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Mozilla pulls a popular paywall circumvention tool from Firefox add-ons store 8 by AndrewDucker | 0 comments on Hacker News.

Founder of UK software giant is charged with fraud seven years after the firm's sale to Hewlett-Packard. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Q7wcnZ

The measure is part of martial law imposed in 10 regions, amid fears of a Russian land invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SjjW0k

The trial opens of Alex Fields Jr, who drove a car into a crowd in Virginia in 2017, killing a woman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DSo1on

The German chancellor will miss the start of the G20 in Argentina after her flight had to turn back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2repfCG

Leaders gather in Argentina amid tension with Russia over Ukraine and a US trade row with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FOo3QB

A group of experts will travel around North Korea working out how to update its ageing train network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DQfi6a

The mass stranding on Chatham Island means more than 200 whales have died off NZ in the past week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DPNHSx

Tarana Burke first used the phrase 12 years ago before it became a global movement last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zGF1ev

A Honduran court finds seven men guilty of killing renowned environmental campaigner Berta Cáceres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TSu4ia

Thousands skip school to urge action on climate change, despite criticism from Australia's PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2DRMZEj

Michael Cohen says he lied "out of loyalty" to Mr Trump, while the president says he is "weak". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RtGv2c

Southwest Airlines has offered its "sincere apology" after staff mocked five-year-old Abcde Redford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FN4tUX

The G20 summit of the world's most powerful leaders begins in Buenos Aires on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ShPNyz

Michael Cohen is a liar and a "weak person", according to the president. Anthony Zurcher analyses his response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E5qsVE

Why Ralph Breaks The Internet is the Disney sequel that is not afraid of poking fun at a Disney stereotype. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zzazmj

Misimi Isimi is an 11-year-old environmentalist on a mission to clean up Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zz5cn9

Syrian Hassan al-Kontar had not been outside for nine months - but now has a new home in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PYXtJc

Watch behind the scenes as a vinyl record is processed from start to finish. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QpItn5

Norway's world number one Magnus Carlsen retains his World Chess Championship after 12 draws and more than 50 hours of play - eventually beating Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TZqWkT

A Georgia woman was charged with meth trafficking due to a faulty police drug test, says a lawsuit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P9tOaQ

The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2rdnLsn

Staff at a real estate firm had to walk 6,000 steps a day in order to avoid a fine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SkYVSP

Rehana Fathima made an unsuccessful attempt last month to enter one of Hinduism's holiest temples. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KI5KeN

Alet-les-Bains has benefited from a British influx and many there fear the aftermath of Brexit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E4RKez

The BBC's Vineet Khare visited the controversial Carmichael project by Indian energy giant Adani. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2U09RqC

The actress Noma Dumezweni, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, says women need to learn how to be angry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QurIqM

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E4SoZx

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The coffee chain says watching porn has always been banned, but it will now block access to content. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2rdnLsn

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Fox News Breaking News Alert 3 dead, 8 injured after high-speed chase at border 11/29/18 11:45 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert Deputy US marshal killed in Arizona shooting 11/29/18 8:55 PM

Fox News Breaking News Alert President Trump cancels meeting at G20 with Russian President Vladimir Putin over Ukraine tensions 11/29/18 8:44 AM

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Problems with credit checks led some customers to be wrongly refused smartphone contracts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4L5kO

The gaming giant will now let players share videos on YouTube, Twitch and others. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E5Vc91

Facebook starts to enforce its tighter political advertising rules in the UK following a delay. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TVTpb1

Microsoft complained to local police, who arrested more than 50 people in call centres. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2DR4ULp

Fewer smart meters are being fitted despite the government insisting all homes will have one by 2020. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2E4ldFo

When West Texas farmer Greg Bishop was diagnosed with leukemia in September, he didn't know how he would be able to harvest his cotton crop while undergoing treatment. He didn't have to, thanks to his neighbors. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QtJFWy

More than 47,000 Americans committed suicide in 2017, causing the country to hit a 50-year record. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2E1Cr6k

Are you planning to spend time celebrating Advent with your family this year? If so, it’s best to capitalize on the ‘countdown nature’ of Advent and help your children become familiar with what Advent is daily. from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2SmxZlZ

A Texas couple recently celebrated Thanksgiving with a miracle. Jacob and Hannah Sheriff's newborn son was born without a heartbeat and wasn't breathing.  But instead of giving up the couple prayed and stood on God's word.   from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2QtpJTI

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Senators are unhappy with the response to the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pc8xh6

Three officers are jailed for killing a 17-year-old, in a case that sparked public anger. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KEc07r

The Ukrainian president urges Nato to deploy ships in the Sea of Azov after a clash with Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9wThJ

A South Korean court orders Mitsubishi Heavy to compensate Koreans for their forced war work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sdmgpu

Australian actor John Jarratt has denied that he attacked a woman in Sydney in 1976. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2r9p0Jh

US president renews the prospect of tariffs on cars being imported into the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SfVsFh

Salome Zurabishvili pledges a balanced approach from Georgia towards Russia and the West. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qj8bd9

A majority of holidaymakers working as au pairs in Australia are being exploited, a study suggests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FJMnmI

After 12 draws in 12 games, Magnus Carlsen beat US opponent Fabiano Caruana in a tie-breaker event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zvfkxf

Ten die in an explosion and gunfire at one of the British security firm's bases in the Afghan capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ScD0gA

Donald Trump's daughter says there is "no equivalency" between her personal email use and Hillary Clinton's. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qp0EcC

The veteran Democrat has once again outflanked rank-and-file rebels to win the nomination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KHAFHY

Investigating cyber criminals who use your password to threaten to expose you on social media from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BDPGba

Why one of Europe's last great beech forests is facing the chop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2zF7nWv

Tamara Cheremnova overturned her misdiagnosis by writing fairy tales and has become known as the Siberian Storyteller. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QmgLI5