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Economy
Toys ‘R’ Us brand may be brought back to life
Bankrupt toy retailer tells bankruptcy court it is looking at possibly reviving the Toys 'R' Us and Babies 'R' Us brands.
Economy
Tencent Music plans to go public on US exchange
It dominates the music streaming market in China through its QQ Music, KuGou and Kuwo platforms.
Economy
S&P downgrades debt-riddled GE and GE Capital
New General Electric boss Larry Culp just got a fresh reminder of the debt-riddled balance sheet he's inheriting.
Economy
Volkswagen dumps jailed Audi CEO amid emissions probe
Volkswagen has severed ties with suspended Audi CEO Rupert Stadler, who has been jailed since June in connection with an emissions investigation.
Economy
Goldman Sachs slants research to help Democrats, top White House adviser says
Kevin Hassett, President Donald Trump's top economic adviser, suggested Goldman Sachs may be slanting its economic research to help Democrats ahead of the midterm elections.
Economy
Instagram gets a new chief
Facebook vet Adam Mosseri will lead Instagram following the departure of its founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger.
Economy
Can Larry Culp right the ship at GE?
General Electric is turning to a outsider to clean up a mess that took decades to create.
Economy
Goldman Sachs’ new CEO has a lot of work to do
David Solomon officially took the reins on Monday.
Economy
Ryanair says strikes are hitting its profits
Ryanair said Monday that strikes and flight cancellations had resulted in lower traffic, future bookings and higher costs.
Culture
A guide to taking a hassle free vacation
The next time you travel, blending in with your new surroundings will help avoid some associated hassles. Wearing touristy clothes, country specific brands, and jewelry should be a no-no.
Culture
Marriage hack: real couples share tips on a happy successful marriage
With more and more marriages ending in divorce, plenty of couples are eager to figure out the secret to a happily ever after.
Variety
Do video games lead to violence?
The Munich rampage led many parents to worry that violent video games may be negatively affecting their own teens, but recent studies suggest little to no effect.
Culture
Black Panther wins the hearts of African cinema fans
Africans can't get enough of the first Marvel superhero movie with a predominantly black cast.
Indie
Made of steel: how South Yorkshire became the British indie heartland
Galvanised by the Arctic Monkeys and guided by wise heads such as Richard Hawley and the Reverend, disused steel mills and former pit villages are now shaking to the hum…
Culture
Harley Quinn – the best villain of Suicide Squad
The role of Harley Quinn is played by one fantastic actor Margot Robbie. She is an Australian actress who has appeared in many films like The Wolf of Wall Street,…
World
Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers after protest against Pence visit
Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes after a protest against the visit of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Jerusalem, in the West Bank city of Hebron,…
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U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador “diplomatic insult”: former deputy PM
Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."
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Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest
Laszlo Kover (1st L), Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, speaks at a conference of the parliament speakers of the Western Balkans in Budapest, Hungary on Oct. 27, 2017.
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Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems
Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday.
xinhuanet
Spotlight: U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO triggers calls for multilateralism
The U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has triggered worldwide calls for supporting multilateralism amid world challenges.
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U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea
A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine on Friday made a port call at a city in southeast South Korea, Yonhap news agency reported Friday.
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S.Korean court extends detention of ex-president Park over corruption charges
A South Korean court on Friday decided to extend the detention of impeached President Park Geun-hye who has been in custody and stood trial over corruption charges including bribery.
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Spotlight: What’s behind abrupt U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO?
The world has long been used to U.S. President Donald Trump taking a stance against multilateralism. Still, the sudden U.S. announcement Thursday to retreat from UNESCO -- the United Nations…
Culture
Swazi King picks 14th wife weeks after annual Reed Dance ceremony
The King is traditionally mandated to pick a new wife every year from the virgins who partake in the traditional chastity rite held at the Ludzidzini Royal palace near Swaziland's…
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UN roots for enhanced data collection to fix food security crises in Africa
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will avail financial resources and technical expertise to help African countries collect data on agriculture that is key to addressing food security…
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Egypt-U.S. joint drill Bright Star simulates real battles
Conditions similar to real battles were created in the Egyptian-U.S. joint drill "Bright Star 2017," which are being conducted at Egypt's Mohamed Naguib Military Base and will last until Sept.…
World
Absent Peters still big part of debate
Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox was the star of last night’s 1News multi-leaders debate but New Zealand First leader Winston Peters was a huge presence, despite not turning up. Mrs…
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Cambodia arrests Laotian man with 5 kg of illicit drugs
Cambodian police arrested a Laotian man on Saturday for allegedly smuggling nearly 5 kilos of crystal methamphetamine from Laos into Cambodia, an anti-drug police officer said.
Variety
Ready for your golden years?
Jim Morelli gets advice from an expert on how to handle the next phase of life.