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allenjohn (25)in #china • 7 years ago
Golden Horse awards: Taiwan controversy at 'Chinese Oscars'
There was controversy over the status of the island of Taiwan at the Golden Horse awards for Chinese-language films, dubbed the "Chinese Oscars". The awards are held annually in…
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allenjohn (25)in #entertainment • 7 years ago
Khmer Rouge verdict: 'I live next to my torturer'
After 12 years in operation, the UN-backed Khmer Rouge Tribunal in Cambodia on Friday delivered what will likely be its final verdict. But away from the courtroom, some survivors…
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allenjohn (25)in #love • 7 years ago
Children in Need: Meet the children helped through bereavement
Meet the two 11-year-old boys who have learnt to open up following the loss of a family member. Ryan and Josh, both from Northumberland, lost a father and grandfather to…
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allenjohn (25)in #science • 7 years ago
Kilogram gets a new definition
Scientists have changed the way the kilogram is defined. Currently, it is defined by the weight of a platinum-based ingot called "Le Grand K" which is locked away in a safe in…
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allenjohn (25)in #school • 7 years ago
New Zealand students say word 'trivial' in exam confused them
High School students in New Zealand who didn't know what the word "trivial" meant in an exam question have demanded not to be marked down as a result. More than 2,600 people…
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allenjohn (25)in #cricket • 7 years ago
Netherlands beat France
The Netherlands deservedly beat France in the Uefa Nations League to end the world champions' 15-game unbeaten run and relegate Germany. Liverpool midfielder Georginio…
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allenjohn (25)in #austria • 7 years ago
Vienna nest of spies: Why Austria is still centre for espionage
I watched from a distance as a chartered maroon and white plane from New York, carrying 10 Russian spies, parked on the runway at Vienna airport next to a Russian plane with four…
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allenjohn (25)in #science • 7 years ago
Diseases that dogs can detect
week, researchers presented evidence that dogs could tell from sniffing someone’s socks whether they had malaria. After several months of training, a labrador and a…
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allenjohn (25)in #dog • 7 years ago
Dogs detect malaria by sniffing socks worn by African children
"People with malaria parasites generate distinct odors on their skin and our study found dogs, which have an incredibly sensitive sense of smell, can be trained to detect these…
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allenjohn (25)in #football • 7 years ago
Young Tottenham Hotspur defender Juan Foyth was "fantastic" and played "very good" despite conceding two penalties on his Premier League debut against Wolverhampton Wanderers, says Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Spurs were coasting after establishing a 3-0 lead before Ruben Neves and Raul Jimenez scored from the spot after two fouls by 20-year-old Foyth. It made for an uncomfortable…
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allenjohn (25)in #science • 7 years ago
Are you taking your time when feeding your pet? Fluffy and Fido are on to you -- and they can tell when you are dawdling
A new study from Northwestern University has found some of the clearest evidence yet that animals can judge time. By examining the brain's medial entorhinal cortex, the…
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allenjohn (25)in #leicester • 7 years ago
Leicester tributes: Fans and players unite at Cardiff on emotional day
Leicester City staff, players and fans were in tears as they held a minute's silence for their owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, before their first match since his death.…
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allenjohn (25)in #entertainment • 7 years ago
Man kicked off Canada plane over 'sleeping pill'
A Canadian man who was removed from a flight after taking a prescription sleeping pill prior to boarding says he feels humiliated by the experience. Stephen Bennett says the…
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allenjohn (25)in #art • 7 years ago
Changing faces of an innovative artist
Director John Waters is probably best known for movies Hairspray and Pink Flamingos but when he's not behind the camera, the Baltimore native is also an artist. Not to anyone's…
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allenjohn (25)in #science • 7 years ago
'Test tube trees': An insurance policy against extinction?
A tiny oak tree emerges from a test tube in the laboratory. The seedling of the mighty oak has had an unusual start in life. Raised using techniques pioneered in fertility…
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allenjohn (25)in #uk • 7 years ago
EU plans post-Brexit London 'embassy'
The European Union plans to have a 29-strong team of diplomats in London to represent it after Brexit. It will be called a "delegation" - not an embassy - and will be part of…
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allenjohn (25)in #french • 7 years ago
New Caledonia: French Islands set for independence vote
New Caledonia, the French islands in the Pacific, are due to vote on sovereignty on Sunday 30 years after a period of unrest. The territory, which has a population of 269,000…
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allenjohn (25)in #rugby • 7 years ago
Female referee Sara Cox to officiate at Premiership Rugby Cup match
Sara Cox will become the first woman to referee two top-flight English teams when she takes charge of Northampton v Wasps in the Premiership Rugby Cup on Sunday. Cox, 28, was…
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allenjohn (25)in #game • 7 years ago
Arsenal v Liverpool: Why Gunners are not a soft touch any more - Alex Scott
Every Arsenal fan sees Saturday's game against Liverpool as a marker - yes, the Gunners have made a great start under Unai Emery, but now we will find out how good they really…
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allenjohn (25)in #technology • 7 years ago
Setting the Stage: The New World of Data
The path to digital transformation remains murky, but one thing is perfectly clear: Intelligent use of data has the power to transform companies’ business practices for the…
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