Image copyright South Beds News Agency Image caption The sculpture was created using about 500 knives which were deposited in Bedfordshire Police’s knife amnesty bins A bird sculpture made from about 500 knives has been created to “symbolise how peace can overcome violence”. The artwork, based on the mythical Phoenix, has gone on display in […]
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Image copyright Getty Images Boeing has received a boost for its grounded 737 Max jet after British Airways-owner IAG signed a letter of intent to order 200 of the planes. The airline group said it was confident that the Boeing planes would return to service in the coming months. Boeing is currently trying to develop
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ST. LEON, Ind. — If you see a steeple in southeastern Indiana, you can be pretty sure that fried chicken is nearby. If you see the steeple in St. Leon, about 20 miles from the Indiana-Ohio-Kentucky border, that chicken is fried across the street at St. Leon Tavern by the owner, Aaron Klenke. Most people
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The Latest on Facebook‘s new digital currency. (all times local): 10:31 a.m. The head of Facebook‘s cryptocurrency operation said in a tweet that feedback from customers has been “loud and clear” about keeping social media and financial data separate. David Marcus said, “We understand we will have to earn your trust.” Facebook is currently under
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The leaderboard next to the 18th green at the U.S. Open again was filled with red numbers under par. The only difference was the scenery. This was Pebble Beach, set along the rugged California coast. Gary Woodland finished at 271 for a three-shot victory over Brooks Koepka. They were among 11 players who broke 280,
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WASHINGTON — President Trump said on Tuesday that he had spoken with President Xi Jinping of China and that the two would have an “extended” meeting at the Group of 20 meeting next week in Osaka, Japan. His comments were the first confirmation that the two leaders would actually meet after trade talks stalled in
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MoneyGram shares doubled at the opening bell after announcing a new partnership with the cryptocurrency company Ripple. The companies said late Monday that the two-year deal will allow MoneyGram to use Ripple’s blockchain service for cheaper cross-border payments. Ripple, based in San Francisco, invested $30 million in MoneyGram as part of the deal, with an
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A 116-year-old Italian woman who authorities say was the oldest person in Europe and the second oldest in the world has died. The Italian news agency ANSA said Giuseppina Robucci died Tuesday in the southern Italian town of Poggio Imperiale, where she was born on March 20, 1903. She lived 116 years and 90 days.
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Image copyright ANGELA WEISS/AFP US model Bella Hadid has apologised after posting a photo on social media that spawned a backlash from people in the Arab world. The photo, taken in an airport lounge, shows the sole of Hadid’s boot raised towards Saudi Arabian and Emirates aircraft in the distance. In certain cultures, it is
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Image copyright Facebook Image caption Using the Calibra payments system will be as easy as texting, Facebook says Social media giant Facebook has unveiled plans to launch a new digital currency, called Libra, next year. It said people would be able to make payments with the currency via its own apps, as well as on
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