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Rescue Workers Search for Missing After Typhoon Strikes Philippines

By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Oh9Cn2

Amid Scrutiny, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Shaped Trump’s Pittsburgh Response

By KATIE ROGERS and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2SvUNk1

In California, the Search for a Missing 800-Pound Hammer Continues

By MATT STEVENS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2Q7znYV

Review: In ‘Days of Rage,’ the Revolution Will Be Trivialized

By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2zfHgEh

Review: Remembering What Was and Wasn’t in ‘Good Grief’

By BEN BRANTLEY from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2JvF3JS

Samsung Reaps Record Profit, but Tougher Times Could Come

By RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JsBLqq

Penguins and Islanders Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2P1tTSM

36 Teenagers Show Us Their Generation

By KATHERINE SCHULTEN from NYT The Learning Network https://ift.tt/2PrIyq3

Resting Place

By DEB AMLEN from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2qjT6JH

Thomas Campbell, Ex-Director of the Met, Is Hired to Lead San Francisco Museums

By SARAH MERVOSH from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2CUzYcP

SC to Centre: File affidavit saying price of Rafale deal can't be shared

The SC first asked the Centre to give pricing and strategic details of the Rafale fighter aircraft in a sealed cover in 10 days but the attorney general K K Venugopal said that most details about Rafale jets, including its pricing, come under the Official Secrets Act so the Centre was directed to file an affidavit within 10 days to say that the price of Rafale jet is exclusive between India and France. from The Times of India https://ift.tt/2RrT6mu

#MeToo: Indian cricket in danger, warns Ganguly

According to Sourav Ganguly, president, Cricket Association of Bengal, in his letter to BCCI said that “Indian cricket is in danger”. He expressed his displeasure on how the CoA is handling the #MeToo allegation, at the manner in which Ravi Shastri was appointed coach, cricketing rules being changed in the middle of a season and no clarity on who headed the BCCI. from The Times of India https://ift.tt/2qlEEAO

India placed 14th on CPJ's Global Impunity Index

India has once again featured on the list of countries with the worst record of punishing the killers of journalists, according to a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). This is the 11th year India has been placed on the list. The report claimed that the situation in India, which occupied 14th spot, has worsened with a total of 18 unresolved cases. from The Times of India https://ift.tt/2Psa3zQ

Patel statue board carries wrong Tamil translation

'Statue of Unity' should ideally be translated into 'Ottrumaikana Silai' (ஒற்றுமைக்கானசிலை). But it has been mistranslated as 'Stateku oppi Unity' (ஸ்டேட்டுக்கே ஓப்பியூனிட்டி) and this doesn't make any sense. from The Times of India https://ift.tt/2Rw2Lsf

Pak frees woman facing death in blasphemy case

Pakistan's top court ordered authorities to free Asia Bibi, a Christian woman who has been on death row since 2010 for insulting Islam's Prophet Muhammad. She was held at an undisclosed jail for security reasons. Islamists demanded her execution and threatened to launch protests. A governor, a minister of minorities were assassinated in 2011 for supporting her. from The Times of India https://ift.tt/2RrlZix

#MeToo storm in AIR, 9 complainants sacked

Nine women employees of All India Radio's Shahdol station in MP have gone public with their complaints of sexual harassment against the station's assistant director (programming). Despite a police complaint against him and the Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) of AIR declaring him guilty, the accused is currently stationed at AIR headquarters in New Delhi. from The Times of India https://ift.tt/2ABL8kM

Isha Ambani, Anand Piramal to wed on December 12

"We are delighted to share that the marriage of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal will take place in the residence of Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani in Mumbai with family members and close friends on 12th December, 2018. The ceremonies will be performed in accordance with Indian traditions, customs and culture," said a statement . from The Times of India https://ift.tt/2yGnp1E

The Wall Street Journal: Bank of Japan stays pat on rates, warns of risks from global ‘protectionist moves’

The Bank of Japan kept its ultra-easy monetary policy in place as concerns grow about the impact of U.S.-China trade tensions on the Japanese economy. from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories https://ift.tt/2yKUA42

The Wall Street Journal: Investigation into Interior Secretary Zinke referred to Justice Department

The Interior Department’s internal watchdog has referred an investigation into Secretary Ryan Zinke to the Justice Department, a person briefed on the matter said Tuesday, possibly prompting a criminal inquiry. from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OYOwix

Facebook bans far-right Proud Boys after violent clash

Facebook Inc. has started banning pages affiliated with the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group that was involved in a violent brawl in New York City earlier this month. from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CUvAKT

Asia Markets: Asian markets rise, brushing off disappointing economic data from China

Asian stock markets gained in early trading Wednesday as trade tensions eased and despite weaker-than-expected manufacturing data from China. from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories https://ift.tt/2qmIY2N

Market Extra: ‘Godfather’ of chart analysis says ‘damage done to the stock market’ is much, much worse’ than anyone is talking about

Prominent market technician Ralph Acampora says that the stock market is in bad shape and it’s worse than many Wall Street investors appreciate. from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories https://ift.tt/2CTUJW3

The Margin: New York said to woo Amazon: Bring HQ2 and we’ll rename a toxic creek after you

Along with tax breaks, tax credits and public subsidies, add a toxic river to the list of reported perks cities are offering Amazon.com Inc. as they vie to be the home of its massive second headquarters. from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories https://ift.tt/2OYpHTX

Market Extra: S&P 500 on the brink of notching this nearly 50-year record as stock market swoons

The degree to stock-market sentiment has turned sour may be best illustrated by a likely unwelcome record. from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Ofgq4E

MarketWatch First Take: Zuckerberg appears to be done apologizing for Facebook and taking Tim Cook’s punches

Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg appears to be done apologizing for the massive list of issues and mishaps at the world’s largest social network, and taking punches from other tech executives without a response. from MarketWatch.com - Top Stories https://ift.tt/2Q5XR4L