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Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi died in consulate, Merkel says explanation "inadequate"
WASHINGTON/ANKARA, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi died in a fight inside its Istanbul consulate, its first admission of his death after two weeks of denials that have shaken Western relations with the kingdom. Riyadh provided no evidence
- Bloomberg•7 hours ago
Australian Government Loses Majority With Election Defeat
Independent candidate Kerryn Phelps claimed victory in the electorate of Wentworth with just over 30 percent of the vote counted. The massive swing against the governing Liberal party is a blow to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, weakening his government before national elections due by May. Polls show
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Australia withdraws from Saudi investment summit over Khashoggi death
Australia has pulled out of an investment summit in Saudi Arabia in protest at the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Australian government minister said on Saturday. Khashoggi, a U.S. resident and ...
- Business Insider•11 hours ago
The Weather Channel's blazing-hot wildfire simulation clearly explains why wildfires are getting so much worse in California and the western US
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- Business Insider•12 hours ago
13 easy Halloween makeup looks that you can wear without a costume
Some people have to go to work and can't wear a costume, while others simply don't have the time to create an intricate outfit. For example, you can go all out and draw a mask of your favourite superhero using face paint, or you can go a little more subtle and stick with graphic eye makeup.
- Business Insider•12 hours ago
You don't need to be rich to get a prenup — here's how much you should expect to pay
How much does a prenup cost? The cost of a prenup depends on where you live, what you're protecting, who your attorney is, and how long the negotiations take. Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be rich to get a prenup.
- Business Insider•13 hours ago
Russia has allegedly been spreading far-right propaganda on Facebook to try and influence the US midterms — here it is
A Russian woman has been charged by the US Justice Department with conspiring to interfere with the US midterm elections. She has been accused of orchestrating a $US35 million social media scheme to create fake accounts and post divisive propaganda, similar to what happened in the 2016 election. The
- Business Insider•13 hours ago
Meghan Markle sported a new hairdo with plenty of volume, and it's a departure from her usual style
Meghan Markle was spotted sporting an elegant half-up, half-down hairdo with plenty of volume while visiting MacArthur Girls High School in Sydney, Australia on Friday. The visit was part of her and Prince Harry's royal tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand. The pouf at the crown of Markle
- Business Insider•13 hours ago
Turkey says it won't allow a 'cover-up' about Jamal Khashoggi after Saudi Arabia's explanation of his death prompts derision
Turkey said it won't allow a cover-up of what happened to journalist Jamal Khashoggi after Saudi Arabia confirmed that he died in its consulate in Istanbul. According to the Turkish media, Turkish officials have vowed to reveal the details of their investigation into Khashoggi's death. That
- Business Insider•13 hours ago
There's a battle brewing over Google's $1 billion high-tech neighbourhood, and it could have major privacy implications for cities
Footpath Labs, the urban innovation arm of Google's parent company, Alphabet, will soon build a high-tech neighbourhood along Toronto's Eastern Waterfront. Footpath Labs claims the data will help them improve the community, but experts worry it could be used for financial gain. In response
- Business Insider•13 hours ago
Dana White just gave a big hint as to Khabib Nurmagomedov's next opponent, and it could be a fight that's been years in the making
Dana White is already thinking about Khabib Nurmagomedov's next opponent, and it sounds like Conor McGregor will have to wait for his rematch. Speaking with ESPN, White hinted that he'd like to see former lightweight champion Tony Ferguson get the next shot and Nurmagomedov and his belt. While
- Business Insider•14 hours ago
I bought a used Nintendo Switch console that was refurbished by Nintendo itself, and I'm happy I didn't buy it new
Up until recently, I was on the fence about the Nintendo Switch. Apart from the great games, getting a nice little discount on a used unit that's been refurbished by Nintendo itself helped push me over the edge.
- Business Insider•14 hours ago
NFL betting guide — Our best bets for Week 7 of the Westgate SuperContest
It was a valiant effort, but Week 6 was still a losing one for our best NFL bets.
- Business Insider•14 hours ago
Take a look inside the largest wooden office complex in the US
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- Business Insider•14 hours ago
Sarah Jessica Parker just opened her first permanent shoe store in New York. Here's what it's like to shop there.
Sarah Jessica Parker recently opened her first shoe store in Manhattan's Seaport District. Parker launched the company with the president of Manolo Blahnik USA, George Malkemus, in 2014. Sarah Jessica Parker is bringing her luxury shoes to New York's Seaport District.
- Business Insider•14 hours ago
The 17 best photos from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal tour so far
Throughout the next two weeks, the couple will focus on youth leadership, as well as environmental and conservation efforts, during their official visits to cities like Sydney and Auckland. The duke and duchess' trip also lines up with the upcoming Invictus Games, an international sporting event
- Business Insider•15 hours ago
Unlike in court hearings, witnesses are not allowed to have their lawyers present when testifying before a grand jury
Several former associates of President Donald Trump and the political operative Roger Stone have been served with subpoenas to testify before the Washington, DC, grand jury in special counsel Robert Mueller's probe. An unusual feature of grand jury proceedings is unlike typical trials. Grand juries
- Business Insider•15 hours ago
How much it costs to rent a 2-bedroom apartment in the 25 biggest US cities right now, ranked
Renting is the most popular it's been in the last 50 years in the United States. Apartment List reports the median cost of rent for a two-bedroom apartment every month in the largest cities in the United States. In October, a two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco is almost double what it costs
- Business Insider•15 hours ago
This $1000 countertop smart oven uses 'pure light' to cook food even faster than a regular oven can preheat
Brava is a soon-to-be-released $US1000 smart oven that cooks with "pure light," uses less energy than your traditional oven, and can even cook some foods faster than it takes a regular oven to preheat. You can opt in to purchase a-la-carte meal kits from Brava, or you can use your own food
- Business Insider•15 hours ago
Forget about 'Fortnite' — the new 'Call of Duty' makes 6 brilliant changes to the Battle Royale formula
It's still got traditional multiplayer modes like Control and Deathmatch, and the fan-favourite "Zombies" mode, but the big addition in "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4" is the Battle Royale mode: Blackout. In a surprising twist, the "Call of Duty" version of the insanely
- Business Insider•15 hours ago
12 devices and services that could help you ditch Amazon completely
Amazon's formerly sterling reputation has taken a hit from all sides recently. That has led some customers to threaten to boycott and cut themselves off from Amazon completely. Amazon relies on the interconnectedness of its services - and Amazon Prime in particular - to keep customers in its ecosystem
- Business Insider•15 hours ago
We drove a $46,000 Subaru Ascent SUV that will take on Toyota and Ford — here are its best features
The 2019 Subaru Ascent is the newest contender in the mid-size family SUV market. Recently, Business Insider spent a week with a new Subaru Ascent Touring in Magnetite Grey Metallic. The Ascent impressed up with its well-designed cabin, peppy driving dynamics, strong infotainment, and a solid suite
- Business Insider•16 hours ago
A Palestinian-American billionaire built a $1.4 billion luxury city from scratch in the desert to be a 'Marshall Plan' for Palestine's economy
Rawabi is the first planned city in the West Bank built by and for Palestinians. The $US1.4 billion project is the brainchild of Bashar al-Masri, a Palestinian-American billionaire. Masri hopes the city can form the economic backbone of the nascent Palestinian state.
- Business Insider•16 hours ago
As the much-hyped startup Essential runs into troubles, a smaller company called OnePlus shows the right way to compete with Apple and Samsung
It's easy to see where Essential went wrong. It's possible to succeed as an upstart smartphone manufacturer - OnePlus, a critical darling of a smartphone manufacturer, managed to do it in 2014. It's temping to take Essential's troubles as a sign that there's not enough room in the
- Business Insider•16 hours ago
How GM went from bankrupt and on the brink of death to being one of the world's best-run car companies
A decade after the financial crisis, General Motors is led by the best management team it's ever had and one of the best C-suites in all of business. CEO Mary Barra, president Dan Ammann, and executive vice-president Mark Reuss have overseen the birth of a New GM that's moving aggressively to
