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Posted: 10 Sep 2019 08:24 AM PDT

Top Stories Today


How To Destroy A Successful Restaurant Chain

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 07:17 AM PDT

How a successful conveyor-belt sushi chain built a following, where it went wrong — and why it closed so suddenly.

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I Toured The ‘Brady Bunch’ House And It Did Not Go As Planned

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 04:32 AM PDT

Why had I spent all this time fetishizing this past? Why had all of us?

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Valerie Plame Is Running For Congress, And Her Announcement Video Is… Quite Something

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 07:01 AM PDT

If your Congressional bid announcement vaguely resembles a Jason Bourne movie, you're either doing something very right or very wrong. We're really not sure which.

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Save Up To 45% And Level Up Your Small Business With Dell Small Business’s Semi-Annual Sales Event

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 12:19 PM PDT

Get up to 45% off Dell's Vostro line and get the tech your business needs without breaking the bank.

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Guy Captures Crack In Earth ‘Breathing’ After Intense Earthquake In Japan

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 06:11 AM PDT

It's called soil liquefaction, a phenomenon where solid materials behave like liquid, and it often happens after an earthquake.

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A Paranoid Tech Bro, A Homemade Nuclear Bunker And A Shocking Death

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 05:46 AM PDT

In the tunnels beneath a placid suburban home, an angel investor turned into an angel of doom.

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The Last Day Of The Dinosaurs’ Reign Captured In Stunning Detail

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 04:26 AM PDT

Rocks from deep inside the Chicxulub impact crater show what happened in the minutes to hours after one of our planet's most catastrophic events.

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These Two Toddlers Reacting To Seeing Each Other On The Street Is The Most Wholesome Video You’ll Watch This Week

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 07:57 PM PDT

The two 2-year-olds, Maxwell and Finnegan, are best friends, and it really shows.

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What College Admissions Offices Really Want

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 04:56 AM PDT

Elite schools say they're looking for academic excellence and diversity. But their thirst for tuition revenue means that wealth trumps all.

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The Wildlife Photographer Of The Year Finalists Are Stunning

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 01:06 PM PDT

Every year, London's Natural History Museum collects the best wildlife photography from around the globe for its Wildlife Photographer of the year. Previous years' competitions have featured some spectacular shots, and 2019's contest is no exception.

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Biker Tries To Pass On A Blind Curve, Instantly Regrets It

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 06:06 AM PDT

A biker took his chances on a blind curve — it did not end well.

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Why Doom 64’s Nintendo Switch Port Is A Big Deal

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 06:17 AM PDT

You can officially play the original "Doom" on almost every post-1993 console, and thanks to intrepid hackers around the world you can unofficially play it on practically anything with a processor. But that's not the case for 1997's "Doom 64," which has only ever been officially available on the Nintendo 64.

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Confessions Of A Teenaged Strip-Mall GameStop Delinquent

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 05:26 AM PDT

GameStop was reaching ubiquity across American suburbia by the late 2000s, and you could often find me outside the store in my local strip mall.

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Master The Basic Concepts Of Web And Mobile App Development With 6 Courses From The Web’s Top Instructor

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 07:00 AM PDT

Join top-rated instructor Rob Percival in a comprehensive deep-dive into all things web and mobile development. You'll cover all the tools you need to break into the coding business, all for just $35.

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This Photograph Could Disprove A Long-Held Theory By Albert Einstein

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 06:46 AM PDT

Einstein famously dubbed the idea of quantum entanglement as "spooky action at a distance" — but researchers might have taken an image of entanglement in action.

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Man Spends £30,000 Fighting £100 Speeding Fine

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 05:57 AM PDT

Richard Keedwell said he "regretted the amount of money" he had spent.

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Will Steak Marinated In Pineapple Disintegrate When Cooked On The Grill?

Posted: 04 Sep 2019 11:15 AM PDT

Chefs attempt to marinate steak in pineapple without ruining it.

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Did The Heir To The Red Bull Empire Get Away With Murder?

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 02:50 PM PDT

In 2012, a member of one of Asia's richest families killed a Bangkok police officer in a hit and run. Seven years later, he's still free.

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James Corden Is Pennywise On Mock Episode Of ‘The Bachelorette’

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 06:39 AM PDT

"I can't believe she picked Pennywise. Something about him really gives me the creeps."

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How The Dashboards Of 7 Classic Cars Changed Through The Years

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 03:12 PM PDT

From the austere minimalism of a 1950s Mini to the space-age stylings of an 80s Corvette C4 to the touch-screen piloting of a modern-day Jag XJ, documenting how car dashboards have changed over the years in seven of the world's most iconic models.

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Actor Gary Sinise Tears Up After Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro And Others Thank Him For His Humanitarian Work

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 05:15 AM PDT

Sinise reacts to a video of war veterans, first responders and Hollywood celebrities expressing their gratitude for the work he's done for service women and men and first responders.

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Inside The Bizarre, Bungled Raid On North Korea’s Madrid Embassy

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 05:31 AM PDT

In February, a gang of armed men took a North Korean official hostage and demanded that he defect. When he refused, their plan fell apart, and they fled. Who were they, and why did they risk everything on this wild plot?

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Save Up To 45% And Level Up Your Small Business With Dell Small Business’s Semi-Annual Sales Event

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 12:19 PM PDT

Get up to 45% off Dell's Vostro line and get the tech your business needs without breaking the bank.

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Voices In The Wilderness

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 05:22 AM PDT

One small island in the Salish Sea, 350 people living off-grid. 

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Dog Empathetically Copies Owner’s Gait After Owner Breaks His Leg

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 07:18 AM PDT

What would we do in this world without adorable dogs like this?

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How Safari And iMessage Have Made iPhones Less Secure

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 02:34 PM PDT

Security researchers say iOS's security woes stem in part from Apple putting too much trust in its own software's code.

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London’s Shades Of Grey

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 06:56 PM PDT

A photographer captures the raw forms and graphic qualities of the city's brutalist architecture, before these buildings meet their end.

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Former Art Forger Explains Why He Created Fake Art For 30 Years

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 09:40 AM PDT

"I didn't plan to become an art forger. It kind of happened by default."

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Stay Active As The Temperature Drops With This Insulated Jacket

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 11:19 AM PDT

Don't let the weather get you down. With the right gear, you can keep hiking, fishing and enjoying nature without missing a step.

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What It’s Like To Live On The Sea Floor To Simulate Life In Space

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 06:46 PM PDT

Researchers squeeze into an underwater habitat off Florida to help prepare for missions to the Moon and beyond.

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The Horror Film-Worthy Reason Why Snails Are The Second Deadliest Animal On Earth

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 07:59 AM PDT

Snails kill over 200,000 people every year, but they're not really the ones that are doing the killing — it's the parasitic flatworms they're transmitting.

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The Insane Race For The ‘Super Mario Bros’ Warp-Less Speedrun Record

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 05:43 AM PDT

This extremely thorough video from Summoning Salt examines all the details and challenges that expert Mario speedrunners face when trying to beat "Super Mario Bros." Of course, all of this is made much more complicated by abstaining from using warp zones.

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What Happens When Two Satellites Collide In Space?

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 10:45 AM PDT

The first-ever collision between artificial satellites changed how the world looked at space. Now, low-Earth orbit is about to get a lot more crowded.

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Driver And Passenger Caught Totally Zonked Out On Self-Driving Tesla

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 07:26 PM PDT

We're not sure whether to be concerned for the safety of the people in the car or impressed by the Tesla's abilities to self-drive.

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Why Countries Like Samoa And Kiribati Have Jumped Ahead In Time

Posted: 03 Sep 2019 08:32 AM PDT

It's not exactly time travel, but it has more to do with the weird anomalies of time zones.

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When I Started Dating Women I Thought Misogyny Would Be Gone. I Was Wrong

Posted: 06 Sep 2019 04:54 AM PDT

"Why was it so hard for me to believe a woman could be hurtful too?"

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How The ‘Yeehaw Agenda’ Disrupted Texas Country Culture For Good

Posted: 06 Sep 2019 01:20 PM PDT

An internet movement has democratized country ephemera through the eyes of black cowboys and cowgirls.

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What Are Tourists Throwing Out In Prague’s Overflowing Trash Bins?

Posted: 03 Sep 2019 09:48 AM PDT

An influx of trash is becoming a growing problem in Europe's backpacking Mecca. What are people throwing out?

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An Office Block Squeezed Into A 2.7-Meter Alley In Tokyo

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 01:51 PM PDT

The office block, named the Multi-Tenant Building in Ginza, is located on a narrow L-shaped plot on a densely-packed backstreet in one of the city's leading shopping districts.

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If This Picture Is Blurry, Your Posture Sucks

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 06:43 PM PDT

By blurring the screen when you're slouching, this site wants to help you fix your posture.

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Here’s An Incredible Cover Of Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Voodoo Child’ On Gayageum

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 07:38 AM PDT

Of all the instruments we expected to be used to cover "Voodoo Child," the traditional Korean gayageum was definitely not one of them.

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Everything To Expect From Apple’s iPhone Event On Tuesday

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 01:55 PM PDT

iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, software updates, and more.

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I Was The Captain Of The Team That Loses To The Globetrotters Every Night

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 07:33 AM PDT

As the Generals' point guard, my job was to be a jerk and get humiliated on the court. But behind the scenes, it was a different story.

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Ancient Crystal Growths In Caves Reveal Seas Rose 16 Meters In A Warmer World

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 06:58 PM PDT

The future of sea level rise may be written into the walls of coastal Spanish caves.

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Two Parrots Have An Incredibly Detailed Discussion With One Another

Posted: 03 Sep 2019 10:09 AM PDT

An amusingly human-like exchange between two birds.

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Why The Dreamcast Still Matters

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 02:43 PM PDT

Why the Sega Dreamcast still resonates with game enthusiasts on its 20th anniversary.

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This French Motorcyclist Saving A Kitten In The Road Is The Best Thing You’ll See This Week

Posted: 04 Sep 2019 01:19 PM PDT

"I'm allergic, but I can't leave him here."

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Posted: 10 Sep 2019 08:20 AM PDT

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Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2018 is on sale for its lowest price ever

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 08:13 AM PDT

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TL;DR: You can order the silver version of Apple's previous-generation MacBook Pro for just $1,299.99 on Amazon. It's normally $1,799, so you'll save $499.01.


With its latest release on the horizon, this is the iPhone's week to shine — but that's not stopping another Apple mainstay from trying to steal its thunder.

A recent MacBook Pro model is currently on sale on Amazon for its lowest price ever, saving you a total of 28% (or about $500). When everything's said and done, you'll cough up less than $1,300 for a laptop that normally goes for $1,799. You truly love to see it.

Updated in 2018, this fourth-generation MacBook Pro comes with 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, a battery that lasts up to 10 hour on a single charge, and a sleek aluminum body with a silver finish. Most notably, it sports Apple's fabled Touch Bar, which replaces a handful of function keys with an OLED strip featuring things like emojis and system adjustments; you control it using subtle finger gestures. (Apple's ad copy encourages Touch Bar users to "Tap it. Hold it. Flick it. Slide it," which sort of makes it sound Bop It-esque, but trust us — it's actually really cool.) Read more...

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This video of a truck ending up on top of a house is wild

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 08:12 AM PDT

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Oh, Canada, indeed.

In a strange turn of events, a rental truck took a rather interesting detour off the road and found its way on top of a house in Alban, Ontario. Dashcam footage uploaded to Facebook by Sharon Gauthier captures the moment when the truck appears to veer off into a ditch, catapulting the back end up into the air before gracefully landing on one unlucky person's soft, pillowy... roof. 

The driver of the truck then exits the vehicle and gazes up at the scene as if wondering what the hell did I just do, and how did I do it? 

According to local news outlet Bay Today, nobody was inside the house when the accident occurred, and nobody was hurt. The 24-year-old male driver was charged with careless driving. Read more...

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The Instant Pot Max is $50 off — the first time we've ever seen it on sale

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 07:56 AM PDT

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TL;DR: The extremely versatile Instant Pot Max (6-quart) is on sale for $149.95, saving you $49.96.


Food is a very subjective thing.

When a group of friends is trying to decide on the cuisine of the night, the suggestion "something good" means something different to everyone.

But "comfort food" — something warm (especially when it's chilly out), maybe nostalgic, and probably a little unhealthy — now that's more universally understood.

As we're preparing to go into comfort food season once again, an Instant Pot is the ultimate tool for quick meals with a home-cooked vibe. One of the most advanced models, the Instant Pot Max, is on sale for $49.96 off — its lowest price on Amazon ever since its release in winter 2018. Read more...

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McDonald's buys voice-based AI to speed up ordering

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 07:53 AM PDT

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If you thought we had perfected fast food ordering, think again. McDonald's is going to drag us all into the future, whether we like it or not.

The golden arched burger empire announced Tuesday that it plans to acquire Apprente, a startup that specializes in speech-based AI technology. The McDonald's press release claims this will "allow for faster, simpler and more accurate order taking" at its drive-thru kiosks.

Kiosks like this have been more and more common in McDonald's restaurants in recent years.

Kiosks like this have been more and more common in McDonald's restaurants in recent years.

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Somewhat crucially, McDonald's didn't say how much it's paying for Apprente. The arches shelled out a whopping $300 million on machine learning firm Dynamic Yield earlier this year, in another move theoretically meant to make ordering more efficient through modern tech. Read more...

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Ring Alarm with Free Echo Dot, Apple iPad Pro, and more deals for Sept 10.

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 07:51 AM PDT

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If you are looking for a security system, for a limited time only, you can get the Ring Alarm 8-piece kit and get a free Echo Dot. You will be able to have your whole-home security at your fingertips. 

If you have been holding out on getting the new iPad Pro, Amazon has an additional $50.99 off the 12.9" 64GB version, so now is a great time to make that splurge, at least it will make you feel guilt-free that you didn't pay full price for it like you would of if you walked into the Apple store to purchase it. 

Check out more of today's best deals from Amazon, Walmart, Dell, and B&H Photo-Video for Tuesday Sept. 10.  Read more...

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PlayStation 4 Pro consoles are $50 off at Walmart

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 07:43 AM PDT

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TL;DR: The high-performance PlayStation 4 Pro console will keep your games looking their very best — grab one at Walmart for just $349. 


The PlayStation 4 is nearing the end of its life cycle, which can only mean one thing: They’re all going to start going on sale; even the Pro versions. And if you’re still stuck with a base PS4 — one that’s probably starting to sound like a jet engine right about now — it may be time to upgrade so you can experience the console’s last few big titles before the next generation. 

Right now, you can grab a PlayStation 4 Pro console at Walmart for $50 off the usual retail price, and you’ll also get a full terabyte of storage. Read more...

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Buy a Sony 4K smart TV and get a free Echo Dot

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 07:40 AM PDT

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TL;DR: High-performing Sony 4K smart TVs include a free Echo Dot, a $49.99 value.


It’s football season, baby. Which also means it’s new TV season — you don’t want to be that person who has a shitty TV when it’s your turn to host game night. 

its sports season baby!!! pic.twitter.com/wnfKMB01DJ

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Don’t stop at just a standard television when you can get a beautiful new Sony 4K smart TV that also comes with a free Echo Dot. That’s a current deal running at Amazon, and you should definitely take advantage of it before it ends on Oct. 5. Read more...

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Best back-to-school sales this week: Save on Keurig, Bose, Apple, and more

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 07:35 AM PDT

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Your school year has likely already started, and if you haven't yet gotten all of the supplies you need, don't panic — there's still time. That's what two-day shipping is for, after all. 

Just because you're shopping last minute doesn't mean you need to pay exorbitant prices for the things you need. We're still scoping out online retailers for the best back-to-school deals on supplies, electronics, and dorm necessities. And the sales are still in full swing. 

We'll be updating these deals one last time next Monday, so if you feel like pushing off your back-to-school shopping a little longer, that's totally cool. Read more...

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iPhone event: Check here all day for the latest Apple updates

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 07:29 AM PDT

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Apple's big iPhone event takes place today at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, and we have several reporters on the scene. 

While all signs point to next year's iPhones being the next major evolution of the gadget, this year's new models will probably still have a lot to offer, from that new triple camera (to bump or not to bump?) to a few new colors.

Here's our constantly updating rundown of everything Apple has announced ...

New rumor: iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max

Bloomberg's Marc Gurman tweeted that his sources say the successors to the iPhone XS and XS Max will be called the iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max, not the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max like previous rumors suggested.  Read more...

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Latest Apple rumor takes the 11 out of the 'iPhone Pro'

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 07:10 AM PDT

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We're in the final countdown to Apple's big event, but the rumors are still flying fast and furious.

After speculation and rumors that two of the iPhones would be named the "iPhone 11 Pro" and "iPhone 11 Pro Max," a new report from 9to5Mac claims that we're definitely getting a "Pro" — but the number will be left out of the names altogether. 

Their source is Bloomberg's Marc Gurman, who tweeted out that his sources say the successors to the iPhone XS and XS Max will be called the iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max. The successor to the iPhone XR is still expected to be called the iPhone 11. 

Updated prediction: iPhone 11, iPhone Pro, iPhone Pro Maxhttps://t.co/pymVRR3dcQ

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 10, 2019 Read more...

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This art installation combines computer generation and nature

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 07:02 AM PDT

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"TeamLab" is an international art collective that explores the relationship between humans and nature through digital technology. Their exhibit "Megaliths in the Bath House Ruins" is located in Kyushu, Japan. Read more...

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Mercedes-Benz's electric car concept has an LED grille and 'fragrance flask'

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 06:47 AM PDT

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Mercedes-Benz has a new vision for the electric car, and involves fragrance flasks and 3D LED light arrays. 

The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQS, a new concept car unveiled on Tuesday at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt, is the company's idea of what a luxury electric sedan should look like. And though it's just a concept, meaning it will never be available for purchase in its current form, the company has gone quite far with the touches of luxury, sometimes to the point of silliness. 

First, the technical details. The Vision EQS has more than 350 kW (469 hp) of output power and a fully variable all-wheel drive. It goes from 0-100km/h in less than 4.5 seconds, has a top speed of over 200 km/h, and comes with a 100 kWh battery that provides a whopping 700 km (435 miles) of range and charges at 350 kW. In short, while it's not faster than a Tesla Model S, it has a bigger battery, more range, and charges faster — though these numbers would be far more meaningful if we were talking about an actual production vehicle.  Read more...

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The 'Downton Abbey' movie is the horniest PG-rated film ever

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 06:46 AM PDT

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As we close out the decade, only one beloved TV show of the 2010s has achieved the elusive, hallowed achievement of #SixSeasonsAndAMovie: Downton Abbey.

From creator Julian Fellowes (who wrote nearly every Downton episode), the film is a thin excuse to reunite us with the likes of Mr. Carson and Mrs. Hughes (Jim Carter and Phyllis Logan), to delight in the mutual bullying of sisters Mary and Edith (Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael), and to cackle at the merciless roasts of the Dowager Countess (Maggie Smith).

The entire premise was revealed in the trailer: The King and Queen of England are coming to Downton, and both upstairs and downstairs must curb their giddy patriotism long enough to uphold the social ceremony by which they live. It's essentially an episode of Downton and plays out as such. Read more...

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ASUS VivoBook S430 laptop on sale for £200 off on Amazon

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 06:45 AM PDT

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TL;DR: The super-fast ASUS VivoBook S430 laptop is on sale for £399.99 on Amazon, saving you 33% on list price.


Most shoppers realise that you need to spend big to get a top quality laptop. Spending big doesn't necessarily mean dropping over £1,000, though. Most of the time, we're looking for a happy medium.

The ASUS VivoBook S430 laptop is now available for just £399.99 on Amazon. This is down by 33%, saving you £200 on list price. This low price is not a reflection on the quality of this device, we should point out. The VivoBook S430 features an innovative three-sided NanoEdge display, an ErgoLift hinge, and Intel's Core i3 processor. It's a real combination of performance, style, and comfort. Read more...

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Apple’s back to school discounts include Beats headphones with eligible MacBook and iPad purchases

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 06:34 AM PDT

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For college students, it’s time to hit the (Mac)Books. With Apple’s sweet online sale, it’s the perfect time to refresh your tech for the school year ahead.

Apple’s education pricing offers sweet discounts, complementary Beats, and more. You might want to add these A+ deals to your cart: 

For the college freshman: Save up to $200 on a MacBook (and get Beats!)

Every new college student needs a good computer, and a MacBook is an excellent choice for its portability and power. With Apple.com education pricing, college students can save up to $200 on an eligible MacBook or up to $50 on an eligible iPad and get a pair of Beats thrown in. You’ll be ready to pull an all-nighter with your favorite jams to keep you going.   Read more...

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ExpressVPN on sale for under £7 a month

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 06:18 AM PDT

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TL;DR: The fast ExpressVPN is on sale for £6.74 a month, saving you 35% on list price.


In the extremely crowded VPN market, you could be forgiven for ruling out the more expensive services. Except that we won't forgive you, because you could be missing out on the best services, just because you're looking to save a few pennies.

VPNs are like most things in the world, in that you get what you pay for. Yes, there are plans out there that will only cost you a couple of pounds a month, but these will invariably tie you into a long contract, and might not have the best speeds or privacy policies. For the best, you need to pay up. Read more...

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Immersive installation lets you sip nectar surrounded by hundreds of butterflies

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 05:45 AM PDT

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Step inside London's most instagrammable installation, put together by experience designers Bompas & ParrButterfly Biosphere: Pleasures of the Nectar Dome is a geodesic dome that is filled with colour, plants, and hundreds of butterflies from all around the world. 

Visitors are welcomed with a sip of nectar and during their visit, they get to learn all about butterflies and their important role as pollinators. 

Admission is free and the installation is open until September 15. Read more...

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Print IRL Polaroids straight from your phone with this 'tabletop darkroom'

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 05:00 AM PDT

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A decade ago we were all trying to make our phone photos look like retro Polaroid prints with this new fandangled app called Instagram. (Or Hipstamatic, if you were slow on the Insta-uptake.) 

Now, the aesthetic has finally come full circle with Polaroid's latest digital-to-print gadget that turns those photos back into actual... Polaroids.

The Polaroid Lab is being touted as a "tabletop darkroom". With your photo open in the proprietary app, you place your phone face down on top of the Lab, and the device snaps, projects and prints it onto Polaroid film and ejects it into your waiting hands.  Read more...

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Ashton Kutcher holds Adele entirely responsible for his new mustache

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 04:42 AM PDT

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You may be a fan of Ashton Kutcher's mustache, and you may not be. It doesn't really matter. The thing is here to stay.

During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Kutcher explained to Jimmy Fallon the origins of his current facial hair — and it turns out it all comes back to an Adele party.

"My wife has a friend who's this very famous English singer, let's just say, and she throws these birthday parties and they're kind of lavish," says Kutcher, before Fallon immediately cuts in and guesses Adele. After a brief singing interlude, Kutcher goes on to describe how he found out on the day of the party that it was '70s themed — hence the mustache. Read more...

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Sign up to Vodafone for free and you could win an iPhone

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 04:30 AM PDT

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TL;DR: Sign up for the latest news on Apple products and you’ll automatically be entered into a competition to win a phone of your choice.


If you're feeling particularly lucky, we recommend signing up to Vodafone for the latest news on Apple products. This way you’ll automatically be entered into a competition to win a phone of your choice. Even if you're not feeling lucky, you may as well give it a go. You've got nothing to lose.

To enter into the prize draw, you need to register your interest by Sept. 12. There will be 11 winners in total, who will each win one of eleven prizes. Each winner will receive a device of their choice from Vodafone, but the device will not include a SIM and will not have any airtime agreement associated with it. Other than that, there is no catch, other than the fact that you have to live in the UK to claim your prize — and you can't be a Vodafone employee, obviously. Plus, if you're not over 18, you're going to need that sweet permission slip from a guardian. Read more...

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Fitbit Inspire health and fitness tracker on sale for under £70 on Amazon

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 04:22 AM PDT

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TL;DR: The stylish Fitbit Inspire health and fitness tracker is on sale for £68.99 on Amazon, saving you 23% on list price.


It's actually pretty easy to set fitness goals. It's a lot more challenging to stick to them consistently over a long period of time.

We all need a little help when it comes to health and fitness, and this help can come in many forms. The Fitbit Inspire health and fitness tracker provides activity and sleep monitoring, calorie counting, and more, to provide all the help you need to achieve your goals.

The Fitbit Inspire is really easy to use thanks to a touchscreen, with a backlit display and on-screen dashboard that helps you track everything from your wrist. You'll still have to get out there and actually work out, but this device provides a helpful nod in the right direction. Unfortunately, technology has not yet reached the point that fitness trackers can do everything for you. Read more...

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Philips TVs, Braun electric shavers, Logitech gaming mice, Fitbits, and more on sale for Sept. 10 in the UK

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 04:03 AM PDT

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This is your best shot to grab a bargain on a wide range of top brands, so don't miss out. Seriously, a lot of these deals won't be around for long, so if you see something you like, you better act fast.

You can save on a great selection of TVs, grooming products, and more, with all the biggest names included in this list. That means you can pick up discounted devices from the likes of Samsung, Fitbit, Philips, Braun, LG, and more.

These are the best deals from across the internet for Sept. 10.

Best of the best

Save on this selection of the very best deals, including discounted fitness trackers, scales, smart speakers, and more. Read more...

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Vape lung crisis is a wake-up call for the weed industry

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 03:00 AM PDT

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America's $11 billion legal weed industry has become pretty adept at blowing smoke. More than $880 million in venture capital was thrown at cannabis companies last year — twice the figure for the year before. Judging by the increasingly jargon-laced emails from pot companies in my inbox, touting their "cannabis lifestyle" products and services, most of that money has been shoveled into the marketing department. 

But now the fledgling industry is facing its first major marketing crisis: a crash of confidence in one of its flagship products, the vape pen. And instead of leaping to its own defense, the reaction from Big Weed has been that of the proverbial stoner paralyzed on the couch.  Read more...

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Take a look at Byton's electric SUV beyond its massive screen

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 02:50 AM PDT

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Byton wants you to look at something other than its oversized digital dashboard. The inside of the Chinese electric vehicle company's first car has captured everyone's attention, and now the all-electric car's outward appearance is finally set.

The M-Byte SUV is an all-electric car set to be available in China by next year with production starting at a new Byton plant in Nanjing, China. It'll be in the U.S. (and Europe) by 2021, and is set to be priced starting at $45,000. Its 48-inch long dashboard screen display sets the tone for the cabin experience (it's overwhelmingly huge compared to Tesla's 15-inch center touchscreen), but the focus this week is more on outside appearances. Read more...

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Teens are dying by suicide at an alarming rate. Here are 5 ways to help save their lives.

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 02:30 AM PDT

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In February 2015, Lily Allen intended to take her own life. A freshman in high school at the time, she might've succeeded had she not confessed that plan to a concerned friend, who then called the police. Officers showed up at her parents' home in Frisco, Texas, and Allen soon checked into the psychiatric unit at Children's Health, in Dallas, for a week. 

Allen had seen a therapist in elementary and middle school to talk through friendships gone sour. She'd been bullied on more than one occasion and experienced anxiety. Allen felt overwhelmed by the long struggle to belong. 

When it comes to depictions of suicide in media and pop culture, there is a dangerous perception that someone like Allen, who is inclined to take her own life, cannot be stopped. For teens, in particular, that myth may be hard to shake; suffering can seem never-ending from the vantage point of adolescence.   Read more...

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Smart garage openers are a thing and these 4 are on sale — save up to $50

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 02:03 AM PDT

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The only thing more infuriating than leaving something important at home is realizing that you've left your garage door open. And unless you have someone at home to close it for you, you're left with no choice but to drive back and shut it yourself.

You don't have to bother anyone if you happen to have a smart garage door opener installed. Owning one lets you remotely control it from anywhere through your smartphone. And besides, you've probably already smartified almost everything else in your house. Smartifying the garage is a no-brainer.

Below are a variety of smart garage openers you can snag on sale. Don't worry, none of them would be disabled without your consent. Read more...

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How to become a project manager in practically any industry

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 02:00 AM PDT

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TL;DR: Stand out to employers with the help of the Project Management Professional Certification Training Suite, on sale for $39.


Looking for a way to boost your career without having to return to school? This Project Management Professional Certification Training Suite wouldn't be a bad idea.

It's a fact that project managers are highly in demand across practically every industry. Considering these professionals help operations cut costs, boost efficiency, reach deadlines, and run as well-oiled machines, it's easy to see why. So, now's as good a time as any to join their ranks (not to mention fatten up your paycheck). Read more...

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Chelsea Handler talks about facing up to her own white privilege

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 01:28 AM PDT

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Chelsea Handler has done a lot of soul searching. 

During the filming of her new Netflix documentary Hello Privilege. It's Me, Chelsea, Handler said she had to face up to a few things. Most notably, how being white places her in a position of privilege and that 'white privilege' isn't just a term that applies to wealthy white people. 

"I always thought it was a certain group of people that get into Harvard or Yale or that have rich parents," Handler told Kimmel. "It's a privilege just to have white skin in this country, it's a privilege just to go into a grocery store and not be stared at, it's a privilege to get pulled over and not worry if it's a life or death situation." Read more...

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Stephen Colbert's 'Pennywise smile' might be more terrifying than Bill Skarsgård's

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 01:26 AM PDT

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If Bill Skarsgård has to play a young Steve Buscemi in something and can't return as Pennywise in the rumoured IT prequel, may we suggest Stephen Colbert at least gets an audition slot?

The disturbingly handsome Scandinavian showbiz scion (who is almost certainly not related to Peter Sarsgaard, he explains) is doing the rounds to promote It Chapter Two — and given that he gave Conan O'Brien a lesson in the clown's trademark triangular leer back when the first one came out, it was only fair he let the Late Show host have a go too.l

While Skarsgård can't explain exactly how to do it, Colbert gets one thing right: it makes you want to chug a pint of unsee juice. Read more...

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Last-minute iPhone rumor: No reverse wireless charging

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 01:19 AM PDT

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When we're mere hours away from an iPhone event, rumors stop making sense, because it's easier to just wait and see what Apple has in stock. 

But a last-minute rumor from reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is notable for two reasons. First, Kuo is rarely wrong, and second, he's actually debunking previous rumors. 

According to a Kuo investor note, seen by MacRumors, the new iPhones will not have reverse wireless charging capabilities, as the efficiency wasn't good enough for Apple's standards. 

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the same thing, citing "some issues" as the cause for Apple giving up on the feature.  Read more...

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Latest World News, World News, Current Affairs, Daily Current Affairs

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 04:43 AM PDT

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Tweets For Today

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Picture Of The Day

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 09:44 PM PDT

(WARNING: graphic content) U.S. Army soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, B battery 2-8 field artillery, fire a howitzer artillery piece at Seprwan Ghar forward fire base in Panjwai district, Kandahar province southern Afghanistan, June 12, 2011. Scenes from 18 years of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan, the longest war in American history, as Washington suspends peace talks with the Taliban. The insurgent group now control more territory than at any time since 2001 when it governed the country. REUTERS/Baz Ratner

WNU Editor: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... The longest war (Reuters)

North Korea Fires 2 Unidentified Projectiles After Offering Talks With U.S.

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 09:33 PM PDT

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Yonhap News Agency: N. Korea fires unidentified projectiles toward East Sea: JCS

SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired unidentified projectiles twice from a western region toward the East Sea on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, just hours after the communist nation offered to resume nuclear talks with the United States.

The projectiles were launched in an easterly direction from an inland area in the South Pyongan Province, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said without providing further details, such as the type of the projectiles, flight range and maximum altitude.

"Our military is monitoring the situation in case of additional launches and maintaining a readiness posture," the JCS said in a release.

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More News On North Korea Firing 2 Unidentified Projectiles After Offering Talks With U.S.

North Korea fires 2 projectiles after offering talks with US -- AP
N. Korea fires 'projectiles' after offering talks with US -- AFP
North Korea fires two unidentified projectiles: report -- The Hill
North Korea fires projectiles after offering talks with US -- Al Jazeera
DPRK Fires Two Unidentified Missiles -- Sputnik

New York Times: Former Chinese Leader Mao Zedong Is 'One Of History’s Great Revolutionary Figures

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 09:19 PM PDT


FOX News: New York Times apologizes for sharing previous obituary referring to China's Mao as 'one of history's great revolutionary figures'

The New York Times has apologized after referring to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong as "one of history's great revolutionary figures."

The Times' shared its obituary to Mao -- who died on Sept. 9, 1976 -- to mark the anniversary of the People's Republic of China founder's death.

"Mao Zedong died on this day in 1976. The Times said he 'began as an obscure peasant' and 'died one of history's great revolutionary figures,' a tweet sent with the obituary read.

The 1976 obituary stated: "After establishing the Chinese People's republic, Mao launched a series of sweeping, sometimes convulsive campaigns to transform a semi-feudal, largely illiterate and predominantly agricultural country encompassing almost four million square miles into a modern, industrialized socialist state."

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Update #1: NY Times Deletes Tweet Calling Mao Zedong 'One of History's Great Revolutionary Figures' (The Wrap)
Update #2: New York Times deletes tweet calling Mao Zedong 'one of history's great revolutionary figures' (Washington Examiner)

WNU Editor: The New York Times has since deleted its tweet with apologies. But someone in the New York Times clearly has a view that this genocidal tyrant is someone who is "great".

The U.S. Navy Is Banking On Information Warfare To Stop A Missile Attack

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 06:00 PM PDT

The USS Zumwalt (U.S. Navy)

FOX News/Warrior Maven: Navy revs up information warfare to stop enemy missiles, weapons

If enemy cruise missiles, helicopter gunfire and even fighter-jet launched bombs close in on Navy surface ships at sea, service commanders could employ a range of time-sensitive layered defenses to include interceptor missiles, deck-mounted guns, electronic warfare tactics and even lasers. Navy preparations for this kind of scenario include the use of radar, long-range sensors and coordinated surveillance with surface, undersea and air assets - all seemingly operated for rapid response-enabled destruction of incoming enemy fire.

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WNU Editor: I can only imagine the software and computer networks necessary to pull something like this off. I wish them luck.

Bahamian Government Denies It Is Suppressing Dorian Death Toll

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:00 PM PDT



Daily Mail: Bahamian government denies it is suppressing Dorian death toll as latest official figures show just 44 - despite residents reporting seeing hundreds of bodies and that the 'stench of death' is oppressive

* Health minister said he was 'concerned that the focus had been on body count'
* Duane Sands said the priority was to comfort and care for those still suffering
* On Sunday the death toll was raised from 43 to 44, but it will rise 'significantly'
* Last week the Prime Minister said the loss of life would be 'catastrophic'

The Bahamian government has denied claims it is suppressing the Dorian death toll, as the latest official count of just 44 falls well below what residents have reported.

Last week Prime Minister Hubert Minnis warned the loss of of life would be 'catastrophic and devastating.'

Locals say the latest official figure does not match with the oppressive stench and sight of the dead.

But health minister, Duane Sands, told the Miami Herald: 'I am actually a bit concerned that the focus has been for some people the body count. It is not the priority.

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WNU Editor: Looking at the destruction from a layman's point of view, this is bad. Really bad. 

Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 9, 2019

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 04:25 PM PDT



Florian Weigand, DW: Trump calling off Taliban talks is not the end

The US president's surprise announcement has stalled negotiations. But neither the US nor the Taliban can risk scrapping the troop pullout deal entirely — the consequences would be dire for both, says Florian Weigand.

In recent weeks, the Taliban have killed dozens of Afghans. And despite this grisly record, US President Donald Trump would have nevertheless met and shook hands with the Islamists today. Yet when news broke that a US soldier had been killed in yet another Taliban attack, US President Donald Trump called off the planned meeting — and thus ruled out the possibility of signing off on the US-Taliban deal.

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- September 9, 2019

How Trump upended US-Taliban peace talks -- Cara Anna, AP

The likelihood of 'peace' in Afghanistan is slim to none -- Mary Beth Long, The Hill

On again, off again: Erratic history of talks with the Taliban -- AFP

Israel Uses Its Firepower, Far and Wide -- Paul R. Pillar, National Interest

Iran is once again trying to blackmail the world for billions – We can't give in -- Olli Heinonen and Tzvi Kahn, Fox News

Turkey's Nuclear Bluff Unsettles Neighbors -- Matthew Petti, National Interest

To set up 'safe zone,' US wades into muddled Syria politics -- Sarah El Deeb, AP

Are The U.S. And China Headed For A Cold War? -- Greg Myre, NPR

My town is the new Cold War's Berlin: Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong -- Reuters

Robert Mugabe left millions of us in poverty and despair -- Hopewell Chin'ono, The Guardian

India's end game in Kashmir could blow up -- Saikat Datta, Asia Times

The Kremlin Won — and Proved It Can't Win Fair -- Leonid Bershidsky, Moscow Times

World News Briefs -- September 9, 2019 (Evening Edition)

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 04:02 PM PDT



BBC: Afghan peace deal: Trump says Taliban talks are 'dead'

US President Donald Trump says talks with the Taliban aimed at ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan are "dead".

"As far as I'm concerned, they are dead," he told White House reporters on Monday.

Over the weekend Mr Trump cancelled secret plans to host a Taliban delegation in the US after the militant group admitted killing a US soldier.

The two sides had appeared close to a deal and the Taliban said the US would "lose the most" for cancelling talks.

The US president has made withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan a key foreign policy aim, but asked about the 14,000 US troops still there he said: "We'd like to get out but we'll get out at the right time."

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MIDDLE EAST

Trump says he could meet with Iranian President Rouhani.

UN watchdog: Iran moving forward with advanced centrifuges. Iran installing new centrifuges at nuclear sites, U.N. watchdog says. UN nuclear watchdog: 'Time is of the essence' on Iran cooperation.

Top Iranian official: EU has not met nuclear deal obligations.

Exclusive: IAEA found uranium traces at Iran 'atomic warehouse' - diplomats.

Iran: Oil tanker sought by US unloaded cargo on Mediterranean coast.

U.S. will sanction whoever purchases Iran's oil: official.

Netanyahu accuses Iran of secret nuclear weapons site. Netanyahu accuses Iran of destroying secret 'nuclear site'.

Key Likud supporters oppose party, Netanyahu ahead of elections.

Yemen's war: Internally displaced people make plea for aid.

ASIA

North Korea says it's open to restarting nuclear negotiations with US in late September.

Trump: Peace talks with Taliban 'dead'.

Afghan peace talks dead, U.S. to keep pressure on Taliban: Pompeo. Pompeo: Taliban 'overreached' in attack that killed American service member.

President Ghani calls for peace after US-Taliban talks cancelled.

India tightens Kashmir crackdown with curfew.

Pakistan arrests protesters after pro-independence Kashmir rally.

China pledges support for Pakistan as tensions remain high with India.

North Korea: Tourist visits in 2018 reached 200,000.

AFRICA

Dozens killed in Burkina Faso attacks.

Nigeria to repatriate 600 citizens from S. Africa after wave of xenophobic violence.

Riek Machar back in S Sudan for rare talks with President Kiir. S.Sudan rebel leader in Juba in bid to salvage peace deal.

Thousands of Kenyans evicted from East Africa's largest forest.

Videos accusing Egypt's Sisi, military of graft go viral.

S.Africa issues arrest warrant for suspected killers of Rwandan ex-spy.

Robert Mugabe died a 'very bitter' man, nephew says.

Robert Mugabe set to receive state funeral at Zimbabwe sports stadium.

EUROPE

Boris Johnson to send British MPs home until October 14 after confirming Parliament prorogue. British parliament blocks no-deal but Johnson says Brexit will happen.

MPs inflict further Brexit defeats on Johnson ahead of parliament's suspension.

'No backstop is no deal for us,' Irish leader tells UK's Johnson.

Pro-Kremlin candidates weather major losses in Moscow city vote. Vladimir Putin's party loses 15 seats in Moscow elections.

France calls for easing of tensions with Russia.

Italy: Parliament backs new Conte government.

Refugee crisis in Cyprus close to tipping point.

Georgia's parliament backs 'Moscow's man' for prime minister.

US removed covert source in Russia due to safety concerns under Trump – report.

European summer heatwave killed 1,500 in France, Minister says.

AMERICAS

US economy untouched by trade war: Mnuchin.

US judge blocks Trump move on asylum-seekers.

US House panel to vote to formalise impeachment procedures.

U.S. border arrests down as Mexico's enforcement rises. U.S. credits Mexico, Central America for helping to reduce border arrests.

Bahamas death toll rises to 45; government emergency teams arrive.

Hurricane Dorian: Bahamas defends response amid criticism.

EU stresses support for Cuba even as U.S. hikes sanctions.

Venezuela's Maduro may push anti-Trump petition at UN, US believes.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Taliban warns more Americans will die after Trump cancels secret Camp David talks just days before 9/11.

Egypt pushes for end to US 'terror' blacklisting of Sudan.

Lebanon's Hezbollah says downs Israeli drone.

Widow of German IS rapper is arrested in Hamburg.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street ends flat amid rate hopes, tech declines.

Three new iPhones, upgraded Watch, and a focus on services: What to expect from Apple's fall product launch event tomorrow.

Oil majors to mull fresh cuts as trade war hits prices.

50 attorneys general launch antitrust investigation into Google.

Nissan CEO Saikawa resigns amid pay probe.

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 9, 2019

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 02:00 PM PDT

An advisor from the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade stands at the fortification of a base during deployment to Afghanistan June 13, 2019. Courtesy Maj. Jonathan Camire/U.S. Army/Handout via REUTERS

Reuters: U.S. military likely to ramp up operations against Taliban: U.S. general

BAGRAM AIRFIELD (Reuters) - The U.S. military is likely to accelerate the pace of its operations in Afghanistan to counter an increase in Taliban attacks, a senior U.S. general said on Monday following Washington's suspension of peace talks with the insurgents.

U.S. Marine General Kenneth McKenzie, the head of U.S. Central Command, said during a visit to Afghanistan that the Taliban overplayed its hand in peace negotiations by carrying out a spate of high profile attacks, including one that killed a U.S. soldier last week.

The Taliban, which controls more territory than at any time since 2001 when it governed the country, said on Sunday that more American lives here would be lost.

McKenzie declined to comment on the Taliban statement. But he noted that U.S. troops in Afghanistan were hardly "defenseless."

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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- September 9, 2019

Timeline: US military presence in Afghanistan -- Al Jazeera

Littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords heads to Pacific with ship-killing weaponry -- UPI

US Navy deploys new ship-killer missile to China's backyard -- Defense News

Navy test launches sub-based Trident II D5 missiles -- UPI

U.S. Navy seeks proposals for Large Unmanned Surface Vessels -- UPI

Hunkered down in Hampton Roads, Navy weathers a hurricane -- Navy Times

Special Ops May Get Army Future Vertical Lift Helo to Replace MH-6 Little Bird -- Military.com

Here's how Army aviators must prepare for large-scale combat operations -- Army Times

'Tequila-drinking Navy SEAL' in the running to oversee elite troops -- Politico

Officials Defend Military Unit's Stay at Trump Scotland Hotel -- Time/AP

Mattis Joins Advisory Group Run by Former Defense Secretary -- Military.com

Sentences reduced for 3 Blackwater guards from 2007 Iraq massacre -- Military Times/AP

The U.S. Military Needs a 'Rapid Deployment' Task Force -- National Interest

The Space Force strategic vision emerges -- Brent D. Ziarnick, The Hill

Military sees value in commercial data, but needs to figure out how to buy it -- Space News

Jump-starting Europe's work on military artificial intelligence -- Heiko Borchert und Christian Brandlhuber, Defense News

Pentagon seeks 'ethicist' to oversee military artificial intelligence -- The Guardian

US Army's multidomain force emerges in Europe -- Defense News

Britain's shipbuilding strategy has not gone according to plan — and industry is noticing -- Defense News

As Britain lurches toward Brexit, how will European security fare? -- David B. Larter, Defense News

Romania, Bulgaria boost defense buys amid fear of Russia -- Defense News

Anticipating a New Russian Military Doctrine in 2020: What it Might Contain and Why it Matters -- Dara Massicot, War On The Rocks

Russia to Deliver S-400 to India Within 18-19 Months, Contract Already Prepaid - Official -- Sputnik

Central Beijing locked down as Chinese military practices for huge October 1 parade -- SCMP

South Korea Doesn't Need the U.S. Military To Fight North Korea in a War -- National Interest

Videos accusing Egypt's Sisi, military of graft go viral -- France 24

Saudi Arabia Launches Military Industrial Licensing Programme -- Sputnik

'The Most Vegan Army in the World': How Israel co-opts veganism to justify Palestinian oppression -- Mondoweiss

North Korea Says It's Willing To Resume Nuclear Talks With U.S.

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 01:09 PM PDT

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un meet at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, June 30, 2019. © Reuters / KCNA / File Photo

Reuters: North Korea says it is willing to resume nuclear talks with U.S. in late September

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea said on Monday it was willing to restart nuclear talks with the United States in late September, but warned that chances of a deal could end unless Washington takes a fresh approach.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed in a June 30 meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to reopen working-level talks stalled since their failed February summit in Hanoi, but this has yet to happen in spite of repeated appeals from Washington.

In a statement carried by North Korea's official KCNA news agency, Vice North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said Pyongyang was willing to have "comprehensive discussions" with the United States in late September at a time and place agreed between both sides.

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WNU Editor: The U.S. also wants a resumption of talks .... US coaxing, pressuring N. Korea for talks (Korea Herald).

More News On North Korea Saying It Is Willing To Resume Nuclear Talks With U.S.

North Korea says it's willing to resume nuke talks with US -- AP
North Korea says it's open to restarting nuclear negotiations with US in late September -- The Hill
N. Korea 'willing to resume' nuclear talks with US in late September – ministry -- RT

Robert Baer: CIA And FBI Have Never Trusted Trump

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 12:23 PM PDT


WNU Editor: According to former CIA operative Robert Baer, the CIA and FBI have never trusted President Trump. I think it is worse than that. When you look at former officials like FBI Director Comey, former Director of National Intelligence Clapper, and former CIA Director John Brennan, they have made it very clear in the past three years that they fundamentally disagree with the policies that President Trump ran on successfully in 2016. And even though they are no longer employed by the government, the people they hired and promoted are still there who I am sure share the same points of view. The FBI and CIA are there to serve the President, not the other way around.

For Robert Baer's video, go here .... Robert Baer: CIA and FBI have never trusted Trump (CNN).

Has The Peace Process In Afghanistan Collapsed?

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 10:35 AM PDT





CNN: Trump overruled advisers, VP on Taliban Camp David meeting

The pine-shaded cabins at Camp David have hosted secret peace summits between Middle Eastern leaders and high-stakes gatherings of major heads of state. For President Donald Trump, the mountainside retreat offered visions of another diplomatic coup: clandestine talks between US, Afghan and Taliban officials that could end America's longest war.

Even opposition from within his own national security team, including Vice President Mike Pence, could not deter Trump from pressing forward with his plan to host Taliban leaders at the rural presidential getaway.

Trump eventually scrapped the event after a Taliban car bomb killed a US soldier and 11 others last week. But that decision came after heated debate within the administration over the venue for the summit -- an outgrowth of larger, more substantial disagreements over the wisdom of negotiating with the Taliban at all.

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WNU Editor: A U.S. - Taliban agreement on a U.S military withdrawal from Afghanistan is definitely not going to happen now. I am sure the overall peace process will continue, but I will be surprised if anything will be decided until after next year's U.S. Presidential election.

Sudan's New Foreign Minister Says Removal From U.S. Terror List Is Her Top Priority

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 10:26 AM PDT

Sudanese Foreign Minister Asmaa Abdalla (right) with her Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Khartoum on September 9, 2019. AFP

Al Jazeera: Sudan top diplomat says removal from US terror list top priority

Asmaa Abdalla, Sudan's first female foreign minister, says Khartoum welcomes financial support without interference.

Asmaa Abdalla has barely been Sudan's foreign minister for 24 hours, but she already has no doubts about her top priority: removing the country from the United States' list of state sponsors of "terrorism".

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera on Sunday, shortly after being sworn in as part of Sudan's new cabinet, Abdalla acknowledged that while the country faced "many" challenges, its removal from the list would lead to a desperately needed economic revival in the post-Omar al-Bashir era.

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Update: Egypt wants Sudan off US terror list (Washington Post)

WNU Editor: Egypt is working behind the scenes .... Egypt working with Washington to remove Sudan from terror list (The National).

America's Top Ally In Syria Warns ISIS Is Resurging

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 09:55 AM PDT


CNN: EXCLUSIVE: America's top ally in Syria warns ISIS is resurging and asks for more US support

(CNN)America's top ally in the fight against ISIS, the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, warned Friday that the terrorist group was resurging in Syria and asked for increased US support for his troops as they seek to keep ISIS from reestablishing itself.

Asked if he agreed with a recent Pentagon inspector general report that said ISIS was resurging in Syria after President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw about half the US troops from the country, Gen. Mazloum Kobani Abdi, the Syrian Democratic Forces commander, told CNN that "this is our opinion as well."

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WNU editor: The relationship between the U.S. and its closest ally in Syria is complicated .... How Trump Betrayed the General Who Defeated ISIS (Robin Wright, New Yorker).

Iran's Existing Arsenal Of Ballistic Missiles Is Causing Fresh Alarms In Washington

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 09:38 AM PDT



WNU editor: Iran is also claiming that its cruise missiles are better then America's .... Iran Says Its Cruise Missiles Are Better Than America's (National Interest).

U.S. And Turkish Troops Conduct Their First Joint Ground Patrol Of A Syrian 'Safe Zone'

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 09:32 AM PDT



Reuters: Turkish military enters Syria to begin joint U.S. 'safe zone' patrol

AKCAKALE, Turkey/TAL ABYAD, Syria (Reuters) - Armed Turkish military vehicles crossed into war-stricken Syria on Sunday to begin joint patrols with U.S. counterparts to establish a high-stakes "safe zone" along a border region controlled by Kurdish forces.

Vehicles with Turkish flags joined those in Syria with U.S. flags some 15 kilometers (nine miles) east of the Turkish border town of Akcakale, near Syria's Tel Abyad. With two military helicopters briefly overhead, they headed south for several hours before returning to Turkey.

The land patrol, which Damascus condemned, marks the latest sign of cooperation between the NATO allies east of the Euphrates even while thorny questions remain over the size and oversight of the safe zone.

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Update #1: US and Turkish troops conduct first joint ground patrol of Syrian 'safe zone' (CNN)
Update #2: US, Turkey launch joint patrols in northeast Syria (AFP)

WNU Editor: Syria is voicing its objections .... Syria Says Joint U.S.-Turkish Patrols Violate Country's Sovereignty (US News and World Report/Reuters).

Will Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Be Defeated Next Week When Israelis Go To The Polls?

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 09:05 AM PDT

Former defence minister Avigdor Lieberman (L) has gained in popularity since April's election which saw Netanyahu (R) fail to put together a coalition (AFP Photo/MENAHEM KAHANA)

AFP: Netanyahu fights for political life a week before Israel votes

Jerusalem (AFP) - Israel moved into its final week of campaigning Monday for an unprecedented second general election in five months with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu battling for political survival while facing a potential corruption indictment.

With the September 17 vote looming, Netanyahu and his right-wing Likud drew outrage from opposition parties with a push for last-minute legislation that would allow party officials to bring cameras to polling stations.

His critics labelled it a naked attempt to depress turnout among Israel's Arab population, as it could intimidate many into staying away.

They also pointed out that it could serve to energise Netanyahu's base of right-wing voters due to his warnings -- so far unfounded -- that the election could be stolen.

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WNU Editor: All of my Israeli contacts are telling me that they have no idea on who will be the "winner" when Israelis go to the polls on September 17.

Saudi Arabia Wants To Enrich Uranium

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 08:57 AM PDT

Saudi Arabia's newly appointed energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the kingdom is proceeding cautiously with its planned nuclear power program. (AFP)

Reuters: Saudi Arabia flags plan to enrich uranium as U.S. seeks nuclear pact

ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia wants to enrich uranium for its nuclear power program, its energy minister said on Monday, potentially complicating talks with Washington on an atomic pact and the role of U.S. companies.

Uranium enrichment has been a sticking point with the United States, especially after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in 2018 that the Sunni Muslim kingdom would develop nuclear arms if regional rival Shi'ite Muslim Iran did.

The world's top oil exporter says it wants to use nuclear power to diversify its energy mix, but enrichment also opens up the possibility of military uses of uranium.

"We are proceeding with it cautiously ... we are experimenting with two nuclear reactors," Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said, referring to a plan to issue a tender for the Gulf Arab state's first two nuclear power reactors.

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WNU Editor: There are no doubts in my mind that the ultimate goal for Saudi Arabia is to have the infrastructure in place to develop and build nuclear weapons. Diversifying its energy mix is a secondary priority, not the primary one.

More News On Reports That The Saudi Arabia Wants To Enrich Uranium

Saudi Arabia wants to enrich uranium for nuclear power, says energy minister -- Middle East Eye
Saudi Arabia announces it wants to go nuclear - stoking fears that Iran's flouting of deal will start arms race in region -- Daily Mail
Saudi Arabia Plans To Enrich Uranium For Its Nuclear Power Reactors -- Forbes

South African Xenophobic Attacks On Foreigners Continue

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 08:30 AM PDT



BBC: South Africa: Two dead in new bout of mob violence

A fresh bout of mob violence in South Africa has left two people dead.

It began after a speech in the commercial hub Johannesburg by a veteran politician, who was trying to quell tensions over xenophobia.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi was heckled by a rowdy section of the crowd on Sunday, who later clashed with security forces.

Ten people, including two foreigners, were killed in the city last week when mobs attacked foreign-owned businesses.

The trouble led to diplomatic tensions with other African countries, most notably Nigeria.

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More News On South African Xenophobic Attacks On Foreigners Continuing

South African attacks on foreign shops continue; 12 dead -- AP
12 dead, 639 arrested following xenophobic violence -- News 24
South Africa: Anti-migrant clashes kill 1, injure several -- DW
One killed, five wounded in new Johannesburg violence -- Al Jazeera
Police confirm 12 people dead as result of xenophobia attacks -- EWN
Xenophobia: Armed South African Youths Renew Calls For Foreigners To Leave -- Channels TV

Hezbollah Says It Has Shot Down An 'Israeli Drone' At The Lebanon Border

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 08:11 AM PDT



Arab News/Reuters: Lebanon's Hezbollah shoots down Israeli drone

BEIRUT: Iran-backed Hezbollah said it downed an Israeli drone in southern Lebanon early on Monday, a week after the group's leader said it would shoot down Israeli drones in Lebanese airspace.

The drone is now in Hezbollah's possession, the group said in a statement.

An Israeli military statement said one of its drones "fell inside southern Lebanon during routine operations." It did not say why the drone crashed, but said "there is no concern information could be taken from it." An Israeli military spokeswoman said it was a "simple drone" without elaborating.

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WNU Editor: Israel is denying these reports .... IDF denies Hezbollah shot down surveillance drone (Jerusalem Post)

More News On Hezbollah Claims That It Has Shot Down An 'Israeli Drone' At The Lebanon Border

Hezbollah says shot down 'Israeli drone' at Lebanese border -- AFP
Hezbollah says it shot down 'Israeli drone' at Lebanon border -- DW
Lebanon's Hezbollah downs Israeli drone in southern town -- Al Jazeera
Hezbollah claims to have downed an Israeli UAV -- Arutz Sheva

Israeli Military Is Claiming That Shi'ite Militias Have Fired Rockets At Israel From Syria

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 08:10 AM PDT



Middle East Eye: Israeli army says rockets fired toward Israel from Syria

Alleged attack, which failed to reach Israel, comes after unidentified aircraft said to have killed 18 pro-Iran fighters in Syria

Israel said on Monday that several rockets were fired at its territory from Syria by an Iranian-backed force in what would be a rare incident, but that they all fell short.

"Earlier this morning, a number of rockets were launched from Syria towards Israel, all failed to hit Israeli territory," a statement from Israel's military said.

"The rockets were launched from the outskirts of Damascus by Shiite militia operatives operating under the Iranian Quds Force [the elite wing of Iran's Revolutionary Guards]," it said.

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More News On Israeli Military Claims That Shi'ite Militias Have Fired Rockets At Israel From Syria

IDF: Shi'ite militias fired rockets at Israel from Syria -- Jerusalem Post
Rockets fired at Israel from Syria by Iran-backed force, military says -- The National
IDF: Pro-Iran militants in Syria attempted to launch missiles into Israel -- i24 News
IDF says pro-Iranian militias in Syria attempted to launch missiles into Israel -- YNet News
Iran's hasty, failed attempt at revenge for Syrian-Iraq border attack -- YNet News

Air Strikes Strike Positions Of Iran-Backed Militias Near Syria's Border With Iraq

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 08:28 AM PDT

BBC: Syria war: 'Air strikes' hit Iran-backed forces near Iraq border

Warplanes have struck positions of Iran-backed militias near Syria's border with Iraq, activists say.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a UK-based monitoring group, said at least 18 Iranian and pro-Iranian fighters were killed.

It was not clear who carried out the overnight strikes in and around the town of Albu Kamal.

But Israel has carried out hundreds of attacks on Iranian-linked targets in Syria during the country's civil war.

It has sought to thwart what it calls Iran's "military entrenchment" in Syria and shipments of Iranian weapons to militant groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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WNU Editor: It looks like the Israeli air force is busy.

More News On Reports That Warplanes Have Struck Positions Of Iran-Backed Militias Near Syria's Border With Iraq

At least 21 dead, after attacks on Iranian-backed militias in Syria - report -- Jerusalem Post
Activists: Airstrikes on Iran-backed groups in Syria kill 18 -- AP
Air strikes kill 18 pro-Iran fighters in east Syria: monitor -- AFP
Report: Iraqi militias attacked near Syria border -- Arutz Sheva
Several said killed in strikes on Iran-backed militia base on Syria-Iraq border -- Times of Israel
Airstrikes at Al Bukamal? The alleged Iranian base and the 'explosions' -- Jerusalem Post

CNN: CIA Extracted Its Top Russian Spy In 2017

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 07:15 AM PDT

From left, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, US President Donald Trump, and Russian Ambassador to the United States Sergei Kislyak talk during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Photo: TNS

CNN: Exclusive: US extracted top spy from inside Russia in 2017

Washington (CNN)In a previously undisclosed secret mission in 2017, the United States successfully extracted from Russia one of its highest-level covert sources inside the Russian government, multiple Trump administration officials with direct knowledge told CNN.

A person directly involved in the discussions said that the removal of the Russian was driven, in part, by concerns that President Donald Trump and his administration repeatedly mishandled classified intelligence and could contribute to exposing the covert source as a spy.

The decision to carry out the extraction occurred soon after a May 2017 meeting in the Oval Office in which Trump discussed highly classified intelligence with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and then-Russian Ambassador to the US Sergey Kislyak. The intelligence, concerning ISIS in Syria, had been provided by Israel.

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Update: Trump administration extracted US spy from inside Russia government in 2017, report says (The Independent)

WNU Editor: CNN is inferring that because of President Trump this spy was extracted, but admits later on in the report that the intelligence President Trump had declassified was not directly related to the spy in the Russian government. CNN is also saying that multiple sources are acknowledging that a U.S. spy was extracted from Russia, but only one source is saying that it was due to President Trump. There are to many inconsistencies in this report, but I predict that by the end of the day it will be widely spread by the main stream media.

Russia's Ruling Party Suffers Loses In Local Elections

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 07:01 AM PDT



CNN: Russia's ruling party takes a hit in Moscow election

Moscow (CNN)Russia's ruling party appears to have lost multiple seats in Moscow's city legislature, according to preliminary voting results reported by state news agency RIA-Novosti.

Self-nominated candidates aligned with United Russia, which supports President Vladimir Putin, are set to occupy 26 of 45 seats in the Moscow City Duma, RIA-Novosti cited Valentin Gorbunov, head of the Moscow Election Commission, as saying.

United Russia previously held 28 seats, along with 10 self-nominated candidates backed by the party.

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WNU Editor: The turnout was less than 22% in Moscow .... and I believe that number is inflated. Turnout was even lower in the other municipal elections. The protest vote went mainly to the Communist Party that was not barred from fielding candidates in yesterday's municipal elections.

Update: Yup .... The Kremlin Won — and Proved It Can't Win Fair (Leonid Bershidsky, Moscow Times).



More News On Local Elections In Russia

Opposition parties score big wins in closely-watched Moscow elections -- RT
United Russia, Putin Suffer Stinging Setback In Moscow Poll -- RFE
Russia's ruling party loses a third of seats in Moscow election after protests -- Reuters
Russia's Elections: 'Smart Voting' Successes, Alleged Tampering and More -- Moscow Times
Kremlin suffers losses in Moscow city vote after protests -- AFP
Russia elections: Kremlin-backed parties take a hit -- DW
Problems for Putin's party as Moscow says 'nyet' -- Oleg Smirnov, Asia Times

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Posted: 09 Sep 2019 04:54 AM PDT

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Listen to the Song That Hong Kong’s Youthful Protesters Are Calling Their ‘National Anthem’

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 01:59 AM PDT

Separatist ideas have been brewing in Hong Kong for some time—and calls for self-determination have grown louder during weeks of unrest. Now the territory has what many are calling a “national anthem.”

“Glory to Hong Kong” has spread like wildfire: on a quiet Monday night, hundreds of people spread out across four floors of a suburban shopping mall to sing it. The song has been watched on YouTube nearly 700,000 times, and at least half a dozen English translations, and a Japanese iteration, have surfaced.

The composer is Thomas, a full-time musician in his mid-twenties, who asked to be identified only by his first name. He says he recruited performers, as well as people to help with the mixing and arrangement, on Hong Kong’s Reddit-like forum LIHKG, after sharing a demo version last month.

“Music is a tool for unity,” he tells TIME. “I really felt like we needed a song to unite us and boost our morale.”

While he wrote the first draft of the lyrics, LIHKG users contributed suggestions in a thread that was upvoted more than a thousand times. One of them was the incorporation of “Reclaim Hong Kong, revolution of our time,” which has become one of the most commonly chanted phrases at pro-democracy protests.

“The message to listeners is that despite the unhappiness and uncertainty of our time, Hong Kong people will not surrender,” the composer tells TIME.

Anthony Kwan—Getty Images Protesters sing songs and shout slogans as they gather at Cityplaza shopping center after business hours in Hong Kong on Sep. 9, 2019.

It’s not the first song to be taken up by Hong Kong’s democracy movement. At the start of the current wave of protests, Christians and non-Christians alike would break into choruses of “Sing Hallelujah to the Lord” during peaceful gatherings and tense police stand-offs.

“Do You Hear the People Sing,” from Les Miserables, commonly sung during the 2014 Umbrella Revolution, also continues to be intoned today. Last week, students at a high school sang the Broadway tune over the Chinese national anthem, as seen in a video widely shared on social media.

But no other song has gained the traction that “Glory to Hong Kong” has.

“The song gives me a very strong sense of belonging to Hong Kong,” says Calvin, a 18-year-old protestor. ” It summarizes our hopes, our targets, our ambitions.”

A recent local survey has shown that only about a quarter of those polled identified themselves as “Chinese,” while more than half identified themselves as “Hongkongers.” The former British colony was retroceded to China in 1997, but its 7.2 million inhabitants remain culturally and linguistically distinct from mainland Chinese.

Hurricane Survivors in the Bahamas Are Struggling to Start New Lives

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 11:38 PM PDT

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Thousands of hurricane survivors are filing off boats and planes in the capital of the Bahamas, facing the need to start new lives after Hurricane Dorian but with little ideas on how or where to begin.

Some sat in hotel lobbies as they debated their next steps. Others were bused to shelters jammed to capacity. Some got rides from friends or family who offered a temporary place to stay on New Providence, an island of some 13,000 residents that has never seen so many people arrive on its shores in recent history.

Carla Ferguson, a 51-year-old resident of Treasure Cay, walked out of a small airport in Nassau with her daughter and other relatives late Monday afternoon and looked around as the sun set.

“We don’t know where we’re going to stay,” she said. “We don’t know.”

Ferguson and her family had one large duffel bag and three plastic storage boxes, most of them stuffed with donated clothes they received before leaving their tiny, devastated island.

“No one deserves to go through this,” said her daughter, 30-year-old Dimple Lightbourne, blinking away tears.

The government has estimated that up to 10,000 people from the Abaco islands alone, including Treasure Cay, will need food, water and temporary housing as officials consider setting up tent or container cities while they clear the country’s ravaged northern region of debris so people can eventually return.

Getting back to Abaco is the dream of Betty Edmond, a 43-year-old cook who picked at some fries Monday night while with her son and husband in a restaurant at a Nassau hotel, where her nephew is paying for their stay.

They arrived in Nassau on Saturday night after a six-hour boat trip from Abaco and plan to fly to South Florida on Wednesday, thanks to plane tickets bought by friends who will provide them a temporary home until they can find jobs. But the goal is to return, Edmond said.

“Home will always be home,” she said. “Every day you wish you could go back.”

“You try to keep your hopes up, but …,” she added, her voice trailing off as she shook her head.

The upheaval, however, was exciting to her 8-year-old son, Kayden Monestime, who said he was looking forward to going to a mall, McDonald’s and Foot Locker.

Instead of starting school Monday, as had been scheduled before the Category 5 storm hit, Monestime spent the day accompanying his parents to the bank and a shelter as they prepared for the move to the U.S.

Also flying to Florida was 41-year-old Shaneka Russell, who owned Smacky’s Takeaway, a takeout restaurant known for its cracked conch that opened in 2005 and was named after the noises her son made as a baby. Russell’s mother once ran the place, which was destroyed by Dorian.

On Monday, she sat in a white plastic chair under a white plastic tarp as she waited for her 13-year-old son to arrive from Abaco.

Russell said good Samaritans had taken her and a group of people into their home over the weekend and found them a hotel room in Nassau for a couple of days.

“To know that we were going to a hotel, with electricity and air conditioning and a proper shower, I cried,” she said. “I’ve never been through anything like this in my life.”

Dorian slammed into Great Abaco and Grand Bahama islands a week ago as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever, killing at least 44 people, with emergency workers saying they expect to find more victims.

Members of the Gainesville, Florida, fire department were checking the ruins of The Mudd, the Bahamas’ largest Haitian immigrant community on Great Abaco.

“We’ve probably hit at most one-tenth of this area, and so far we found five human remains,” said Joseph Hillhouse, assistant chief of Gainesville Fire Rescue. “I would say based off of our sample size, we’re going to see more.”

After U.S. teams recovered some bodies, Bahamas police and medical authorities moved in to conduct autopsies and fly the bodies south to Nassau.

“There are still more bodies,” said Genoise Arnold, a resident of The Mudd, who knew of at least three neighbors killed during the storm.

Arnold said one neighbor clung to a tree during Dorian and succumbed to flood waters that surged through the low-lying neighborhood. Others were caught under their homes when winds turned the structures into splinters, leaving the cowering residents exposed, he said.

The huge debris piles left by the storm are challenging for search and recovery teams, which cannot use bulldozers or other heavy equipment to search for the dead. That makes recovery and identification a slow process.

At least five deaths have been blamed on the storm in the southeastern United States and one in Puerto Rico.

Lightbourne, the Abaco resident now in Nassau, said she couldn’t wait to escape the disaster Dorian left behind.

“I don’t want to see the Bahamas for a while. It’s stressful,” she said. “I want to go to America. …This is a new chapter. I’ve ripped all the pages out. Just give me a new book to fill out.”

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Associated Press writer Gonzalo Gaudenzi in Abaco contributed to this report.

The U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Says Islamic State Remains Resilient in Afghanistan

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 08:23 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the Islamic State extremist group remains resilient in Afghanistan despite “a high pace” of operations against it by government and international forces — and is urging all armed groups not to interfere in the upcoming presidential election.

The U.N. chief said in a report to the Security Council circulated Monday that between mid-June and early September 183 incidents were attributed to Islamic State fighters — nearly double the 93 incidents during the same period in 2018.

Guterres’ report was written before U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly ended a nearly yearlong effort to reach a political settlement with the Taliban on Saturday. Trump said Monday that U.S. peace talks with the Taliban were now “dead.”

In the report, the secretary-general says the U.S.-Taliban talks, a dialogue between Afghan parties in Qatar and strengthened efforts “to build a regional consensus on peace have given rise to cautious optimism that a formal peace process may soon begin.”

Guterres cautioned, however, that a peace process could only be sustained if it is inclusive, protects the rights of all Afghans, and is “grounded in a broad consensus.” He reiterated his call for direct talks between the Taliban and the government, which the Taliban has rejected.

The secretary-general said Afghanistan’s “volatile security situation is highly concerning,” citing direct threats to the presidential election scheduled for Sept. 28 “by anti-government elements that may discourage many Afghans from voting.”

Guterres called on the Taliban and other armed groups, including Islamic State, “to desist from threatening or targeting electoral staff, candidates or voters.” He also urged anti-government forces to refrain from damaging electoral sites and to allow the Afghan people “to exercise their political rights in safety and without fear of violence.”

The secretary-general said the winner of the presidential election will take on “the hefty responsibility of leading the country through the next phase of its journey towards stability and self-reliance and, above all, of pursuing a negotiated settlement to end the devastating conflict.”

But what will happen now that the U.S.-Taliban deal appears dead, at least for the foreseeable future, remains to be seen. The Security Council is scheduled to discuss Guterres’ report Tuesday.

Guterres appealed to all Afghan leaders and candidates “to display leadership in discouraging fraud and to take firm action to prevent it.” He said the election “must be contested on a level playing field, without unduly favoring any candidate.”

He welcomed the public commitments of President Ashraf Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah — both candidates for the top job — to contest the election fairly.

He also noted the steps taken by the government to separate functions of the state from the presidential race. But, he added, “At the same time, allegations of misuse of state resources and perceptions of interference in the work of the electoral management bodies are concerning.”

Guterres urged candidates not to make “spurious or sweeping allegations of fraud without sufficient evidence,” but to report serious allegation to appropriate authorities.

“Those who attempt or commit fraud must be held to account,” he said.

North Korea Fires Two Projectiles After Offering Talks With the U.S.

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 06:45 PM PDT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched two projectiles toward the sea on Tuesday, South Korea’s military said, hours after the North offered to resume nuclear diplomacy with the United States but warned its dealings with Washington may end without new U.S. proposals.

The launches and demand for new proposals were apparently aimed at pressuring the United States to make concessions when the North Korea-U.S. talks restart. North Korea is widely believed to want the United States to provide security guarantees and extensive relief from U.S.-led sanctions in return for limited denuclearization steps.

The North Korean projectiles fired from its South Phyongan province, which surrounds its capital city of Pyongyang, flew about 330 kilometers (205 miles) across the country and in the direction of the waters off its east coast, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and Defense Ministry.

The military said South Korea will monitor possible additional launches. The JCS said the U.S. and South Korean militaries were analyzing the launches but didn’t immediately say whether the weapons were ballistic missiles or rocket artillery.

Tuesday’s launches were the eighth round of launches since late July and the first since Aug. 24. The previous seven launches have revealed short-range missile and rocket artillery systems that experts say would potentially expand its capabilities to strike targets throughout South Korea, including U.S. military bases.

On Monday night, the North’s first vice foreign minister, Choe Son Hui, said North Korea is willing to resume nuclear diplomacy in late September but that Washington must come to the negotiating table with acceptable new proposals. She said if the proposals don’t satisfy North Korea, dealings between the two countries may end.

President Donald Trump called North Korea’s announcement “interesting.”

“We’ll see what happens,” Trump said. “In the meantime, we have our hostages back, we’re getting the remains of our great heroes back and we’ve had no nuclear testing for a long time.”

The White House said it was aware of the new reports of projectiles being launched from North Korea and was continuing to monitor the situation and consulting with its allies in the region.

South Korea’s presidential office said national security adviser Chung Eui-yong presided over an emergency National Security Council meeting where officials expressed “strong concern” over the continuing short-range launches by the North.

Japan’s defense ministry said the projectiles did not land in Japan’s territorial waters or its exclusive economic zone. The ministry’s statement said there was no indication the launches posed a direct threat to Japan’s security.

In the late-night statement carried by state media, Choe said North Korea is willing to sit down with the United States “for comprehensive discussions in late September of the issues we have so far taken up, at a time and place to be agreed.”

Choe said she hopes the United States will bring “a proposal geared to the interests of the DPRK and the U.S. and based on decision methods acceptable to us.” DPRK stands for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the North’s official name.

She warned that “if the U.S. side fingers again the worn-out scenario which has nothing to do with new decision methods at the DPRK-U.S. working negotiation to be held with so much effort, the DPRK-U.S. dealings may come to an end.”

Kim Dong-yub, an analyst at Seoul’s Institute for Far Eastern Studies, said the North likely tested one of the new weapons systems it demonstrated in July and August. They include a mobile short-range ballistic missile system that experts say resembled an enlarged version of the U.S. Army Tactical Missile System and a “super-large” multiple rocket system the North tested on Aug. 24.

Kim said the North was apparently trying to increase its bargaining power by pairing its dialogue offer with short-range launches, sending a message to Trump that it could potentially tests bigger weapons if the United States refuses to make major concessions.

Talks on North Korea’s nuclear disarmament fell apart in February when Trump rejected North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s demand for sweeping sanctions relief in return for partial disarmament at their second summit in Vietnam.

It was a huge embarrassment for the young North Korean leader, who made a dayslong train trip to the Vietnamese capital to obtain the sanctions relief he needs to revitalize his country’s troubled economy.

In April, Kim said he was open to another summit with Trump but set the end of the year as a deadline for the U.S. to offer improved terms for an agreement to revive the nuclear diplomacy.

Kim and Trump met again at the Korean border in late June and agreed to restart diplomacy, but there have no public meetings between the sides since then.

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Associated Press writers Kim Tong-hyung in Seoul and Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to this report.

After Dorian Survivors Are Kicked Off Rescue Ship, U.S. Border Patrol Says All Bahamians Welcome — Except Those Who Aren’t

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 03:13 PM PDT

Dozens of Bahamians trying to evacuate from the hurricane-wrecked islands were told to get off a ferry headed towards Florida last weekend, and were told that was because they did not have U.S. visas. But the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency said on Monday afternoon at a White House press briefing that they would grant entry into the U.S. to anyone from the Bahamas on “humanitarian reasons.”

“We will accept anyone on humanitarian reasons that needs to come here,” said Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of CBP on the subject of Bahamians seeking refuge from the islands hit by Hurricane Dorian. “We’re not (…) telling a cruise line that you cannot allow anyone without documents,” he added. “That’s just not being done. There’s just some confusion there.”

Morgan said that, in Dorian’s aftermath, the agency has already processed people from the Bahamas who have travel documents and those who do not — but added that individuals still need to be vetted “to make sure we’re not letting dangerous people in.” Anyone deemed “inadmissible” would not be returned to the Bahamas but turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which would detain them appropriately, Morgan said.

Morgan had also tweeted on Sunday that evacuees from the Bahamas who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, as well as those with proper documentation to enter the U.S. are able to enter as usual. “No visa document requirements have changed,” Morgan said.

Just over a week ago, Hurricane Dorian had slammed and stalled over the Bahamas, killing more than 40 people and rendering large swaths of land uninhabitable. The 185 mph winds and rapid flooding destroyed houses, drowned people and animals and left entire neighborhoods submerged in water.

After passengers had boarded the ferry on Sunday, which was headed from Freeport to Fort Lauderdale Fla., and run by the Spanish shipping company Balearia Caribbean, an announcement blared through the speakers. “Please, all passengers that don’t have a U.S. visa, please proceed to disembark,” a crew member said in a video captured by a journalist with WSVN 7 News in Miami. Crew members then reportedly ordered 103 people to get off the boat just minutes before departure, the Miami Herald reported. (Balearia did not respond to emails and a phone call requesting comment on Monday.)

CBP acknowledged in a statement to TIME that it was “notified of a vessel preparing to embark an unknown number of passengers in Freeport and requested that the operator of the vessel coordinate with U.S. and Bahamian government officials in Nassau before departing.”

Travel between Florida and the Bahamas is nothing out of the ordinary, Christine Vassallo-Oby, a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Latin American, Caribbean and U.S. Latino studies at the University of Albany, tells TIME. It is a “commonplace” journey largely because of the geographical proximity between the two regions, Vassallo-Oby says. “There’s a casino in Nassau that many Floridians travel to on a regular basis.” The boat ride takes around two hours.

“This story is not new. We keep going through the same routine of natural disasters and poor or low quality relief efforts,” Vassallo-Oby says, noting the influx of people from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands after Hurricane Maria hit the islands in 2017. “It’s contradictory” for the U.S. to want to reap the benefits of trade and tourism with the Bahamas but also “turn our backs on everyday Bahamians who work in these same places,” she adds.

Bahamian citizens who meet the following requirements can typically apply for admission to the U.S. without a visa, according to CBP policy.

  • Be in possession of a valid, unexpired Bahamian passport and a police certificate issued within the past six months
  • No criminal record or any legal ineligibility or inadmissibility as defined by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Be traveling for business or pleasure where the intention is to only stay for a short duration

“CBP continues to process the arrivals of passengers evacuating from the Bahamas according to established policy and procedures — as demonstrated by the nearly 1,500 Hurricane Dorian survivors who arrived at the Port of Palm Beach, Fla., aboard a cruise ship on Saturday and were processed without incident,” the CBP spokesperson said.

A CBP officer told WSVN 7 News that the call to remove the Bahamians was a “business decision” made by Balearia and that “they were not ordered off the boat by any U.S. government entity.”

“If these folks did stay on the boat we would have processed them and worked within our laws and protocols and done what we had to do to facilitate them,” the officer said.

During a press conference on Monday, President Donald Trump raised the issue of “very bad gang members” and “drug dealers” when explaining why the U.S. should be careful when processing Bahamians seeking refuge post-Dorian. Trump has made similar statements about Mexican immigrants in the past, including in the speech he used to launch his presidential campaign in 2015.

Trump had also tweeted last week that he would appreciate the efforts of any cruise ship companies to help those in the badly hit sections of the Bahamas.

North Korea Says It’s Willing to Resume Nuclear Talks With U.S.

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 03:11 PM PDT

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Monday it is willing to resume nuclear diplomacy with the United States in late September but that Washington must come to the negotiating table with acceptable new proposals.

If the proposals don’t satisfy North Korea, dealings between the two countries may come to an end, First Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui said.

Choe’s statement was apparently aimed at pressuring the United States to make concessions when the North Korea-U.S. talks restart.

North Korea is widely believed to want the United States to provide it with security guarantees and extensive relief from U.S.-led sanctions in return for limited denuclearization steps.

 

U.S. President Donald Trump called North Korea’s announcement “interesting.”

“We’ll see what happens,” Trump said. “In the meantime, we have our hostages back, we’re getting the remains of our great heroes back and we’ve had no nuclear testing for a long time.”

In the late-night statement carried by state media, Choe said North Korea is willing to sit down with the United States “for comprehensive discussions in late September of the issues we have so far taken up, at a time and place to be agreed.”

Choe said she hopes the United States will bring “a proposal geared to the interests of the DPRK and the U.S. and based on decision methods acceptable to us.” DPRK stands for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the North’s official name.

She warned that “if the U.S. side fingers again the worn-out scenario which has nothing to do with new decision methods at the DPRK-U.S. working negotiation to be held with so much effort, the DPRK-U.S. dealings may come to an end.”

Talks on North Korea’s nuclear disarmament fell apart in February when Trump rejected North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s demand for sweeping sanctions relief in return for partial disarmament at their second summit in Vietnam.

It was a huge embarrassment for the young North Korean leader, who made a dayslong train trip to the Vietnamese capital to obtain the sanctions relief he needs to revitalize his country’s troubled economy.

In April, Kim said he was open to another summit with Trump but set the end of the year as a deadline for the U.S. to offer improved terms for an agreement to revive the nuclear diplomacy.

Kim and Trump met again at the Korean border in late June and agreed to restart diplomacy, but there have no public meetings between the sides since then.

In recent months, North Korea has carried out a slew of missile and rocket tests to protest joint military drills between the U.S. and South Korea that North Korea views as an invasion rehearsal. Some experts said the North Korean weapons tests were also a demonstration of its expanding weapons arsenal aimed at boosting its leverage ahead of new talks with the United States.

Most of the North Korean weapons tested in July and August have been short range. This suggests that North Korea hasn’t wanted to lift its self-imposed moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests, which would certainly derail negotiations with Washington.

Trump has downplayed the latest North Korean weapons tests, saying the U.S. never restricted short-range tests.

Why a Plan to Redefine the Meaning of ‘Museum’ Is Stirring Up Controversy

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 09:31 AM PDT

When you visit a museum, chances are you think more about the items you’re there to see than about the museum itself — much less about the meaning of museums in general. But while art and antiquities are what draw millions of curious visitors to museums each year, that last matter has long preoccupied the people who work in them. Is a museum simply a building to house objects? Is it there to engage with the public? To take an active stance on political issues? All of the above?

As the institution’s role evolves, a universal definition of museum has become the subject of heated argument. In fact, while the International Council of Museums (ICOM)’s Extraordinary General Assembly — a United Nations-style body for museums, in which 119 countries are represented — was supposed to vote on the matter over the weekend, the vote was postponed after “profound and healthy debate,” with little clarity as to when it might be rescheduled.

“From my perspective — and that of a number of other committees — the Extraordinary General Assembly was a strange and un-transparent descent into chaos,” Danish curator Jette Sandahl, who chaired the committee proposing a new definition, told TIME after the postponement.

At the heart of the matter is an attempt to outline exactly what a contribution to broader society could look like for museums today. The proposed new definition, which may be amended before another vote takes place, describes museums as “democratizing, inclusive and polyphonic spaces for critical dialogue about the pasts and the futures,” with a goal of contributing to “human dignity and social justice, global equality and planetary wellbeing.” That’s a departure from the current ICOM definition. Last updated in 2007, it states that a museum is a “non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society” with traditional functions such as acquiring, conserving, researching, communicating and exhibiting. (A similar definition was agreed upon by the U.K.-based Museums Association in 1998.)

To some, the new wording represents a worthy mission statement: updating a years-old definition and acknowledging that museums have a role to play in civic society, no matter where they are. But other experts have condemned the new definition’s “political tone,” decrying it as an “ideological” manifesto and expressing concerns that it doesn’t address the traditional functions of a museum.

The ICOM vote has brought new stakes — and attention — to a contentious debate that has raged within the industry for years, and has taken on higher stakes as institutions grapple with their role in countries facing increasing political and social change. European and U.S. museums have also found themselves held to greater accountability by historically marginalized and underrepresented communities, who now have the access to openly critique them on social media, and by those who call for greater acknowledgement of the history of colonialism in many museums’ collecting practices.

“As museums become more and more conscious of the strong social role they play, there’s a need for a more explicit platform of values from which we work,” says Sandahl, who is the founding director of the Museum of World Cultures in Sweden and the Women’s Museum of Denmark. “Saying that museums can only fulfill traditional functions or play these new roles is what I feel we’ve outgrown in the 21st century.” Sandahl wants that “or” to be replaced with an “and.” She also firmly rebukes the criticism that the new definition has a “political” tone: “When you say that something is political or ideological, well, is it political to work with marginalized communities and women, as many museums are doing now, or is it political not to?”

For the past two years, the U.S.-based #MuseumsAreNotNeutral online campaign has articulated similar sentiments, building on decades of activism work challenging the supposedly “neutral” status of institutions. “For me, it came from a lot of frustration in working in different places and being told the ideas I was proposing were too political,” says LaTanya Autry, a curatorial fellow at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland, who co-founded the campaign with Mike Murawski, director of learning and community partnerships at the Portland Art Museum in Oregon. “It doesn’t make any sense when people say museums are neutral and can’t be political. If you know the history of these places, you know they’re a product and project of colonialism.”

Autry and Murawski’s campaign, which since 2017 has raised funds for the Southern Poverty Law Center and for communities in Flint, Mich., through the sale of t-shirts branded with the hashtag, has provided a space online for people to openly critique the way the world’s top museums — many of which were established in the 18th and 19th centuries against a backdrop of imperialism — have operated in the past. As European colonialists traveled abroad, they would often bring “curiosities,” artifacts and treasures home for examination and display. Several museums have come under increasing calls to return these kinds of objects, such as the Benin Bronzes at the British Museum and African artworks in French institutions, to their native countries. For many, those histories mean museums are a place where visitors should think critically about the past and the future, echoing elements of the proposed alternative definition.

“If we are caring about the communities that we serve,” says Autry, “then we should be working to undo the histories of violence, histories of exclusion that have already existed.”

In many places, that work has already begun. Autry and Murawski cite Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III as a museum leader fulfilling this mission, especially through his work as the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. As Bunch told TIME earlier this year, “one of the lessons we learned in building the African American museum is that the public has a real interest in the unvarnished truth…The Smithsonian will embrace and run with these issues and these stories so that the American public gets a fuller understanding of the complexity and the complexion of its history.”

This mission appears to be taking on greater urgency for some museums in recent years. Autry and Murawski say museum professionals in the U.S. were not exempt from the wave of activism that followed the emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2014 and the election of President Donald Trump in 2016. And, Murawski adds, some of the issues that museums have been working on, such as human rights and climate justice, have during the same time come to be perceived as more partisan and political. Similarly in the U.K., the upheaval of Brexit, and the spike in racism and hate crime that occurred afterwards, has urged some museum leaders to think about how their institutions address issues of discrimination and prejudice. Museums have also been among the targets of calls to decolonize educational systems in the places like the U.K. and South Africa, which saw campaigns in 2015 in South Africa at the University of Cape Town and at the University of Oxford to rid the institutions of iconography that celebrates figures of the British Empire.

“Museums have a role in addressing societal issues, and these will continue to change over time,” says Laura Pye, the director of National Museums Liverpool. “That’s something I like about the new definition. It doesn’t name what those issues are, but [recognizes] that museums are civic spaces that have a role to play in addressing what the societal issues are at the time.”

Speaking from the ICOM meeting in Kyoto last week, Pye described Liverpool’s International Slavery Museum in particular as a “campaigning organization.” The museum focuses on the history of the transatlantic slave trade and its legacy in what was once the second biggest city in the British Empire, and also spotlights the issue of modern-day slavery in Britain. “We’re clear that we want to remind people that it’s not all in the past, and remind them that we all have a role to play in what our futures look like.”

That role can be broader than the focus of the museum itself; last week, National Museums Liverpool declared a climate and ecological emergency, joining the U.K.’s Tate art gallery group, which declared the same in July. (The Tate group, along with several other institutions in the U.K., was the target of protests from climate activists demonstrating against oil company BP’s sponsorship of the galleries, which ended in 2016.) Both cases could be examples of the “planetary well-being” element of the definition that had been up for a vote — but not everyone would agree that such developments are a reason to support the new definition.

“We don’t know what this [definition] should signify exactly,” says Beate Reifenscheid, president of ICOM Germany, which was vocally opposed to the proposed definition and one of several member countries that called for the Sept. 7 vote to be postponed. “We think that museums can be a lot, but they should not be everything, and the definition should be sharper.”

The aspirational nature of the proposed definition was also a sticking point for experts Autry and Murawski, and for museum director Pye, who agrees with the sentiment but feels the language relies too much on jargon to describe a mission meant for all.

In contrast, curator Sandahl sees the definition proposed by her committee as catching up to practices that are already ongoing in the museum world. “People talk about [the proposed definition] as empty buzzwords, but these are values on which I certainly have built institutions, and these are guidelines that museum professionals use in creation and the way we run institutions. These are ethical points of view,” she says.

While the postponement of the vote shows how contentious the debate last week in Kyoto was, most agree that the function of museums has already changed — and must continue to do so— in response to society changing.

“We need to work with relevance into the context we live in, and this certainly makes that clearer,” says Sandahl. “There is no apolitical space or point of view. Museums are always political.”

In Latest Protests, Hong Kong Students Form Human Chains Across the City

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 08:55 AM PDT

(HONG KONG) — Thousands of students formed human chains outside schools across Hong Kong on Monday to show solidarity after violent weekend clashes between police and activists seeking democratic reforms in the semiautonomous Chinese territory. The silent protest came as the Hong Kong government condemned the “illegal behavior of radical protesters” and warned the U.S. to stay out of its affairs.

Thousands of demonstrators held a peaceful march Sunday to the U.S. Consulate to seek Washington’s support, but violence erupted hours later in a business and retail district as protesters vandalized subway stations, set fires and blocked traffic, prompting police to fire tear gas.

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam agreed last week to withdraw an extradition bill that sparked a summer of protests, but demonstrators want other demands to be met, including direct elections of city leaders and an independent inquiry into police actions. Protesters in their Sunday march appealed to President Donald Trump to “stand with Hong Kong” and ensure Congress passes a bill that would impose economic sanctions and penalties on Hong Kong and mainland China officials found to suppress democracy and human rights in the city.

Hong Kong’s government expressed regret over the U.S. bill, known as the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act. It said in a statement Monday that “foreign legislatures should not interfere in any form in the internal affairs” of Hong Kong and that the city will safeguard its own autonomy.

Lam on Monday visited a subway station vandalized by protesters in an unusual public appearance. A video distributed by the government showed Lam inspecting damage and telling a commuter she was “heartbroken” to see the destruction. “I hope Hong Kong will be calm again soon and no more violence,” Lam said.

The unrest has become the biggest challenge to Beijing’s rule since it took over Hong Kong, and is an embarrassment to its ruling Communist Party ahead of Oct. 1 celebrations of its 70th year in power. Beijing has slammed the protests as effort by criminals to split the territory from China, backed by what it said were hostile foreigners. Trump has suggested it’s a matter for China to handle, though he also has said that no violence should be used. Political analysts suggest his response was muted to avoid disrupting talks with China over their tariff war.

Anthony Kwan—Getty ImagesStudents hold hands as they take part in a join school human chain event on September 9, 2019 in Hong Kong, China.

High school and university students across Hong Kong held hands on Monday, following similar protests last week, forming long human chains that snaked into the streets outside their schools. They were joined by many graduates wearing the protesters’ trademark black tops and masks. Many also rallied against what they viewed as excessive use of force by police, with one student carrying a placard that read “Stop violence, we are not rioters.”

Anger was fueled over the weekend after images of a youth being bloodily beaten up by riot police at a subway station were widely shared on social media. The boy, who didn’t fight back, was pinned to the floor and appeared unconscious under a pool of blood.

Police public relations chief Tse Chun-chung said Monday that police are investigating the case. He said police were doing their best to handle escalating violence, with “radical” protesters attacking police and trying to snatch their weapons. He said 157 people had been detained since Friday, bringing the number of those held since June to over 1,300. Hong Kong journalists, some wearing helmets and gas masks, complained at the police briefing that riot police had used pepper spray and threatened media personnel covering the weekend clashes.

Separately, well-known Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was released Monday, a day after he was detained at the airport. Wong, a leader of Hong Kong’s 2014 pro-democracy protest movement, was among several people held last month and charged with inciting people to join a protest in June. His prosecution comes after his release from prison in June for a two-month sentence related to the 2014 protests. A court said Wong’s overseas trips had been approved earlier and his detention was due to procedural errors.

Wong, who visited Taiwan last week, told reporters before he flew off to Germany and then the U.S. that he would continue to raise global awareness about Hong Kong’s fight for democratic reforms.

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas welcomed Wong’s release and said he was prepared to meet him. “We hope that the conflict there will be de-escalated bit by bit, but without that entailing the rights people are entitled to — namely the right to express their opinion, including on the street — in any way being limited,” Maas told reporters in Berlin.

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow Will Step Down Amid Brexit Chaos

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 08:16 AM PDT

(LONDON) — U.K. House of Commons Speaker John Bercow says he will step down by the end of next month after a decade in the job.

Bercow told lawmakers that if Parliament votes Monday in favor of an early election, he will quit before the campaign. If they don’t he will quit Oct. 31 — the day Britain is due to leave the European Union.

He says he will quit both as speaker and as a member of Parliament.

Bercow has angered the Conservative government by repeatedly allowing lawmakers to seize control of Parliament’s agenda to steer the course of Brexit. He says he is simply fulfilling his role of letting Parliament have its say.

The Conservatives had said they would run against Bercow in the next national election, breaking a convention that the speaker be elected unopposed.

Boris Johnson’s Government Says Parliament Will Be Suspended Until Mid-October

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 04:17 AM PDT

LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government has confirmed it will suspend the U.K. Parliament later Monday until Oct. 14.

Spokesman James Slack says Parliament will be prorogued, or suspended, at the close of the day’s business.

Johnson has previously said he would send British lawmakers home sometime this week. The suspension limits Parliament’s ability to block Johnson’s plans for Brexit.

Johnson says the UK must leave the E.U. on Oct. 31, with or without a divorce agreement.

Lawmakers are trying to stop a no-deal Brexit, and some have branded the suspension a “coup.”

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North Korea launches missiles despite Kim Jong-un nuclear talks offer - Seoul on alert

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 11:34 PM PDT



NORTH Korea has launched two short-range missiles just hours after Kim Jong-un offered to resume nuclear talks with the US.

Michael Schumacher update: F1 champion to undergo 'secret treatment' at Paris hospital

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 10:27 PM PDT



FORMER Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has been admitted to a hospital in Paris to take part in a "secret treatment," according to French reports.

Putin eyes TEN nuclear submarines as rivals circle on embattled leader

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:27 AM PDT



VLADIMIIR PUTIN has secured more nuclear weaponry as his arms race with Donald Trump continues to escalate and domestic pressure mounts after the Russian President's embarrassing election result.

Australia bushfires: Hundreds of homes evacuated in Queensland as horror blazes burn

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 10:26 PM PDT



AUSTRALIA has seen seen hundreds leave their homes as 140 fires ravage Queensland and New South Wales.

Michelle Obama shock: Ex-FLOTUS makes devastating bombshell on Barack - 'Need another guy'

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 06:47 PM PDT



MICHELLE OBAMA has revealed how she came close to finding "another man" while married to Barack Obama.

Melania Trump fury: FLOTUS humiliated in savage online attack by singer John Legend

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:44 PM PDT



MELANIA TRUMP was dealt a humiliating blow after singer John Legend suggested she was "too occupied" with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to pay any attention to her husband.

Israel on alert: Netanyahu exposes Iran's secret nuclear bomb base - shock satellite image

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 10:54 PM PDT



ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Iran of secretly developing nuclear weapons after exposing a covert base he described as "Iran's secret atomic warehouse".

Netherlands shooting: Police lock down roads in Dordrecht – three confirmed dead in attack

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 10:56 AM PDT



THREE people have been killed and a fourth seriously injured during a shooting in the Dutch city of Dordrecht.

Ivanka Trump faces fierce backlash for Paraguay President move - 'Why?'

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 02:15 PM PDT



IVANKA TRUMP, one of the senior political advisors to US President Donald Trump, faced backlash after meeting with the Paraguay President Mario Abdo Benitez during her trip in South America.

France working to bring home children of Isis terrorists, claims foreign minister

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 01:03 PM PDT



FRANCE has repeatedly ruled out taking back Isis militants and their wives, referring to them as "enemies" of the state. However, some of their children are being repatriated. The French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Sunday that Paris had ramped up efforts to repatriate the children of French Islamic State jihadists on a case-by-case basis.

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Madras High Court Admit Card 2019 – Dowload MHC Examiner Hall Ticket Right Here

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:11 AM PDT

Madras High Court Examiner Admit Card 2019 – The Court will release the admit card for Examiners and the Readers soon on its official website. Therefore, the board is yet to release the exam date. Both the admit card and the Madras HC Examiner Exam date will be published on the official website. So, Aspirants are suggested to stay connected with the official portal to know the latest updates.

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Madras High Court Hall Ticket 2019 – Overview

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Name of the Board Madras High Court
Name of the Exam Examiner & Reader
Exam Date Updated Soon
Category Admit card
Admit Card Release Date Updated Soon
Official website www.mhc.tn.gov.in
MHC Examiner Admit Card 2019 – Download Here

Madras High Court Assistant Admit Card 2019 has released the admit card for the post of Residential Assistant, Driver, and Gardener. Those who are eligible to attend the examination can download the admit card from the below section. Hence, download the admit card by providing the valid application number and by giving the registered email id. Therefore, the direct link has been activated in the below segment.

Madras High Court Hall Ticket 2019 – Overview

Description Details
Name of the Board Madras High Court
Name of the Exam Residential Assistant, Driver, and Gardener
Exam Date Check with the Admit Card
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Official website www.mhc.tn.gov.in
MHC Assistant Admit Card 2019 – Download Here

Madras High Court Admit Card 2019 is yet to release the admit card for the post of Assistant, Reader/ Examiner, Xerox Operator, Computer Operator & Typist. Moreover, the board will complete the recruitment process by 31st July 2019. Hence, the Board will release the admit card after completing the registration process. To get the admit card, the unique registration number is mandatory. So, Applicants should note down the registration number clearly for the future process.

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Login details will be mandatory to download the MHC Hall Ticket 2019 on the official portal. Without the login details, candidates are not permitted to access the official link to download the admit card. Candidates have to carry the admit card throughout the entire selection. Madras High Court will issue the hall ticket only online and there is no other mode for issuing the MHC Hall Ticket 2019.

Madras High Court Admit Card 2019 – Overview

Description Details
Name of the Board Madras High Court
Name of the Exam Typist & Computer Operator Exam
Exam Date Available Soon
Category Admit card
Admit Card Release Date Available Soon
Official website www.mhc.tn.gov.in

 Details on HC Madras Hall Ticket 2019

It is compulsory for all the applied candidates to bring the hcmadras.tn.nic.in Computer Operator Hall Ticket 2019 at the examination center. Beside the Madras High Court Admit Card 2019 you can also obtain valid original Identity Proofs which is also a part of checking. Make use of this page to acquire your MHC Admit Card 2019 as soon as possible. Fill all the required details in Madras High Court Recruitment 2019 Hall Ticket.

  • Candidate’s Name
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Madras High Court Typist & Computer Operator Exam 2019

Madras HC will release the exam date on its Official Website. Moreover, the exam will be of 4 parts. Get a detailed explanation about the Madras High Court Exam.

Part A, B & C (Common for Both the Posts of Computer Operator and Typist):

  • Examination Will be (OMR based Objective Type).
  • The Exam Will Consist of 75 Marks/ Questions.
  • The Time Duration of Examination Will be 90 Minutes.
Part Subject No. of Question Marks Min. Qualifying Marks
A General English 25 25 8
B General Tamil 15 15 5
C General Knowledge 35 35 11
Numerical and Mental Ability
Analytical And Reasoning Skill
General Intelligence
Basic Knowledge In Computer

Part D (Only for the Posts of Computer Operator):

  • Examination Will be (OMR based Objective Type).
  • The Exam Will Consist of 75 Marks/ Questions.
  • The Time Duration of Examination Will be 90 Minutes.
Part Subject No. of Question Marks Min. Qualifying Marks
D
Computer Application 75 75 24

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The Madras High Court Hall Ticket 2019 will be released for only the shortlisted candidates. Hence, Aspirants must download the admit card by providing valid information. As mentioned above, Participants have to carry the Original Identity Proofs to the exam. Listed ID Proofs are valid to appear for the exam. Anyone of the document is enough for verification. So, make sure to carry the document along with the Madras High Court Admit Card 2019.

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TSCAB Recruitment Notification 2019 – Apply Online 62 Assistant Staff Vacancies @ tscab.org

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 04:57 AM PDT

TSCAB Bank Recruitment 2019

TSCAB Recruitment Notification 2019   Apply Online 62 Assistant Staff Vacancies @ tscab.orgTSCAB Recruitment 2019 – Apply Online for 62 Staff Assistant Job Vacancy. Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited is inviting application for the Staff Assistant Job Vacancy. As per the TSCAB Notification, there are 62 vacancies are available for the Staff Assistant Post. Interested aspirants can apply for the TSCAB Recruitment 2019. Candidates preparing for Bank exams can apply for this vacancy. Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank Apply Online is active from 08th September 2019. Interested eligibles submit your Online Application on or before the last date 30th September 2019.

TSCAB Notifications 2019 Details

Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank invites application only from the local candidates who belong to the State of Telangana viz Adilabad, Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Karimnagar, Khammam, Mahabubnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, and Warangal. Applicants will be selected by considering the marks obtained in the Online Test. There is No Interview process for the selection of TSCAB Recruitment Staff Assistant Job Vacancy. There is Negative mark for each wrong answer. Candidates between 20 – 28 years who have completed their graduation can apply for the TSCB Recruitment.

Overview of TSCAB Staff Assistant Notification 2019 

TSCAB Recruitment 2019 – Staff Assistant Posts
Name of the Board Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited (TSCAB)
Name of the Posts Staff Assistant
Number of Vacancies 62
Starting Date to Apply 08th September 2019
Last Date to Apply 30th September 2019
Application Mode Apply Online
Job Category Bank Job
Job Location Telangana
Official Website www.tscab.org

TSCAB Vacancy Details  

Name of the Post Number of Vacancies
Staff Assistant 62
Total 62

Eligibility Criteria for TSCAB Recruitment

Aspirants who are willing to apply for TSCAB Recruitment Staff Assistant Job go through the eligibility details given below and ensure that you fulfill the given conditions and apply for the vacancy. It is important that applicants satisfy the eligibility criteria as given in the TSCAB Notification.

Educational Qualifications
  • Should complete Graduation in any stream from a recognized university or institution.
  • Desired – Proficiency in the Telugu language.
  • Essential 
    • Knowledge of English.
    • Basic knowledge of Computers.
Age Limit
  • Minimum age limit – 20 years
  • Maximum age limit – 28 years

Age Relaxation:

  • SC/ ST – 05 years
  • Backward Class – 03 years
  • Physically Challenged
    • General – 10 Years
    • SC/ ST – 15 Years
    • BC – 13 Years
  • Ex-Servicemen
    • OC – 03 Years
    • SC/ ST – 08 Years
    • BC – 06 Years
    • PWD – 22 Years
  • Widows, Divorced women, and women judicially separated from their husbands & who are not remarried
    • General – 35 Years
    • SC/ ST – 40 Years
    • BC – 38 Years

TSCAB Jobs – Complete details of Bank Jobs

PayScale Salary:

Candidates selected for Staff Assistant Job through TSCAB Recruitment will be paid salary as follow:

  • Rs.11765–655/3–13730–815/3–16175–980/4–20095–1145/7–28110–2120/1–30230–1310/1–31540

Application Fee:

  • For Gen/ OBC Candidates – Rs. 600/-
  • For SC/ ST/ PWD / Ex-Servicemen Candidates – Rs. 300/-
  • Pay Examination fee through Online mode only.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be selected by the Telangana Government based on the performance in

  • Online Test

TSCAB Recruitment – Online Application @ www.tscab.org

  1. Click on Apply Online Link given below.
  2. If you are new user go for “New Registration”
  3. Read the details given in the notification.
  4. Fill the personal details and click on Save & Next.
  5. Proceed to the next page and fill the details that are asked.
  6. Upload the scanned copies of essential documents.
  7. Pay the respective application fee through Online mode.
  8. Do a check with the credentials entered in the application and submit it.
  9. After done with the application process take a print out of the completed application for future reference.

Important Links of TSCAB Bank Job 2019 

Official Notification Pdf Download Here
Apply Online link Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Important Dates of TSCAB Recruitment 2019

Starting Date to Apply 08th September 2019
Last Date to Apply 30th September 2019

Other Job Links to Consider:

Recruitment Link Post Details Last Date
Indian Army Recruitment Various – Soldier, TGT, PGT & PRT [30-09-2019]
AIESL Recruitment  525 – Aircraft Technicians, Skilled Tradesman & Assistant Supervisor [28-09-2019]
SBI Recruitment 533 – Specialist Cadre Officers & others [25-09-2019]
AWES Recruitment 8,000 – TGT, PGT, PRT [22-09-2019]
SBI Recruitment 56 – Bank Medical Officer-II [19-09-2019]
Telangana High Court Recruitment 1539 – Junior Assistant, Office Sub-Ordinate, Typist, Copyist & Others [18-09-2019]
HPCL Recruitment 164 – Project Engineer, HR, Law Officer & Others [16-09-2019]
SSC JE Recruitment Various – Junior Engineer [14-09-2019
Income Tax Recruitment 21 – MTS, Tax Assistant, Inspector & Others [13-09-2019]

TSCAB Recruitment 2019 – Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited circulated a notification regarding Assistant Manager & Staff Assistant Posts by this month. Around 439 Candidates are wanted to fill the post. This is Online recruitment. Interested candidates can apply for the Bank Jobs from 19th December 2018. The Online Application for Telangana Bank Jobs would close on 05th January 2019. Scroll down and get more information regarding the 439 vacancies in the below section.

TSCAB Notifications 2019 Details

Applicants who are continuously exploring and anticipating for the  Bank Jobs can utilize this wonderful Opportunity. Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank, located in Telangana State which was established in 2014 brings a Jobs Notification. All the graduated and post graduated candidates can apply for these Govt Jobs. Individuals can have a minimum age limit for 18 years and, maximum 30 years to be eligible for the Telangana Bank Jobs. The TSCAB Assistant Manager Recruitment 2019 Applicants has to take up the written examination conducted by the Bank. The applicants are then shortlisted for an interview. The selected candidates in the TSCAB Assistant Manager & Staff Assistant Vacancy 2019 are offered with an attractive pay scale as per the norms of the Bank along with Grade Pay. For more and more employment notification users can refer Latest Employment News link which is all time available on our website.

Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank Jobs 2019 Overview @www.tscab.org

TSCAB Recruitment 2019 – Manager Posts
Name of the Board Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited
Name of the Posts Assistant Manager & Staff Assistant Posts
Number of Vacancies 439 Vacancies
Starting Date to Apply 19th December 2018
Last Date to Apply 05th January 2019
Application Mode Apply Online
Job Category Government Jobs
Job Location Telangana
Official Website www.tscab.org

TSCAB Vacancy Details – 439 Posts

Name of the District Number of Vacancies
Staff Manager Assistant Manager
Adilabad 41 20
Hyderabad 56 32
Karimnagar 76 27
Medak 24 25
Nalgonda 34 16
Nizamabad 58 14
Warangal 16
Sub-Total 289 150
Total 439 Posts

Eligibility Criteria for TSCAB Recruitment

Interested candidates register for the TSCAB Recruitment before the last date closes. Check out the eligibility details which are necessary for applying for the posts. Only those who are under the eligibility criteria can apply for the 439 vacancies. Candidates those under the eligibility criteria can check for the complete details such as salary pay, application fee and selection process in the below section

Educational Qualifications

Candidates can check the official notification to know about the educational qualification for all the 439 vacancies in Telangana State Cooperative Board.

Age Limit
  • Minimum age limit – 18 years
  • Maximum age limit – 30 years

Age Relaxation:

  • For SC/ ST Candidates – 05 years
  • For OBC Candidates – 03 years

TSCAB Jobs – Complete details of Bank Jobs

Pay Scale Salary:

Name of the Posts Salary Pay Details
Assistant Manager Rs. 15925 – 35200/-
Staff Manager Rs. 11765 – 30305/-

Application Fee:

  • For Gen/ OBC Candidates – Rs. 500/-
  • For SC/ ST/ PWD Candidates – Rs. 250/-
  • Pay Examination fee through Net Banking, Debit Card OR Credit Card.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be selected by the Telangana Government based on the performance in

  • Written Examination
  • Interview Process

TSCAB Recruitment – Online Application @ www.tscab.org

Applicants those who want to register for the Telangana State Cooperative Jobs should be under certain eligibility details listed above. If you are under the eligibility conditions you can click on the application link. Read the Official Notification to get the complete details and terms and conditions that cover the TSCAB Recruitment. As this is an Online process application are welcomed from the 05th January 2019. For more details about the 439 Jobs, competitors can refer to the official website ie. www.tscab.org

Online Application Steps for TSCAB Recruitment

  1. Click on Notification Link and select the required post you want.
  2. Read the details given in the notification
  3. Once you are done then go for the Application Filling process
  4. Click on Apply Online Link
  5. If you are new user go for “New Registration”
  6. Fill the personal details and get your username and password
  7. Log in with username and password to the login
  8. Then fill the details about the post you wanted to register for
  9. Once you are done take a print out of the completed application
  10. Then hit on “Submit” button

 

Important Links of TSCAB Vacancy 2019-20

Official Notification Download Here
Apply Online link Click Here
Official Website Click Here

Important Dates of TSCAB Recruitment

Starting Date to Apply 19th December 2018
Last Date to Apply 05th January 2019
Tentative Date of Online Test 16th & 17th February 2019

RSMSSB Admit Card 2019 – Download RSMSSB LDC Hall Ticket & Exam Date @rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 03:59 AM PDT

Post Name Admit Card Date Exam Date Admit Card Link
LDC 26th August 2019 03rd to 07th September 2019 Get Here
Supervisor November 2019 November/ December 2019 Get Here
Junior Scientific AssistantRSMSSB Admit Card 2019   Download RSMSSB LDC Hall Ticket & Exam Date @rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in 09th September 2019 14th to 22nd September 2019 Get Here
Physical Training Instructor  September 2019  September 2019 Get Here

RSMSSB LDC Admit Card 2019 – Rajasthan Subordinate & Ministerial Services Selection Board has issued the admit card for the Phase-II Examination. Moreover, the RSMSSB Admit Card direct link has been activated and it is provided in the below segment. The RSMSSB Exam has been scheduled on 03rd September to 06th September 2019. 

RSMSSB Admit Card 2019   Download RSMSSB LDC Hall Ticket & Exam Date @rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in

Description Details
Name of the Board Rajasthan Staff Selection Board
Name of the Exam LDC Phase II Exam
 Exam Date 03rd to 06th September 2019
Category Admit card
RSMSSB Admit Card Release Date 26th August 2019
Official website rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
RSMSSB LDC Hall Ticket 2019 – Download Here 

RSMSSB Admit Card 2019 will be available for Supervisor Women DV Empowerment. Candidates registered for the posts can download the admit card from the upcoming section. Hence, Participants must download the hall ticket to take down the examination. Though, Candidates need to download the exam schedule to know the Supervisor Exam Date. The RSMSSB Supervisor exam schedule has been released on 22nd August 2019.

Description Details
Name of the Board Rajasthan Staff Selection Board
Name of the Exam Supervisor Recruitment Exam
 Exam Date November/ December 2019
Category Admit card
RSMSSB Admit Card Release Date November 2019
Official website rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
RSMSSB Supervisor Hall Ticket 2019 – Download Here (Available Soon)
RSMSSB Supervisor Exam Date Notice 2019 – Download

RSMSSB JSA Admit Card 2019 is releasing on September 2019. However, the board has released the Exam Notice for the post of 28 Junior Scientific Assistant. The RSMSSB Exam will be held from 14th September to 22nd September 2019. Download the RSMSSB Admit Card from the below table.

Description Details
Name of the Board Rajasthan Staff Selection Board
Name of the Exam JSA Recruitment Exam
 Exam Date 14th to 22nd September 2019
Category Admit card
RSMSSB Admit Card Release Date 09th September 2019
Official website rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
RSMSSB JSA Hall Ticket 2019 – Download Here RSMSSB Admit Card 2019   Download RSMSSB LDC Hall Ticket & Exam Date @rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
RSMSSB JSA Admit Card Notice 2019 – Get Here RSMSSB Admit Card 2019   Download RSMSSB LDC Hall Ticket & Exam Date @rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in
RSMSSB JSA Exam Date Notice 2019 – Download

RSMSSB Admit Card 2019: Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has released the Admit Card for Physical Training Instructor Grade III examinati0n. Thus, Candidates who have enough skills to attend the examination has already applied through Online. For the first selection round written test is must which is going to be conducted by the Board. So, the Applied candidates can download the Hall Ticket from the end of this section.

RSMSSB Admit Card 2019

Physical Training Instructor Grade III Hall Ticket can be downloaded by the person who had registered for the posts. kindly, Check the Admit Card details and fill it carefully. All the participants are advised to follow the instruction which is given in Hall Ticket. Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has announced the exam date in the month of September and the board will also release the Admit Card from the month of September @ rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in. So, Examiners are suggested to stay connected with our page to get the direct link of the RSMSSB Admit Card 2019.

RSMSSB PTI Grade III Hall Ticket 2019 – Overview

Description Details
Name of the Board Rajasthan Staff Selection Board
Name of the Exam Physical Training Instructor Grade III Exam
 Exam Date  September 2019
Category Admit card
RSMSSB Admit Card Release Date September 2019
Official website rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in

 RSMSSB PTI Admit Card 2019 

We are introducing through this article about RSMSSB PTI Hall Ticket. The Rajasthan PTI Grade III Admit card is important to allow in the exam center. The permission letter provides useful and important details about Exam and candidates. All applicants may check the Exam Day & Dates, the venue of the test, paper pattern, and Candidate's Name, Gender, Date of birth, Father name, etc. from RSMSSB PTI Call letter. The Hall Ticket includes all the upcoming details,

  • Name of candidates
  • Father's name
  • Date of birth
  • Fender
  • Exam Day, Date & Reporting time
  • Exam Centre Code
  • Enrollment Number
  • Space for Invigilator's Signature
  • Instructions to follow during the exam
  • Space for Examiner's Signature
  • Candidate's Photograph

Physical Training Instructor Grade III Exam Pattern 2019

There are 2 phases of exam which are going to be conducted by the board of Rajasthan Staff Selection. Both phases have different exam pattern, Question Pattern. However, go through the exam pattern and also other necessary details and start preparing according to that. In the Year 2018, the board had conducted the examination in the month of September. Likewise, the board had decided to conduct the Examination in the Month of September 2019 and the exact date is to be announced by the Board of Rajasthan Staff Selection.

PHASE I:

Totally, there are 100 questions to be answered in Paper – I. And the time period to complete the examination is around 2 hours. The total marks allotted for the examination is the maximum of 200 Marks.

Subject Name Number of Questions Maximum Marks
Geographical, historical, cultural and general knowledge of Rajasthan 40 80
Current events of Rajasthan 10 20
General Knowledge of the World and India 30 60
Educational psychology 20 40
Total 100 200

PHASE II:

Hence, for Paper-II, the total question to be answered is the maximum of 130 questions. However, the maximum marks to be scored is 260. The exam timing is around 2 hours.

Subject Name Number of Questions Maximum Marks
Knowledge of Physical education at Secondary/ higher Level 30 60
Play and Physical Education GK or current events or History 20 40
Principals of Physical Education 10 20
Education and Game Psychology 10 20
Methods, Supervision and Organization of Physical Education 10 20
Training theory and decision 10 20
The science of the original anatomy, its function, and health 20 40
Entertainment, Camps & Yoga 20 40
Total 130 260

Examiners should carry all the ID Proofs along with the Hall Ticket in the examination hall for Invigilators Reference. Download the syllabus and Previous Exam Papers for your references to make preparations for the Exam by RSMSS Board.

 Download RSMSSB Admit Card 2019

The necessary documents must require along with RSMSSB PTI Admit Card 2019. Candidates will need to carry one valid original identity card for invigilator verification. Examiners have to take any one of the valid ID to the test center along with RSMSSB Physical Training Instructor Exam call letter.

  • Aadhar Card & RSMSSB PTI Admit Card
  • College ID
  • Ration Card
  • Driving License
  • PAN Card
  • Voter ID
  • Any Valid ID Proof Issued By Gazetted Officer
  • Bank Passbook
  • Passport

 How to Download RSMSSB Admit Card 2019

  1. First candidates visit the official website of Rajasthan Staff Selection Board
  2. At the home page, select the Candidate Corner section
  3. Click on Admit Cards link and open it
  4. Select the link of "Download RSMSSB PTI Admit Card 2019 for Physical Training Instructor Exam 2019."
  5. Enter necessary details such as name, Application number/Registration ID, and date of birth.
  6. Click on submit button and save the Rajasthan PTI Admit Card 2019
  7. Take a print out of RSMSSB PTI Grade III Admit card for further use.

 Direct Links to Download RSMSSB Admit Card 2019

RSMSSB PTI Grade III Admit Card Download Here
Official Website Click Here

MPSC Admit Card 2019 | Get MPSC Forest Services Mains Exam Hall Ticket 2019 – mpsc.gov.in

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 03:30 AM PDT

Post Name Admit Card Date Exam Date  Admit Card Link
Forest Services 02nd Week of September 2019 25th September 2019 Click Here
Civil Judge 02nd Week of August 2019 18th August 2019 Click Here
MPSC PSI July 2019 28th July to 24th August 2019 Click Here
Group C Officers June 2019 16th June 2019 Click Here

MPSC Forest Services Admit Card 2019 – Maharashtra Public Service Commission is yet to announce the hall ticket for 100 Forest Rangers & Assistant Forest Guard Officers. Those who applied for the post can download the MPSC Admit Card from the below section. The MPSC Mains Exam will be held on 25th September 2019. Hence, the board will issue the hall ticket on 02nd Week of September 2019.

MPSC Admit Card 2019 | Get MPSC Forest Services Mains Exam Hall Ticket 2019   mpsc.gov.in

MPSC Civil Judge Admit Card 2019 – Overview

Description Details
Name of the Board Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Name of the Exam Forest Ranger & Assistant Forest Guard
No of Vacancies 100
Mains Exam Date 25th September 2019
Category Admit card
Admit Card Release Date 02nd Week of September 2019
Official website www.mpsc.gov.in
MPSC Forest Ranger Admit Card 2019 – Download Here (Activated Soon)

MPSC Civil Judge Admit Card 2019 – Maharashtra Public Service Commission has announced the exam date for the post of 190 Civil Judges. The Mains Exam date will be on 18th August 2019. Moreover, the MPSC Exam Admit Card will be released on 02nd Week of August 2019. Hence, download the hall ticket from the table to take down the examination.

MPSC Civil Judge Admit Card 2019 – Overview

Description Details
Name of the Board Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Name of the Exam Civil Judge Written Examination
No of Vacancies 190
Mains Exam Date 18th August 2019
Category Admit card
Admit Card Release Date 02nd Week of August 2019
Official website www.mpsc.gov.in
MPSC Civil Judge Admit Card 2019 – Download Here (Activated Soon)

MPSC PSI Admit Card 2019: Maharashtra PSC has released the admit card for the post of Police Sub Inspector, State Tax Inspector, Assistant Section Officer. Thus, the examination has been scheduled on various dates. Get down to the overview table to know the exam date for various posts. Moreover, Download the MPSC Hall Ticket from the below table.

MPSC Admit Card 2019 – Overview

Description Details
Name of the Board Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Name of the Exam PSI Written Examination
Exam Date for Combined Paper I 28th July 2019
Exam Date for PSI Paper II 4th August 2019
Exam Date for STI Paper II 11th August 2019
Exam Date for ASO Paper II 24th August 2019
Category Admit card
Admit Card Release Date July 2019
Official website www.mpsc.gov.in
MPSC PSI Admit Card 2019 – Download Here

MPSC Hall Ticket 2019 is OUT!! Maharashtra Public Service Commission has announced the Group C Prelims Examination Admit Card in the Official Website in the month of June 2019. Moreover, the exam is going to be held on 16th June 2019. So, Candidates are suggested to download the Admit Card before the examination date, which will be useful to enter the examination hall.

MPSC Group C Admit Card 2019

Maharashtra Public Service Commission has officially released the Admit Card for the Prelims Examination conducted by the board. Applicants who have applied for the post of Stenographer, Tax Assistant and others can download the MPSC Hall Ticket for their examinations. The MPSC Admit Card is very important until the conformation of joining. So, keep it safe till your Offer Letter arrives.

MPSC Admit Card 2019 – Overview

Description Details
Name of the Board Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Name of the Exam Group C Prelims Examination
Exam Date 16th June 2019
Category Admit card
Admit Card Release Date June 2019
Official website www.mpsc.gov.in

MPSC Prelims Exam Admit Card 2019

Maharashtra Public Service Commission is ready to issue the MPSC Hall Ticket for the prelims examination @ www.mpsc.gov.in. In Group C examination the Invigilator will check to the Admit Card before entering into the Exam Hall. And Likewise, the details in the hall ticket should match the details in the Original ID Proof. So, Candidates are advised to enter the details perfectly as in the ID proof. The MPSC Hall Ticket has the following Contents,

  • Full Name of the Candidate.
  • Name of the Applicant's Father.
  • Gender (Male/ Female).
  • Registration Number
  • Candidate's Date of Birth
  • Exam Centre, Code, and Venue.
  • Duration of the Examination.
  • Hall Ticket/ Roll Number.
  • Name of the Test.
  • Important Guidelines for the Exam.
  • Signature of the Commission Councillor.
  • Space for Invigilator's Signature.
  • Reporting Time to the Exam Cell.
  • Photograph of the Applicant.
  • Space for Candidate's Signature.

MPSC Group C Prelims Exam Pattern 2019

The Group C Prelims Examination has been scheduled to held on 16th June 2019. So, the Commission has given the exam pattern for the candidates who are preparing for the examination. Thus, the maximum marks and the subjects to read for the examination has been mentioned below.

Subject Maximum Marks
General Knowledge 100
Total 100
  • The time duration for the examination is allocated as 1 hour
  • The Prelims Examination will be based on Multiple Choice Questions
  • The exam will have 100 questions of 01 marks each.
  • There will be no negative marking.

Maharashtra Public Service Commission Syllabus 2019 – General Knowledge

• History, Culture, Traditions & Festivals
• Zoology
• Indian Culture
• Geography
• Inventions in the World
• Famous Days & Dates
• Indian Politics
• Basic GK
• Environment
• Botany
• Indian History
• Indian Parliament
• Sports
• Famous Books & Authors
• Basic Computer
• Physics
• Indian Economy
• Chemistry

Download MPSC Group C Hall Ticket 2019

Maharashtra Public Service Commission has created the way to download the Admit Card from the Official Website. Download it after completing all the process which has to be done. In case of any clarifications compare with the Application Form you have submitted before. The Board will not allow you to make corrections if there are any corrections after downloading it. Meanwhile, no requests will not be encouraged by any individuals. So, be conscious while downloading the MPSC Admit Card. Carryover the documents to the examination center in the below section.

  • Aadhar Card
  • MPSC Admit Card
  • College ID
  • Ration Card
  • Driving License
  • PAN Card
  • Voter ID
  • Any Valid ID Proof Issued By Gazetted Officer
  • Bank Passbook
  • Passport

How to Download MPSC Hall Ticket 2019

  1. Click on to the Direct Link of MPSC Group C Hall Ticket
  2. Enter your Registration number or Roll Number.
  3. After that Enter the password.
  4. Now the Admit Card will appear on the screen.
  5. Fill all the valid particulars in that.
  6. Finally, Click on the Download Option.
  7. Download the Admit Card and take a print out of it.

Direct Links to Download MPSC Prelims Admit Card 2019

MPSC Group C Admit Card Download Here
Official Website Click Here

Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test 2019 – 37335 Teacher Job Vacancy- Apply Online @ www.bihartet.co.in

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 03:29 AM PDT

Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2019

Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test 2019   37335 Teacher Job Vacancy  Apply Online @ www.bihartet.co.inBihar TET Notification 2019 is here- Apply Online for BSEB Recruitment 2019. Bihar School Examination Board has advertised a notification regarding the Bihar Teacher Eligibility Test. There are 37335 Vacancies are available for the candidates who have completed their Graduate or Postgraduate in respective discipline as per the Bihar TET Notification. BSEB Recruitment Apply Online link for the Teacher job is available from 09th September 2019.

The last date to submit your application for the Bihar TET Notification is 18th September 2019. Interested and eligibles should submit their application on or before the closing date of the BSEB Recruitment Apply Online link. Get more details regarding Bihar Teacher Recruitment 2019 in this page. Candidates can also check the Bihar TET Notification.

Overview of Bihar TET Teacher Recruitment Notification 2019

Organization Name Department of School Education Bihar
Name of the Posts Teacher
No.of. Vacancies 37335
Apply Mode Online Mode
Starting  Date to Apply 09th September 2019
Last  Date to Apply 18th September 2019
Job Category  Bihar Government Jobs
Job Location  Bihar
Official Website  www.bihartet.co.in

 BSEB Recruitment Vacancy 2019 Details

Post Category No. of. Vacancies
Paper-I 25270
Paper-II 12065
Total 37335

Eligibility Criteria for Bihar BSEB Recruitment Teacher Jobs 2019

Educational Qualification

  • Paper-I – Graduation, and B.Ed with 50% of marks (45% for  SC/ ST/ Most Backward/ Divyang Candidates)
  • Paper-II – PostGraduation, and B.Ed with 50% of marks (45% for  SC/ ST/ Most Backward/ Divyang Candidates)

Age Limit:

  • General
    • Male   – 37 Years
    • Female  – 40 Years

Age Relaxation:

  • OBC/ Most Backward Candidates – 40 Years
  • SC/ ST Candidates – 42 Years

Bihar TET Application Fee:

Payment through Online mode using Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card.

Category Paper I or Paper II Both Paper I or Paper II
General/ OBC/ Most Backward Rs 500/- Rs 800/-
SC/ ST/ PWD Rs 300/- Rs 500/-

Salary Details 

  • Candidates selected by the BSEB Recruitment Board for the Teacher Job Vacancy will be paid a good salary. Refer Bihar TET Notification for more details.

Selection Process 

  • Written Examination (Teacher Eligibility Test).

How to Apply Online for BSEB Recruitment 2019?

  • Click on Registration Link given below
  • Enter the proper details and tick on the declaration tab
  • Hit on the Submit & Continue and proceed to the next tab.
  • Log in to the application page using the application number given in the registration process.
  • Fill the Application form with the essentials details that are asked in.
  • Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature & essential document copies.
  • Pay the Application Fee through Online Payment.
  • Re-Check with the details loaded in the application page.
  • Submit the Application Form and take a printout for future reference.

Important Dates for Bihar TET Notification 2019

Starting Date to Apply 09th September 2019
Last Date to Apply 18th September 2019
Last Date to Fee Payment 18th September 2019

Important Links for Bihar TET BSEB Recruitment 2019

Official Notification Pdf Download Here
Apply Online Link Click Here
Official Website Click Here

About the Department of School Education Bihar

Bihar has been a noteworthy focal point of learning and home to the colleges of Nalanda (probably the most punctual college of India going back to the fifth century) and Vikramashila. The convention of taking wherein had its root from the hour of Buddha or maybe prior was lost during the medieval period when it is accepted that pillaging multitudes of the trespassers decimated these focuses of learning. Bihar saw a recovery during the later piece of the British standard when they set up a University at Patna alongside different focuses of high adapting, to be specific, Science College, Patna, Prince of Wales Medical College (Now Patna Medical College and Hospital), and Bihar Engineering College (Now National Institute of Technology, Patna). Current Bihar has an insufficient instructive foundation making a tremendous crisscross among interest and supply.

This issue is additionally intensified by increments in the populace. The hankering for advanced education among the overall public of Bihar has prompted a movement of the understudy network from the state. This has prompted a “flooding” of understudies to look for instructive open doors in different states, for example, New Delhi and Karnataka, notwithstanding for graduation level school training. Scientists discovered that 37.8% of Bihar’s instructors couldn’t be found during unannounced visits to schools, the most exceedingly terrible educator nonappearance rate in India and one of the most noticeably awful in the world. Regardless of the insufficient speculation on instruction in Bihar, contrasted with other less fortunate Indian expresses, the understudies have progressed admirably. National establishments of adapting, for example, IIT, IIM and AIIMS, IISER, NISER have had a decent portrayal from Bihar.

Other Job Links

 Notification Link Post Details  Last Date 
 Income Tax Recruitment 20,750 – Inspector of Income Tax, Income Tax Officer & Others [Updated Soon]
 BPSM Recruitment 1233 – Executive Assistant & Others [Updated Soon]
 BTSC Recruitment 9299 – Staff Nurse and Tutor [26-09-2019]
 SBI Recruitment 533 – Specialist Cadre Officers & others [25-09-2019]
ICDS Recruitment 467 – Sevika & Sahayika [25-09-2019]
Bihar Police Recruitment 2446 – PSI, Sergent, Assistant Superintendent Jail (Direct Recruitment & Ex-Servicemen) [25-09-2019]
AWES Recruitment 8,000 – TGT, PGT, PRT [22-09-2019]
SBI Recruitment 56 – Bank Medical Officer-II [19-09-2019]
SSUPSW Bihar Recruitment 917 – Technician, Driver, Manager & Other [19-09-2019]
HPCL Recruitment 164 – Project Engineer, HR, Law Officer & Others [16-09-2019]
SSC JE Recruitment Various – Junior Engineer [14-09-2019]

Bihar ITICAT Result 2019 – Download Bihar ITI 1st, 2nd, 3rd Seat Allotment Order at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 03:26 AM PDT

Bihar ITICAT Result 2019 – Check Bihar ITICAT 1st Round Allotment Result 2019 Declared @ bceceboard.bihar.gov.inDear Folks!! Here we have a piece of good news for you. As per the notification on the official website, Bihar ITICAT Allotment Result 2019 has been Declared. The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has officially announced the counseling and allotment schedule. The Bihar ITI Allotment Result 2019 was declared on 8th September 2019 online on the official website. Applicants those who have participated in the counseling process for Bihar ITICAT Seat Allotment 2019, can now log onto bceceboard.bihar.gov.in to check their selection or allotment status.

Bihar ITICAT Result 2019 @ Declared

Bihar ITICAT Result 2019   Download Bihar ITI 1st, 2nd, 3rd Seat Allotment Order at bceceboard.bihar.gov.inCurrently, the provisional seat allotment results for the First Counseling Round has been released by the BCECEB. The official portal of BCECEB will keep the link to download Bihar ITICAT Allotment Order 2019 active until 10th September 2019. So, candidates are advised to download their allotment orders for BCECEB ITICAT 2019 before it gets expires. Also, Applicants should download the Allotment Letters and based on the Allotment list, applicants will be called for the Document Verification and Admission Process from 11th September 2019 to 17th September 2019. To download your ITI Allotment Result 2019 easily, we have provided a direct link from the below table.

Bihar ITICAT 1st Round Seat Allotment Result 2019 – Overview

BCECE Counsellling, Merit List and Result Date 2019 with Seat Round wise Allotment
Description Details
Organization Name Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB)
Course Name  ITI Diploma Course
Bihar ITICAT Result Bihar ITICAT 1st,2nd,3rd Seat Allotment Result
Exam Name Bihar Industrial Training Institute Competitive Admission Test (ITICAT)
Category Sarkari Result
Result Date 08th September 2019 – Link Available below
Official Website bceceboard.bihar.gov.in

The allotment result has been declared for Industrial Training Institutes Common Admission Test (ITICAT) and provisional allotment letters have also been issued to selected candidates through the official portal. As the Bihar ITI Allotment Result 2019 have been published online, candidates will have to log onto the official website bceceadmissions.nic.in to check their results and download the allotment orders. To help candidates, the detailed step-wise procedure has been listed below following which candidates will be able to download their allotment letters easily.

Check Bihar ITI Allotment Result 2019 – Direct Link 

Bihar ITICAT 1st Round Seat Allotment Result 2019

Bihar ITI counseling merit list 2019 has also published and applicants can get ITICAT 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Round Allotment Letter and Result. The Date of First, Second, and third Merit lists are 28 August, 10 September and 22 September 2019. The 2nd Round Seat Allotment Result and Letter is releasing on 10 September 2019.

To help students access Bihar ITICAT 1st Round Seat Allotment Results easily, a step-by-step process has been listed down using which candidates can download their Seat allotment. candidates will need their login credentials to access the Bihar ITICAT Allotment Result 2019. Candidates are therefore advised to keep their login details ready in advance to be able to check the results easily.

How to check Bihar ITICAT Allotment Result 2019 online?

  1. Visit the official website of Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB): bceceadmissions.nic.in
  2. On the home page, Locate Login Window on the Website
  3. Overthere, Select your program type from the dropdown menu
  4. Enter your Exam Roll Number, Password
  5. And enter the Security Code as shown on the page
  6. Click on Sign In Button
  7. Check Allotment Letter displayed on the screen
  8. Now, Download Bihar ITICAT Allotment Result 2019 for future reference
  9. Take a printout of the allotment results for future reference

Direct link to download Bihar ITICAT Result 2019

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UKPSC Admit Card 2019 – Get Various UKPSC Hall Ticket & Exam Dates Right Here

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 12:58 AM PDT

UKPSC Admit Card 2019 is available for various UKPSC Jobs 2019. All the released and upcoming UKPSC Hall Tickets is here to download. Hence, all the eligible aspirants can download the admit card from the respective sections. Moreover, Aspirants will get the exam details of respective posts and the details regarding the UKPSC Exam. Here you can get the UKPSC Prelims, Mains and Interview Call Letter for various UKPSC Job Vacancies. Read the complete article to update more details.

UKPSC Admit Card 2019   Get Various UKPSC Hall Ticket & Exam Dates Right Here

UKPSC ACF Admit Card 2019

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission will release the admit card for the post of Assistants Conservator of Forest. As the board decides to conduct the exam on 06th October 2019. So, the board will issue the admit card on 21st September 2019. Thus, the direct link to download the UKPSC Hall Ticket from the below table.

Description Details
Name of the Board Uttarakhand Public Service Commission
Name of the Exam Recruitment Exam
Name of the Post Assistants Conservator of Forest
No of Vacancies 45
Exam Date 06th October 2019
Category Admit card
Admit Card Release Date 21st September 2019
Official website ukpsc.gov.in
UKPSC ACF Admit Card 2019 – Download UKPSC Admit Card 2019   Get Various UKPSC Hall Ticket & Exam Dates Right Here

UKPSC Civil Judge Admit Card 2019

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission is yet to announce the admit card for the post of Civil Judge. The admit card will release on 16th August 2019. The UKPSC Exam will be held on 01st September 2019. Download the hall ticket from the below table.

Description Details
Name of the Board Uttarakhand Public Service Commission
Name of the Exam Civil Judge Prelims Exam
Name of the Post Civil Judge (Jr Division)
No of Vacancies 15
Exam Date 01st September 2019
Category Admit card
Admit Card Release Date 16th August 2019
Official website ukpsc.gov.in
UKPSC Civil Judge Admit Card 2019 – Download

UKPSC Admit Card 2019

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission Admit Card will be issued to only the candidates who submitted the applications and got eligible to attend the exam. Hence, provide the necessary and valid information to download the Uttarakhand PSC Hall Ticket. So, all the eligible aspirants can download the admit card before the exam date. We will direct you to the UKPSC Official Website to clear the queries regarding the UKPSC Admit Card Download. Utilize all the information given by the board given by Recruitment. Guru.

UKPSC Hall Ticket 2019

These are the particulars that are printed on the UKPSC Hall Ticket 2019. Hence, all the applicants have to enter the details in the hall ticket correctly. Details entered should be same as in the application form. UKPSC Hall Ticket is a very important document to participate in the exam. Aspirants without the admit card will not be allowed to take down the examination. So, its candidate’s responsibility to download his/ her admit card on their own.

  • Name of the Applicant.
  • Exam Date, Time & Centre.
  • Post Applied for.
  • Application or Registration Number
  • Father Name and
  • Important Instructions.

Download Uttarakhand PSC Admit Card 2019

To take down the exam aspirants must carry any of the document. The original ID proof will be asked at the doorstep verification process. Invigilators will not allow the candidates who fail to carry the UKPSC Admit Card and the original documents. If aspirants found any mistakes after downloading the admit card can inform to the board immediately. Use the helpline numbers to get the corrected UKPSC Hall Ticket 2019.

  • Aadhar Card
  • College ID
  • Ration Card
  • Driving License
  • PAN Card
  • Voter ID
  • Any Valid ID Proof Issued By Gazetted Officer
  • Bank Passbook
  • Passport

How to Download UKPSC Call Letter 2019-20?

  1. Click on “UKPSC Admit Card” Link.
  2. The home page opens.
  3. Enter the Registration Number and Submit.
  4. Now, the Admit Card will appear on the screen.
  5. Fill all the details.
  6. Finally, Submit the Admit Card and Download it.
  7. Take a print out and carry with you for the exam.

TSPSC Result 2019 Released | Check TRT Revised Result & Final Key Here @ tspsc.gov.in

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 12:45 AM PDT

TSPSC Result 2019 is OUT!!!. Telangana State Public Service Commission has announced the Results for Various Posts. Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has conducting Examination to recruit the right candidates. A huge number of Applicants have completed the TSPSC Exam for various Posts. Here on this page, we have provided complete information about TSPSC Result 2019. As we know, everyone is waiting for the TSPSC Results and anyone can check your results from this page. As well as can check the results from the official website i.e, tspsc.gov.in.

TSPSC Result 2019

Exam Name Result Release Date TSPSC Result Link
TRT PET TSPSC Result 2019 Released | Check TRT Revised Result & Final Key Here @ tspsc.gov.in 09th September 2019 TSPSC TRT Revised Result
TSPSC Group 4 Exam 30th August 2019 TSPSC Group 4 Result
Field Assistant 21st August 2019 Field Assistant Result
Bill Collector 18th July 2019 Bill Collector Result
Professor, Assistant & Associate Professor 18th July 2019 Professor, Assistant & Associate Professor Result
SGT  29th June 2019 SGT Result
MPSO/ASO 01st June 2019 MPSO/ASO Result

TSPSC TRT Revised Result 2019 Declared @ tspsc.gov.in | Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has released the Revised Result & CV Date for Physical Education Teacher (Telugu) on 09th September 2019. A huge number of applicants have applied and attended the Examination. And now the TSPSC has finally released the Exam Result. Applicants those who are waiting for your TSPSC Examination Results can download it from here.

TSPSC TRT Revised Result 2019

Organization Name Telangana State Public Service Commission
Post Name Physical Education Teacher (Telugu Medium)
Number of Posts  416
Category Sarkari Result
Result Date 09th September 2019 
Official Website tspsc.gov.in
TSPSC TRT Revised Result & CV Date for Physical Education Teacher (Telugu) – Click Here 

TSPSC Group 4 Result 2019 Declared @ tspsc.gov.in | Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has released the Result for Junior Assistant, Jr. Steno and Typist on 30th August 2019. TSPSC has given an employment notification for the recruitment of Group IV (Jr Steno, typist & Jr Asst) vacancies on direct recruitment basis. A huge number of applicants have applied and attended the Examination on 07th October 2018. And now the TSPSC has finally released the Exam Result. Applicants those who are waiting for your TSPSC Group IV Examination Results can download it from here.

TSPSC Group 4 Result 2019 Junior Assistant, Jr. Steno and Typist

Organization Name Telangana State Public Service Commission
Post Name Junior Assistant, Jr. Steno and Typist
Number of Posts  1521
Category Sarkari Result
TSPSC Exam Date 07th October 2019
Result Date 30th August 2019
Official Website tspsc.gov.in
TSPSC Group 4 Result 2019 – Result | Web Note

TSPSC Field Assistant Result 2019 – Telangana State Public Service Commission has released the Field Assistant Result on 21st August 2019. Applicants those who have attended the Field Assistant Examination can check your result from the official website tspsc.gov.in. Also, Here we have provided a direct link to check your results from the below table. Check your results via the link mentioned below!! Applicants can get the Field Assistant Exam Result here.

TSPSC Field Assistant Result 2019

Organization Name Telangana State Public Service Commission
Post Name Field Assistant
Number of Posts  08
Category Sarkari Result
Certificate Verification Date 3 & 4th June 2019
Result Date 21st August 2019
Official Website tspsc.gov.in
TSPSC Field Assistant Result 2019 – Result | Web Note

Get Direct link for TSPSC Group 4 Result 2019


TSPSC Bill Collector Result 2019 & CV Date – Telangana State Public Service Commission has released the Bill Collector Result & Certificate Verification Date on 18th July 2019. Applicants those who have attended the Examination can check your result from the official website tspsc.gov.in. Also, Here we have provided a direct link to check your results from the below table. Check your results via the link mentioned below!! Applicants can get the Bill Collector Exam Result & CV Dates here.

TSPSC Bill Collector Result 2019

Organization Name Telangana State Public Service Commission
Post Name Bill Collector
Number of Posts  124
Category Sarkari Result
Certificate Verification Date 25 & 27th June 2019
Result Date 18th July 2019
Official Website tspsc.gov.in
TSPSC Bill Collector Result 2019 – Result | Web Note

TSPSC Professor, Asst & Associate Professor Result 2019 – Telangana State Public Service Commission has released the Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor Result on 18th July 2019. Applicants those who have attended the Examination can check your result from the official website tspsc.gov.in. Also, Here we have provided a direct link to check your results from the below table. Check your results via the link mentioned below!! Applicants can get the Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor Exam Result here.

TSPSC Professor, Asst & Associate Professor Result 2019

Organization Name Telangana State Public Service Commission
Post Name Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor
Number of Posts  24
Category Sarkari Result
Result Date 18th July 2019
Official Website tspsc.gov.in
TSPSC Professor, Asst & Associate Professor Result 2019 – Click Here

TSPSC SGT Result 2019 – Telangana State Public Service Commission has released the Secondary Grade Teacher SGT (Telugu) [Withheld Result] on 29th June 2019. The Certificate Verification for SGT (Telugu) conducted on 08th May 2019. Finally, the TSPSC has announced the SGT Withheld result. Applicants those who have attended the Document Verification can check their result from the official website. Also, Here we have provided a direct link to check your results from the below table. Check your results via the link mentioned below!!

TSPSC SGT Result 2019

Organization Name Telangana State Public Service Commission
Post Name Secondary Grade Teacher (Telugu)
Number of Posts  5415
Category Sarkari Result
Certificate Verification Date 08th May 2019
Result Date 29th June 2019
Official Website tspsc.gov.in
TSPSC SGT Result 2019 – Check Here

TSPSC MPSO/ASO Result 2019 – TSPSC has released the result of 474 Mandal Planning Statistical Officer (MPSO) & Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) on 01st June 2019. Thousands of eligible aspirants have applied during the application period. The organization shortlists the aspirants based on the candidate's merit in written test and interview rounds. Currently, TSPSC has released the Final Result of MPSO & ASO Posts. Here we have provided a direct link to check your results from the below table. Check your results via the link mentioned below!!

TSPSC MPSO/ASO Result 2019

Organization Name Telangana State Public Service Commission
Post Name Mandal Planning and Statistical Officer / Assistant Statistical Officer
Number of Posts  474
Category Sarkari Result
Exam Date 3rd September 2018-19
Result Date 01st June 2019
Official Website tspsc.gov.in
TSPSC MPSO/ASO Result 2019 – Check Here

Here on this page, the individuals can find the detailed info regarding TSPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Result 2018-19. To Check the TSPSC Telangana MPSO/ASO Result 2018-19, Candidates need to submit their Hall Ticket Number and Password details. However, the Telangana MPSO/ASO result 2018-19 can be accessed at the official website @ www.tspsc.gov.in Also, See the Category Wise TSPSC MPSO/ASO Cutoff Marks 2018-19 in the following section.

Candidates who have successfully appeared for Online Written Examination can check TSPSC MPSO/ASO Cutoff Marks 2018-19 here. Here in this section, we have specified the Category Wise Telangana Mandal Planning Statistical Officer Qualifying Marks 2018-19. The Telangana PSC will announce the cutoff marks along with results. Candidates have to score the requisite cutoff marks/qualifying marks to clear the written test round. Soon after the organization announce the result date, and cutoff marks details, here we will update on our page. Candidates can stay checking our portal for more details.

TSPSC MPSO/ASO Merit List 2019 | tspsc.gov.in

The Telangana State Public Service Commission Board officials published the TSPSC MPSO/ASO Results 2019 on the official website. Along with the TSPSC Asst Statistical Officer Result 2019, the candidates can find the Telangana PSC MPSO/ASO Merit List 2019 here. The TSPSC MPSO Final Merit List 2019 defines the qualified candidates roll numbers for the written examination. Aspirants need to check TSPSC MPSO Exam Final Merit List 2019 to know their availability for further rounds.

Steps to download TSPSC MPSO/ ASO Result

  1. Visit the official website of Telangana State Public Service Commission i.e, tspsc.gov.in
  2. In the Home page click on the Results/Keys/OMR Download tab
  3. In that click on the Result link -> selection Preamble for the post of MPSO/ASO
  4. Then a new Result page will be open
  5. Download or take a Print out of the TSPSC MPSO/ ASO Results for further reference.

Important Links for TSPSC MPSO/ASO Result

Download TSPSC MPSO/ASO Results Click Here
Official Website Click Here

 

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Posted: 09 Sep 2019 07:47 PM PDT

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Why Apple is crucial for China in its trade war with the US

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By Alex WebbGiven the U.S.-China trade war, one might think that Apple Inc. contravening Chinese labor laws would provide just the ammunition that Beijing needs to crack down on the tech giant.Yet there are good reasons why China might prefer not to crack the whip too fiercely on the iPhone maker. Apple plays an important role in the local economy, but amid the rising tensions with President Donald Trump's administration, the Cupertino, California-based firm has another significant role: as a quasi proxy, lobbying in Washington, D.C. for interests similar to China's.Trump has introduced or threatened tariffs on $300 billion-worth of Chinese imports. In response, China has targeted U.S. farmers with retaliatory tariffs. So far, Apple largely has managed to stay out of the firing line of Chinese authorities, even as its local sales have struggled.Much of Apple's manufacturing is in China, so tariffs there are off the table. But there are other steps Beijing could take to make the U.S. company's life difficult. 71055403 Take the experience of some of South Korea's biggest firms. The likes of Samsung Electronics Co., Hyundai Motor Co. and LG Electronics Co. are all moving production out of China after facing heightened local competition and regulatory headwinds, according to Nikkei. A spat over Seoul deploying a U.S. missile-defense system spurred Chinese boycotts of South Korean companies. That prompted Seoul-based supermarket chain Lotte Mart to sell its Chinese operations.The nature of Apple's most recent transgression would seemingly make it easy for China to justify retaliation. Foxconn, Apple's biggest contract manufacturer, used too many temporary staff at the world's largest iPhone factory in Zhengzhou, China Labor Watch said in a report.They represented about 50% of the workforce in August, the non-profit advocacy group said; Chinese labor law limits temporary workers to 10% of the total.The millions of jobs that Apple, Foxconn and other contract manufacturers and suppliers support in China have meant that any crackdown on its products would negatively impact the local economy. Employing a higher-than-permitted proportion of seasonal staff weakens that argument. The less the economic benefit, the easier it is to warrant making Apple's life harder.But Apple's lobbying prowess also has a corollary benefit for ChinaI'm not suggesting that Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook is working in cahoots with Beijing. Goodness knows his firm has endured its share of difficulties there. In 2016 it had to shutter the iBooks Store and iTunes Movies, and a year later was ordered to remove hundreds of VPN applications from Apple's Chinese app store.The reality is simply that, when it comes to trade, Apple's interests often (though by no means always) align with China's. It has spent a decade cultivating a complex supply chain across the country's coastal regions, and lists more than 350 Chinese production facilities as suppliers. In 2017, it said it has "created and supported 4.8 million jobs in China." The imposition of higher tariffs damages both China and Apple. It would take a decade or more to replicate the Chinese operations in Vietnam, India or Indonesia.Cook's value as a lobbying proxy was demonstrated at a dinner with Trump just last month. The president said Cook had made a "good case" that tariffs would handicap the company in its competition with Samsung, whose smartphone manufacturing is more globally distributed.The president had already delayed until mid-December a 10% tariff class which would have affected the iPhone in the crucial Christmas shopping season. The stay of execution affected toys and laptops too, providing a wider benefit to the Chinese economy.Apple said that its own investigation subsequently established that the percentage of temporary workers at the Zhengzhou plant also exceeded its own standards. But with provincial governments so dependent on the firm and its suppliers for local jobs, and the company's clout in D.C. benefiting the national government, they have limited incentives to impose swingeing punishments.

E(mpty)-wallet? Competition hits Paytm hard

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Paytm's losses widened 165% in the last financial year while revenue increased marginally, at a time when the digital payments leader faces increased competition from Google Pay and PhonePe.Paytm's parent One97 Communications posted Rs 3,959.6 crore in net losses for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 against Rs 1,490 crore for the same period in the previous year, according to details released by the company that were shared with shareholders.The company's standalone revenue stood at Rs 3,319 crore, compared to Rs 3,229 crore in 2017-18.On a consolidated basis, which includes businesses like Paytm Money for mutual fund investments, Paytm Financial Services, Paytm Entertainment Services and others, the company reported a net loss of Rs 4,217 crore.This has ballooned 162% from Rs 1,604 crore in the previous year.Paytm Money reported a net loss of Rs 36.8 crore in FY19, according to details around its subsidiaries listed out by the company.Paytm's financials were first reported by business news website Bloomberg Quint. "For the last two years, we have been investing $1 billion each year to expand the digital payments ecosystem in our country. We will further invest about $3 billion in the next two years to scale the same," a Paytm spokesperson said, responding to ET's queries."We believe India is at the inflection point of digital payments and Paytm's sole focus is towards solving the merchant payments and offering them financial services. We will invest Rs 20,000 crore in the next two years towards achieving this," the spokesperson added.Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, who serves as managing director of the parent entity and owns 15.7% of the company, received remuneration of Rs 3 crore last year along with added benefits, the company said in the report.The company has been reporting losses, but Sharma recently said it was looking to go public in the next two years.While admitting that the roadmap was not ready yet, Sharma said he wanted Paytm to generate more cash before going public. Paytm, which has moved away from pushing the cash guzzling incentivized peer to peer payments business, said it wants to push more merchant transactions on its platform rather than person-to-person payments. Further, the company wants to monetize the base by offering financial services to consumers and merchants on the basis of the data it generates. As per latest numbers released by the company, Paytm recorded 1.2 billion merchant transactions in the first three months of 2019, done through 14 million retail stores.The SoftBank- and Alibaba-backed payments company last raised $300 million from Berkshire Hathaway in 2018.

India has a $150 bn plan to modernise forces

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NEW DELHI: As India faces complex security threats, the government has firmed up a mega plan to spend USD 130 billion to bolster combat capability of the armed forces in the next five to seven years, according to an official document. Official sources said the government has decided on a broad plan to speed up modernisation of the Army, Navy and the Air Force under which a range of critical weapons, missiles, fighter jets, submarines and warships will be procured in the next few years. They said the government's immediate priority is to fast-track infantry modernisation, including procuring 2,600 infantry combat vehicles and 1,700 future ready combat vehicles for the Indian Army. Another key priority is to procure 110 multirole fighter aircraft for the IAF"The government will spend USD 130 billion for fleet modernisation in the next 5-7 years across all armed forces," the official document stated. The armed forces have been pushing for adequate allocation of funds so that they are well prepared to deal with the possibility of a "two-front" war on both northern and western borders. Sources said government is aware of China significantly ramping up its air and naval powers, adding the aim is to equip both the the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy with capabilities at par with its adversaries. To bolster its operational capability, the Navy has already finalised a plan to have 200 ships, 500 aircraft and 24 attack submarines in the next 3-4 years. At present, the Navy has around 132 ships, 220 aircraft and 15 submarines. The sources said the government is also determined to significantly enhance IAF's overall combat capabilities and a detailed plan is being finalised. The government is also working on a mega defence project to make the airspace over almost all its major cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, virtually impregnable, the sources said. It is also inducting the first batch of its intercontinental ballistic missile system - Agni V - which is expected to significantly bolster the country's air defence system. The missile, with a strike range of 5,000 km, is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. Very few countries, including the US, China, Russia, France and North Korea, have intercontinental ballistic missiles. In its missile armoury, India currently has Agni-1 with a 700 km range, Agni-2 with a 2,000-km range, Agni-3 and Agni-4 with 2,500 km to more than 3,500-km range. The sources said the government's focus will be to develop the domestic defence industry and key policy initiatives are expected to be rolled out for it in the next couple of months.

Alibaba-like MSME marketplace soon: Nitin Gadkari

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NEW DELHI: The government is working on an Alibaba-like e-marketplace for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which is expected to bring a turnover of around Rs 10 lakh crore over the next two to three years, Union MSME minister Nitin Gadkari said."We are developing an e-market portal like Alibaba. We will call it Bharat Craft. This will provide a direct interface between buyers and sellers. In the next 2-3 years this portal will bring a turnover of about .`10 lakh crore to the MSME sector," Gadkari said via an email communication. The government is looking at the MSME sector for its huge potential to generate income and employment, boost exports and its contribution to economic growth.Currently, MSMEs contribute around 29% to the country's GDP. "We will take this to 50% in the next five years. The sector gives employment to about 11 crore people currently, we will take this to 15 crore in the next five years," Gadkari said. 71055360 To achieve these goals, the government will need to create new channels for funding, make the sector investor friendly, bring in technological innovations, reduce logistics cost to make homegrown products competitive, provide adequate skilling and market support, Gadkari added. "However, there is an urgent need to think big and energise the sector with new and innovative ideas and out-of-the-box thinking," Gadkari said.Gadkari said that multilateral banks like ADB, World Bank and KfW have agreed to provide low-cost funds for the sector. "We must also work with cooperative banks, NBFCs (non-banking finance corporations), credit cooperative societies, Sidbi (Small Industries Development Bank of India) and financial corporations of state governments," said Gadkari, who also holds the portfolio of road transport and highways ministry. Gadkari said that the recent announcements like bank mergers, increasing liquidity of banks, transparent one-time settlement policy, online loan tracking, fast track collaboration for loans between PSBs, will benefit the sector greatly. The ministry is also looking at increasing exports by MSME, with an eye on import substitution. "There is a lot of scope for diversification in the MSME sector," Gadkari said.Honey production, kulhad making, bamboo, bio-fuel production, fisheries, dairy, agarbatti (incense sticks) making, hydroponics, water transport like Ro-Ro, Ro-Pax, etransport, mechanised fishing trawlers, can be new areas for such ventures, Gadkari said. The government is also going to set up a Bank of Ideas and Innovations very soon, where stakeholders will be invited to give their ideas for the MSME sector and innovative technologies, Gadkari said.

Demand for entry-level cars falls 56% in H1 owing to financial woes

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MUMBAI: The entry-level car segment, which once formed a critical chunk of Indian car bazaar fulfilling the dream of many middle-class families to own a car, crashed by more than 56% in the first five months of this fiscal.The share of entry-level cars — or, mini cars not more than 3,600 mm in length and having up to one-litre engine — in the overall car market has shrunk to just 8% so far this year, down from 25% in 2011-12 as a double-digit rise in acquisition price, growing agrarian stress and slowing economic growth are making many potential buyers defer their purchase.Sashank Srivastava, executive director for sales and marketing at Maruti Suzuki, said the entry car buyer is extremely price sensitive and in the times of downturn, it is these buyers who withdraw from the market. "The prices of entry cars have gone up by 14-24% depending on the states in the last two years, which is a very steep hike," he said. "Plus, rural is a strong contributor to the segment; unlike last year, the sentiment in the rural is very poor at this point in time, which has affected the segment."To be sure, the entry-level motorcycle segment, too, has witnessed a double-digit decline in sales in the April to August period.The sales of entry-level cars have dropped in absolute numbers, too, in recent years even as the car market hit new highs. Sales of entry-level cars stood at around 335,000 — or, 10% of overall car sales of 3.34 million — in the last fiscal, down from about 485,000 in FY12 when the overall car sales stood at 2 million, according to data from industry body SIAM.And players such as Tata Motors and Hyundai have exited the market by pulling out Nano and Eon, respectively. Maruti Suzuki Alto and Renault-Nissan's Kwid and Redigo are the only participants left in the space.Venkatram Mammillapalle, MD of Renault India, said buyers at the bottom of the pyramid have a saving mentality and in times of downturn, they withdraw from the market.Lack of options and excitement, too, has had an impact on the entry segment, even as better finance options have enabled prospective buyers to skip the segment and move directly to premium hatchbacks, experts said."More the challengers, more the volume growth," said Arun Malhotra, former managing director of Nissan Motor Corporation (India).VG Ramakrishnan, MD at consultancy firm Avanteum Advisors, said the rural markets, which threw up substantial small car volumes till recently, is slowing down.

MG Motor seems to be bucking the trend with Hector

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NEW DELHI: At a time when automakers are cutting production and retrenching workers amid plunging sales, new entrant MG Motor India is working overtime to scale up capacity to meet demand for its recently-launched SUV Hector.MG Motor India president Rajeev Chaba told ET the company has received 28,000 bookings for the Hector, and has an additional 11,000 on the wait list. To meet demand, the company is ramping up capacity by 50% from September and considering to start a second shift from November."The customer response to Hector has been better than what we had expected," Chaba said. "We had to stop bookings on July 19. We have to meet customer expectations on delivery time and are now ramping up capacity to roll-out 3,000 vehicles in September."MG Motor India sold 2,018 units in August and 1,508 in the previous month.The company is now in discussions with suppliers to gauge their capability to scale-up operations. A decision to reopen bookings will be taken accordingly, possibly by the middle of October.The company is also raising its workforce to meet increased production."We had firmed up plans for having a total of 1,000 employees. We are already 1,300 strong, and are in the process of recruiting 300-400 people shortly," Chaba said.Last month, MG Motor India recruited 200 workers. The company has already set up 120 touch points across the country, which it plans to more than double to 250 by December.Meanwhile, MG Motor India has begun trial production to launch electric vehicle eZS by the end of the year. Two more vehicles will follow in 2020, according to people aware of the matter. The company is likely to steer clear of market leader Maruti Suzuki's turf and rather focus on SUVs in the initial years, these people said.MG Motor India has so far invested around Rs 2,200 crore to acquire General Motors' plant in Halol and to develop Hector for its debut in the country.71057691 The company has capacity to produce 80,000 vehicles of larger make at Halol and would require a new unit for subsequent launches. The final decision regarding the second unit will be taken by the end of the year.Chaba said being a new entrant, MG Motor India is making efforts to set the foundation right. The company aims to sell 200,000 units per annum in five-six years.

Hopes of US-China trade deal to offset crude oil demand worries

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Crude oil prices ended higher last week as easing in tensions between the US and China bought back enthusiasm in the market and a third-weekly decline in the number of active US rigs drilling further boosted prices. China's commerce ministry said Beijing and Washington agreed to hold high-level trade talks in early October. The news was a combination of both bullish and bearish events with the bullish news having a slight edge. Prices are getting some support after top producers will consider fresh output cuts at a meeting this week, but it seems doubtful they will succeed in bolstering crude prices dented by the US-China trade war as these nations have limited options when it meets in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The minister said that although further cuts will be considered, but that may not be the best way to boost declining prices. Baker Hughes reported that the number of active US rigs drilling for oil declined by four to 738 this week. That followed two consecutive weekly declines in the oil-rig count. Meanwhile, Opec's second-largest producer hit record production figures in August with an output of 4.88 mbpd after Iraq's highest-ever production count has contributed to what may be Opec's first monthly output rise of the year, throwing a wrench into 14-member organisation's plans to limit global oil supply and keep a floor on crude prices. Iraq's crude oil exports also increased to 3.6 mbpd in August from 3.56 mbpd the previous month. Inventory reportOil gained support after data from EIA erased concerns of demand slowdown showed that inventories shed 4.8 million. This compares with a draw of as much as 10 million barrels for the previous week. Meanwhile, the EIA also reported a gasoline inventory draw of 2.4 for the last week of the summer driving season, with distillate fuels shedding 2.5 million barrels. This compared with a 2.1 million decline in gasoline inventories in the week before, and the same-size draw in distillate fuel inventories. Refineries processed 17.4 million bpd of crude last week, producing 10.3 million bpd of gasoline and 5.2 million bpd of distillates. This compared with a flat processing rate a week earlier. Economic DataPrices soared after China reported better-than-expected services data as activity in China's services sector expanded at the fastest pace in three months in August as new orders rose, prompting the biggest increase in hiring in over a year. On the other hand, prices were pressurised after US government reported nonfarm payrolls increased by just 130,000 in August. The increase fell short of estimates for 150,000, while the unemployment rate stayed as 3.7% as expected. June and July job figures were also revised lower. Natural GasNatural gas ended on a negative note as traders are getting worried about the balance implications of a larger-than-expected weekly inventory injection. The EIA reported that supplies of natural gas rose by 84 billion cubic feet compared to expectations for a build in the upper 70s to low 80s Bcf. The 84 Bcf build, recorded for the week-ended August 30, also comes in higher than both the 64 Bcf injection recorded last year and the five-year average build of 66 Bcf. Total stocks now stand at 2.941 trillion cubic feet, up 383 billion cubic feet from a year ago, but 82 billion below the five-year average. The weather forecast reported that demand will be high across the southern US and moderate to low across the northern US. The fundamentals remains bearish as production remains high, residential/commercial demand is at its lowest level in a year. ConclusionThe trade war between the US and China has become the foremost factor to watch, and all eyes are on the negotiating table with hopes this time the talks would yield a deal. The bullish tone is expected to extend this week till point both US and China fulfill the promise to begin trade talks in October. Furthermore, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell assured markets that he is not forecasting or expecting a recession, which is one thing that could help drive prices higher this week. The comments will offset worries over demand growth this week and perhaps over the near term. (Investors are advised to consult financial advisers before taking an investment calls based on these observations)

Indian cos see biggest earnings cuts in Asia as slowdown bites

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India led Asia's earnings downgrades over the past month with analysts expecting more troubles this year due to a consumption slowdown and liquidity crunch in the financial sector.Over the past 30 days, analysts have slashed Indian firms' 2019 earnings forecasts by 4.3 per cent - the highest cut in Asia, Refinitiv data shows.The cut comes as more than 60 per cent of Indian firms missed their consensus earnings estimates in the June quarter, underscoring a lacklustre earnings performance.India's economy grew at its weakest pace since 2013 between April and June, largely hit by falling demand for consumer goods such as automobiles and food items, and lower government spending.71050949 Analysts also cut Malaysian firms' 2019 earnings by 4 per cent and Australian firms by 2.8 per cent

MeitY pings UIDAI on Aadhaar-social media linking

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NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has written to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) — which issues a unique Aadhaar number to Indian residents — seeking its opinion on linking social media accounts to the 12-digit identification number.This comes after the Supreme Court sought the central government's view on the matter last month."The ministry has asked for UIDAI's opinion on the matter," said a senior government official.The official said although MeitY had not yet formulated a final opinion on the matter, such linkages seem difficult since the unique identity number can be linked only to government welfare schemes and subsidies that are funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India."Aadhaar can't be linked for anything beyond the Consolidated Fund of India, that's the law," said the official, requesting anonymity.In 2018, the apex court had restricted Aadhaar's mandatory use only to permanent account number (PAN), income tax returns and for central government subsidies funded from the Consolidated Fund of India.This was later incorporated in the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which was amended recently to allow telecom and banking companies to use Aadhaar to collect Know Your Customer information, albeit with a customer's consent.Even if the Aadhaar number is linked to social media accounts, it would serve no purpose, the official said."In the event of a crime, the government will require the mobile number or other details linked with the Aadhaar number, which is not permitted under the Aadhaar Act," the person said.The Aadhaar authentication regulations bar agencies from accessing any detail of Aadhaar holders unless they are approved as authorised user agencies.In a hearing last month, the top court agreed to hear the pleas of US-based social media company Facebook urging it to transfer four public interest litigations (PILs) that had sought such a linkage. The PILs were pending before the Madras, Bombay and Madhya Pradesh High Courts.The bench, comprising justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose, issued notices to the central and the Tamil Nadu governments, besides other entities such as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) and Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) after arguments touched upon the merits and technical aspects of moving the cases to the top court.Apar Gupta, executive director at the IFF, which has been made an intervener in the case, told ET that its position is that such a linkage would be unconstitutional and violate the Aadhaar Act."Even in the unamended Aadhaar Act, the focus was on usage of Aadhaar for subsidy schemes, and private usage was not contemplated. This will really impair and damage the privacy of individuals," Gupta said.The apex court said the PILs on Aadhaar-social media linkage and traceability on encrypted platforms such as WhatsApp would continue to be heard in the Madras High Court, but that the lower court could not pass final orders on the high-profile case.The original PIL in the Madras High Court was filed by Antony Clement Rubin in July last year seeking interlinking of the Aadhaar database with social media profiles for authentication of identity.A division bench of the Madras High Court, comprising Justices S Manikumar and Subramonium Prasad, has since expanded the scope of the PILs to include issues including curbing cybercrime and enabling traceability to catch perpetrators of misinformation and rumours on social media platforms.The next hearing in the case is scheduled for September 13.

A Love-Hate Story

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:35 PM PDT

A Love-Hate Story


Source: TIE

3 Bihar cops suspended for not issuing fine to Union Minister Ashwini Choubey's son

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:26 PM PDT

3 Bihar cops suspended for not issuing fine to Union Minister Ashwini Choubey's son
On Sunday, during intensive checking of vehicles near Bihar Museum on Bailey Road, the police stopped the vehicle of Union Minister of State for Health Ashwini Choubey.

Source: DI

Delhi Confidential: Going Green

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:25 PM PDT

Delhi Confidential: Going Green


Source: TIE

Debt recast: Suzlon Energy lenders staring at a haircut

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:25 PM PDT

Debt recast: Suzlon Energy lenders staring at a haircut
Lenders to the loss-making Suzlon Energy are understood to have met the company management on Monday to discuss the restructuring of their dues of close to Rs 8,000 crore.

Source: TFE

Recovering dues: Most MFs may not sign ICA but still back resolution plan for DHFL

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:25 PM PDT

Recovering dues: Most MFs may not sign ICA but still back resolution plan for DHFL
Most Mutual Funds that have an exposure to Dewan Housing Finance (DHFL) are unlikely to sign the inter-creditor agreement (ICA) but will nonetheless lend their support to a resolution plan.

Source: TFE

New DoT panel to look into all aspects of 5G

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:25 PM PDT

New DoT panel to look into all aspects of 5G
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has formed another inter-ministerial panel on 5G.

Source: TFE

Revision of renewable energy PPAs in Andhra Pradesh unfortunate: RK Singh

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:25 PM PDT

Revision of renewable energy PPAs in Andhra Pradesh unfortunate: RK Singh
According to official data, AP discoms owed Rs 2,509 crore to renewable units as on July 31, which was 26% of the combined dues of Rs 9,736 crore of the country's discoms to 26,725 MW of renewable energy projects.

Source: TFE

Onam likely to lift sagging consumer appetite in Kerala

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:25 PM PDT

Onam likely to lift sagging consumer appetite in Kerala
Onam sales, which come hand in hand with the wedding season, are a bellwether stock for the long string of ensuing festivals like Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali and Christmas.

Source: TFE

Southern Army Commander lays foundation stone of second phase of Army Law College

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:20 PM PDT

Southern Army Commander lays foundation stone of second phase of Army Law College


Source: TIE

New challenge for railways: ‘Fake’ TTEs extorting money from ticketless passengers

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:20 PM PDT

New challenge for railways: 'Fake' TTEs extorting money from ticketless passengers


Source: TIE

Record rains drown tourism at Maharashtra hill stations

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:16 PM PDT

Record rains drown tourism at Maharashtra hill stations
Problem Of Plenty: Business plunges at Mahabaleshwar and Matheran

Source: DI

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar was never kept in jail: Intel

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:16 PM PDT

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar was never kept in jail: Intel
According to sources, Azhar has been lying low and evading public appearances

Source: DI

OPINION: 'Indigenous groups face extinction'

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:16 PM PDT

OPINION: 'Indigenous groups face extinction'
Large-scale and continuous migration through a porous border, is the primary cause.

Source: DI

PM Narendra Modi crosses 50 million followers on Twitter

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:16 PM PDT

PM Narendra Modi crosses 50 million followers on Twitter
He started using the platform in 2009 when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat and his popularity grew overwhelmingly as he assumed the office of Prime Minister in 2014.

Source: DI

Congress comes out of moratorium, appoints national spokesperson

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:16 PM PDT

Congress comes out of moratorium, appoints national spokesperson
Congress on Monday finally decided to have a mechanism in place and appointed Anshul Meira Kumar and Sharmistha Mukherjee as national spokesperson of All India Congress Committee (AICC).

Source: DI

Bhupendrasinh Chudasama: Sorry I called you biased, milord!

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:11 PM PDT

Bhupendrasinh Chudasama: Sorry I called you biased, milord!
Education Minister Bhupendrasinh Chudasama sorry for going to SC against Gujarat High Court bench

Source: DI

32-yr-old tries to board NYC flight disguised as octagenarian

Posted: 09 Sep 2019 05:11 PM PDT

32-yr-old tries to board NYC flight disguised as octagenarian
Amrik Singh reached the airport on Monday night in a wheelchair and had proceeded for a security check as per protocol for passengers

Source: DI

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