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This is mankind's 'great urbanisation' era. We must act now, or the planet will pay
The Guardian - 8 Nov 2016 15:18
The world will never again build cities as rapidly as it does this century. If we are serious about limiting global warming, tackling air pollution and promoting innovative, resource-efficient growth, there is a narrow w...
South African Opposition Leader Threatens Whites With Land Grabs and Possible 'Slaughter'
Time - 8 Nov 2016 04:49
"We are not calling for the slaughtering of white people -- at least for now," Julius Malema said
Clinton and Trump make climactic final pitches on eve of historic election day
The Guardian - 8 Nov 2016 05:09
Democrats will begin election day with an average national polling lead of three points, though state polling suggested several paths to victory remain for Trump Support our independent journalism by making a contributio...
US candidates hold final rallies before election day
BBC - 8 Nov 2016 04:12
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump hold rallies across the US as their campaigns come to an end.
Life after ISIL on the outskirts of Mosul
Al Jazeera English - 8 Nov 2016 14:31
Thousands of civilians have made their way out of the city towards newly built IDP camps to the east.
Welcome to the Final Hours of the 2016 Election
Time - 8 Nov 2016 07:42
After a bitter, eighteen-month-long election that exposed some of the nation’s most painful divisions and shook its democratic institutions, Americans prepared on Tuesday morning to cast their ballots for president. Hi...
Snake on a plane!
BBC - 8 Nov 2016 07:03
This isn't a movie. This is real.
Has 1950's 'missing nuke' been found?
CNN - 8 Nov 2016 05:36
A diver hunting sea cucumbers may have found the so-called "missing nuke" jettisoned by a US bomber in 1950.
Nate Silver: African-American Vote Is This Election's X-Factor
ABC News - 8 Nov 2016 04:56
The pollster extraordinaire says this group could push swing states into blue.
Weakened South Korean President Allows Parliament to Pick Prime Minister
The New York Times - 8 Nov 2016 06:34
President Park Geun-hye of South Korea, in an effort to defuse an influence-peddling scandal, has asked rival political parties to recommend a new prime minister.
Huge sinkhole opens up in Japanese city: 'I heard a loud boom'
The Guardian - 8 Nov 2016 04:06
Street collapses outside main railway station in south-western city of Fukuoka shortly after 5am, causing chaos and evacuations A huge sinkhole has opened in the centre of a Japanese city, prompting concern for commercia...
Taxi drivers protest against Uber in Brazil's capital
Fox News - 8 Nov 2016 23:00
Taxi drivers from around Brazil staged a protest in the capital Tuesday against the presence of Uber, demanding that it be prohibited.
Paris, Brussels attacks suspect identified
CNN - 8 Nov 2016 15:48
Investigators have identified the suspected coordinator of both the Paris and Brussels terror attacks as Oussama Atar, a French intelligence source has told CNN.
The 2016 Race: Why Long Voting Lines Today Could Have Long-Term Consequences
The New York Times - 8 Nov 2016 15:00
Early voters, urban voters and minority voters are all more likely to wait and wait. And that makes them less likely to vote in the future.
How has France changed one year on from the Paris attacks?
The Guardian - 8 Nov 2016 14:45
One year on from the Paris terror attacks, we'd like you to tell us how France has changed. Share your experiences, and hopes for the future with us A year on as Paris remembers the 130 people who died, and the more than...
Estonia's Government Teeters on Verge of Collapse
The New York Times - 8 Nov 2016 06:08
Two of three parties governing the small Baltic nation have broken off their coalition agreement, leaving Prime Minister Taavi Roivas exposed to a vote of no confidence in the country's Parliament.
Candidates make final push for minority vote in Florida
CBSNews - 8 Nov 2016 05:31
Florida, the fourth largest state in terms of electoral votes, is a toss up
Early Vote: Election Eve Predictions
The Huffington Post - 8 Nov 2016 05:16
Early voting is nearly over. More people have voted early in the 2016 election, 46.26 million than in the 2016 election in its entirely, which saw 46.22 million. There are several states with incomplete or no reporting, ...
Hong Kong Jury Decides Verdict in British Banker Murder Trial
Time - 8 Nov 2016 04:39
Rurik Jutting has pleaded not guilty to the murders of Sumarti Ningsih and Seneng Mujiasih
University of Virginia Dean Awarded $3 Million in Rolling Stone Defamation Case
Time - 8 Nov 2016 04:30
Nicole Eramo told jurors that after the story's publication, she had trouble sleeping and feared for her safety
Pro-Trump Group Warns Members to Avoid Election Day Meddling
ABC News - 8 Nov 2016 02:54
Stop the Steal issued new guidance to its network of volunteer poll monitors.
US election: A wild ride - 19 months in 170 seconds
BBC - 8 Nov 2016 02:10
The US presidential election has lasted for 19 months - here's a quick trip down memory lane.