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V.S. Naipaul, Nobel Prize-winning author, dies at 85 12 Aug 2018 - 01:50 pm
Writer V.S. Naipaul waits to receive his Nobel prize for literature at Stockholm's Konserthuset from Sweden's King Carl Gustaf, Sweden December 10, 2001. (REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo)
In wake of critical book, Trump calls Omarosa 'a lowlife' 11 Aug 2018 - 11:47 pm
US President Donald Trump makes a comment to the press about former aid Omarosa Manigault Newman while meeting with supporters during a Bikers for Trump event at the Trump National Golf Club August 11, 2018 in Bedminster, New Jersey.  AFP / Brendan Smialo
Ancient Turkish city sheds light on Anatolian history 11 Aug 2018 - 08:40 pm
A view of the tumulus at ancient site of Gordion which is in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, in Ankara, Turkey on August 08, 2018. Evrim Ayd?n/Anadolu Agency
NASA postpones for 24 hours launch of historic spaceship to Sun 11 Aug 2018 - 12:53 pm
This handout photo released by NASA shows the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with the Parker Solar Probe onboard shortly after the Mobile Service Tower was rolled back on August 10, 2018, Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
Nasa sending spacecraft into sun’s crown 11 Aug 2018 - 02:40 am
The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket payload fairing with the Nasa and Parker Solar Probe emblems, at Launch Complex 37, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, yesterday.
People smugglers use Facebook to lure victims: UK 11 Aug 2018 - 12:47 am
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Newspaper calls for war of words against Trump media attacks 10 Aug 2018 - 10:39 pm
The Boston Globe has appealed to newspapers across the U.S. to publish editorials on Aug. 16 denouncing what it calls a
Tech giants still stumbling in the social world they created 10 Aug 2018 - 10:18 pm
A videographer shooting the side of Facebook Like Button logo displayed at the entrance of the Facebook Headquarters in Menlo Park, California, May 18, 2012 (AFP)
Court orders ban on harmful pesticide, says EPA violated law 09 Aug 2018 - 07:41 pm
Environmental groups and public health advocates hailed the court's action as a major victory. (Photo courtesy: inhabitat.com)
Branded as bank robbers, burqa-wearing Britons fear attack 09 Aug 2018 - 07:41 pm
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Samsung unveils gaming-friendly Galaxy Note 9 to boost sales 09 Aug 2018 - 06:29 pm
Drew Blackard, Samsung's Senior Director of Product Marketing describes the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 during a product launch event in Brooklyn, August 8, 2018. Reuters/Lucas Jackson
Children should be barred from heading footballs: Brain specialist 09 Aug 2018 - 02:23 am
Ronaldo in action against Manchester United. (Reuters file photo)
30 years on, Myanmar remembers storied pro-democracy uprising 08 Aug 2018 - 08:53 pm
A student flag, known as the Fighting Peacock flag, which was used during the 1988 student protests, is hung at the main entrance of the University of Yangon during a gathering to mark the 30th anniversary of the uprising in Yangon on August 8, 2018. AFP
Civil rights worker Elbert William’s 1940 death case reopened 08 Aug 2018 - 07:33 pm
Elbert Williams poses for a photo with members of the NAACP branch in Brownsville, Tenn. The photo was  provided by John Ashworth, chairperson of the Elbert Williams Memorial Committee to AP
Tobacco-funded group sues over Montana citizen tax measure 07 Aug 2018 - 09:37 pm
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This one-pan salmon dish is dressed to impress: Recipe 07 Aug 2018 - 06:02 pm
Creamy Herbed Salmon. (Photo by Tom McCorkle and food styling by Bonnie S. Benwick)
Explorer Amundsen’s ship returns to Norway after 100 years 06 Aug 2018 - 11:38 pm
The ship used by Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen upon its arrival at the port of Bergen in western Norway after completing its journey around the North Pole 100 years after her chaotic expedition started. AFP / NTB scanpix / Jan Wanggaard
Russian internet group protests prosecutions for 'likes' 06 Aug 2018 - 09:14 pm
In this file photo taken on March 21, 2018 a lit ‘Like’ sign is seen at the entrance to Facebook's corporate headquarters location in Menlo Park, California on March 21, 2018.  AFP / Josh Edelson