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Man dies while attempting underwater marriage proposal during Africa trip: Reports
Penn Live 21 Sep 2019
A Louisiana man drowned while attempting to propose to his girlfriend during a trip to Tanzania, various media sources are reporting. Kenesha Antoine reported on Facebook on Friday that Steven Weber Jr., of Zachary, La., had died, though the circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown ... But ... He then flips over the paper ... You deserve the best ... ....
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Strong earthquake hits Albania, damage reported
Gulf News 21 Sep 2019
Tirana. A strong earthquake hit Albania Saturday afternoon, forcing residents into the street in several cities, causing power cuts in the capital and collapsing some buildings in a nearby village ... The Morning and Evening Brief ... Subscribe ... ....
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Jennifer Lopez revives iconic jungle dress at Versace show
Gulf News 21 Sep 2019
Jennifer Lopez won Milan Fashion Week on Friday, wowing the crowd at Versace when she emerged wearing a version of the jungle dress that nearly broke the internet almost 20 years ago ... Then Versace intoned ... Not a smart phone remained dormant as the fashion crowd jostled to catch video of the fashion ah-ha moment ... “The world had the same reaction ... ____ ... ....
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U.S. troops to go to aid of Saudis
Arkansas Online 21 Sep 2019
The U.S. will send a "moderate" number of American troops to the Middle East and additional missile-defense capabilities to Saudi Arabia in response to last weekend's attack on oil facilities that President Donald Trump's administration has blamed on Iran, top Pentagon officials said ... response. He reiterated U.S ... The briefing by Esper and Gen ... U.S ... ....
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President Donald Trump gets heat for urging Ukraine probe
Arab News 21 Sep 2019
President Donald Trump urged the new leader of Ukraine this summer to investigate the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, a person familiar with the matter said. Democrats condemned what they saw as a clear effort to damage a political rival, now at the heart of an explosive whistleblower complaint against Trump ... It’s always appropriate ... Sen ... .......
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Iran's Guard says ready for 'any scenario' amid US standoff
The Times of India 21 Sep 2019photo: Creative Commons / Citizen59
Tunisia ex-president Ben Ali buried in Medina
The News International 22 Sep 2019
MEDINA, Saudi Arabia. Tunisia’s former president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was buried in the Muslim holy city of Medina on Saturday, witnesses said, after he died in exile in Saudi Arabia ... His body, covered by a green shroud, was carried to his final resting place by a procession of about a dozen men ... MEDINA, Saudi Arabia ... ....
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Saudi Arabia Promises to Take 'Appropriate Steps' if Probe Proves Iran Responsible for Oil Attacks
Sputnik 21 Sep 2019
Earlier this week, the US announced that it would be sending some forces to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates following drone attacks on Saudi Aramco oil fields on 14 September ... ....
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Last Reactor at Site of Worst US Civilian Nuclear Accident Site Finally Shut Down
News18 21 Sep 2019photo: GFDL / Julian Herzog
Thomas Cook set for last-ditch rescue talks
BBC News 22 Sep 2019
Guests at the Les Orangers beach resort in the town of Hammamet, near Tunis, said the hotel was refusing to let them leave because of concerns about Thomas Cook's future. Customers have reported that the hotel is asking visitors to pay extra money amid fears it will not be paid what it is owed by the tour operator for bookings ... Terms and conditions ... ....
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Turkey prepared to act on its southern border with Syria: Erdogan
Press TV 21 Sep 2019
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey is fully prepared for a possible operation on the border with Syria to push back militants from the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) in case the United States fails to create a so-called safe zone in the northeastern part of the Arab country this month ... PressTV-Turkey....
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Why it's dangerous to liken DNA to computer code
The Observer 22 Sep 2019
A few days ago, on my way to a discussion in the exquisite little McCrum theatre, which is hidden away in the centre of Cambridge, I had to pass through the courtyard of the Eagle pub in Bene’t Street ... With the 20/20 vision of hindsight, though, the connection should have been obvious ... The implications of this analogy are mind-blowing ... Headline ... ....
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Taylor Swift cancels concert amid animal rights criticism
BBC News 21 Sep 2019
On Saturday, Mushroom Events said in a statement that "changes to [Swift's] Asian promo schedule have made it logistically impossible for her to be here" for the Cup ... Victoria Racing Club's CEO Neil Wilson said Swift's cancellation would be "disappointing for everyone" ... ....
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Aaron Ramsey scores on first Juventus start before Cristiano Ronaldo hits winner
The Independent 21 Sep 2019
Goals from Aaron Ramsey and Cristiano Ronaldo helped Juventus to come from behind to beat Hellas Verona 2-1 at the Juventus Stadium on Saturday ... We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view ... ....
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