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IS deadly new front in Pakistan's decades-old terror war Hafeez Nawaz was 20 years old when he left his religious school in southern Karachi to join the Islamic State group in Afghanistan.

Chinese plane skids off Manila runway in downpour; all safe A plane from China skidded off a runway at Manila's airport while landing in a downpour near midnight then got stuck in a muddy field with one engine and wheel ripped off before its 157 passengers and eight crew scrambled out through an emergency slide, officials said Friday.

Mattis says further Taliban assaults likely in weeks ahead The Taliban is likely to keep up its recent surge of violence in advance of scheduled parliamentary elections in October but Western-backed Afghan defenses will not break, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Thursday.

Judge declines to acquit women accused of killing Kim Jong Nam, orders testimony Two women accused in the brazen assassination of the North Korean leader's half brother were told Thursday to make their defense after a Malaysian judge found evidence they participated in a "well-planned conspiracy" to kill, extending their murder trial until next year.

3 planes make emergency landings in South America over bomb threats: reports Multiple planes were forced to make emergency landings in two countries on Thursday following a string of bomb threats, reports said.

Quakes rock southern Italy, alarmed people sleeping outdoors At least nine earthquakes rocked southern Italy in two hours Thursday night, prompting frightened residents to sleep outdoors for safety and a child to hurt himself when he leaped in fear from a balcony.

Thieves smashed ambulance window, stole equipment during emergency call A team of thieves smashed the window of an ambulance and made off with several pieces of lifesaving equipment -- all while emergency workers were responding to a call, British authorities said Thursday.

Report: Four planes make emergency landings in South America Reuters reports that four planes made emergency landings in Chile, Peru and Argentina due to bomb threats according to the Chilean Civil Aviation Authority.

Vatican in 'shame and sorrow' over abuses in Pennsylvania The Vatican expressed "shame and sorrow" Thursday over a scathing Pennsylvania grand jury report about clergy who raped and molested children in six dioceses in that state, calling the abuse "criminally and morally reprehensible" and says Pope Francis wants to eradicate "this tragic horror."

Vatican responds to Pennsylvania priest abuse scandal with 'shame and sorrow' The Vatican responded Thursday to the report of hundreds of Pennsylvania priests abusing children, saying in a statement: "There are two words that can express the feelings faced with these horrible crimes: shame and sorrow."

Italian toll-road operator Autostrade per l'Italia is expected to hold an extraordinary board meeting next Tuesday to discuss the Genoa bridge disaster, a source said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2vRR0DV

New Jersey man who contracted flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing has forearms, hands amputated, family says A New Jersey father who contracted a flesh-eating bacteria while crabbing in early July underwent surgery this week to have his forearms and hands amputated, his family said.

Critically ill six-year-old get her wish to swim with mermaids A six-year-old little girl from Ohio had her dream come true: To swim with mermaids. Beatrix Paulus has a rare condition that has left her critically ill. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Beatrix was able to fly to Florida to join the Weeki Wachee Springs mermaids in the water.

Girl with rare condition gets wish to swim with mermaids A 6-year-old girl’s dream to swim with mermaids came true on Tuesday after she was flown from her home in Ohio to Florida, where she was able to join the Weeki Wachee Springs mermaids in the water.

Chipotle illnesses linked to unsafe food storage temperatures Chipotle says it will retrain all restaurant employees on food safety procedures after Ohio heath officials said tests tied to one store came back positive for an illness that occurs when food is left at unsafe temperatures.

Horror as more than 70 people overdose in a Connecticut park Dr. Marc Siegel, professor of medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, on the dangers of synthetic marijuana.

Rare ‘zombie’ gene that fights cancer found in elephants A look at how a rare ‘zombie’ gene discovered in elephants fights cancer

‘K2’ synthetic marijuana: What to know Bad batches of the synthetic marijuana "K2" has been blamed for dozens of overdoses and even several deaths across the country. What exactly is in this “fake weed” and how dangerous is it?

NYU offers full-tuition scholarships for all medical students School has raised more than $450 million of its estimated $600 million needed to cover tuition in perpetuity

Autism risk may increase if child's mother has high DDT exposure, study finds Pregnant woman who have high levels of a byproduct from the banned insecticide DDT in their bodies may be more likely to have a child with autism, a new study finds.

New Haven park overdoses possibly caused by fentanyl Conflicting reports out of Connecticut suggest that at least some of the 76 patients who overdosed on synthetic marijuana in a New Haven park may have also ingested fentanyl.

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Vaping is much less harmful than normal cigarettes and it shouldn't be treated the same way, MPs warn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nJDcqw

Funding aims to boost security and conditions at prisons in England with the most "acute problems". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OFDwSE

Moderate carbohydrate consumption is best for health and longevity, researchers say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vORgDu

Jaiden Mangan was killed crossing the road on the way to nursery the day before his fourth birthday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OFvdWY

The Pentagon says the proposed Veterans Day weekend has been put off for at least a year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OJxd0C

This comes after US officials found that 301 priests abused over 1,000 children in Pennsylvania. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nL0AEg

The Tesla founder says it seemed like "better karma" to offer $420 to take the car maker private. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vRLeSH

Two Islamic scholars say a sermon delivered at a mosque, where suicide bomber Salman Abedi worshipped, called "for armed jihad.” from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PgT6Fp

Six people have been arrested in connection with the attack on a housing estate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PfGmPe

The ex-University Challenge captains will tour the country on a hunt for hidden gems of British ingenuity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OEmjsK

Your morning briefing for 17 August 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KZtuJS

A California ad agency has tried to come up with a creative way of addressing women's issues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OJoZ8K

It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MuIQek

Network Rail is urging people not to travel on the West Coast Main Line for the next three weekends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OG0zwA

Meet the men who fish for coins for a living in the Ganges, one of India's largest rivers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OKf8iV

Online streaming has crushed Blockbuster and its last store is a reminder of a not-so-distant past. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BjK2gc

The 32-year-old begins hosting the Radio 1 breakfast show from Monday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vRwenR

The US says the space environment has become "crowded and adversarial". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2nL4RaM

An offshore dairy farm aims to help Rotterdam produce its own food more sustainably. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L3ODCC

The global movement has created an unprecedented wave of activism, but has it also caused division? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2vPAaW7

Search interest in the word "wasp" in the UK was the highest in five years between 5 and 11 August. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BfbFa2

NYPD paid Spike Lee $200G for the director's work on an ad campaign The NYPD paid Spike Lee — one of its fiercest critics — more than $200,000 to help launch a new policing program aimed at improving relations with minority communities.

Huntress singer Jill Janus dies by suicide at age 43 Jill Janus, lead singer of the heavy metal band Huntress, has died.

'The Office' star Angela Kinsey tells nephews not to use her image on Tinder Angela Kinsey has a message for some of her family members.

Meghan Markle's mantra for dealing with conflict revealed in old blog post Meghan Markle has had many public feuds with family and former friends since becoming a royal, but she has always handled herself with such dignity and grace.

Michael Caine reveals meaning behind 'Inception' ending The British actor recalled speaking with director Christopher Nolan about his place in the mind-bending movie.

Britney Spears ordered to pay ex-husband Kevin Federline $110,000 in ongoing child support battle: report Two weeks after it was revealed that Britney Spears and Kevin Federline were gearing up for a legal battle following his demand for more child support, the pop star has reportedly been ordered to pay her ex-husband $110,000.

Jessica Biel on first Emmy nod: 'I enjoyed a fabulous glass of champagne by myself' Emmy nominee Jessica Biel is up for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie.

Rapper Juelz Santana pleads guilty to gun charge, faces up to 20 years in prison Rapper Juelz Santana admitted in court Thursday that he tried to get a gun onto a plane at a New York-area airport earlier this year.

Bethenny Frankel's ex-husband questions her 'parental judgment' after Dennis Shields' death: report Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel‘s ex-husband questioned her “parental judgment” in the wake of the suspected drug overdose death of her boyfriend Dennis Shields — and even suggested at a custody hearing Thursday that she may have her own substance abuse problems.

Ruth Wilson says she's 'not allowed to talk about why' she chose to leave 'The Affair' After four seasons on "The Affair," star Ruth Wilson is leaving the drama show, but according to the actress, she can't discuss the reason behind her exit.

An Xiamen Air aircraft veered off a rain-soaked runway on landing at the Philippine capital's main airport just before midnight, causing widespread flight disruptions on Friday due to a temporary runway closure, officials said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2My9ToX

China's military has expanded its bomber operations in recent years while "likely training for strikes" against the United States and its allies, a Pentagon report released on Thursday said. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2KUhQA1

Mohib Bullah is not your typical human rights investigator. He chews betel and he lives in a rickety hut made of plastic and bamboo. Sometimes, he can be found standing in a line for rations at the Rohingya refugee camp where he lives in Bangladesh. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MQvcin