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  Hitler in war, Merkel in peace: A train car for history

  November 07, 2018 18:30 IST

  The French and German leaders this weekend will jointly visit the remains of the lowly train car that hosted the signing of the Armistice

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  Concussion prevention: Sorting through the science to see what's sound

  November 07, 2018 18:00 IST

  (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) James Smoliga, High Point University (THE CONVERSATION) As his helmet collided violently with his opponent’s shoulder, Luke Kuechly looked like a life-size bobblehead doll. In an instant, the Carolina Panthers star linebacker suffered yet another concussion. His season, and perhaps career, was in jeopardy. A few weeks earlier, Kuechly began wearing an experimental collar around his

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  Which country is best to live in? Our calculations say it's not Norway

  November 07, 2018 18:00 IST

  (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Warren Sanderson, Stony Brook University (The State University of New York); Sergei Scherbov, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), and Simone Ghislandi, Bocconi University(THE CONVERSATION) Every year, the United Nations releases the Human Development Index.The HDI is like a country’s report card. In a single number, it tells policymakers and citizens how

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  Experiments with optical tweezers race to test the laws of quantum mechanics

  November 07, 2018 18:00 IST

  (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mishkat Bhattacharya, Rochester Institute of Technology and Nick Vamivakas, University of Rochester(THE CONVERSATION) One might think that the optical tweezer – a focused laser beam that can trap small particles – is old hat by now. After all, the tweezer was invented by Arthur Ashkin in 1970. And he received the Nobel Prize for it this year - presumably after its main implications

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  What's behind the dramatic rise in 3-generation households?

  November 07, 2018 18:00 IST

  (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Natasha Pilkauskas, University of Michigan(THE CONVERSATION) In a recent study, I discovered that the number of kids living with their parents and grandparents – in what demographers call a three-generation household – has nearly doubled over the past two decades.Why has this been happening? And is it a good thing or a bad thing?The answers are complex. The reasons for the trend are

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  Michael Kors Holdings: Fiscal 2Q Earnings Snapshot

  November 07, 2018 18:00 IST

  Michael Kors Holdings: Fiscal 2Q Earnings Snapshot

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  White House: President Donald Trump to hold post-election news conference at 11:30 a.m.

  November 07, 2018 18:00 IST

  White House: President Donald Trump to hold post-election news conference at 11:30 a.m.

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  Raising the roof on 2020 Tokyo Olympics gymnastics venue

  November 07, 2018 18:00 IST

  The new gymnastics venue is halfway completed for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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  Boeing jet crashed in Indonesia after key sensor replaced

  November 07, 2018 17:15 IST

  Indonesian investigators say a crucial sensor that's the subject of a new Boeing Co. safety bulletin was replaced in the crashed Lion Air jet the day before its fatal flight

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  10 Things to Know for Today

  November 07, 2018 17:15 IST

  Among 10 Things to Know: Democrats seize control of House, but Republicans hold Senate; Democratic House victory could have global implications for Trump; Massachusetts backs transgender rights; Michigan OKs marijuana use

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  German government advisers slash economic growth forecast

  November 07, 2018 17:00 IST

  The German government's panel of independent economic advisers has cut its growth forecast for this year, citing a tougher foreign trade environment among other issues

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  Ukraine threatens Russian visitors to Crimea with prison

  November 07, 2018 16:45 IST

  The Ukrainian president has signed a bill which threatens any Russian flying into Russia-annexed Crimea with a stint in prison

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  Uganda, at high risk for Ebola, starts vaccinating medics

  November 07, 2018 16:45 IST

  Uganda has started vaccinating health workers against Ebola in a frontier district near the outbreak in Congo

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  Vietnam, US complete cleanup of toxic chemical from airport

  November 07, 2018 16:45 IST

  Vietnam and the United States have completed cleaning up dioxin contamination at Danang airport as the two former enemies work for closer ties

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  Saudi king issues pardons, unveils projects on domestic tour

  November 07, 2018 16:45 IST

  Saudi king on his first domestic tour, stops in conservative heartland, pardons prisoners and announces new projects

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  Statue of late president installed in Warsaw for centennial

  November 07, 2018 16:30 IST

  A monument to the late President Lech Kaczynski has been installed in a central Warsaw square ahead of its unveiling as part of celebrations marking Poland's 100 years of independence

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  Facebook blocks more accounts as it fights US vote meddling

  November 07, 2018 16:30 IST

  Facebook blocks more accounts to fight meddling during US midterm elections

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  Madagascar voters go to the polls to elect new president

  November 07, 2018 16:30 IST

  Voting started Wednesday in Madagascar where nearly 10 million are casting their ballots to elect a president with hopes that a new leader will take this Indian Ocean island nation out of chronic poverty and corruption

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  Red Wings rebuilding while recalling franchise's famed past

  November 07, 2018 16:00 IST

  Red Wings among worst teams in NHL this season, as expected and by design

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  Russia says it thwarted drone attacks at World Cup

  November 07, 2018 15:45 IST

  Russia says it thwarted attempted drone attacks at this year's World Cup

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  The Latest: Israel official sees Trump turning to diplomacy

  November 07, 2018 15:45 IST

  Michael Oren, Israel's deputy Cabinet minister for public diplomacy and a former ambassador to Washington, says the results made it more likely that President Donald Trump would turn to international diplomacy for Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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  Mathews hits 50 to slow England's momentum in 1st test

  November 07, 2018 15:45 IST

  Ex-captain Angelo Mathews slowed England's momentum and restored some foundation for Sri Lanka's innings with an unbeaten 52 as the home team recovered to reach 136-5 at tea Wednesday on the second afternoon of the first test

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  Danes arrest 3 Iranian activists accused of praising attack

  November 07, 2018 15:45 IST

  Danish police say three members of an Iranian opposition group have been arrested on suspicion of having praised those behind a Sept. 22 terror attack in Iran that killed at least 25 people

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  Lawyer: Russian tycoon Rybolovlev detained in Monaco

  November 07, 2018 15:45 IST

  A lawyer says Russian tycoon Dimitri Rybolovlev, the owner of Monaco's soccer club, has been detained in the principality in an investigation into suspected corruption and other allegations

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  Democratic House victory could echo from Moscow to Riyadh

  November 07, 2018 14:48 IST

  The Democratic victory in the U.S. House of Representatives could echo around the world, with empowered Democrats now able to launch investigations into President Donald Trump's international political dealings and business empire

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  Heathrow travelers warned of delays after lighting issues

  November 07, 2018 14:48 IST

  Heathrow Airport is warning passengers to check their flight status after problems with runway lighting caused disruption. Europe's largest airport said Wednesday that the problem has been resolved and that both runways are now open and operational

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  EU center-right plots strategy ahead of key election

  November 07, 2018 14:45 IST

  Center-right leaders and senior politicians from across Europe are gathering to plot their strategy to win the next EU elections, and must decide whether Hungary's stridently nationalist ruling party should remain part of their political family

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  Hanoi announces Formula One street race starting in 2020

  November 07, 2018 14:30 IST

  A street race in Hanoi will be added to the Formula One calendar starting with the 2020 season, Formula One and Hanoi officials have announced