in a coffin — but we’re not there yet....

Published on November 6, 2015 at 11:25AM

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'Riot' at migrant camp as detainee dies

Australian officials confirm a "disturbance" at a detention centre for immigrants on Christmas Island, a day after an escapee was found dead.

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

'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them': 8 magical first photos

Your exclusive first look inside J.K. Rowling's whole Newt world

Published on November 5, 2015 at 03:14PM

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US football team in 'racism' boycott

Black players from a Missouri football team vow to boycott games until their university's president resigns over what they call his inaction over racism.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1GREF4z

Independent Egypt journalist 'held'

Leading investigative journalist Hossam Bahgat is reportedly arrested, in what rights activists say is a further blow to freedom of expression in Egypt.

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Romania fire victims flown to UK

Victims of the Bucharest nightclub fire are transported by Nato to hospitals in the UK and Norway, as the death toll rises to 45.

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No 'drama' for Airbus on A380 sales

Airbus admits that new orders at the Dubai Airshow for its slow-selling A380 are unlikely, but says new sales this year are possible.

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

The Eyes Have It: Decoding the New 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' TV spot

The <a href="http://bit.ly/1Qnkai4; target="_blank">new TV spot</a> for Star Wars: The Force Awakens is narrated by Lupita Nyong’o’s alien character Maz Kanata, and so it’s fitting that it opens on her home – a castle on the planet Takodana. Director J.J. Abrams calls this her “watering hole.” We’ve only seen her on the poster – a smallish figure with black goggles. Her eyes are covered because they hold a secret power. That’s why her narration is significant: “I have lived long enough to see the same eyes in different people. I see your eyes. I know your eyes.”

Published on November 9, 2015 at 01:30AM

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'Hopes fade' after Brazil dams burst

Rescue teams in Brazil continue to search for 28 people feared dead after two dams burst, but hopes of finding survivors are fading, says state governor.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/1iM2LSM

Plaza de Mayo founder locates grandson

Argentine campaign group Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo say they have identified the grandson of one of the group's co-founders.

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Lufthansa to cancel 929 flights

German airline Lufthansa says 113,000 passengers will be hit by flight cancellations on Monday amid a union walkout.

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Fantastic Beasts plot unveiled: Here's what the movie's about

How do you make a movie of J.K. Rowling’s slim 2001 catalog of creatures Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? Well, you make a faux documentary...

Published on November 5, 2015 at 10:12PM

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Bangladesh boy killers to be executed

Six men are sentenced to death in Bangladesh for torturing and killing two teenage boys in separate incidents earlier this year.

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Rwanda leader condemns Burundi violence

Rwandan President Paul Kagame condemned the upsurge in violence in the neighbouring Burundi ahead of a promised government crackdown.

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Corbyn attacks general in nuclear row

Jeremy Corbyn accuses UK defence chief of political bias after he said the Labour leader's anti-nuclear stance would 'undermine deterrent'.

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

ABC Family unveils full schedule for 25 Days of Christmas

Start clearing your schedule and chilling your eggnog. ABC Family has finally unveiled the full schedule for 25 Days of Christmas, and it’s stacked...

Published on November 4, 2015 at 09:01AM

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New evidence allowed in Serial case

Lawyers for Adnan Syed, the subject of the hit US podcast Serial, will be allowed to present new evidence in his case after a court ruling on Friday.

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18 Scorching Summer TV Shows: What Starts When

Stars: Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Shay Mitchell What to expect: Last we left Rosewood, Ali was back, Ezra was shot, ''A'' had gotten…

Published on June 10, 2014 at 10:31PM

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Fall TV's Most Stylish Characters

Wearing gossamer clothing in Frozen conditions is bold. For that, Elsa (Georgina Haig), we salute you. Also, nice hair!

Published on September 23, 2014 at 09:51AM

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French PM: 'No Renault-Nissan Merger'

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls says the government does not want a merger between carmakers Renault and Nissan.

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Critics slate Jolie and Pitt's latest film

Critics give a lukewarm reception to Angelina Jolie's By The Sea, in which she stars with husband Brad Pitt, calling it a "vanity project".

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Turkeys! 50 Remarkable Pop-Culture Flops

You want a turkey? Ben Affleck (pre-Benaissance) and Jennifer Lopez will give you a turkey—complete with a head-scratching reference to the poor bird itself. (Lopez's…

Published on November 27, 2014 at 11:01AM

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Russia flies 11,000 Egypt tourists home

Russia says it has brought back 11,000 tourists from Egypt in the past 24 hours, after cancelling all flights to the country following the Sinai crash.

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

Gabourey Sidibe blogs the latest episode of Empire, 'A High Hope for a Low Heaven'

Empire has officially returned for season 2, and Gabourey Sidibe – a.k.a. the ever outspoken Becky – will be blogging all of the drama week to week...

Published on November 6, 2015 at 04:58AM

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