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The new foundations by Pat McGrath and Charlotte Tilbury - reviewed | Sali Hughes
The Guardian - 24 Aug 2019 09:00
The world's two leading makeup artists launch foundations this week - our beauty expert puts them to the test It's as close as beauty will ever get to a Blur versus Oasis moment - only with better hair and added air-kiss...
NASA astronaut accused of stealing her estranged wife's identity from space
New York Post - 24 Aug 2019 16:19
The first crime in space may be much less dramatic than the movies promised, but the intergalactic identity theft charge did involuntarily out the first publicly gay astronaut. Decorated NASA astronaut Anne McClain alleg...
Florida car-park killing: Gunman guilty as 'stand your ground' defence fails
BBC - 24 Aug 2019 17:10
Michael Drejka had claimed self-defence when shooting an unarmed man in a parking dispute.
Michigan city council candidate says city should be as white 'as possible'
New York Post - 24 Aug 2019 04:05
MARYSVILLE, Mich. -- A city council candidate in Michigan said Friday she has no plans to end her campaign after shocking a public forum when she said she wants to keep her community white “as much as possible.” Jean...
Florida man using 'stand your ground' defense convicted of manslaughter
New York Post - 24 Aug 2019 06:28
A white Florida man who told detectives he had a "pet peeve" about illegal parking in handicapped spots was convicted late Friday of manslaughter for the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man outside a convenience store...
Syria's War: Government forces seize rebel territory in Hama
Al Jazeera English - 24 Aug 2019 15:11
With help from Russia, the Syrian government now controls all of the countryside in Hama province south of Idlib, after taking the last villages and towns from rebel control.
'Search For & Refuse All Deliveries.' Amid Trade War, Trump Urges USPS Crackdown on Fentanyl Trafficking From China
Time - 24 Aug 2019 06:25
American officials have long blamed China for the influx of fentanyl reaching U.S. borders
DOJ argues Civil Rights Act does not protect LGBTQ workers
New York Post - 24 Aug 2019 05:38
The Justice Department on Friday urged the Supreme Court to rule that gay and transgender people are not protected against discrimination under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The federal law prohibits discrimination only on ...
Trump to focus on economic accomplishments at G-7 summit
New York Post - 24 Aug 2019 03:39
President Trump headed to France Friday night for the G-7 summit of world leaders, where he will have bilateral meetings with the leaders of most of the other nations attending to discuss economic, trade and other issues...
Trump says he was just joking when he called himself the 'chosen one'
The Week - 24 Aug 2019 16:44
President Trump wants everyone to lighten up. Trump's claim while looking at the sky that he was the "chosen one" when it comes to taking on China in the trade realm elicited groans on Wednesday. But the president insist...
DOJ makes bid to get appeals court to reconsider Twitter-blocking ruling
New York Post - 24 Aug 2019 16:41
President Trump won't give up his Twitter-blocking power without a fight. The Department of Justice has asked a federal appeals court to reconsider its ruling, made last month, that Trump's use of the platform's blocking...
Prince Andrew denies seeing any suspicious Epstein behaviour
The Guardian - 24 Aug 2019 16:32
Duke of York statement distances himself from sex offender Opinion: Andrew is 'appalled' by Epstein. Let that be an end to it Prince Andrew has commented on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, saying he did not "see, witness or...
Tehran Orders Crackdown as Wealthy Use Ambulances to Beat Traffic
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2019 16:29
Celebrities and even private tutors pay large sums of money to use emergency vehicles to escape traffic in one of world's worst cities for traffic jams.
Rashida Tlaib: Trump is 'scared' of the squad
New York Post - 24 Aug 2019 16:01
Rep. Rashida Tlaib came out swinging Saturday, saying President Trump was afraid of her and other members of “the squad.” “It's been very clear to me, especially this last week, that he's scared of us," Tlaib told ...
The science of addiction: a personal struggle to kick cocaine gives a neuroscientist unique insights
The Guardian - 24 Aug 2019 16:00
Having survived a decade of drink and drugs as a young woman, Professor Judith Grisel focused all her determination on writing a book about addiction When Professor Judith Grisel sat down to write her book Never Enough (...
Three million caught in crossfire as Assad vows to capture every inch of Syria
The Guardian - 24 Aug 2019 16:00
Offensive in Idlib threatens entire region as Turkey fears a new influx of refugeesOne family's endless horror in Syria Syrian government forces have made fresh military advances towards President Bashar al-Assad's goal ...
Russian officials blame cesium exposure on 'Fukushima crabs'
CNN - 24 Aug 2019 15:57
Officials in Russia's northern city of Arkhangelsk have acknowledged that one of the doctors who helped treat victims of a recent mysterious explosion at a military test site was found to have a radioactive isotope in hi...
Brazilian protesters rail against Bolsonaro as Amazon fires rage on
The Guardian - 24 Aug 2019 15:53
Thousands of people take to streets in cities across country As fires burned across the Amazon and a worsening international and domestic crisis raged around Brazil's far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, protesters took ...
Bashir lawyers seek release on bail as corruption trial continues
Al Jazeera English - 24 Aug 2019 15:51
Former president appears in courtroom for second time as rival demonstrators stage protests outside.
France's Macron says Europe looking at 'new tax cuts' to stimulate growth
Reuters - 24 Aug 2019 15:47
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday Europe will "probably" decide to launch new tax cuts to kick-start a flagging economy threatened by a tit-for-tat trade war between the United States and its global partn...
Hong Kong police fire tear gas in clash with protesters
New York Post - 24 Aug 2019 15:32
Hong Kong police fired tear gas at demonstrators Saturday in a dramatic escalation of protests that have consumed the city for more than two months. The altercation took place on Hong Kong’s Kowloon peninsula and came ...
One Crazy Day Showed How Political Chaos Threatens the World Economy
The New York Times - 24 Aug 2019 11:35
An escalating trade war and unpredictable policy shifts. Also, tweets.