Friday, June 30, 2017

U.S., Philippines hold naval patrol to deter Islamist militants

MANILA (Reuters) – The United States and Philippine navies held a joint naval patrol on Saturday in dangerous southern Philippine waters, amid rising international concern about Islamist militancy and piracy in the region.

Hong Kong's first female leader a 'tilted bridge' over troubled water

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Carrie Lam, who was sworn in as Hong Kong's first female leader on Saturday, is a former student activist who climbed the rungs of the civil service over 36 years, and a tough, capable and possibly divisive Beijing-backed leader.

Chinese president swears in new Hong Kong leader amid protests

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping swore in Hong Kong's new leader, Carrie Lam, on Saturday as the former British colony marked the 20th anniversary of its handover to Chinese rule amid scattered protests.

SAG-AFTRA Deal Elusive as Midnight Expiration, Strike Threat Loom


The studios put a new proposal on the table Thursday, but it may not sufficiently resolve union concerns and both sides are angry.

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KK eatery ordered to close after rats filmed in food cabinet

KOTA KINABALU: City authorities have ordered a coffee shop here to shut down for two weeks after a video of two rats rummaging through food in a food display cabinet went viral.

Australian counter terrorism police charge two teens with weapons offences

SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian counter terrorism police on Saturday charged two teenage men with selling weapons and drugs, but the public has been assured there is no imminent security threat associated with the arrest.

Magnitude 6.1 quake hits off Ecuador coast – USGS

(Reuters) – A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck just off the coast of central Ecuador on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Box Office: ‘Despicable Me 3,’ ‘Baby Driver’ Set Off Fireworks; ‘The House’ Fizzles


Universal and Illumination’s ‘Despicable Me 3’ is successfully fighting off any sequel fatigue.

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Trump to Senate Republicans – kill Obamacare now, replace later

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republican senators in a tweet on Friday to repeal Obamacare immediately if they cannot agree on a new plan to replace it, muddying the waters as congressional leaders struggle for consensus on healthcare legislation.

‘The Carmichael Show’ Canceled After 3 Seasons at NBC


The acclaimed multicamera comedy will air its series finale in August.

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These Steak Lettuce Wraps are High in Protein and Low in Carbs

These Steak Lettuce Wraps are High in Protein and Low in Carbs

Shots fired at New York City's Bronx Lebanon hospital – police

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Shots were fired inside New York City's Bronx Lebanon hospital on Friday, police said, with local media reporting several people, including at least three doctors, wounded in the gunfire and a suspect barricaded inside the building with a rifle.

Is China-Hollywood Dealmaking Ready for a Rebound?


The Hollywood-China partnership has had a bumpy ride in the first half of 2017, but insiders say things are not nearly as dire as first feared.

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Ukraine detains two Russian border guards on its territory – TASS

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Two Russian guards have been detained in Ukraine after crossing the border near the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea, TASS news agency cited Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) as saying on Friday.

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Philippine top cop says police try to save lives of drugs war victims

MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines' police chief on Friday stood by anti-narcotics officers and rejected a Reuters investigation that pointed to a pattern of police sending corpses of drug suspects to hospitals to destroy crime scene evidence and hide executions.

14 Healthy Snacks and Meals That Travel Well

Summertime means road trips, family vacations, and beach weekends. We have the best recipes to keep you on track without keeping you at home. 

France's Le Pen put under formal investigation over EU funds

PARIS (Reuters) – Prosecutors placed French far-right leader Marine Le Pen under formal investigation on Friday as part of a probe into the alleged misuse of European Union funds to pay parliamentary assistants.

Hungary's Orban courts far-right voters ahead of 2018 vote

BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban long proclaimed zero tolerance of anti-Semitism but has more recently risked angering Israel and Jewish people with remarks apparently courting radical right-wing voters ahead of 2018 elections.

Why the Academy Got It Right This Year With Its Invites


Affirmative action is at the core of Oscar’s new membership roster, just as it should be.

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‘Melrose Place’ at 25: Scrapped Storylines, Partying With World Leaders and How a Wig Reveal Saved the Show


Darren Star, Grant Show, Heather Locklear, Marcia Cross and more tell all as the ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ spinoff celebrates 25 years: “If there was a shark, we were jumping it. And it didn’t matter.”

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