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Since 700,000 Rohingya refugees fled Myanmar last year there's been widespread reports of sexual assaults by the Burmese military. Here's one woman's story. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yHvPIx

A bank for Mumbai’s sex workers has had to shut, leaving almost 5,000 women without banking options. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lxifOt

Prince William met Lieutenant Colonel Rami Alemoush during his tour of the Middle East. It turns out to they have a lot in common. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2yHLhV5

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes as firefighters battle the blazes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KiTd0g

Both Qatar and Saudi Arabia have complained to Fifa over World Cup rights, amid worsening relations between the two countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KlehGJ

Cristiano Ronaldo asked the Iran fans for quiet as they camped outside the his team's hotel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tAQtnT

Millions have watched a video of Alison Ettel reporting an eight-year-old for selling bottles of water without a licence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ts8mWT

Angela Samota was brutally killed in 1984. The murderer was never found - until, years later, Angela's college roommate got involved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Klamqb

A musical about a ballet dancer during the UK miners' strike is the focus of a row in Hungary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MXVik8

This video has gone viral in India with tragic results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2K7yAYN

Creators of RF-Pose are hoping to use artificial intelligence to detect degenerative diseases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tzXyVO

In a nation where foreigners rarely donate organs, Australian Phillip Hancock changed five lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2lAknoS

An all-women expedition sets out to gather scientific data on the world's largest accumulation of marine plastic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IpRR2d

Navy pursues new long-range, stealthy and precise Mk 48 heavyweight attack torpedo Navy weapons developers are seeking a high-tech, longer range and more lethal submarine-launched heavyweight Mk 48 that can better destroy enemy ships, submarines and small boats, service officials said.

Massive overhaul to keep Air Force C-130 flying for 80 years into 2030s The Air Force plans to fly its war-tested 1950s-era C-130 aircraft well into the 2030s and beyond through a sweeping, multi-pronged technical overhaul, designed to enable the propeller-flown aircraft to perform its high-risk troop transport and combat support missions for decades to come.

New book highlights relationship between teens, social media Emily Giffin's 'All We Ever Wanted' is a fictional story of how social media can change real life relationships.

Facebook rejects ads from restaurants, hair salons, because they're too 'political', report says In its efforts to scrub its site of the type of political ads used by Russia to influence the 2016 presidential campaign, Facebook was bound to hit some bumps in the road.

Hezbollah reportedly claims Facebook, Twitter have disabled their main accounts Lebanese militia and State Department-designated terrorist group Hezbollah said on Saturday that Facebook and Twitter had terminated its main accounts, according to the Times of Israel.

Addicted to Facebook? You'll soon find out Facebook is tackling tech addiction with a new feature that'll tell you how much time you're spending/wasting on the platform.

China looks to bolster surveillance network with birdlike drones China is building an increasingly sophisticated police state and the government’s latest addition to its surveillance apparatus is fake birds that spy on people.

Chinese group engaging in cyber espionage against US companies, report says A group in China has been conducting cyber espionage campaigns against companies in the U.S. and Southeast Asia.

Julius Caesar had 'crazy bulge' on his head new 3D reconstruction shows Julius Caesar, the reviled and revered Roman Emperor, has gotten a new look, thanks to a recent 3D reconstruction of his face and head.

Supreme Court rules police need warrant to track cell phones What does the Supreme Court's ruling on tracking cell phone locations mean for law enforcement? Kurt the 'CyberGuy' shares insight.

Wimbledon and IBM are using artificial intelligence systems to automatically edit the tennis action. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2lvZefk

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PARIS (Reuters) - Malta appears ready to allow the rescue ship Lifeline, stuck in international waters in the Mediterranean sea with more than 230 migrants aboard, to enter one of its ports after Italy refused, a French government spokesman said on Tuesday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MYlpqU

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon is at NASA’s Plum Brook Station in Ohio, to undergo testing in the In-Space Propulsion Facility. The chamber will allow SpaceX and NASA to verify Crew Dragon’s ability to withstand the extreme temperatures and vacuum of space. from NASA https://ift.tt/2IrfkQF

Police dog 'performs CPR' in adorable viral video A valiant police dog in Spain showed off his first responder skills by performing CPR on an agent who played dead.

Medical milestone: US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law.

Is 'pregnancy brain' real? If you've ever found yourself at a real loss for words while pregnant, or you feel like you just keep forgetting to book appointments during those nine months of expecting, you're not the only one.

Mom's diabetes may increase child's autism risk, study claims A mom’s diabetes can raise her child’s risk for autism, according to new research at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California.

Retailers experiment with blue lights to deter drug use The blue lights are meant to discourage people from using drugs in store bathrooms by making it more difficult for them to see their veins.

Woman's home infested with ticks after 85 are found on family dog A mom claims her home became infested with blood-sucking ticks after she took her dog for a walk.

Man's throat began to rot after he mistakenly swallowed bleach tablet Thinking he picked up paracetamol the man swallowed the tablet and felt an immediate burning sensation in his throat and mouth, followed by severe coughing

Girl, 6, diagnosed with mystery neurological condition after struggling to walk, talk A fundraising campaign has been launched for a 6-year-old girl who is believed to be the only child in the world suffering from a rare and unknown neurological condition.

Walgreens pharmacist allegedly denies Arizona woman prescription to preempt miscarriage over his personal beliefs An Arizona woman who was told she was going to lose her baby was denied medication by a Walgreens pharmacist who said it went against his personal beliefs.

Should people with drug addictions be forced into rehab? Mandatory drug treatment programs are on the rise. But can a person truly recover when forced into treatment?

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The floor covering retailer is in the process of closing stores as part of a rescue plan. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2KdFQ5O

Scotland's biggest pig processor will run out of the gas which is used to stun farm animals. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yEdVqg

The list of costly cities is dominated by Asia after Luanda falls from last year's top spot. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lAvWfN

The Commons votes in favour of controversial plans for a third runway by 415 votes to 119. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yHIjzZ

The president says he is surprised at the US motorcycle maker's move to shift production overseas. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lAwXVa

Wimbledon and IBM are using artificial intelligence systems to automatically edit the tennis action. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lvZefk

Reports that America will restrict Chinese investment in US tech firms rattled investors. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lAetnD

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The UK's largest estate agent group, Countrywide, expects lower profits amid a "subdued" market. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2yEmO2L

The BBC understands the 200-store electronics retailer has closed its last branch. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Kjzota

Patients are struggling to find affordable travel insurance, long after any key treatment is finished. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2MVMew8

A bank for Mumbai’s sex workers has had to shut, leaving almost 5,000 women without banking options. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lxifOt

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LONDON (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani lambasted on Tuesday U.S. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from a deal with Iran on its nuclear program, and said Iranians will not give in to U.S. pressure but would defend their independence and Islamic values. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2K85s3Y

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday that a lot of progress had been made in the Middle East, but he declined to say when the White House would release its plan for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2lx3Odf