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Intel becomes top Olympic partner after McDonald's split

Just days after splitting with long-term partner McDonald's, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Wednesday it had signed a deal with technology giant Intel.

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FBI probing Michigan airport stabbing as 'terrorism'

The FBI is investigating as an "act of terrorism" a knife attack on a Michigan airport police officer Wednesday by a man yelling "Allahu Akbar."

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Man bun, cornrows and freckles: Ken gets a makeover

Ken, the all-American, muscular male with luxuriant hair, is getting a makeover. Barbie's iconic boyfriend is breaking out 15 new looks, including man bun, cornrows and freckles.

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At least 40 killed in C.Africa day after ceasefire agreed: aid source

At least 40 people were killed in clashes on Tuesday in the Central African Republic, aid and security sources said, the day after the signing of a ceasefire deal.

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Brazilian police accuse Temer of receiving bribes

Brazil's federal police Tuesday said there was solid evidence embattled President Michel Temer received bribes, a legal development that could see him suspended from office.

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Tokyo rallies on weak yen but most Asia markets struggle

Tokyo's Nikkei rallied Tuesday as the dollar extended gains against the yen on fresh indications the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates again this year, while technology firms tracked a sector rebound on Wall Street.

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Oil giant Chevron wins in Ecuador pollution battle at US Supreme Court

Oil giant Chevron prevailed in a long-running legal battle over pollution in Ecuador, with the US Supreme Court blocking villagers from collecting a $8.65-billion foreign judgment against the company.

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Amazon: from online bookseller to internet titan

Amazon has grown from a humble beginning as an online bookseller to a colossus of the internet. Now, with its acquisition of Whole Foods Market, it has become a major player in the grocery sector.

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US judge declares mistrial in Cosby sex assault case

A US judge declared a mistrial Saturday in Bill Cosby's sexual assault case with the jury deadlocked on whether the disgraced star drugged and molested a woman in 2004, as prosecutors vowed to seek a retrial.

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58 presumed dead in London tower block blaze

The presumed death toll from the London tower block inferno jumped to 58 on Saturday as embattled Prime Minister Theresa May, accused of misreading the growing anger over the tragedy, pledged action after meeting survivors desperately seeking answers. Dozens of people were still missing three days after the 24-storey Grenfell Tower was engulfed in flames, and worries over the safety of the apartment block's charred wreck has slowed the search for human remains. Sixteen bodies have been taken to a mortuary, and the first victim formally identified was named as Mohammad Alhajali, a 23-year-old Syrian refugee. Queen Elizabeth II said the disaster had cast a sombre pall over Britain, but insisted the country was showing resolve in the face of adversity. But public anger has been swelling, with furious residents heckling May and storming the local authority headquarters on Friday. They demanded justice for the victims and claimed Wednesday's fatal blaze was due to negligence, with many citing the new cladding put on the 1974 concrete tower. ' Death trap' The charred remains of the Grenfell Tower block The charred remains of the Grenfell Tower block "It was a death trap, and they knew it," one person shouted as demonstrators surged inside the offices of the Kensington and Chelsea council, responsible for managing the social housing block in a working-class enclave of one of Britain's richest districts. Police said Saturday that their investigation would look at the building and its 2016 refurbishment, and vowed to bring prosecutions "if there is evidence". "There are 58 people who we have been told were in Grenfell Tower on the night that are missing and therefore, sadly, I have to assume that they are dead," police commander Stuart Cundy told reporters at the scene. He said that number could change should further information come to light. The area surrounding the tower has been plastered by distraught relatives with pictures of the missing, from grandparents to young children. Morocco said seven of its nationals were among the dead. May was criticised for avoiding locals when she visited the disaster site on Thursday and faced cries of "Shame on you" and "coward" when she returned the following day, with police breaking up scuffles. On Saturday May met a group of 15 victims, residents, volunteers and community leaders at her Downing Street office. Demonstrators gathered outside, protesting about several issues including the fire. Support 'not good enough' "Everything possible will be done to help them," the prime minister said of the victims in a statement. She said support on the ground for families immediately after the blaze was "not good enough" and ordered that more staff be deployed at the scene in high-visibility clothing. May said those living in similar high-rises "also want answers" and ordered local authorities to complete urgent safety checks. "The fire at Grenfell Tower was an unimaginable tragedy for the community, and for our country. My government will do whatever it takes to help those affected, get justice and keep our people safe," she said. May who has promised £5 million ($6.4 million, 5.7 million euros) for emergency supplies, food and clothing, has also announced a judge-led inquiry into the disaster. There are questions about why the block was not fitted with sprinklers or a central smoke alarm, as well as whether the recent refurbishment -- including the use of cladding that was blamed for worsening previous building fires in France, the United Arab Emirates and Australia -- helped fuel the flames. May said she would be responsible for implementing the inquiry's findings, while the victims' legal costs would be met by the government. Everyone displaced will be housed nearby within three weeks, she promised. 19 still in hospital Some 19 patients are still being treated in hospital, of whom 10 are in a critical condition, the National Health Service said. Queen Elizabeth and her grandson Prince William visited a community centre Friday where some survivors are being housed, with volunteers inundated with donations of clothes and food. The monarch stood for a minute's silence before her 91st birthday parade on Saturday. "It is difficult to escape a very sombre national mood," she said in a message marking the event. The fire forced residents to flee through black smoke down the single stairwell, jump out of windows or even drop their children from the 120-apartment building. Alhajali, who lived on the 14th floor, was a civil engineering student at West London University. He came to Britain in 2014 with his brother. "Mohammad was a very amazing and kind person. He gave love to everyone," his family said in a statement. "He came to the UK because he had ambitions and aims for his life and for his family. Our whole family will miss Mohammad dearly and he will never be forgotten." (AFP)

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Trump announces he's being investigated

US President Donald Trump announced Friday he is under investigation in connection with a probe into alleged Russian election meddling that is gnawing away at his administration -- and gathering pace.

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IS claims fatal stabbing of Israeli policewoman

The Islamic State group on Saturday claimed responsibility for the fatal stabbing of an Israeli policewoman outside Jerusalem's Old City, in what would be a first for the jihadists in Israel.

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Los Angeles lights up City Hall with Batman signal

A giant Bat-signal lit up the side of City Hall in Los Angeles Thursday night to honor Batman actor Adam West, who played the superhero role in the 1960s television series.

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IS has 100,000 civilians as 'human shields' in Mosul's Old City: UN

The UN said Friday that Islamic State group jihadists may be holding more than 100,000 Iraqi civilians as human shields in the Old City of Mosul.

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Trump to announce curbs on business and tighter rules with Cuba

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce curbs on US firms doing business with the Cuban military and tighter rules on travel to the island Friday, as he moves to roll back an opening initiated by Barack Obama.

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UK PM orders inquiry as firefighters search for bodies in London tower

British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday ordered a public inquiry into the devastating London tower block fire which left at least 17 people dead as firefighters searched for bodies with dozens still reported missing.

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Sony fires at Xbox with arsenal of big PS4 games

Sony on Monday showed off rich, action-packed new PlayStation 4 video games, some for virtual reality, as it defended its crown as the top-selling new-generation console.