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Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan says reports of escaped Islamic State prisoners ‘disinformation’: Anadolu

ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday dismissed reports that Islamic State prisoners in northeastern Syria had escaped as a result of Turkey’s offensive in the region, saying they were “disinformation” aimed at provoking the West. Th…

bubmagOctober 13, 2019

Super Komachi

Sideswipe: The hero we need

"I was in London doing my OE and my friend Richard phoned me one night (I think late December 1963) and asked if I was still drumming," writes Nigel Rees from Waiheke Island. "I had been in a band from high school as a drummer. Richard said a friend of…

bubmagOctober 13, 2019

Hrant Dink

History Rhymes – the Betrayal of Kurds

In my country, the Munich Agreement is still perceived as one of the most important lessons of history – the lesson being that western allies are not to be relied upon and that meeting the demands of fascist authoritarians only leads to further demands. The …

bubmagOctober 13, 2019

Geely

Porsche and Boeing Partner to Create Electric Flying Cars

Porsche and Boeing Co. are joining forces to push into the nascent area of urban flights with a plan for a high-end machine capable of vertical takeoff and landing. The pair will create a team to explore the market potential for premium flying vehicles, they…

bubmagOctober 13, 2019

Neymar

Neymar’s Champions League return in doubt after Brazil forward injures hamstring during international friendly against Nigeria

Singapore: Neymar's return to Champions League action may be delayed after the Paris Saint-Germain forward limped off after just 12 minutes of Brazil's friendly against Nigeria on Sunday. The 27-year-old, who played the full 90 minutes against Senegal on Thu…

bubmagOctober 13, 2019

Belt and Road

China, Nepal sign trade, infrastructure and security deals

President Xi Jinping has wrapped up a landmark visit to Nepal, the first by a Chinese president in 23 years, with 20 deals signed and nearly $500m in financial aid pledged amid Beijing's growing influence in the impoverished Himalayan nation. After talks in …

bubmagOctober 13, 2019

Android

Hitchhiker’s actor Stephen Moore dies aged 81

Image caption Stephen Moore was described as the "most sweet, charming and affable of men" Stephen Moore - known as the voice of Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy's Marvin the Paranoid Android - has died aged 81. He also played Adrian Mole's father on TV,…

bubmagOctober 13, 2019

Unwelcome Refugees

Pentagon Boss: We’re ‘Evacuating’ Syria. U.S. Officials: No, We’re Just Stepping Out of Turkey’s Way.

Khalil Ashawi/Reuters Despite a surge of anti-war rhetoric from President Donald Trump and a confusing interview with Defense Secretary Mark Esper, two knowledgeable U.S. officials confirm that the U.S. troop presence in Syria still isnt ending. Theyre just…

bubmagOctober 13, 2019

Super Komachi

Japan sends in troops after Typhoon Hagibis hammers Tokyo, kills 30 – The Globe and Mail

A building is submerged in floodwaters caused by Typhoon Hagibis in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 13, 2019. KIM KYUNG-HOON/Reuters Japan sent tens of thousands of troops and rescue workers on Sunday to save stranded residents and fight floods cause…

bubmagOctober 13, 2019

Chinese Expansionism

China’s Xi warns attempts to divide China will end in ‘shattered bones’ (Pooh is Nervous)

Skip to comments. China's Xi warns attempts to divide China will end in 'shattered bones' (Pooh is Nervous)Rueters ^ | October 13, 2019 | Yawen Chen and Ryan Woo; Editing by Shri Navaratnam Posted on 10/13/2019 8:10:38 AM PDT by LesbianThespianGymnastic…

bubmagOctober 13, 2019

Erdogan says reports of escaped Islamic State prisoners ‘disinformation’: Anadolu

Sideswipe: The hero we need

History Rhymes – the Betrayal of Kurds

Porsche and Boeing Partner to Create Electric Flying Cars

Neymar’s Champions League return in doubt after Brazil forward injures hamstring during international friendly against Nigeria

China, Nepal sign trade, infrastructure and security deals

Hitchhiker’s actor Stephen Moore dies aged 81

Pentagon Boss: We’re ‘Evacuating’ Syria. U.S. Officials: No, We’re Just Stepping Out of Turkey’s Way.

Japan sends in troops after Typhoon Hagibis hammers Tokyo, kills 30 – The Globe and Mail

China’s Xi warns attempts to divide China will end in ‘shattered bones’ (Pooh is Nervous)

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