JanteChai: Jul 4, 2016

Monday, July 4, 2016

Return to Entebbe

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting the scene of the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue, in which his brother, who commanded the raid, was killed.

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Charges mooted over UAE robes incident at Ohio hotel

An Ohio mayor says charges may be brought over a false accusation that a UAE tourist pledged allegiance to so-called Islamic State.

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'Affluent jihadists'

With Bangladesh reeling from a militant attack that left 20 hostages dead, Sanjoy Majumder goes on the trail of the suspects.

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'Smart villages'

The smart grid technology that allows a village's entire electrical infrastructure to be monitored remotely.

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Happy Fourth of July! How stars celebrated Independence Day

Celebrities will never, ever just go halfway when it comes to celebrating holidays, especially the Fourth of July. They’re actual living, breathing...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 05:30AM

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Noel Neill, Superman's first onscreen Lois Lane, dies at 95

Superman’s first onscreen Lois Lane, Noel Darleen Neill, passed away at her home in Tuscon, Arizona, on Sunday at age 95 following an extended...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 05:30AM

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Christoph Waltz on Brexit: 'I can't comprehend the abysmal stupidity'

Christoph Waltz has some strong opinions about Nigel Farage’s resignation as the leader of the U.K. Independence Party, which was announced on...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 05:45AM

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Brazil's Olympic torchbearer who found fame on Snapchat

How Snapchat fame helped 24-year-old Brazilian lawyer Thaynara Oliveira Gomes get selected to carry the Olympic torch in her home town.

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Otterly famous

Meet the furry stars of Singapore who live in Marina Bay, the heart of Singapore's central business district.

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Indonesian mother describes son's battle with obesity

The mother of a 10-year-old boy from Indonesia, who media have labelled as the world's fattest child, describes her son's battle with obesity.

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Brexit shake-up

How would Brexit affect UK citizens' rights that are enshrined in European law? The BBC's Laurence Peter examines the legal minefield.

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'A thousand Saddams now'

The BBC's Middle East editor, Jeremy Bowen, tests the mood in Baghdad as the UK prepares to hear the findings of the Chilcot inquiry into the Iraq war.

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Emily Blunt and John Krasinski announce the arrival of their second daughter, Violet

This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com It’s a girl… again! John Krasinski and Emily Blunt announced on Monday afternoon that they welcomed...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 04:15AM

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Euro 2016: Iceland team returns home to hero's welcome

Tens of thousands of Icelanders gather in the capital Reykjavík to welcome home the nation's football team after their Euro 2016 quarter final.

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Iceland team's rapturous home-coming

Iceland's national football team received a rapturous welcome home in Reykjavik.

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Iraq's deadliest bomb attack since 2007

At least 165 people were killed in Sunday morning's bombing in Baghdad. Numbers killed in Iraq are reaching levels not seen since 2007.

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What we know about the attackers of the Dhaka cafe

Sanjoy Majumder has been trying to find out what motivated the Dhaka cafe attackers.

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Joey Chestnut chows down 70 hot dogs for Nathan's Famous crown

Taking the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating championship title once again, San Jose, California’s Joey “Jaws” Chestnut upset last year’s winner, Matt...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 02:30AM

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Bangladesh attack: 'Stunned and dumbfounded about my son'

A politician from the governing party in Bangladesh has spoken of his sorrow after learning his son was among the Islamist militants who attacked a cafe in the capital Dhaka.

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Jennifer Garner and Bradley Cooper have an adorable Alias reunion

Who do you call when you need to stage an adorable TV reunion? Donatella Versace, apparently. Fans can rest assured knowing the 61-year-old fashion...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 02:15AM

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Locusts to 'sniff out explosives'

Scientists are researching technology they hope will allow locusts to detect explosives using their sense of smell.

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Box office: Finding Dory, Legend of Tarzan neck-and-neck over 4-day weekend

Future film franchises, take note: Alexander Skarsgård’s abs can apparently catapult a critically-savaged film to box office gold, as Warner Bros.’...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 01:00AM

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Abbas Kiarostami, award-winning Iranian film director, dies

Award-winning Iranian film director Abbas Kiarostami dies in Paris aged 76, Iranian news agencies report

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Anna Kendrick says she wants to play Squirrel Girl

This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com. Anna Kendrick is totally down to play a superhero – and she already has the perfect one in mind. ...

Published on July 5, 2016 at 12:30AM

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Thor: Ragnarok begins filming

Start up the engines on the “intergalactic buddy road movie” from Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo: shooting for Thor: Ragnarok is underway. Marvel...

Published on July 4, 2016 at 11:15PM

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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jennifer Lopez team up for song to benefit Orlando victims

Less than week left in his historic Hamilton run, Lin-Manuel Miranda has a free Independence Day present for fans: a track with Jennifer Lopez that...

Published on July 4, 2016 at 10:45PM

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John Cena celebrates American diversity in new PSA

Like most on the Fourth of July, John Cena will celebrate America. But the pro wrestler and actor wants to push one idea: “Love Has No Labels.”...

Published on July 4, 2016 at 11:00PM

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Why Pakistan's game shows during Ramadan are so popular

Why Pakistan's game shows during Ramadan are the "hottest ticket in town".

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Saudi Arabia's city of Medina 'hit by suicide bomb'

A suicide bombing is reported in Saudi Arabia's city of Medina, close to the Prophet's Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/29Iv6a2

Peggy Knobloch case: Remains in German wood 'probably' of missing girl

Remains found by a mushroom forager in a German forest are "most probably" the remains of a nine-year-old girl who went missing 15 years ago, the Bavarian state prosecutor says.

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Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull urged to quit after election

Australia's opposition leader calls on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to resign after a cliff-hanger election failed to deliver a clear winner.

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Inside the hauntingly deserted city recaptured from IS

Jeremy Bowen visits Falluja in Iraq, the hauntingly deserted city recaptured from IS, where civilians were chained up in cages as punishment.

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Citizen Spain?

After EU leaders hint at dual nationality options for young Britons, we examine which other citizenships might be on offer.

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Chris Evans leaves Top Gear

One of Top Gear’s new hosts has left the show after five episodes. British TV personality and producer Chris Evans announced Monday he’s departing...

Published on July 4, 2016 at 09:15PM

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Nepal to investigate Indian police pair's Everest summit claim

The Nepalese government says it is investigating two climbers who claim to be the first Indian couple to conquer Everest.

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John Oliver reveals the downside of American independence

Even though Last Week Tonight with John Oliver was dark for Fourth of July, Oliver shared a web-only video, making sure American viewers knew what...

Published on July 4, 2016 at 08:45PM

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Sucking robot arm wins Amazon Picking Challenge

A robot arm that combines a suction cup and a "two-fingered" grip wins Amazon's warehouse robot competition.

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'Where is my husband?'

China has detained hundreds of human rights lawyers in the past year. Now, the wives of some of the lawyers have taken their protest to Beijing, demanding the right to see their husbands.

from BBC News - World http://bbc.in/29h1k0k

Tom Hiddleston wears 'I Heart T.S.' shirt at Fourth of July party with Taylor Swift

This article originally appeared on PEOPLE.com. To see more images of Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston head to PEOPLE.com. Taylor Swift and Tom...

Published on July 4, 2016 at 07:45PM

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Note: This story contains a major revelation from the season 6 finale of Game of Thrones…. Her death, like so many others on Game of Thrones, wasn...

Published on June 27, 2016 at 08:30AM

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Celebrating Ramadan in Senegal

This is the final week of the holy month of Ramadan, during which Muslims around the world normally refrain from eating while the sun is up.

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