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Prince Harry and Harry Styles attend Dunkirk world premiere
Prince Harry and Harry Styles attend Dunkirk world premiere
Two Harrys met at the premiere of director Christopher Nolans new film Dunkirk. Set in 1944s war-torn France, it tells the story of the evacuation of 338,000 British, French, Belgian and Canadian soldiers after they were surrounded by the German army. Prince Harry met veterans of Dunkirk earlier on the day at Kensington Palace and One Direction singer Harry Styles received praise for his acting debut.
Jul 14, 2017
Prince Harry and Harry Styles attend Dunkirk world premiere
Prince Harry and Harry Styles attend Dunkirk world premiere
Two Harrys met at the premiere of director Christopher Nolans new film Dunkirk. Set in 1944s war-torn France, it tells the story of the evacuation of 338,000 British, French, Belgian and Canadian soldiers after they were surrounded by the German army. Prince Harry met veterans of Dunkirk earlier on the day at Kensington Palace and One Direction singer Harry Styles received praise for his acting debut.
Jul 14, 2017
US Senate Republicans unveil new healthcare bill
US Senate Republicans unveil new healthcare bill
Senate Republican leaders, aiming to salvage efforts backed by President Donald Trumpto dismantle the Obamacare law, on July 13 unveiled revised healthcare legislation that lets insurers sell bare-bones policies and retains key taxes on the wealthy. 
Jul 14, 2017
The political power of the Koch brothers
The political power of the Koch brothers
The Koch brothers, Charles and David Koch belong to the second wealthiest family in America and own the second largest privately owned company. Consequently their political power is enormous. Theyve funded everything from the Tea Party to ALEC to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walkers efforts to crush local government unions. Whats next for the Koch brothers? Rewriting the constitution, perhaps. 
Jul 14, 2017
Could a font bring down the Pakistan government?
Could a font bring down the Pakistan government?
Could the Microsoft font Calibri bring down the Pakistan government? Last years Panama Papers revealed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharifs daughter Maryam Nawaz owned offshore companies which were used to purchase high-end properties. But she claimed she was only a trustee and provided a trust deed signed in 2006. The document was typed in Calibri font, but Microsoft didnt make the font publically available until 2007. It elicited speculations that the documents could have been forged by the possible future Prime Minister. Opposition parties have urged the Prime Minister to step down after the leak. The investigations conducted by the Pakistani Supreme Court and Federal Investigations Agency are still ongoing.
Jul 14, 2017
Could a font bring down the Pakistan government?
Could a font bring down the Pakistan government?
Could the Microsoft font Calibri bring down the Pakistan government? Last years Panama Papers revealed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharifs daughter Maryam Nawaz owned offshore companies which were used to purchase high-end properties. But she claimed she was only a trustee and provided a trust deed signed in 2006. The document was typed in Calibri font, but Microsoft didnt make the font publically available until 2007. It elicited speculations that the documents could have been forged by the possible future Prime Minister. Opposition parties have urged the Prime Minister to step down after the leak. The investigations conducted by the Pakistani Supreme Court and Federal Investigations Agency are still ongoing.
Jul 14, 2017
NASA Releases Photos of Jupiters Mysterious Great Red Spot
NASA Releases Photos of Jupiters Mysterious Great Red Spot
A NASA spacecraft in orbit around Jupiter began transmitting data and images from humanity and amp;#39;s closest brush with the Great Red Spot, a flyby of the colossal, crimson storm that has fascinated Earthbound observers for hundreds of years.
Jul 14, 2017
Liu Xiaobo, Chinese dissident who won the Nobel Peace Prize while in prison, dies at age 61
Liu Xiaobo, Chinese dissident who won the Nobel Peace Prize while in prison, dies at age 61
Liu Xiaobo, Chinas most high-profile dissident, has died aged 61. Liu played a central role in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests. Later, he spent 21 months in prison. He also lost his job as a lecturer and his books were banned. He was most recently arrested in 2008 for initiating Charter 08, a petition calling for democracy and an end to censorship. He was convicted for inciting subversion and sentenced to 11 years in prison. In 2010 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while locked away. Liu was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in May. Under international pressure, the Chinese government allowed Liu to go on medical parole, but under constant surveillance. World leaders had urged China to allow Liu to travel overseas to receive medical care.
Jul 14, 2017
Navy rescue elephant dragged out to sea in Sri Lanka
Navy rescue elephant dragged out to sea in Sri Lanka
The wild elephant was dragged out to sea by the strong currents on 11 July in Kokilai, Sri Lanka. A six-hour rescue operation then got under way to save the animal, which involved navy divers tying a rope around the elephant and dragging it back to land. Wildlife officials later checked the elephant, and confirmed that it was not injured.
Jul 13, 2017
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