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July 2015
Buzzing: The Martian, Trumbo, and Spotlight to screen at Toronto
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The Martian, Trumbo, and Spotlight to screen at Toronto
The 40th Toronto International Film Festival announced portions of its 2015 lineup today. The lineup is below; more information will be added so…
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Bankruptcy Filings Down 12 Percent Since Last June
Bankruptcy filings for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2015, fell 12 percent when compared to bankruptcy filings for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2014, according to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Obama Reflects on His Own Presidency
By Associated Press
During a speech before the African Union on Tuesday, President Obama reflected on the end of his own tenure, saying “I’m looking forward to life after being president.”
Published: July 28, 2015 at 12:00AM
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A Thesis Could Be Written on Haverford College’s Influence in Baseball
By BILL PENNINGTON
There are about 15 to 20 graduates of Haverford, an N.C.A.A. Division III college, working in prominent baseball-related jobs, as front-office executives, agents and talent evaluators.
Published: July 28, 2015 at 08:00PM
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Turkey Wins NATO Support as It Steps Up ISIS Fight in Syria
By JAMES KANTER
Turkey’s decision to take a more active role in the fight against the Islamic State has won broad backing, but its renewed conflict with Kurdish opponents has raised thorny questions.
Published: July 29, 2015 at 12:00AM
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Ethnic Tensions in Xinjiang Complicate China-Turkey Ties
By EDWARD WONG
Bilateral trade is growing between Beijing and Ankara, but anti-Chinese sentiment in Turkey appears to be growing as well.
Published: July 29, 2015 at 12:00AM
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NATO Secretary General on Turkey
By Associated Press
NATO’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, expressed solidarity with Turkey on Tuesday, after the country requested an emergency meeting to discuss the threat posed by the Islamic State.
Published: July 28, 2015 at 12:00AM
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1940: Nazis Demand Swiss Supplies
By INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE
From the International Herald Tribune archives: Switzerland was under the threat of German invasion in 1940.
Published: July 28, 2015 at 12:00AM
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Buzzing: Seth Rollins breaks John Cena’s nose on WWE Monday Night Raw, still loses to Cena
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Seth Rollins breaks John Cena’s nose on WWE Monday Night Raw, still loses to Cena
John Cena proved that even with a broken nose, the show must go on. And for the wrestler, going on meant winning despite his injury on WWE Raw….
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