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Venezuela inflation reaches quadruple digits, hitting 1,369 percent

A man looks at prices in a grocery store in downtown Caracas, Venezuela, March 10, 2017. REUTERS/Marco Bello/Files  CARACAS: Crisis-stricken Venezuela?s inflation rate reached quadruple digits for the first time, according to figures released by the opposition-led Congress, which show consumer prices rising by 1,369 percent between January and November. The legislature, which, this year, began publishing its own inflation figures after the government stopped releasing them, said prices rose b
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Korean eSports player beats Chinese rival in StarCraft using his toes

A showboating eSports star dubbed "the Korean Conor McGregor" played part of a one-sided final using his bare toes, provoking a furious response from his humiliated Chinese rival. South Korea's Lim Hong-Gyu at another point folded his arms and pretended to sleep as he thrashed Luo "Legend" Xian in their StarCraft: Remastered showdown in the United States. The bout -- which pitted the two players against each other in a hugely popular sci-fi strategy game -- was watched by thousands of fans onl
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Bitcoin rockets to $16,000, alarm bells ring louder

Bitcoin rocketed to a lifetime high just shy of $16,000 on Thursday after climbing some 60 percent over one week, intensifying the debate about whether the cryptocurrency is in a bubble about to burst. The largest US cryptocurrency exchange struggled to keep up with record traffic as the price surged, with an upcoming launch of the first bitcoin futures contract further fueling investor interest. Proponents say bitcoin is a good medium of exchange and a way to store value, much like a precious
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Hackers steal $64 million from cryptocurrency firm NiceHash

A notice announcing that service is unavailable is displayed on the website of Slovenian cryptocurrency mining firm NiceHash, which said it had suffered a hack of its Bitcoin wallet, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Illustration/Chris Helgren Slovenian cryptocurrency mining marketplace NiceHash said it lost about $64 million worth of bitcoin in a hack of its payment system, the latest incident to highlight risks that uneven oversight and security pose to booming digital currencies. NiceHash matches p
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Stocks gain, dollar hits two-week high as risk appetite returns

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, December 1, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/Files NEW YORK: Major world stock markets advanced on Thursday and the US dollar rose to a two-week high as risk appetite returned and investors kept an eye on US political developments and awaited a key US jobs report due out on Friday. Wall Street?s main equity indexes rose, while oil prices rebounded a day after hitting two-week lows. A US tax bill moving swiftly thro
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Olympics skiing star Lindsey Vonn to snub White House visit for US team

US skiing star Lindsey Vonn said Thursday she would not go to the White House for a post-Winter Olympics reception, aligning herself with other athletes who have protested against President Donald Trump. Vonn told CNN in an interview she would be proud to represent the United States at February's Olympics in Pyeongchang but did not see herself as a representative of the US government. "Well, I hope to represent the people of the United States, not the president," Vonn told CNN. "I take the Ol
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US gymnastics team doctor sentenced to 60 years for child pornography

Former Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar appears at Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing, Michigan, US, November 22, 2017. AFP/Jeff Kowalsky/Files A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Larry Nassar ? the former USA Gymnastics team doctor accused of sexually assaulting gymnasts ? to 60 years in prison on federal child pornography charges that grew out of a *** abuse investigation. US District Judge Janet Neff in Grand Rapids, Michigan, handed down the sentence
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US expects to participate in Winter Olympics: White House

The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics mascot Soohorang, Paralympics mascot Bandabi, and the Olympic Rings are displayed at the Gyeongpodae beach in Gangneung, South Korea, October 31, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/Files1 WASHINGTON: White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Thursday the United States looks forward to participating in the Olympic Winter Games in South Korea in February after questions arose about security in the neighbour to North Korea, which has recently ramped up weapons test
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Argentina's ex-president charged with treason, arrest sought

A federal judge in Argentina indicted former President Cristina Fernandez for treason and asked for her arrest for allegedly covering up Iran?s possible role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community centre that killed 85 people, a court ruling said. As Fernandez is a senator, Congress would first have to vote to strip her of parliamentary immunity for an arrest to occur. The judge, Claudio Bonadio, also indicted and ordered house arrest for Fernandez?s Foreign Minister Hector Timerman, the 491
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Dem Senator Franken resigns over sexual misconduct allegations

US Senator Al Franken is surrounded by photographers as he departs the US Capitol with his wife Franni ? after announcing his resignation over allegations of sexual misconduct ? from Capitol Hill in Washington, US, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas  WASHINGTON: Democratic US Senator Al Franken announced his resignation from office on Thursday, bowing to pressure from party colleagues after a series of sexual misconduct allegations against him. 66-year-old Franken ? a former comedian who h
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Open windows and doors can improve sleep quality

Leaving a bedroom door or window open may help people sleep better, a study from the Netherlands suggests. Open windows and doors helped reduce carbon dioxide levels and improve ventilation and air flow, which was related to better sleep quality for the healthy young adults in the study. ?We spend nearly a third of our life in the bedroom environment, but the air quality in our sleeping environment is often overlooked,? said study author Dr Asit Mishra of Eindhoven University of Technology. ?
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Trump's second-in-command Pence 'unwelcome in Palestine': Fatah official

US Vice President Mike Pence walks with members of his delegation ahead of bilateral talks during the 53rd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 18, 2017. REUTERS/Michael Dalder/Files  GAZA: A senior Palestinian official in President Mahmoud Abbas?s ruling Fatah party said Thursday US Vice President Mike Pence ? due to visit the region later this month ? ?is unwelcome in Palestine?. ?In the name of Fatah, I say that we will not welcome Trump?s deputy in the Palestinian Terri
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Hamas calls for Palestinian uprising over Trump's Jerusalem plan

A Palestinian protester looks on as tear gas and smoke are seen during clashes with Israeli troops at a protest ? against US President Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision ? near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, Ramallah, Palestine, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman JERUSALEM/GAZA: Hamas urged Palestinians on Thursday to abandon peace efforts and launch a new uprising against Israel in response to US President Donald Trump?s recognition of Jerusalem as its capital. Palestinian factions
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Messi demands Argentina improvement ahead of World Cup

Argentina captain Lionel Messi believes they need to improve if they are to stand a chance of winning next year?s World Cup in Russia. Argentina, who reached the final in 2014, struggled during qualification for Russia, going through three coaches before securing their place at the tournament thanks to a Messi hat-trick in a 3-1 win away to Ecuador in the final qualifier. Messi?s side will kick off their World Cup campaign against Iceland on June 16, before facing Croatia and Nigeria in their
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Man United can deal with Pogba's absence in Manchester derby, says Mata

Manchester United have the talent to cope with Paul Pogba?s absence during their top-of-the-table showdown with Manchester City, fellow midfielder Juan Mata said ahead of Sunday?s Premier League clash. Pogba, who has scored three league goals and provided five assists in eight appearances for United this season, impressed in the 3-1 win at Arsenal last weekend but was dismissed in the second half for a reckless tackle on Hector Bellerin. As the Frenchman serves the first of his three-match sus
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Huge Catalan march in Brussels to ´wake up Europe´

BRUSSELS: A sea of around 45,000 supporters of Catalan independence demonstrated in Brussels on Thursday to back deposed president Carles Puigdemont and urge the EU to stop siding with Spain over the region´s independence drive. Demonstrators chanted "Wake up Europe!" and waved Catalonia´s red, yellow and blue separatist flag as they marched past the European Union headquarters in the Belgian capital. "Have you ever seen a demonstration like this anywhere to support criminals? No!," Puigdemont
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Norway populist´s Nobel committee bid appears blocked

OSLO: A controversial former leader of Norway´s anti-immigration party on Thursday saw his chances of joining the committee that awards the Nobel Peace Prize fade, due to other parties´ opposition. The Norwegian parliament, which is tasked with electing the five members of the prestigious panel, was supposed to renew three of the positions on Friday. The populist right-wing Progress Party, currently a junior partner in Norway´s two-party coalition, has proposed its outspoken party leader Carl
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Lebanon's Hezbollah calls mass protest over Jerusalem

Protestors chant slogans and hold Palestinian flags in Sidon, southern Lebanon, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho  BEIRUT: The head of Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah movement on Thursday called for a mass demonstration in protest at US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. "I call on everyone to take part in a mass popular demonstration to protest and denounce this American aggression and this unjust... decision," Hassan Nasrallah said in a televised addres
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Brexit border deal possible in 'hours' as talks go down to the wire

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker leave after making statements at the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, December 4, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman/Files  BRUSSELS/DUBLIN: The United Kingdom and Ireland could reach agreement in hours on how to run their post-Brexit Irish land border, paving the way for a deal that would remove the last obstacle to opening free trade talks with the European Union (EU). A carefully choreographed attemp
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US Congress averts government shutdown for now

US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence meet with House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, US, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque  WASHINGTON: The US Congress moved rapidly on Thursday to send President Donald Trump a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown this weekend, leaving fights over budget
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White House says unaware if other nations to follow Trump's Jerusalem move

The White House in Washington, US, August 2007. REUTERS/Jason Reed/Files WASHINGTON: The White House said Thursday it was not aware of any other country that planned to follow President Donald Trump?s lead and recognize Jerusalem as Israel?s capital. ?I?m not aware of any countries that we anticipate that happening at any point soon,? White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters. ?I?m not saying that they aren?t, but I?m not aware of them.?
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Israel strikes Gaza militant posts after rockets fired at Israel: army

An Israeli policeman fires towards Palestinian protesters during clashes at a protest ? against US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel ? in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Palestine, December 7, 2017. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said on Thursday that an aircraft and a tank had targeted two posts belonging to militants in the Gaza Strip after three rockets were launched at Israel. Sirens sounded in Israel at various locati
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Real test of English Champions League 'revival' will come in knockout stage

England will have a record five teams in the draw for the last-16 of the Champions League but it will take a repeat of their knockout stage dominance from a decade ago for talk of a new era of Premier League success to be justified. Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and Liverpool all topped their groups after this week?s final round of games, while Chelsea qualified in second place from their section. No country has ever had five clubs in the knockout stage with the previou
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Jo Rowling defends Johnny Depp casting in next 'Fantastic Beasts'

LEFT: Author J.K. Rowling poses for a portrait while publicizing her adult fiction book 'The Casual Vacancy' at Lincoln Center, New York, US, October 16, 2012. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/Files; RIGHT: Johnny Depp as dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald for the movie 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'. Image: Comicbook.com LOS ANGELES: Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling on Thursday defended the decision to cast Johnny Depp in the next Fantastic Beasts movie after a backlash from fans unhappy about
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Ronaldo pips Messi to win Ballon d'Or for fifth time

Real Madrid?s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League match held in Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain, December 6, 2017. REUTERS/Juan Medina  PARIS: Portugal?s Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Ballon d?Or for world player of the year on Thursday for a joint-record fifth time, going level with eternal rival and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi as the player to have won the prize the most times. The Real Madrid forward won the award
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