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Good morning to our beautiful world, said astronaut Anne McClain from aboard the Space Station on Feb. 21, 2019. from NASA https://ift.tt/2GDlUXK

Britain and the European Union on Thursday played down the chances of clinching an immediate Brexit divorce deal but diplomats said they were edging closer to a legal compromise that Prime Minister Theresa May hopes will win over the British parliament. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2BL4B30

Pakistan has re-instated a ban on two charities linked to the founder of an Islamist militant group that has carried out attacks in India, the interior ministry said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2U2Fgsi

China's foreign ministry said on Friday that Beijing would welcome a visit by Britain's finance minister Philip Hammond, a day after the minister had said talk of deploying a British warship in the Pacific had complicated bilateral relations. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2E7LTD4

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said they will try to evacuate the remaining civilians from Islamic State's last enclave in eastern Syria on Friday, a necessary step before attacking or forcing surrender on the last jihadists inside. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SjeMRJ

The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said on Friday that he cannot rule out the possibility that Britain's EU withdrawal is pushed back. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SWLOft

A group of lawmakers from Italy's ruling coalition is pushing the government to ban China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from supplying equipment for the country's rollout of 5G mobile communications, Il Messaggero newspaper said on Friday. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2EpxZ0q

Venezuela's Minister of Industry Tareck El Aissami will hold talks with the Russian government in Moscow on Friday, the RIA news agency cited a source as saying. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2BOpBph

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida on Thursday night carrying Israel's first lunar lander on a mission that if successful will make the Jewish state only the fourth nation to achieve a controlled touchdown on the moon's surface. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2SQC5Y6

President Maduro acts as opposition supporters defy attempts to stop them bringing in foreign aid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H0QHge

A judge says the "most vile" part of the allegedly staged hate crime was the use of a noose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2twXR41

The privately backed Beresheet robot leaves Earth on a mission to land on the lunar surface in April. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TZufrD

The French jihadist who claimed the 2015 attacks for IS is thought to have died in an air strike in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GzLSv2

James Gargasoulas ploughed a car into pedestrians in Melbourne, killing six and injuring dozens. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T7N8eH

The Hayabusa-2 probe descended to the Ryugu asteroid to try to collect a sample from its surface. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DZGuh9

The comments come as the US has pressured its allies to exclude China's Huawei from their 5G networks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2V5EMBI

Two more women come forward with claims of misconduct by the R&B singer after a concert in the 1990s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SdOYq9

Canberra is seeking "urgent" clarification about reports that a key Chinese port has blocked imports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BIamOz

But a judge slaps Roger Stone with a strict gag order barring him from public comment on his case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2txJmNu

Another 28 people who ate at the RiFF restaurant in Valencia also fell ill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TZwETi

The rare phenomenon happens when light hits a waterfall tumbling down El Capitan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T6ZaVJ

Catholic bishops are meeting to discuss the church's response to the sexual abuse of children by clerics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T1VaGd

Giant panda Mei Xiang, 20, and three-year-old Bei Bei had a (snow) ball at the National Zoo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NiWhf5

A giant bee, thought lost to science decades ago, has been re-discovered on an Indonesian island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GX5KHN

The latest set of 24 images from a group of photographers who document the first 24 hours of each year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2VaamhR

When the HIV status of 14,000 in Singapore was leaked, an entire community was left insecure and exposed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E03JYs

Election officials prepare for the poll this Saturday after a one-week delay. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2EmYjbc

As North Korea inches out of diplomatic isolation, what will happen to the diplomats who go renegade? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SQljIC

The children, whose parents were Islamic State members, are at the centre of an international battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T9kfz0

It's not the most conventional journey, but Kim Jong-un could be making his way to Vietnam by rail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TahfSQ

Internet Watch Foundation says regulation of social networks could have "unintended consequences". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H0Mbi9

The comments come as the US has pressured its allies to exclude China's Huawei from their 5G networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2V5EMBI

The futuristic squad-based shooter faces stiff competition from lots of established titles, say experts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NhPcf1

How Ninja has gone from a high of 200,000 Twitch subscribers to around 30,000 in only 10 months. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ShAmWK

Hasbro and Nestle also cut ties over fears paedophiles are leaving comments next to videos of children. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2U161gL

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The comments come as the US has pressured its allies to exclude China's Huawei from their 5G networks. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V5EMBI

Hasbro and Nestle also cut ties over fears paedophiles are leaving comments next to videos of children. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2U161gL

Canberra is seeking "urgent" clarification about reports that a key Chinese port has blocked imports. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BIamOz

We answer your gas hob questions, following recent recommendations from the Committee on Climate Change. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SRcuOM

The UK won't be able to roll over an EU trade deal with Japan in time for a no-deal Brexit, Liam Fox has said. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2BNoCpl

Analysts say the bumper surplus could give the chancellor extra money for the Spring Statement. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IuTD7l

Internet Watch Foundation says regulation of social networks could have "unintended consequences". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2H0Mbi9

Estate agent slashes its sales forecast and announces the departure of two senior executives. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2EmVd7e

Federal inquiries come as the firm faces numerous lawsuits over health risks from its talc products. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TbxajG

Investor Michael Calvey is accused of embezzling $38m from a Russian bank - a charge he denies. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Vby2SW

Standard Chartered says the cash will cover possible fines in the US and UK, including for sanctions breaches. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2E3ruyZ

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how shampoo became a million dollar idea. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2T7nqaf

Trade Secretary Liam Fox has rejected calls to rule out a no-deal Brexit, saying it would put Britain's withdrawal from the EU at risk. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2SdYWaZ

Around the world, women tend to be paid less than men. Is Iceland's innovative strategy likely to pay off? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Iry4oc

For people buried in an avalanche, it's a race against time. Could a drone find you sooner? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2NmoOjT

Young people are turning to radical and innovative alternatives to conventional homes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IqlZj9

Taco Bell launching first ever ‘slide-thru’ takeout window Think outside the drive-thru.

Restaurant serving brunch with ‘period pancakes,’ 'tampon macarons' to raise awareness for charity A restaurant in London is hosting the most original brunch idea around. Period.

Burger King trolling KFC, Colonel Sanders in ad for flame-grilled chicken “When it comes to flame grillin’, a king always outranks a colonel," a new ad campaign tells viewers.

California lawmakers propose soda tax, banning cola at checkout areas The proposals included a tax on sugary soft drinks, as well as a cap on servings of fountain drinks larger than 16 ounces. 

KFC debuts 'Colonel RoboCop,' tasks him with protecting secret recipe KFC announced Thursday that Colonel RoboCop — yes, Colonel RoboCop — is the latest in its ever-changing series of rotating Colonel Sanders stand-ins.

Wolfgat in South Africa named ‘restaurant of the year’ If you are waiting to eat in the best restaurant in the world, well, be prepared to starve.

Customer sues Aldi for alleged exploding turkey burger An Aldi customer is suing the grocery store after suffering burns and permanent scarring.

Woman allegedly told 'all vegans should be punched in the face' after applying for loan The unnamed English woman reportedly went to a local NatWest bank to get a loan to pay for a $522 nutrition diploma.

Adorable video of toddler dancing to Beyoncé while eating a corn dog goes viral This toddler knows how to dance with her food.