Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Today's Headlines: Cruz booed for failing to back Trump, Turkey coup sparks state of emergency, Malaysia 'will co-operate' with 1MDB probe

Cruz booed for failing to back Trump
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Today's Headlines July 20
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Cruz booed for failing to back Trump
Texas Senator Ted Cruz fails to endorse Donald Trump as Republican nominee, drawing angry boos during his speech at the party convention in Cleveland.
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Turkey coup sparks state of emergency
Turkey's president declares a state of emergency for three months following the failed coup in the country.
Malaysia 'will co-operate' with 1MDB probe
The office of Prime Minister Najib Razak says Malaysia will "fully co-operate" with any lawful investigation into scandal-hit state fund 1MDB.
HK protest leader Joshua Wong guilty
A court in Hong Kong finds student activist Joshua Wong guilty of taking part in an unlawful assembly, for an incident that sparked widespread protests.
 
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File-sharing 'mastermind' charged by US
US authorities have charged a Ukrainian man alleged to be the mastermind of the world's biggest online piracy website.
Stories from India
Why an Indian sex comedy on quiz geeks is making waves
A wacky Indian sex comedy about four college-going quiz geeks and their unbridled fantasies has made audiences sit up and have a good laugh, writes Sudha G Tilak.
VIDEO: Why India is planning a major tax overhaul
The Indian government is proposing a centralised Goods and Services Tax to cut through red tape and corruption.
India leader angry at prostitute remark
One of India's top women politicians reacts angrily after a rival describes her as "worse than a prostitute".
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Theresa May and Angela Merkel on first impressions
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Turkey coup attempt: 'I was run over by two tanks'
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Rio Olympic Games: Concern about violence in host city
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At least 500 killed in South Sudan
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VIDEO: I trekked across Europe so I could go to school safely
Eleven-year-old Israa trekked more than 2,000 miles (3,000km) with her family to northern Europe after their home in Syria was destroyed. They often had to walk, pushing her disabled sister in a wheelchair across muddy fields. Exodus: Our Journey To Europe is broadcast on BBC Two on 11, 12 and 13 July. Watch other migrants' stories every day this week online. Includes music by Simon Russell.
Sport
Sam Allardyce: Sunderland boss will be named as new England manager
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce will be named as the new England manager, with confirmation expected on Thursday.
England manager must 'build resilience', says FA chief executive Martin Glenn
The new England manager must build his players' resilience, says Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn.
Sam Allardyce: Sheep testicles and toilet races - the England manager's early years
Sheep testicles and toilet races form part of the rise of Sam Allardyce - who is set to become England's new manager.
Business
Top HSBC manager charged in forex probe
A senior HSBC executive is charged with fraud in the US for his alleged role in using inside information to profit from a major currency deal.
US seeks to seize $1bn in Malaysia probe
The US justice department moves to seize more than $1bn (£761m) from Malaysia's state fund 1MDB, saying the funds were stolen.
 
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Technology
Musk reveals new Tesla 'masterplan'
Elon Musk, chief executive of Tesla, publishes the second part of his self-titled "masterplan", saying Tesla will create domestic solar roofing.
Google gives ads a turbo-boost
Google reveals it is building new technology to make ads appear more quickly and use less battery power.
Autos
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Hide and seek on the US-Mexico line
Behind the scenes with customs inspectors at the world's busiest border crossing
 
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Toys that capture mid-century cool
This nostalgic wooden set celebrates 1960s American road-trip culture
Capital
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Should you ever sell to your friends?
Friendship and the hard sell: Is it ever OK to pitch them products?
 
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Why we loathe leadership 'training'
We all groan when the boss sends us. Seriously, what's the point?
Culture
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A night out at history's wildest club
How the Cabaret Voltaire changed culture
 
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The secret pantomime of power
An image that reveals as much as it hides
Earth
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The greatest traveller in the world
This bird journeys further than any other species
 
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Why selfishness is so common
Truly selfless acts are extremely rare
Future
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The pilots who make it rain
The science of seeding clouds
 
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The bear worth billions
It became a phenomenon - revealing fascinating insights about human nature
Travel
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An uncharted underground world
"What they haven't found is the end of the cave"
 
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The last place you'd want to panic
'I was completely certain that I was going to die right then'
 
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