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FILE PHOTO: Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) ride on a tank during a battle with Islamic State militants, at Um Jaris village on the Iraqi border with Syria, Iraq May 29, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Syrian rebels say U.S., allies sending more arms to fend off Iran threat

By Tom Perry, Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Maher Chmaytelli BEIRUT/AMMAN/BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Syrian rebels say the United States and its allies are sending them more arms to try to fend off a new push into the southeast by Iran-backed militias aiming to open an overland supply route between Iraq... read more »

South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump by telephone at his house in Seoul, South Korea in this handout picture provided by the Presidential Blue House and released by Yonhap on May 10, 2017. Blue House/Yonhap via REUTERS

‘Shocked’ South Korea leader Moon orders probe into U.S. THAAD ...

By Heekyong Yang and Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in has ordered a probe after the Defence Ministry failed to inform him that four more launchers for the controversial U.S. THAAD anti-missile system had been brought into the country, his spokesman said on... read more »

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump listens to questions from the media as he meets with Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos (not pictured) in the Oval Office in Washington, DC, U.S., May 18, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

Trump’s communications aide steps down as president grapples with Rus...

By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s communications director is leaving the job, the White House said on Tuesday, as the president considers wider staff changes to try to prevent more political damage from probes into Russia and his presidential... read more »

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Thousands flee Philippine city after rebel rampage claimed by IS

By Romeo Ranoco PANTAR, Philippines (Reuters) – Thousands of civilians fled fighting in the Philippines on Wednesday as troops tried to fend off Islamist militants who took over large parts of a city, capturing Christians, seizing and torching buildings and setting free scores of... read more »

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Tiger Woods asleep at wheel of car before Florida arrest – police

By Zachary Fagenson JUPITER, Fla. (Reuters) – Tiger Woods was asleep at the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz stopped on a Florida road and did not know where he was, said a police report released on Tuesday, a day after the former world No. 1 golfer was arrested on a... read more »

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SARKAR 3 Ster Kinekor Now Showing

The third film in Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkar trilogy chronicles the exploits of a powerful political figure. Annu Karkare (Yami Gautam) conspires and attempts to avenge the death of her father, for which she blames “Sarkar” (Amitabh Bachchan).... read more »

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Nearly 12 million Colombians are at risk from disaster

By Anastasia Moloney BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Calculating the costs of natural disasters is a valuable way for governments to recognize and limit the potential for damage, especially as extreme weather linked to climate change occurs more often, the... read more »

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Le Cause offers exclusive luxury accommodation in Montagnac-la-Crempse. Free private parking is available on site. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Some units feature a seating... read more »

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The Boathouse Luxury Accommodation in Ballito!

Ballito is a holiday town located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Ballito is situated about 40 kilometres north of Durban. It forms part of the... read more »

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Veteran Actor Vinod Khanna Passes Away

Actor and politician Vinod Khanna passed away this morning in Mumbai after he finally lost his battle to cancer at the age of 70. Best remembered for his performances in films like Inkaar, Amar Akbar... read more »

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Priyanka Chopra Gets Injured on the Set of Quantic...

New York: Indian actress Priyanka Chopra was involved in a minor accident on the set of her TV drama Quantico and taken to the hospital here. The... read more »

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‘TIMELESS SPACE’ EXHIBITION with Pooja Bedi

From pointillism to figurative works to graphic-collage works with canvas on plywood that can be equated to inlay work, artist Padmanabh Bendre in three decades has reinvented himself at every step.... read more »

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Childhood’s End: Forced Into Marriage At Age 10 In...

At first, it sounds like a charming love story: Playmates who grow up side by side in an Iranian village go on to get married. But when Leila was... read more »

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He’s become a seasoned photographer, shooting only his annual calendars that have never failed to amaze. He needs no introduction as that time has passed for... read more »

Monster: The Monument That Destroyed Its Creator

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From 1955 until 1962, the world’s largest statue of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin loomed over the Czechoslovak capital, Prague. The 17,000-ton colossus... read more »

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Will running in the morning provide any extra benefits compared to training at any other time of day? Blackmores’ Online Personal Trainer and Weight Loss... read more »

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U.S. President Donald Trump wants South Korea to pay for the $1 b...

By James Pearson SEOUL (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Seoul pay for the THAAD advanced U.S. missile defence system would be an “impossible option,”... read more »

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Old Mutual on track to complete its break-up

LONDON (Reuters) – Anglo-South African financial services group Old Mutual is selling its 26 percent stake in an Indian insurance joint venture... read more »

China welcomes refugees with money to boomtown of Yiwu

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YIWU, China (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – As Europe and the United States crack down on migrants from the Middle East and Africa, China is welcoming... read more »

China is targeting 35 million vehicle sales by 2025

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BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China is targeting 35 million vehicle sales by 2025 and wants new energy vehicles (NEVs) to make up at least one-fifth of... read more »

Russia calls objective investigation into the chemical ...

Men ride a motorbike past a hazard sign at a site hit by an airstrike on Tuesday in the town of Khan Sheikhoun in rebel-held Idlib, Syria April 5, 2017. The hazard sign reads, "Danger, unexploded ammunition". REUTERS/Ammar Abdullah

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has told the United States it regrets Washington’s opposition to letting its inspectors take part in an investigation... read more »

Hollywood
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SERPENT’ SLITHERS INTO CANNES AND LOS ANGELES

Producer, Anant Singh announced today that the suspense thriller, SERPENT from debut feature director, Amanda Evans will be screening at the Cannes Film Festival today and on Sunday, May 21.  He... read more »

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Hollywood 2017 Releases

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“Allied” is a Paramount Pictures release

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About The Production  “I’m very good at Pretending, Max.”  For secret World War II operatives Max Vatan (Brad Pitt) and Marianne Beauséjour... read more »

EXCLUSIVE: Billy Bob Thornton Says His ‘Good̵...

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Billy Bob Thornton has nothing but positive things to say about his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie. ET caught up with the 61-year-old actor at a press junket for his... read more »

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A decade after he exposed Operation Blackbriar and disappeared, Jason Bourne has finally recovered from his amnesia, isolating himself from the world and... read more »

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Simple tips for recreating red carpet looks at home

(BPT) – Whether you’re looking to enhance your daily beauty routine or for tips to add glam to your style for an upcoming special occasion, Hollywood’s red carpet is the best source... read more »

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5 Ways to Keep Skin Healthy and Beautiful this Sum...

  (BPT) – It’s time to embrace the pleasures of summer: long vacations, poolside lounging, and al fresco dining with great views. While... read more »

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New neutrals dominate the color trends of 2017

(BPT) – From furniture to walls, new homes to remodels, cool grays have dominated home design palettes for the last five years. Look to 2017 to gently shake things up with a focus on fresh... read more »

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4 statement pieces to elevate your bathroom to a w...

(BPT) – Investing in a bathroom upgrade is in the cards for nearly a quarter of homeowners planning to renovate within the next 12 months,... read more »

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Lingerie maker Victoria’s Secret looks to uncover supply ch...

By Ellen Wulfhorst NEW YORK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret, famed for its racy bras and thongs, has pledged to trace the sources of its wood-based... read more »

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I am no one to say what women should wear: Masaba Gupta Masaba is a diffusion line label under designer Masaba Gupta. Masaba graduated from SNDT... read more »

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Last Call For Bishkek’s Obama Bar & Grill?

When Barack Obama leaves office, will the restaurant named after him close its doors? The manager of the Obama Bar & Grill in the Kyrgyz capital says definitely not, because just like... read more »

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Thousands Protest In New York On Eve Of Trump’s Inauguratio...

Thousands of people demonstrated outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York City on January 19 to express their opposition to the policies of Donald Trump on the eve of his... read more »

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Pakistani Protesters Scuffle With Police Amid Fuel Shortages

Police detained several people in the Pakistani city of Quetta on January 18 after gas and electricity shortages prompted protesters to block roads. (RFE/RL’s Radio... read more »

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