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Top Headlines for September 19, 2018

Posted on Wednesday September 19, 2018 by Eric Brooks

EU: Luxembourg Did Not Give Selective Tax Deal to McDonald’s

The European Union has ruled that Luxembourg did not give the U.S. fast food giant McDonald’s a special sweet tax deal and that the non-taxation of some of its profits did not amount to illegal state aid.
UN Agency Warns Time Running Out to Prevent Yemen Famine

The U.N. food agency says time is running out for aid groups operating in Yemen to prevent a devastating famine in the war-torn country.
ArtPrize Competition Marks 10th Year in Western Michigan

The 10th international ArtPrize competition is kicking off its run in western Michigan.
Malaysia Anti-Graft Agency Arrests Former Leader Najib Razak

Malaysia’s anti-graft agency says it has arrested former Prime Minister Najib Razak over the multimillion-dollar looting of a state investment fund and that he will face further charges in court.
Police in New Jersey Search for Alligator on the Loose

Police in New Jersey are warning residents about an alligator that’s on the loose.
Turkey Arrests 24 Airport Workers After Protests

A construction workers union says 24 of its members have been detained in the aftermath of protests denouncing poor working conditions at Istanbul’s new airport.
Hala Alyan, Ta-Nehisi Coates Win Dayton Literary Peace Prize

A debut novel about a displaced Palestinian family and a book of essays exploring race and identity during Barack Obama’s presidency have been named the winners of the annual Dayton Literary Peace Prize.
Germany to Have 1 Million Electric Cars by 2022

Germans are beginning to embrace electric cars, with experts predicting the country will have a million hybrid or battery-electric vehicles on the road by 2022.
India Bans Instant Divorce by Muslim Men

India’s government has approved an ordinance to implement a top court ruling striking down the Muslim practice that allows men to instantly divorce.
Sheriff: 2-Year-Old Kills Self With Gun Left on Counter

A Louisiana sheriff says a 2-year-old has fatally shot himself with a handgun that was left on a counter in a Livingston Parish home.

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[#Cool #Toys] Comforting Tissue Boxes – The 'Talking Animal Ears Tissue Dispenser' Offers Soothing Phrases (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Tuesday September 18, 2018 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Cool Gadgets and Gifts –Comforting Tissue Boxes – The 'Talking Animal Ears Tissue Dispenser' Offers Soothing Phrases (TrendHunter.com):

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Top Headlines for September 18, 2018

Posted on Tuesday September 18, 2018 by Eric Brooks

Poland’s PM Wants US to Play Key Role in Eastern Europe

Poland’s prime minister says his country wants the U.S. to play a key role in Eastern Europe, to strengthen the continent as a whole.
EU Leaders to Tackle Brexit, Migration Failures at Summit

EU leaders grapple this week with two of the biggest threats to the European project — the messy divorce with Britain, and their failure to share responsibility taking in people seeking better lives or sanctuary in Europe.
100 Die in Nigeria Flooding as Toll Expected to Rise

Nigerian authorities say 100 people have died in flooding after heavy rains in recent days.
Microbead Researcher Among 6 Recipients of Heinz Awards

A scientist who warned about the environmental threat of microbeads is one of six people being honored with $250,000 cash awards from the Pittsburgh-based Heinz Family Foundation.
UK Judge: Spy Evidence on Dead Russian Should Stay Secret

A British judge says material about possible links between a Russian businessman who died in mysterious circumstances and U.K. intelligence services will remain secret for security reasons.
Defense Lawyer Casts Ugandan War Crimes Defendant as Victim

A lawyer defending an alleged commander in Uganda’s shadowy Lord’s Resistance Army accused of crimes including murder, sexual slavery and using child soldiers is casting him as a victim of the rebel group’s brutal leader, Joseph Kony.
Palestinian Man Dies After Being Arrested by Israeli Forces

Palestinian residents say a 24-year-old Palestinian man has died after being arrested at his home by Israeli forces.
Philippine Policeman: Villagers Refused Advice to Flee Storm

A Philippine police officer says he tried to persuade residents of a mining camp to move to safety as a powerful typhoon approached, but they appeared unconcerned and refused to leave a day before the storm triggered a huge landslide that buried dozens of people.
Protesters Decry Police Shooting as Man Remains Critical

Protesters gathered at the scene where officers in Tennessee shot a man who remains in critical condition.
Thai Police Show Off Seizures of Meth, Heroin, Marijuana

Thai police say they have made three large seizures of illegal drugs, including 10 million methamphetamine pills and 37 kilograms heroin hidden under sacks of chicken manure.

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[#Adobe #Design] How to Use Trim Mode in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018)

Posted on Monday September 17, 2018 by Eric Brooks

How to Use Trim Mode in Adobe Premiere Pro CC (2018)

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[#Design #Trends] Plant-Based Air Purifiers – br?th Brings a Functional Nature-Infused Element to the Household (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Monday September 17, 2018 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Design Trends –Plant-Based Air Purifiers – br?th Brings a Functional Nature-Infused Element to the Household (TrendHunter.com):

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Top Headlines for September 17, 2018

Posted on Monday September 17, 2018 by Eric Brooks

Russia: Missile That Shot Down Flight MH17 Was Ukrainian

The Russian military says the missile that shot down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 came from the arsenals of the Ukrainian army, not from Russia.
China Complains to Sweden Over Tourists’ Treatment

China on Monday urged Sweden to respond to its complaints about the alleged mistreatment of a Chinese family removed by police from a hotel in Stockholm.
Sakkari Cruises to Comfortable Opening Win at Korea Open

Third-seeded Maria Sakkari has had a 6-0, 6-1 win over Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in just over an hour to advance to the round of 16 at the Korea Open.
Rare Kennedy Photos Go Inside America’s Most Famous Family

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum has made hundreds of Kennedy family photos viewable online, giving a nation still obsessed with Camelot a candid new glimpse into their everyday lives.
Needle-In-Strawberry Scare Spreads Across Australia

Public fears about sewing needles concealed inside strawberries on supermarket shelves have spread across Australia and New Zealand as growers turn to metal detectors and the Australian government launches an investigation to restore confidence in the popular fruit.
Trump Offers US Support for Eastern Europe Business Summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed Washington’s support for a business summit that aims to boost connectivity in Eastern Europe and improve ties between the region and the U.S. and European Union.
Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Turkey; 2 Dead

The Turkish coast guard says a boat carrying migrants has capsized off the coast of Bodrum in southwestern Turkey, killing at least two women. A further 16 people were rescued.
UK’s May Warns Rebels: It’s My Brexit Agreement or No Deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May is fighting back against opponents of her blueprint for Brexit, saying Parliament will have to choose between her proposal and crashing out of the European Union without a deal.
UK Police Reassure Public in Salisbury as 2 Diners Fall Ill

British police say there is no evidence that the nerve agent Novichok was involved in case of two people who became ill in a Salisbury restaurant, but the premises remain closed off.
New Leak Shows Julian Assange Sought Russian Visa in 2010

Julian Assange had just pulled off one of the biggest scoops in journalistic history, splaying the innards of American diplomacy across the web. But technology firms were cutting ties to his website, WikiLeaks, cable news pundits were calling for his head and a Swedish sex crime case was threatening to put him behind bars.

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[#Cool #Toys] Top 100 Health Trends in September – From Air Quality Awareness Purifiers to Opioid Relapse Apps (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Sunday September 16, 2018 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Cool Gadgets and Gifts –Top 100 Health Trends in September – From Air Quality Awareness Purifiers to Opioid Relapse Apps (TrendHunter.com):

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(TrendHunter.com) From snacks and supplements that ensure sustainable nutritional values are reached daily to techy devices that help individuals manage a condition, these September 2018 health trends are sure to…

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Top Headlines for September 16, 2018

Posted on Sunday September 16, 2018 by Eric Brooks

Meet Captain South Africa; She’d Rather Not Punch Criminals

The usual suspects — Wonder Woman, Spider-Man and Darth Vader — roamed the halls at Comic Con Africa. There were also a few African characters on display: Kwezi, Captain South Africa and Shaka Zulu.
Eliud Kipchoge Sets New World Record in Berlin Marathon Win

Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has broken the marathon world record, winning the Berlin race in 2 hours, 1 minute and 40 seconds on Sunday.
The Latest: Typhoon Makes Landfall in China’s Guangdong

The Latest on Typhoon Mangkhut (all times local):
Military: Palestinian Stabs and Seriously Wounds Israeli Man

The Israeli military says a Palestinian attacker has stabbed and critically wounded an Israeli man in the West Bank.
Elderly Woman Has Husband’s Ashes Stolen in UK Burglary

British police are asking the public to help identify two men suspected of stealing the ashes of an elderly woman’s husband along with cash, bank cards and jewelry.
LEADING OFF: Sale vs deGrom for 1st Time Since College

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UK Leader: Talk of Leadership During Brexit ‘Irritating’

British Prime Minister Theresa May concedes that she gets 'irritated' by the debate over her leadership during the difficult Brexit negotiations.
Pakistan Official: 4 Killed as Roof Collapses in Heavy Rain

A Pakistani government official says the roof of a mud and brick house collapsed amid heavy rain in northwestern Pakistan killing four members of a family and injuring another.
Montenegro-Croatia Relations in Danger Over Training Ship

Montenegro and Croatia have resolved almost all of their differences more than two decades after fighting a war, except for one: a dispute over an 85-year-old former Royal Yugoslav Navy training ship.
Agnew, Washington Lead SDSU to Upset of No. 23 ASU, 28-21

San Diego State made a statement with another win against Arizona State, even if it took until the final play to seal the 28-21 upset of the No. 23 Sun Devils.

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[#Marketing #Strategy] Alkaline Vegetable Supplements – The Urban Monk Nutrition Alkalizing Greens is Multifunctional (TrendHunter.com)

Posted on Saturday September 15, 2018 by Eric Brooks

From TrendHunter.com – Marketing Strategy –Alkaline Vegetable Supplements – The Urban Monk Nutrition Alkalizing Greens is Multifunctional (TrendHunter.com):

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Top Headlines for September 15, 2018

Posted on Saturday September 15, 2018 by Eric Brooks

Malaysia’s Anwar Confident PM Handover Will Go as Planned

Malaysia’s designated prime minister-in-waiting, Anwar Ibrahim, said Saturday that he has no reason to doubt his former political nemesis will hand over the leadership position within two years as planned after sorting out deep-seated issues like corruption.
Hundreds of Thousands in Ethiopia Welcome Once-Banned Group

Hundreds of thousands of Ethiopians are gathering to welcome returning leaders of the once-banned Oromo Liberation Front amid sweeping reforms to bring opposition groups back to politics.
No Fault: UK Proposes Major Easing of Divorce Procedures

The British government is proposing to introduce 'no-fault' divorces and make other changes to make it much easier for married couples to divorce.
Rwanda Frees Opposition Leader, 2,100 Others From Prison

One of Rwanda’s most prominent opposition leaders walked free on Saturday after the government approved the early release of more than 2,100 prisoners with little explanation.
Pope Paying Tribute in Sicily to Priest Slain by Mafia

Pope Francis is paying tribute in Sicily to a priest who worked to keep youths away from the Mafia and was slain by mobsters.
AP PHOTOS: A Selection of Pictures From the Past Week

Here’s your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see.
Indian Police Hunt 3 Suspects After Girl Is Drugged, Raped

Police on Saturday were hunting for three men who allegedly drugged, kidnapped and raped a teenage girl while she was on her way to a test-preparation course in northern India earlier this week, in yet another incident of rising crimes against women.
5 Kashmir Rebels Killed in Fighting With Indian Troops

Government forces killed five rebels during a gunbattle in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir on Saturday, triggering violent anti-India protests in the disputed Himalayan region.
AP PHOTOS: Gaza Images on Display in France Show Resilience

Khalil Hamra, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer for The Associated Press, is exhibiting his work in a show titled 'Why Gaza?' at the 30th annual Visa Pour L’Image photojournalism festival in Perpignan, France. The exhibition runs through Sept. 16.
6 Mariners Relievers Combine to Blank Angels 5-0

Dee Gordon did a happy dance while sitting on the warning track, and the display that was at least nine months in the making inspired an ear-to-ear grin long after it happened.

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