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Peru’s President Dissolves Congress, and Lawmakers Suspend Him

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By BY ANATOLY KURMANAEV AND ANDREA ZARATE via NYT World https://ift.tt/2mygjcQ

Federal Judge in Kansas City Is Reprimanded for Sexual Harassment

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By BY MIHIR ZAVERI via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mrphZ9

Convicted Murderer Who Escaped From Prison in 2009 Is Missing Again

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By BY MARIEL PADILLA via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2o6sayV

New world news from Time: Peru’s President Has Dissolved Congress Amid an Anti-Corruption Push

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LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra dissolved congress Monday, exercising seldom used executive powers to shut down the opposition-controlled legislature that he accuses of stonewalling attempts to curb widespread corruption. In a televised address, Vizcarra told the South American nation that he had decided to call new legislative elections after lawmakers proceeded with holding a controversial vote to replace almost all the members of the Constitutional Tribunal. “We are making history that will be remembered by future generations,” he said. “And when they do, I hope they understand the magnitude of this fight that we are in today against an endemic evil that has caused much harm to our country.” The stunning turn could spell new instability as Peru grapples with the fallout of the Odebrecht corruption scandal, plummeting faith in public institutions and an inexperienced president struggling to govern. Nonetheless, Vizcarra’s decision is likely to be...

Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry

PM Scott Morrison agreed to assist with an investigation into the Mueller inquiry, Canberra confirms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2n4XqP3

Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike

The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nfoZFe

They Usually Attract

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Moroccan journalist Hajar Raissouni jailed on abortion charges

Activists say the charges against Hajar Raissouni are part of a crackdown on critical reporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o3vdrE

New world news from Time: Hong Kong Is Braced for Widespread Unrest on China’s National Day

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Hong Kong braced for widespread protests Tuesday as activists announced plans to use China’s National Day to continue their push for democratic reform. The raising of the Chinese flag took place without incident at 8:00 a.m. local time, but in subdued fashion. The public were not invited and VIPs attending the ceremony were asked for security reasons to gather at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center to watch the event on closed circuit television. The surrounding streets were on lockdown. However, a small procession by the League of Social Democrats political party was able to approach within a few hundred meters of the venue carrying banners that read “No national celebration, only national tragedy” and “End authoritarianism.” Addressing the small gathering, longtime dissident and former legislator Leung Kwok-hung , said: “With no democracy, Hong Kong will not have a future.” Afterward, he told TIME: “If there [is no] right to choose our leaders, to have self-...

Alberto Salazar: Four-Year Doping Ban for the Distance Running Coach

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Eat Less Red Meat, Scientists Said. Now Some Believe That Was Bad Advice.

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By GINA KOLATA from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2nc2QHT

How to Win Republican Support for Impeachment

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By BY ELIZABETH DREW via NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2o3EwrW

China National Day Live Updates: A Parade and Protest Fears

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Jessye Norman, Grammy-winning star of opera, dies at 74

Norman was one of the rare black singers to reach fame in the opera world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oLJ1HR

Jet fuel from thin air: Aviation's hope or hype?

A pilot project at Rotterdam airport plans to capture CO2 from the air and turn it into jet fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nfOK8f

Jack Charles: 'I'd rob to collect rent for stolen Aboriginal land'

He was stolen from his family, then he stole from "posh homes" - now actor Jack Charles wants closure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mYs6Bt

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert PROGRAMMING ALERT: Rudy Giuliani reacts to subpoena on 'Hannity,' 9 pm ET 09/30/19 5:36 PM

The imam who died fighting racism in South Africa

Relatives of Abdullah Haron, who died in detention 50 years ago, are still traumatised by his death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nXWk7K

Trump’s Claims About Biden Aren’t ‘Unsupported.’ They’re Lies.

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Wikipedia article of the day for October 1, 2019

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The Wikipedia article of the day for October 1, 2019 is Simon Hatley . Simon Hatley (1685 – after 1723) was an English sailor involved in two hazardous privateering voyages to the South Pacific Ocean. With his ship beset by storms south of Cape Horn, Hatley shot an albatross, an incident immortalised by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (illustrated). Hatley went to sea in 1708 under Captain Woodes Rogers, but was captured by the Spanish on the coast of Ecuador and was tortured by the Inquisition. Hatley's second voyage, under George Shelvocke, was the source of the albatross incident, recorded in Shelvocke's journal for 1 October 1719, and also ended with his capture by the Spanish, who held him as a pirate for looting a Portuguese ship. Hatley returned to Britain in 1723, though he hastily sailed to Jamaica lest he risk trial for piracy. His fate thereafter is unknown. In 1797, Wordsworth suggested Hatley's shooting of an albatross as the basis ...

Picture of the day for October 1, 2019

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The hexagon-shaped tower which sits on top of an elevator going down to underground garages in Uptown, Saanich, British Columbia, Canada. Learn more .

‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony

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By MARIEL PADILLA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2nxYdYq

Impeachment Is an Act of Desperation

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By CHRISTOPHER BUSKIRK from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2mhU9LR

Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil

Mohammed bin Salman said oil prices could rise to "unimaginably high numbers". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2oonuoh

Message From a Proud Island: ‘We Need Your Help’

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By KELLEY SHINN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2nvmwWW

Corrections: September 30, 2019

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By Unknown Author via NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2nOP5i5

Quotation of the Day: Despite Bright Spots, Mets Fall Short Again

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Uganda's Solomon Serwanjja wins BBC World News Komla Dumor award

Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja is this year's winner of the BBC World News Komla Dumor award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2nGUOqv

‘Succession’ Season 2, Episode 8: Bad Rap

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‘The Affair’ Season 5, Episode 6: Generational Trauma

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On Opening Weekend, Another Horse Dies at Santa Anita

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New world news from Time: U.K.’s Boris Johnson Denies Wrongdoing in Ties With American Tech Entrepreneur

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(LONDON) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson denied wrongdoing Sunday over his links to an American businesswoman who allegedly received money and favorable treatment because of their friendship during his time as mayor of London. Asked during a BBC interview about his ties to tech entrepreneur and model Jennifer Arcuri, Johnson sought to suggest that political motivations were behind the decision Friday by the Greater London Authority to refer a conduct matter to a police watchdog agency. The matter arose from a Sunday Times report saying Arcuri was given 126,000 pounds in public money and privileged access to trade missions to the United States, Israel and Asia that Johnson led as mayor, even though her fledgling business had not yet met eligibility requirements for such trips. “Everything was done in accordance with the code … and everything was done with full propriety,” Johnson said Sunday. When pressed again by BBC journalist Andrew Marr, Johnson added: “There w...

Forever 21, Which Helped Popularize Fast Fashion, to File for Bankruptcy

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4 Inmates Escape From Ohio Jail After Overpowering Guards

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Pelosi Pushes for Simple Message on Impeachment as Inquiry Barrels Ahead

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Elena Delle Donne Gets Help as Mystics Take Game 1 Over the Sun

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U.S. Officials Warn of Rising Threat From Qaeda Branch in Northwest Syria

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Hong Kong’s Status as Neutral Ground at Risk as China Asserts Power

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M.L.B.’s Juggernauts Set to Clash After a Season of Extraordinary Numbers

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By BY TYLER KEPNER via NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2nGnFLy

Wikipedia article of the day for September 30, 2019

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The Wikipedia article of the day for September 30, 2019 is IFF Mark II . IFF Mark II was the first operational identification friend or foe system, developed by the Royal Air Force just before World War II. The Mark I, its predecessor, amplified the signals of the British Chain Home radar systems, triggering a radar display blip. It required manual tuning, and operators could not always distinguish between an enemy aircraft and a friendly one with a maladjusted IFF. The Mark II, deployed at the end of the Battle of Britain in late 1940, fixed this problem with an automatic gain control and three automatic tuners that covered a wider selection of radars. The Mark II's frequencies were sufficient for the early war period, but by 1942 many more radars were in use, including incompatible ones based on the cavity magnetron. The IFF Mark III eliminated the multiple tuners and operated on a single frequency that could be used with any radar; it entered service in 194...

Picture of the day for September 30, 2019

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Vakil Bath, an old public bath with the status of national monument built around 1769 in Shiraz, Iran. It was a part of the royal district constructed during Karim Khan Zand's reign, which also includes Arg of Karim Khan, Vakil Bazaar, Vakil Mosque and many administrative buildings.. Learn more .

A former diet cola addict built a $100m firm

Kara Goldin, the founder of US flavoured water company Hint, used to drink 10 cans of cola a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mVppjP

Man Is Charged With Terrorism After Driving S.U.V. Through Illinois Mall

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By BY MARIEL PADILLA via NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2mHfgHD

Yankees Turn Their Focus to the Playoffs, and Stifling the Twins

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Sarah Van den Bergh, Christian Sahner

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Rachel Wellhausen, Alexander Torok

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Meredith Kennedy, Brett Forrest

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Kaytlin Roholt, William Lane III

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Johanna Byer, James Adcock

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Courtney Rottenberger, Jason McKean

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Ann Honor, Patrick Kozak

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Alyssa Gerharter, Daniel Cohn

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Aaron Kurosu, Gregory Henselman

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The Internet Is Overrun With Images of Child Sexual Abuse. What Went Wrong?

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Austria votes in snap elections after video sting scandal

Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's party is expected to come top, but may need a coalition partner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2o8VOUj

Mexico rollercoaster crash leaves two dead

A rollercoaster carriage derailed in a Mexico City amusement park, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2mKMoxV

Corrections: September 29, 2019

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Quotation of the Day: Beijing Parade Glorifies Party, and Xi’s Power

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Republican Mark Amodei Tiptoes Around Impeachment Inquiry

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Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret'

'They're crazy' - the man who created the labradoodle says it's a huge regret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lGoKCl

Beijing Daxing: China's huge new 'starfish' airport opens its doors

The Beijing Daxing International Airport spans 700,000 square metres - or 98 football fields. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lxO11u

Indonesia haze causes sky to turn blood red

Pictures and videos of the phenomenon went viral on social media over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2l0xCSR

Canada's Green Party edits photo of leader holding single-use cup

Elizabeth May was "shocked" to see the image, saying it was manipulated without her knowledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lfUxtx

Mets’ Pete Alonso Breaks Rookie Home-Run Record

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‘You’re a Bad Police Officer’: Official Confronts Deputy at Awards Ceremony

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Wikipedia article of the day for September 29, 2019

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The Wikipedia article of the day for September 29, 2019 is Chartwell . Chartwell is an English country house near the town of Westerham, Kent. For over forty years it was the home of Winston Churchill, who lived there until shortly before his death in January 1965. In the 1930s, when Churchill was excluded from political office, Chartwell became the centre of his world. At his dining table, he gathered those who could assist his campaign against German re-armament and the British government's response of appeasement; in his study, he composed speeches and wrote books; in his garden, he built walls, constructed lakes and painted. During the Second World War Chartwell was largely unused, until Churchill lost the 1945 election. In 1953, when he was again Prime Minister, the house became his refuge after a debilitating stroke. From the garden front, the house has extensive views over the Weald of Kent. It was opened to the public by the National Trust in 1966.

Picture of the day for September 29, 2019

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Zecca, Biblioteca Marciana, Saint Mark's Campanile, and Palazzo Ducale, Venice.. Learn more .