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Muslim pilgrims converge on Jamarat for ritual stoning of the devil

Muslims from around the world hurled pebbles at a giant wall in a symbolic stoning of the devil on Sunday, the start of the riskiest part of the annual haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, where hundreds died in a crush four years ago. The kingdom stakes its reputation on its guardianship of Islam's holiest sites, Mecca and Medina, and organising the world's largest annual Muslim gathering. Nearly 2-1/2 million pilgrims, mostly from abroad, have arrived for the five-day ritual, a religious duty once in a lifetime for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it.

Shooting at Norway mosque to be investigated as possible act of terrorism -police

A shooting at a Norwegian mosque on Saturday will be investigated as a possible act of terrorism, police said on Sunday. "We're investigating this as an attempt at carrying out an act of terrorism," assistant chief of police Rune Skjold told a news conference.

UPDATE 1-Palestinians and Israeli police clash at Jerusalem holy site

Israeli police fired sound grenades to disperse Palestinians during confrontations on Sunday outside Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque where tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers gathered for the Eid al-Adha holiday, witnesses said. A Palestinian ambulance service said that at least 14 Palestinians were taken to hospitals for treatment.

So It Turns Out Hackers Can Steal Yr Data Using An App That's Pre-Installed On All iPhones - Pedestrian TV

1. So It Turns Out Hackers Can Steal Yr Data Using An App That's Pre-Installed On All iPhones  Pedestrian TV
2. Warning Issued For Apple's 1.4 Billion iPad And iPhone Users  Forbes
3. Your iPhone contacts list could be a vulnerable target  MarketWatch
4. Apple's iOS Contacts app claimed to be vulnerable to SQLite hack  AppleInsider
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UPDATE 1-British PM Johnson to meet Ireland's Varadkar over Brexit - report

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accepted an offer to meet Irish leader Leo Varadkar to discuss Brexit and the Northern Irish backstop, the Sunday Telegraph said citing UK government sources. "The UK has accepted Varadkar's offer to meet and dates are being discussed," a UK source told the newspaper. Johnson has told the European Union there is no point in new talks on a withdrawal agreement unless negotiators are willing to drop the Northern Irish backstop agreed by his predecessor Theresa May.

Zimbabwe's children suffer from country's economic crisis

It is only a few hours since Zimbabwe's schools closed for month-long August holidays, and 13-year-old Tanyaradzwa is already milling outside a bar "doing business," he says. With power cuts lasting 19 hours per day, debilitating water shortages, inflation at 175% and many basic items in scarce supply, Zimbabwe's children are the silent victims of the once-prosperous southern African country's debilitating economic downfall. Tanyaradzwa would rather be home playing computer games with friends.

There’s ‘no way’ Jeffrey Epstein killed himself, a former NYC jail inmate says - Fox News

1. There’s ‘no way’ Jeffrey Epstein killed himself, a former NYC jail inmate says  Fox News
2. Jeffrey Epstein dies a day after release of court documents  CBS News
3. Accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein dies  ABC News
4. Jeffrey Epstein Dead in Suicide at Jail, Spurring Inquiries  The New York Times
5. Jeffrey Epstein's suicide makes no sense | TheHill  The Hill
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Jeffrey Epstein death: Why was billionaire paedophile taken off suicide watch six days after being found unconscious in his cell?

Like all federal prisons, the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Lower Manhattan has a suicide prevention program designed for inmates who are at risk of taking their own lives.After an apparent attempt three weeks ago, Jeffrey Epstein — the financier who was at the facility awaiting trial on charges he sexually abused dozens of girls — was placed on suicide watch and received daily psychiatric evaluations, a person familiar with his detention said.But just six days later, on July 29, Epstein, 66, was taken off the watch for reasons that remained unclear on Saturday, the person said.Twelve days after that, he hanged himself. Guards making their morning rounds discovered his body at 6.30am on Saturday, the Bureau of Prisons said.Epstein’s suicide, coming shortly after prison officials in Manhattan deemed he was no longer at risk of taking his own life, raises questions about the steps prison officials took to keep him alive and ensure he would face his accusers in court.The Justice Department immediately faced a backlash from elected officials and the public. Ben Sasse, who is on the Senate’s Judiciary committee, said in a letter to the Justice Department that it was inexcusable that Epstein had not been under a 24-hour watch. “These victims deserved to face their serial abuser in court,” he wrote.Attorney General William Barr said in a statement that he had asked the inspector general for the Justice Department to open an investigation “into the circumstances of Mr Epstein’s death.” The FBI is also investigating, he said.The federal Bureau of Prisons did not immediately respond to requests for information about its decision that Epstein was no longer a suicide risk.The Metropolitan Correctional Center houses about 800 people awaiting either trial or sentencing in New York City, and over the years its inmates have included high-profile terrorists, white-collar criminals and organised crime figures.Epstein had been held there since his arrest on July 6 on federal charges that he sexually abused and trafficked girls in the early 2000s.Judge Richard Berman of US District Court had denied him bail, rejecting his request to be detained at his Upper East Side mansion as he awaited trial.One federal prison official with knowledge of the incident confirmed Epstein had been taken off suicide watch recently and was being held alone in a cell in a special housing unit.The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of being fired, said guards found Epstein in an otherwise empty cell during morning rounds. He had hanged himself and he appeared to be dead.It would have been extremely difficult for Epstein to harm himself had he still been on suicide watch, a second prison official said, also speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of dismissal.Inmates on suicide watch are generally placed in a special observation cell, surrounded with windows, with a bolted down bed and no bedclothes, the official said.A correction officer — or sometimes a fellow inmate trained to be a “suicide companion” — is typically assigned to sit in an adjacent office and monitor the inmate constantly.Robert Gangi, an expert on prisons and the former executive director of the Correctional Association of New York, said guards also generally take shoelaces and belts away from people on suicide watch. “It’s virtually impossible to kill yourself,” Gangi said.Inmates can only be removed from the watch when the program coordinator, who is generally the chief psychologist at the facility, deems they are no longer at imminent risk for suicide, according a 2007 Bureau of Prison document outlining suicide prevention policies.The inmates cannot be removed from the watch without a face-to-face psychological evaluation.To take an inmate off suicide watch, a “post-watch report” needs to be completed, which includes an analysis of how the inmate’s circumstances have changed and why that merits removal from the watch, the document said.Under Bureau of Prison regulations, the government’s jails and prisons must have at least one room designed for housing an inmate on suicide watch, and that room must allow staff members to control the inmate without compromising their ability to observe and protect them.Every prison facility is required to have a suicide prevention program.Suicide prevention cells must provide an “unobstructed view of the inmate” and “may not have fixtures or architectural features that would easily allow self-injury,” according to a Bureau of Prisons policy.The prison or jail staff members are supposed to operate in shifts to keep the inmate under constant observation and to keep a log of the person’s behaviour, according to federal regulations.The inmate is only supposed to be removed from the watch when he or she “is no longer at imminent risk for suicide,” the regulations say.On July 23, Epstein was lying unconscious in a cell he shared with another inmate, with bruises on his neck.Law enforcement officials at the time said his injuries were not serious, but the incident was investigated as a possible suicide.Before that incident, the former financier had been housed in a cell with Nicholas Tartaglione, a former police officer facing murder charges.Their cell was in a special unit with strict security measures that is used to separate some inmates from the general population.New York Times

#NoSummersOff: Teachers on summer break dispel myth that teachers get summers off

A New Jersey high school teacher wants people who imagine teachers sipping margaritas by the pool during their summer breaks to take a look at his now-viral Twitter feed. Nicholas Ferroni, a history and cultural studies teacher in Union, New Jersey, is sharing daily tweets that feature a video from a teacher sharing all they are doing this summer. Thank you for helping crush the myth that most teachers have summers off.

As Pakistan-India tensions flare, a child mistakes a bomb for a toy

Deep in the mountains of the Neelum Valley, where a river separates Indian and Pakistani Kashmir, is the small village of Jabri, usually far enough away to avoid being hit by exchanges of fire between the countries' armies. "He found a bomb that looked like a toy and he brought it here," said Ali's uncle, Abdul Qayyum, pointing to their home. Pakistan's military said the device was a cluster bomb, a weapon that releases many smaller bomblets that can kill or wound people over a wider area.

Palestinians and Israeli police clash at Jerusalem holy site

Israeli police fired sound grenades to disperse Palestinians during confrontations on Sunday outside Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque where tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers gathered for the Eid al-Adha holiday, witnesses said. A Palestinian ambulance service said that at least 14 Palestinians were taken to hospitals for treatment. Israel's Kan public radio said four police officers were injured.

Syrian army takes strategic town from rebels in new advance

Syria's army has captured a strategically important town in Idlib in the rebels' last major enclave, a war monitor and a military media unit run by its ally Hezbollah reported on Sunday. The capture of al-Hobeit represents the most significant advance the army has made in Idlib province since the start of its offensive three months ago, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. The Hezbollah media unit described the town as the gateway to the southern countryside of Idlib, to the main Damascus-Aleppo highway and to the city of Khan Sheikhoun.

CORRECTED-Ukraine searches vessel over fuel delivery to Crimea

Ukrainian prosecutors said they had searched a vessel in the Black Sea port of Kherson on Saturday as part of an investigation into a suspected illegal delivery of fuel to the Russian navy in annexed Crimea in 2015. Relations between Kiev and Moscow deteriorated after Russia's annexation of the Crimea peninsula from Ukraine in 2014 and its backing for pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian law stipulates that it is illegal to enter Crimean waters without the permission of the Ukrainian authorities.

'Million Dollar Listing' Star Madison Hildebrand Latest Target in Dubai Scam - TMZ

'Million Dollar Listing' Star Madison Hildebrand Latest Target in Dubai Scam  TMZ

'Million Dollar Listing L.A.' star Madison Hildebrand came THIS close to putting pen to paper for a $300k deal to speak at a conference in Dubai ... but like with ...

Texas animal cruelty raids net man with 230 pets living in 'deplorable conditions'

Almost 50 police officers went on an early morning raid targeting animal abusers throughout Harris County, Texas, on Saturday morning, including one man who had over 200 animals. Operation "Don’t Be Cruel" aimed to arrest people with outstanding warrants who had committed crimes against animals and was carried out by the Precinct One Constable's Office animal cruelty unit and the Houston SPCA. "We discovered 230-plus animals living in his residence from birds to turtles, to mice to rabbits, bearded dragons, and they were living in deplorable conditions.

UPDATE 2-Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters as confrontation looms

Hong Kong police fired tear gas at protesters on Sunday as a tenth straight weekend of anti-government demonstrations intensified amid an increasingly aggressive response from the police and Beijing. Riot police fired volleys of tear gas at crowds of mostly young protesters outside a police station in the working class district of Sham Shui Po.

Florida white supremacist arrested for threatening shooting at Walmart, police say

A Florida white supremacist has been arrested for threatening a shooting at a Walmart just days after 22 people were killed at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in one of the worst mass shootings in the country's modern history. Richard Clayton, 26, was arrested by Florida Department of Law Enforcement authorities on Friday in Winter Park after making an online threat last week, according to police.

UPDATE 1-Death toll from typhoon in eastern China rises to 30 as storm moves north

The death toll from a major typhoon in eastern China rose to 30 on Sunday, with 18 people missing, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as the country braced for more travel disruptions as the storm moved further north up the coast. Typhoon Lekima made landfall early on Saturday in the eastern province of Zhejiang with winds gusting to 187 km (116 miles) per hour, causing travel chaos with thousands of flights cancelled and rail operations suspended. The typhoon damaged more than 173,000 hectares of crops and 34,000 homes in Zhejiang, provincial authorities said in estimating the economic losses at 14.57 billion yuan ($2 billion), the state news agency Xinhua said.

How Noah Syndergaard's trust in Wilson Ramos paid off - New York Post

1. How Noah Syndergaard's trust in Wilson Ramos paid off  New York Post
2. Mets stay smoking hot with 8th straight win  MLB.com
3. Conforto's walk-off single caps Mets' 4-run rally in 9th  Newsday
4. Mets find late magic again as amazing run continues  New York Post
5. Conforto's walk-off caps Mets' comeback win | Nationals-Mets Game Highlights 8/9/19  MLB
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Moscow Antigovernment Protest Draws Tens of Thousands - The Wall Street Journal

1. Moscow Antigovernment Protest Draws Tens of Thousands  The Wall Street Journal
2. 50,000 demonstrate in Moscow in third weekend of protests for fair elections  Los Angeles Times
3. Moscow protests: Opposition rally 'largest since 2011'  BBC News
4. Huge Pro-Opposition Crowd Turns Out in Moscow March  The New York Times
5. Thousands protest for fair elections in Moscow, largest in 8 years  Fox News
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FACTBOX-Guatemalan former first lady, surgeon in run-off for presidency

Denied the chance to vote for some popular candidates excluded from the race, voters have struggled to warm to two veteran campaigners competing to lead the poor, violence-plagued Central American country for a four-year term. Seeking the presidency for a third time, former first lady Torres, 63, is the candidate for the center-left National Unity of Hope (UNE), a party she founded 2002 with her ex-husband Alvaro Colom, president of Guatemala from 2008 to 2012. A proponent of social programs to alleviate poverty, Torres wants to put troops on the streets to fight gangs that have made the country one of the most violent in the Americas, helping to spur mass migration to the United States.

Guatemala elects new president to inherit Trump migration bind

Guatemalans on Sunday elect a new president who will face a major challenge after the country agreed with Washington to act as a buffer against illegal immigration under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Threatened with economic sanctions if it said no, the outgoing government signed an agreement in July to make Guatemala a so-called safe third country for migrants despite the endemic poverty and violence plaguing the Central American nation. Voters must choose between conservative Alejandro Giammattei and his center-left rival, former first lady Sandra Torres.

Volatility in China's yuan due to escalating U.S. trade friction: PBOC official - Reuters

1. Volatility in China's yuan due to escalating U.S. trade friction: PBOC official  Reuters
2. Volatility in China's yuan due to escalating U.S. trade friction: PBOC official  Investing.com
3. Volatility in China's yuan due to escalating US trade friction: PBOC official  CNA
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Volatility in China's yuan due to escalating U.S. trade friction - PBOC official

YICHUN, China/ SHANGHAI, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Volatility in China's yuan since August is a normal market reaction to escalating trade frictions stoked by the United States and was caused, to some extent, by Washington's decision to raise tariffs, a senior Chinese central bank official said. Zhu Jun, director-general of the People's Bank of China's international department, made the comments on Saturday to a forum held in the northern Chinese province of Heilongjiang. The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday labelled China a currency manipulator, hours after China let the yuan drop through a key support level to its lowest point in more than a decade.

Five Rounds - Is Shevchenko's dominance good or bad for the UFC? - ESPN

1. Five Rounds - Is Shevchenko's dominance good or bad for the UFC?  ESPN
2. UFC Uruguay: Valentina Shevchenko Octagon Interview  UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship
3. UFC Uruguay results: Valentina Shevchenko retains title with lopsided decision against Liz Carmouche  MMA Fighting
4. Shevchenko routs Carmouche to retain UFC title  ESPN
5. UFC Uruguay: Vicente Luque Octagon Interview  UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Cowboys vs. 49ers Preseason Week 1 Highlights | NFL 2019 - NFL

1. Cowboys vs. 49ers Preseason Week 1 Highlights | NFL 2019  NFL
2. Five takeaways from Cowboys preseason opener: Offense doesn't show much, defense forces turnovers, more unease about kicker  Dallas News
3. Quick Thoughts from 49ers' 17-9 Win over Cowboys in Preseason Opener  49ers Webzone
4. WATCH: Former A&M S Wilson has INT in first NFL game  247Sports
5. #SFvsDAL: WR Jon’Vea Johnson Has A Chance To Separate Himself  Inside The Star
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Israeli troops kill militant on Gaza border -medic, military

JERUSALEM/GAZA Aug 11 (Reuters) - Israeli soldiers fired at a Palestinian militant on the Gaza border on Sunday, the military said, and a Palestinian medic said the man was killed. It was the second such incident since Saturday, when Israeli troops shot dead four heavily armed Palestinians who attempted to cross the volatile border. "IDF (Israel Defence Forces) troops spotted an armed terrorist approaching the security fence in the northern Gaza Strip.

ANALYSIS-Many Sri Lankans want a strongman leader, and that favours Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Sri Lankans, angered by the government's inability to prevent the Easter Sunday terror attacks that killed more than 250 people, want a strongman back in power who can guarantee their safety and bring back economic growth. Many are rooting for Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who despite fighting allegations of war crimes, is expected to be announced as the presidential candidate of the opposition nationalist Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party, as early as Sunday. The Rajapaksa brothers, Gotabaya and Mahinda, were credited with bringing peace to Sri Lanka in 2009 by defeating the Tamil Tigers in a brutal end to the 26-year-long civil war between the Sinhalese Buddhist majority and minority Tamil groups.

Argentines head to polls for primary in first Macri, Fernandez showdown

Argentines have their first chance on Sunday to head to the ballot boxes in a high-stakes presidential race in which they must choose between staying the course of painful austerity measures or a return to interventionist economics. The country's main political parties have already chosen their nominees, so the primary election, known locally as the PASO, serves as the first concrete measure of voter sentiment after a slew of opinion polls showed a narrow margin between President Mauricio Macri and main challenger Alberto Fernandez. Peronist candidate Fernandez, who has firebrand former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner as his running mate, has promised access to free medicines for retirees and better wages for workers while hammering Macri for the uptick in poverty and unemployment as the country grapples with recession and 55% inflation.

Kenta Maeda throws seven scoreless innings, Dodgers win - True Blue LA

1. Kenta Maeda throws seven scoreless innings, Dodgers win  True Blue LA
2. Benches clear AFTER D-backs beat Dodgers  MLB.com
3. Dodgers' Roberts sorry for yelling at D-backs' Ray  ESPN
4. Kenley Jansen gets vote of confidence from Dodgers manager  OCRegister
5. Kelly's heroics fuel D-backs past Dodgers | D-backs-Dodgers Game Highlights 8/9/19  MLB
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Reuters Health News Summary

Following is a summary of current health news briefs. Malaysia saw a rise in deaths caused by dengue to 113 by August 3, compared to 70 cases in the same period last year, the health ministry said on Saturday. It also said the total of dengue cases from the start of the year to early August hit 80,000, twice the number of cases in the corresponding period last year.

Reuters Entertainment News Summary

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. Cyndi Lauper has settled a lawsuit by songwriter Benny Mardones that accused her of lifting elements of his song "Into the Night" for the finale of her 2013 Tony Award-winning musical "Kinky Boots," according to a court filing. In a letter filed on Friday night with the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, a lawyer for Mardones and his writing partner Robert Tepper said the parties have agreed in principle to settle the case.

Reuters Science News Summary

Following is a summary of current science news briefs. Britain's seaside towns are at war with their seagulls, urging visitors not to feed the birds in an effort to stop them snatching titbits like potato chips from tourists' hands. Warning signs deck promenade railings from Scarborough to Broadstairs and beyond but now research from the University of Exeter has suggested an easy way for holidaymakers to deter the gulls - just stare at them.

Saudi-led coalition moves against separatists who seized Aden in blow to alliance - Reuters

1. Saudi-led coalition moves against separatists who seized Aden in blow to alliance  Reuters
2. Separatists seize Aden presidential palace, gov't military camps  Al Jazeera English
3. Yemeni Separatists Oust Government in Key City, Complicating Peace Efforts  The New York Times
4. Yemeni separatists control city of Aden, security officials say  Los Angeles Times
5. Could the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen soon fall apart?  Al Jazeera English
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FACTBOX-History of recent protests by Māori in New Zealand

Thousands of indigenous Māori are protesting in New Zealand, demanding land rights and more reforms for the community, in the highest profile grassroot movements in over a decade. Here are some key Māori protests in New Zealand in recent history. Thousands of Māori and supporters travelled 1,000km (600 miles) from New Zealand's far north to the nation's capital in September and October 1975 to protest against the continued loss of Māori land.

FEATURE-In New Zealand, young Māori women lead the battle for indigenous rights

AUCKLAND/WELLINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Five years ago, law graduate Pania Newton and her cousins got together around a kitchen table and agreed to do everything in their power to prevent a housing development on a south Auckland site considered sacred by local Māori. Newton, now 29, is today leading thousands of protesters occupying the land at Ihumātao, one of a number of grassroots movements spearheaded by young, educated and tech-savvy Māori women. Using social media and crowd-funding websites, the groups are mobilising community support to demand land rights and other reforms for Māori in the highest profile indigenous rights campaigns in more than a decade.

UPDATE 4-Saudi-led coalition moves against separatists in Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition intervened in Aden on Sunday in support of the Yemeni government after southern separatists effectively took over the port city, fracturing the alliance that had been battling the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. The infighting, which broke out on Aug. 8 to control the port city which serves as temporary seat of Yemen's Saudi-backed, internationally-recognized government, has killed up to 40 people and injured 260, the United Nations said.

Epstein dies in the dark, but abuse investigation carries on

Jeffrey Epstein died of an apparent suicide in his jail cell, now prompting an additional federal investigation into his death along with one already examining allegations of sexual abuse and conspiracy against him. Epstein, a wealthy financier accused of orchestrating a sex-trafficking ring and sexually abusing dozens of underage girls, was found Saturday morning unresponsive in his cell at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Epstein had been placed on suicide watch after he was found a little over two weeks ago with bruising on his neck, according to a person familiar with the matter who wasn't authorized to discuss it publicly.

Saudi-led coalition moves against separatists who seized Aden in blow to alliance

The Saudi-led coalition on Sunday intervened in Aden in support of the Yemeni government after southern separatists effectively took over the southern port city, fracturing the alliance that had been focused on battling the Iran-aligned Houthi movement. "The coalition attacked one of the areas that pose a direct threat to an important government site," Saudi state TV quoted a coalition statement as saying without specifying the target. "This is only the first operation and will be followed by others ... the Southern Transitional Council (STC) still has a chance to withdraw," it added.

REFILE-Death toll from typhoon in eastern China rises to 28

The death toll from a major typhoon in eastern China rose to 28 on Sunday, with 20 people missing, state media reported, after torrential rains forced more than one million people to evacuate and triggered a landslide. Typhoon Lekima made landfall early on Saturday in the eastern province of Zhejiang with winds gusting to 187 km (116 miles) per hour, causing travel chaos with thousands of flights cancelled and rail operations suspended. The typhoon damaged more than 173,000 hectares of crops and 34,000 homes in Zhejiang, provincial authorities said in estimating the economic losses at 14.57 billion yuan ($2 billion), the state news agency Xinhua said.

'Ever evolving, changing as partners and individuals': Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth split

Two months after celebrating their 10-year anniversary as a couple, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth's relationship is no more. "Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time," a spokesperson for Miley Cyrus said in a statement. "Ever evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and careers.

US attorney: Epstein abuse probe steadfast despite his death

The FBI and the Justice Department's inspector general's office will investigate how Jeffrey Epstein died in an apparent suicide Saturday, while the probe into sexual abuse allegations against the well-connected financier remains ongoing, officials said. Epstein, accused of orchestrating a sex-trafficking ring and sexually abusing dozens of underage girls, had been taken off suicide watch before he killed himself in a New York jail, a person familiar with the matter said. Attorney General William Barr, in announcing the investigation, said he was "appalled" to learn of Epstein's death while in federal custody.

The Latest: Accuser at center of released files speaks out

The Jeffrey Epstein accuser who filed a since-settled lawsuit against Epstein's ex-girlfriend says she's grateful he will never harm anyone again, but is angry there will be no chance he answers for his conduct. Virginia Giuffre tells The New York Times that her husband woke her up early in Australia to share the news that the wealthy financier died Saturday morning in an apparent suicide. The records contain graphic allegations against Epstein, as well as the transcript of a 2016 deposition of Epstein in which he repeatedly refused to answer questions to avoid incriminating himself.

Thousands Take to the Streets to Protest TMT - Maui Now

1. Thousands Take to the Streets to Protest TMT  Maui Now
2. VIDEO: TMT Opponents Refute Observatories After Announcement  Big Island Video News
3. Telescope Project Blocked in Hawaii Seeks Permit to Build in Spain  Voice of America
4. TMT supporters take to the streets | News, Sports, Jobs  Maui News
5. VIDEO: Astronomers Excited To Restart “Limited” Operations On Mauna Kea  Big Island Video News
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Hong Kong braces for fresh protests as marchers set to defy police ban

Hong Kong protesters readied to take to the streets again on Sunday, defying a police ban on marches in the Chinese-controlled territory and continuing a restive weekend of demonstrations which saw police fire teargas overnight. Anti-government protests were planned in different locations in the Asian financial hub, including one at the city's international airport for a third day. Increasingly violent protests have plunged Hong Kong into its most serious political crisis for decades, posing a serious challenge to the central government in Beijing who has taken an increasingly tough line on the protests.

Apple is giving out a special iPhone that can lead to a $1 million reward - PhoneArena

1. Apple is giving out a special iPhone that can lead to a $1 million reward  PhoneArena
2. iPhone 11, 11R and 11 Max: The specs, features and prices we expect from Apple in September  CNET
3. Apple challenges to hack iPhone security, offers $1mn  Dunya News
4. Replacing iPhone battery from third-party vendors? Think again  International Business Times, India
5. Hack an iPhone: Apple offers $1 million reward to anyone who can hack an iPhone  CBS News
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Saudi-led coalition hits zones that pose threat to Yemeni govt -state TV

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen has attacked zones that pose a direct threat to a vital position belonging to the coalition-backed Yemeni government, Saudi state TV said on Sunday. The coalition has called for an immediate ceasefire in Aden, the seat of the internationally recognised government, and said it will use military force against anyone who violates it, Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported.

The Latest: Families mourn mass shooting victims

Hundreds of people gathered to remember a western Pennsylvania graduate student killed during a mass shooting in an Ohio nightclub district last weekend. Mourners filled every seat and lined the hallways of a Washington, Pennsylvania, funeral home at Saturday's service for 25-year-old Nicholas Cumer.

Brazil appeals judge lifts temporary arrest of former billionaire Eike Batista

A Brazilian appeals court judge ordered on Saturday the release of Eike Batista, the mining and oil magnate who was once Brazil's richest man, revoking a temporary prison order that would expire on Monday. On Thursday, the police arrested the eccentric former billionaire in Rio de Janeiro on a temporary basis on suspicion of money laundering and insider trading. Federal prosecutors said they identified some 800 million reais ($203 million) in illicit transactions.

Brazil appeals judge lifts temporary arrest of former billionaire Eike Batista

A Brazilian appeals court judge ordered on Saturday the release of Eike Batista, the mining and oil magnate who was once Brazil's richest man, revoking a temporary prison order that would expire on Monday. On Thursday, the police arrested the eccentric former billionaire in Rio de Janeiro on a temporary basis on suspicion of money laundering and insider trading. Federal prosecutors said they identified some 800 million reais ($203 million) in illicit transactions.

Mexican banks report failures in processing card payments - Reuters

Mexican banks report failures in processing card payments  Reuters

Several of Mexico's largest banks reported on Saturday that they were experiencing problems processing debit and credit card payments while some shops in ...

UK PM backs "stop-and-search" power, says will create 10,000 more spaces in prisons

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given support to the police's "stop-and-search powers" and also pledged to create "another 10,000 spaces" in UK prisons. "... I am announcing today that in all 43 police authorities in England and Wales, we are making clear that the police can and should make use of their stop-and-search powers", he wrote in the Mail on Sunday, adding that such a step was needed to combat crime. Johnson also wrote that Finance Minister Sajid Javid has agreed to spend up to 2.5 billion pounds ($3.01 billion) to create 10,000 additional spaces in prisons.

Amid protest, Hawaii astronomers lose observation time

This is some of the research astronomers say they have missed out on at 11 observatories on Hawaii's tallest mountain as a protest blocks the road to the summit, one of the world's premier sites for studying the skies. Astronomers said Friday they will attempt to resume observations, but they have already lost four weeks of viewing — and in some cases won't be able to make up the missed research. Protesters, who are trying to stop the construction of yet another telescope at the site, say they should not be blamed for the shutdown.

Armed group kills five in a club in southern Brazil

An armed group broke into a club in the southern Brazilian city of Mostardas before dawn on Saturday and shot at employees and customers, killing five people and leaving four others severely injured, according to local media reports. The armed group, whose members were hooded to cover their faces, took the victims' belongings, including cellphones and wallets, before running away, said UOL news website. In May, another armed group killed 11 people in a bar in the northern Brazilian city of Belem.

Pete Buttigieg: If 'everybody wasn't armed,' would police officers 'be so quick' to draw their guns? - Washington Examiner

1. Pete Buttigieg: If 'everybody wasn't armed,' would police officers 'be so quick' to draw their guns?  Washington Examiner
2. The Memo: Trump's gun pledge met with skepticism | TheHill  The Hill
3. Red flag gun laws: Colorado lawmaker wins recall fight against gun rights groups  CBS News
4. Guns, Trump and a nation at a crossroads | TheHill  The Hill
5. Trump’s Pile of Rubble  The New York Times
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Hollywood studio cancels 'The Hunt' movie release after criticism - Reuters

1. Hollywood studio cancels 'The Hunt' movie release after criticism  Reuters
2. 'The Hunt' canceled by Universal following significant backlash  Fox News
3. Is the film 'The Hunt' a misfire or a direct hit in our left-right divide? | TheHill  The Hill
4. Universal Scraps 'The Hunt' Release Following Gun Violence Uproar  Hollywood Reporter
5. Jim Daly: ‘The Hunt’ cancelation is welcome news – murdering political opponents isn’t entertaining or funny  Fox News
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Hollywood studio cancels 'The Hunt' movie release after criticism

Universal Pictures on Saturday canceled the release of "The Hunt," a satirical thriller about a group of Americans who are captured to be hunted and killed for sport, following apparent criticism by President Donald Trump and a recent series of mass shootings. The Comcast Corp division had held back on marketing the film, slated for release on Sept. 27, after the shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, last week. A Universal Pictures representative did not return an email seeking comment.

Manhunt for escaped Tennessee inmate continues into 4th day

The search continues for a Tennessee convict charged with sexually assaulting and strangling a corrections administrator, then escaping on a tractor. The manhunt Saturday for 44-year-old Curtis Ray Watson is in its fourth day, with no credible sightings despite 369 tips. An affidavit says Watson was discovered missing about 11 a.m. Wednesday, several hours after being seen near the house at West Tennessee State Penitentiary where 64-year-old employee Debra Johnson lived.

UPDATE 1-Honduras to analyze any U.S. safe third country migration plan

Honduras will analyze any U.S. plan to have the Central American country act as a so-called safe third country to help contain migration north, but it has yet to receive any official proposal, the Honduran foreign minister said on Saturday. Central America has come under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to stop migrants reaching the U.S. border, and last month Washington struck a deal with Guatemala that requires migrants to seek asylum there rather than the United States. After the Guatemala deal was announced, U.S. Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan said the United States wants similar agreements with Honduras and El Salvador.

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell in spotlight after Epstein's apparent suicide - NBC News

1. British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell in spotlight after Epstein's apparent suicide  NBC News
2. Unsealed documents show allegations against Jeffrey Epstein and his inner circle  CNN
3. Meet Jeffrey Epstein's gang of accused slave 'recruiters'  New York Post
4. Jeffrey Epstein’s wealth and power gave him protection that his victims never got | Opinion  Miami Herald
5. Prince Andrew news: How did Prince Andrew know alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein?  Express.co.uk
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