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Daily Archives: Aug 8, 2014

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According to a large-scale study conducted by researchers at Cardiff University, type 2 diabetes patients treated with metformin live longer than people without the...
Kevin Durant has announced he withdraws from the US national team and will not be playing in the 2014 basketball World Cup

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Citing physical and emotional reasons, Kevin Durant has announced he withdraws from the US national team and will not be playing in the 2014...
The FAA has banned all US airlines from flying over Iraq until further notice

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has banned all US airlines from flying over Iraq until further notice. The FAA said the ban was introduced due...
BayernLB has rejected a 25 million euros settlement from Bernie Ecclestone

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German bank BayernLB has rejected a 25 million euros settlement from Bernie Ecclestone. BayernLB claims he collected commissions, and undervalued its stake in the global...
Older people who have a severe vitamin D deficiency have an increased risk of developing dementia

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A new study suggests that older people who have a severe vitamin D deficiency have an increased risk of developing dementia. UK researchers, writing in...
True Detective creator has denied claims that dialogue from its main character has been copied from a pre-existing work

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True Detective creator has denied claims that dialogue from its main character has been copied from a pre-existing work. Writer Nic Pizzolatto said "nothing in...
The US army has launched an airstrike against IS militants in Iraq

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The US army has launched an airstrike against Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq. The Pentagon said American aircraft attacked artillery that was being used...
The WHO has declared the spread of Ebola in West Africa an international health emergency

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The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak an international health emergency. WHO officials said a coordinated international response was essential to stop and...
Toyota is being caught in China’s anti-monopoly investigation

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Toyota is being caught in China’s anti-monopoly investigation. The Japanese car maker said that Chinese regulators were looking into its Lexus luxury brand. Audi, Chrysler and...
Oscar Pistorius denies prosecution claims that he deliberately shot Reeva Steenkamp

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Oscar Pistorius’ lawyer has said in closing remarks that prosecutors have twisted the facts to discredit the South African athlete in his murder trial. Barry...
The body believed to be that of Jenise Wright was found Thursday in woods near the Bremerton-area mobile home park where she lived

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Washington authorities believe they have found the body of Jenise Wright, a 6-year-old girl who vanished from her home last weekend. A planned autopsy by...
Israel has resumed air strikes in Gaza after Palestinian militants fired rockets following the end of a three-day truce

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Israel has resumed air strikes in Gaza after Palestinian militants fired rockets following the end of a three-day truce on Friday morning. The Israeli army...
Khazanah Nasional has proposed a complete overhaul of Malaysia Airlines

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Malaysian state fund Khazanah Nasional has proposed a "complete overhaul" of national carrier Malaysia Airlines. Khazanah wants to buy the shares it does not already...
Deanne McDonald accused Adam Sandler of criminal activity and slavery

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Adam Sandler has won a lawsuit against Deanne McDonald, his kids' former nanny, after she accused him of treating her like a slave. A California...
Willie Nelson’s iconic braids are set to go under the hammer as part of Waylon Jennings memorabilia auction in New York

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Willie Nelson’s iconic braids are set to go under the hammer as part of Waylon Jennings memorabilia auction in New York. Willie Nelson’s iconic...
Barack Obama has authorized two operations against Islamic militants in northern Iraq

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President Barack Obama has authorized targeted air strikes against Islamic militants in northern Iraq but will not send US troops back to the country. Barack...