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Lots of email scams are surprisingly simple but effective, report says Many email scams are effective because they’re so straightforward, a new report says.

Trump quietly unblocks more critics on Twitter President Donald Trump has been quietly unblocking more of his critics on Twitter following a court ruling that declared the act unconstitutional.

Hero cave diver attacked by Elon Musk as 'pedo guy' is prepping libel suit A British diver who was crucial to the rescue operation that saved 12 children trapped in a Thailand cave is preparing a libel claim against Elon Musk after the tech executive labeled him a ‘pedo’ in July.

Google refutes Trump's accusation that it snubbed State of the Union Google has refuted President Donald Trump’s accusation that the tech giant snubbed his State of the Union address after years of promoting President Obama’s addresses.

Yao in wings as China's NBA stars seeking Asian Games gold He may no longer be playing but ex-Houston Rockets star Yao Ming remains a talismanic figure in Chinese basketball as he inspires a generation of Chinese NBA stars toward a gold medal at the Asian Games.

AP Analysis: Yemen rebel threats to Dubai show danger looms A false claim by Yemen's Houthi rebels of an attack on the world's busiest airport for international travel this week may have been quickly disproven by authorities in Dubai.

AP Explains: The looming, final battle for Syria's rebels In a corner of northwestern Syria packed with nearly 3 million people, the government and its opponents are preparing for a final, bloody showdown.

US military video purports to show arms smuggling off Yemen A U.S. military video released early Friday purported to show small ships in the Gulf of Aden smuggling weapons amid the ongoing war in Yemen, with officials saying they seized over 1,000 arms from the vessels.

New Zealand allows Chelsea Manning entry for speaking tour New Zealand authorities said on Friday that convicted secrets leaker Chelsea Manning can enter the country for a speaking tour, a day after tour organizers said she couldn't enter Australia.

Russia holds up release of report on North Korea sanctions Russia said Thursday it is holding up release of a report by U.N. experts who said North Korea is violating U.N. sanctions including by not stopping its nuclear and missile programs and by "a massive increase in illicit ship-to-ship transfers of petroleum products."

Mexican experts: nearly 1,000-year-old Maya text authentic Fifty-four years after it was sold by looters, an ancient Maya pictographic text was judged authentic by scholars Thursday.

Domestic cats reportedly facing potential ban in New Zealand town Domestic cats may no longer be welcome in a New Zealand town if a new ban goes into effect.

France proposes sanctions against Mali peace deal spoilers France says it has proposed that members of armed groups in Mali who are delaying implementation of a 2015 peace agreement should be put on a U.N. sanctions blacklist.

Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker cancels Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest A far-right opposition Dutch lawmaker, who for years has lived under round-the-clock protection because of death threats sparked by his fierce anti-Islam rhetoric, canceled a planned Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest Thursday, following concerns of extreme threat.

The Catholic church in Australia said on Friday it would oppose laws forcing priests to report child abuse when they learn about it in the confessional, setting the stage for a showdown between the country's biggest religion and the government. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2MCG5bE

The social care system is "at breaking point", a local government official warns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PTOqWy

A man, 21, is arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother and her 22-year-old daughter in Solihull. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LJwxGF

If landlords do not approve a rescue deal for the DIY chain, it is likely to go into administration. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pmcekv

Frank Field says he backed Jeremy Corbyn for leader to be "inclusive", but the party is now intolerant. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2wzfvp0

The UK's biggest coffee chain is being sold by owner Whitbread, which also owns Premier Inns. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ooSGRa

Theresa May danced with a group of scouts during a visit to the UN offices in Nairobi, Kenya. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2wwZNut

A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N6ClOU

The US president says he will abandon the global trade body "if they don't shape up". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PMYsse

Eugene Grant is regularly abused by people as he walks around Newcastle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PQWRBK

The new 'melting muscle' treatment has proved to be safe and effective, health experts say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2C20bqX

Paco Box said he carried a gun and robbed people to fund his former lifestyle. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PS6WhW

The Brexit secretary will meet the EU's chief negotiator as work on a divorce deal continues. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LIgMiR

One of Belgium's top football TV presenters is charged with being an accomplice to an armed robbery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NytToH

Many of Friday's papers lead on the resignation of Frank Field over Labour's anti-Semitism row. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NaQNFX

Your morning briefing for Friday 31 August 2018. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PSpEWw

It's back-to-school time. Here are five top tips for getting your kids back into a school-friendly bedtime routine. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LIkAkc

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/2NymWEb

JJ Zhou took on a fiendish cycling challenge on the world's highest mountain. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NC2pyG

The Arizona senator and the former vice-president shared a decades-long friendship. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2opOXms

A mountain lake is being re-stocked with trout from the air by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PPH2LJ

The 29ft giant inflatable, bought by protesters, shows the London mayor wearing a yellow bikini. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2C2t3iV

Worried motorists called the police after spotting the bird on the hard shoulder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2wxWPWx

People are unimpressed the Pakistan prime minister takes a helicopter to work despite his austerity policies. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PRUte6

The suicide rate among low-skilled male labourers is three times higher than the national average for men, according to figures by the ONS. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MXbzJ1

Philip's date was going well until Crohn's Disease turned up the morning after the night before. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2BY3lfj

When she gave birth to her son Teddy, Robyn Hollingworth wanted to share the news with her own mum from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PMziKt

One historian suggests in a new book that the ravages of World War Two might have contributed. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pm5AL3

How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MGfoCX

The real-life story of the Hogwarts Express is almost as magical as the engine itself. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LDmGC4

Two recent attacks against Christians in Pakistan emphasize the worsening conditions for believers in the predominately Muslim country.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2N17qDI

A Nigerian Christian schoolgirl who remains in captivity because she refuses to denounce Christ is calling on her government to fight for her release. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2PRlOgn

Memorial for John McCain moves from Arizona to Washington After an emotional memorial service for at a church in Phoenix, John McCain's body returned to the Washington, D.C. area for the final time, when Air Force Two landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

Yale Law professor presents a liberal's case for Kavanaugh Akhil Reed Amar explains why he will be testifying for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.

Kevin McCarthy leads charge against social media censorship Human bias affects social networks' supposedly neutral algorithms, says House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy.

Trump ramps up attacks on NBC News and CNN Jeff Mason, White House correspondent for Reuters, and Saagar Enjeti, White House correspondent for The Daily Caller, on the daily battles between President Trump and the media.

Will 'Trump bump' carry over to the midterms? Trump-backed candidates have scored important wins in primaries; insight from Fox News politics editor Chris Stirewalt.

Trump threatens DOJ, FBI to 'start doing their job' or he'll 'get involved' during Indiana rally President Trump on Thursday night seemingly issued an ultimatum to the Department of Justice and the FBI – they either “start doing their job” or he will “get involved.”

Sources: Ohr kept Mueller deputy 'in the loop' on dossier Justice Department official Bruce Ohr had contact in 2016 with Andrew Weissmann, now a top Robert Mueller deputy, as well as other senior FBI officials about the anti-Trump dossier, two sources tell Fox News; reaction and analysis from Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett and Fox News contributor Sara Carter.

Trump: Let's see if Hillary Clinton gets away with it President Trump tells supporters in Evansville, Indiana that the Justice Department and the FBI have to 'start doing their job,' and warns if it doesn't 'straighten out properly' he will have to get involved.

Steyn: Trump wins when the media talk about themselves The ongoing feud between President Trump and the news media reaches a new peak with a West Wing tweet storm; reaction from bestselling author Mark Steyn.

History at the Capitol Rotunda, where McCain's casket will lie in state Plenty of lawmakers, government officials and other dignitaries will circulate through the U.S. Capitol to pay their respects to the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain as he lies in state in the Rotunda.

As wildfires scorched California yet again this summer, Jose Dariush Leal da Costa, a Bay Area native with Portuguese roots, was harvesting his first almonds in a sun-drenched, watery oasis in southern Portugal. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2wtck2W

While China meets African leaders at a major summit in Beijing next week, the king of eSwatini, self-ruled Taiwan's last remaining ally on the continent, will be hosting thousands of people at a traditional Reed Dance ceremony. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2osJ085

Kremlin said on Friday it did not rule out the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at three summits due to take place in 2018, including those in Singapore, France and Argentina. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2wBTN4H

A Cambodian court jailed an Australian filmmaker for six years on Friday after finding him guilty of espionage for flying a drone over an opposition party rally. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PQwMCR

Japan's military wants record spending next year to help pay for major upgrades to defenses designed to shoot down North Korean ballistic missiles that Tokyo sees as a continued threat despite Pyongyang's promise to abandon nuclear weapons. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2wtqctN

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has had to strip one minister of her portfolio and had another step aside in less than a week, capping off a month of challenges for the popular premier since her return from maternity leave. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2PQSu9V