Tuesday, 20 September 2016

Today's Headlines: Russia involved in Syria attack - US, New York bombing suspect charged, Tesla updates software after car hack

Russia involved in Syria attack - US
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Today's Headlines September 21
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Russia involved in Syria attack - US
The US has said it holds Russia responsible for a deadly attack on an aid convoy near the Syrian city of Aleppo on Monday.
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New York bombing suspect charged
The US charges Ahmad Khan Rahami with planting bombs in New York City and New Jersey, one of which injured 31 people in Manhattan.
Global pledge to stamp out superbugs
The 193 countries of the United Nations are to sign a landmark declaration to rid the world of drug-resistant infections or superbugs.
Brazil's Lula to be tried for corruption
Brazil ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will stand trial over an alleged corruption scheme at the state oil company, Petrobras, a judge says.
 
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Angelina Jolie to divorce Brad Pitt
Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt "for the health of the family" and citing irreconcilable differences, says her lawyer.
Stories from India
Is India in the throes of a fever outbreak?
Large parts of India are in the grip of viral fevers, and doctors attribute the rise in cases to unchecked urbanisation and climate change, writes Soutik Biswas.
Bystanders watch as Delhi woman stabbed
Indians react with outrage after passers-by watch a woman being murdered by a man who stabbed her more than 20 times on a busy Delhi street.
Violent clashes in Kashmir 'kill 11'
One soldier dies as Indian security forces say they have killed 10 suspected militants in battles near an army base that was attacked on Sunday.
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Children dying of starvation in Yemen's conflict
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'Police didn't give my brother a chance'
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The Syrian children working in Turkey's shoe factories
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Elizabeth Warren mauls 'gutless' Wells Fargo boss
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Could turmeric really boost your health?
Bold health claims have been made for the power of turmeric. Is there anything in them, asks Michael Mosley.
Sport
Chelsea fight back to beat Leicester after extra time
Cesc Fabregas scores twice in extra time as Chelsea fight back to beat Leicester and reach the EFL Cup fourth round.
Kaepernick 'received death threats' over anthem protest
American football player Colin Kaepernick says he has received death threats over his refusal to stand for the national anthem.
Yaya Toure: Man City boss Pep Guardiola wants apology before midfielder returns
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not pick Yaya Toure until his agent apologises for making critical comments.
Business
Boss of Wells Fargo bank told to resign
During fierce criticism from a panel of US senators, Wells Fargo chief executive John Stumpf is told to resign over a bogus accounts scandal.
Microsoft launches $40bn share buyback
Microsoft launches a $40bn share buyback scheme and raises its quarterly dividend.
 
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Technology
Silicon Valley Brits 'had to leave UK'
Finding their options limited, some of Britain's most talented tech entrepreneurs feel Silicon Valley is the only option.
US Army builds 'ambidextrous' grenade
The US Army is working on a new hand grenade for the first time in 40 years.
Autos
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Where should you sit on a plane?
A former flight attendant reveals the top spots for comfort, safety and service
 
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Mercedes-AMG opens up for Paris
The German carmaker's GT Coupé sports car begets a pair of raucous roadsters
Capital
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Living in the 'best country for expats'
The inside track every expat needs to know about living here
 
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Hate people? Try these jobs
How to succeed at work in a world of extroverts
Culture
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The mysterious muse of Gustav Klimt
Who was 'the woman in gold'?
 
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The language that couldn't be stopped
Singapore's controversial speech
Earth
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Who killed Vietnam's last Javan rhino?
Discover a murder mystery like no other
 
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Why we should seek out bad news
It can be good to hear the worst
Future
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The world's strangest 'tunnel vision'
One woman's unusual story shows the power of our unconscious
 
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The woman who is allergic to water
Even her own tears cause her face to swell up
Travel
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The valley that loves to fail
The success of this high-tech icon comes with a surprising twist
 
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The Kung Fu nuns of Nepal
They're black belts in the deadly martial art made famous by Bruce Lee
 
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