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Scientists may have discovered fifth force of nature, laboratory announces
The Independent 20 Nov 2019
It has long been recognised that there are four “fundamental forces” which govern nature. . The substance of our universe is pulled together, or pushed apart by these forces which are determined by the fact they do not appear to be reducible to more basic interactions between particles ... Download the new Indpendent Premium app....
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Ukraine asked about aid on day of Trump call, Defense Department official testifies
Market Watch 21 Nov 2019
WASHINGTON — In a blow to GOP defenses of President Donald Trump, a Defense Department official said Wednesday the Ukrainian government asked “what was going on” with U.S. military aid as early as July 25 — the very day that Trump asked Ukraine’s president to investigate Democrats ... Eric Swalwell, D-Calif. “The first pillar. No harm no foul....
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'Ready to fire anytime on short notice': India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missiles
Russia Today 21 Nov 2019
India’s Strategic Forces Command has test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads as part of a yearly training session. The launches went off without a hitch ... Also on rt.com India’s test launch of nuclear-capable ballistic missile caught on VIDEO ... Like this story? Share it with a friend! ....
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US clears sale of USD 1 billion worth of naval weapons to India
Deccan Chronicle 21 Nov 2019
Washington. The Trump Administration has notified to the United States Congress its determination to sell naval guns for use against warships, anti-aircraft and shore bombardment worth a billion dollars to India, in a move that would enhance the capabilities of the Indian Navy ... The other countries are Australia, Japan and South Korea ... .......
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Pentagon chief says unaware of any threat to pull U.S. troops from South Korea
Reuters 21 Nov 2019
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday he was unaware of any plans to withdraw 4,000 U.S. troops from South Korea if talks on cost-sharing fail ... ....
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Emergency-level fire burns in Victoria's north as dust storm turns Mildura orange
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 21 Nov 2019photo: UN / Loey Felipe
Secretive energy startup backed by Bill Gates achieves solar breakthrough
CNN 20 Nov 2019
New York (CNN Business)A secretive startup backed by Bill Gates has achieved a solar breakthrough aimed at saving the planet ... This is an existential issue for your children, for my children and our grandchildren.". biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong ... "And that's really the holy grail.". Read More ... "The potential to humankind is enormous ... ....
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Android camera flaw that let phones be hacked found
The Times of India 21 Nov 2019
Researchers at Checkmarx wrote in a blogpost that they identified the flaw in July, but a patch was rolled out soon after ... ....
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Britain Prince Andrew quits from royal duties amid Epstein backlash
Deccan Chronicle 21 Nov 2019
London. Britain's Prince Andrew on Wednesday announced that he is quitting from the royal duties following controversy over his "ill-judged" association with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ... The impact of the interview is already visible as of some of the 200 charities he endorses had already begun to abandon him ... .......
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SpaceX Starship prototype blows its top
BBC News 21 Nov 2019photo: UN / Mark Garten
Tuvalu rejects China offer to build islands and retains ties with Taiwan
Reuters 21 Nov 2019
Tuvalu's foreign minister said on Thursday the South Pacific nation had rejected offers from Chinese companies to build artificial islands to help it cope with rising sea levels, an approach viewed as undermining Taiwan's influence in the region ... ....
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Yoga, physical therapy found to help in sleeping better
DNA India 21 Nov 2019
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Israel’s Government: What Happens Now?
Hamodia 21 Nov 2019
With the expiration of the mandate given to Benny Gantz to form a government, and after Binyamin Netanyahu previously failed to form one, Israel’s election saga enters its third stage – a 21-day period in which any MK can nominate any other member (or him or herself) for the office of prime minister ... ....
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Ten US Democrats Spar in Presidential Debate
Voa News 21 Nov 2019
The impeachment inquiry into allegations President Donald Trump sought to pressure Ukraine was the first topic on the agenda Wednesday night as Democrats competing to be the party’s nominee in the 2020 election squared off in their latest debate in Atlanta. Senator Bernie Sanders called Trump perhaps the most corrupt president in modern U.S ... ....
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Singapore sees economic recovery in 2020 as growth rebounds
Business Line 21 Nov 2019
Singapores economy expanded at a faster pace in the third quarter than earlier estimated, with the city state projecting the recovery will take hold next year ... The economy is set to expand 0.5%-2.5% next year, compared with 0.5%-1% this year, it said. Compared with a year ago, GDP rose 0.5% in the third quarter, up from an initial estimate of 0.1%....
