Today News: September 2018

Homes That Sold for Around $750,000

By C. J. HUGHES from NYT Real Estate https://nyti.ms/2OkFueS

Former Brexit minister Davis says exit deal 80 - 90 percent likely

Britain's former Brexit minister David Davis said he thought it was 80 - 90 percent likely that the government will strike an exit deal with the European Union, but warned that he expected talks to go down to the wire.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2xLkWTa

Scottish Conservative leader plays down Salzburg Brexit row

The leader of the Scottish arm of Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party played down the impact of a row with the European Union over Brexit, saying it may have actually helped restart stalled exit negotiations.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Rcs4A8

Iraqi Kurds vote in regional election

Kurds voted in a parliamentary election in their semi-autonomous region in northern Iraq on Sunday, with the two dominant parties widely expected to extend their power sharing rule despite growing discontent.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2QintuQ

Matt Damon Plays Brett Kavanaugh in ‘S.N.L.’ Season Premiere

By DAVE ITZKOFF from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2xLWXDw

UK Conservative Chairman Lewis says working for election in 2022

Britain's governing Conservatives are working towards a national election in 2022, the party's chairman Brandon Lewis said on Sunday, saying he hoped Prime Minister Theresa May would lead the party into that vote.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Itu9Dy

Fearing debt trap, Pakistan rethinks Chinese 'Silk Road' projects

After lengthy delays, an $8.2 billion revamp of a colonial-era rail line snaking from the Arabian Sea to the foothills of the Hindu Kush has become a test of Pakistan's ability to rethink signature Chinese "Silk Road" projects due to debt concerns.

from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2zFCFwt

The Limits of Fashion’s Inclusivity

By SINEAD BURKE from NYT Fashion & Style https://nyti.ms/2NbfI7Z

UK Conservative Party investigating data breach: chairman

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party is investigating a data breach which let members of the public log into a smartphone app as senior government ministers and view their personal details.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2NOpX7z

Indonesian quake toll jumps to 832 dead as rescuers struggle

The toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia soared on Sunday to 832 confirmed dead, with authorities fearing it will only climb as rescuers struggle to reach outlying communities cut off from communications and help.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Rc69c7

Indonesian quake toll jumps to 832 dead as rescuers struggle

from Reuters: Top News https://reut.rs/2zETiZd

Dubai airport says operating as normal after Houthi drone attack report

Dubai International Airport said on Sunday it was operating as normal following a news report Yemen's armed Houthi movement had launched a drone attack against the airport.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2zFUWdg

First rebel group begins withdrawal from demilitarized zone in Syria's Idlib

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday that rebel group Failaq al-Sham has started withdrawing its forces and heavy arms from a demilitarized zone in northwest Syria.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2OmAuGh

Elon Musk reaches deal over tweets about taking Tesla private

Elon Musk reaches a deal with US regulators over tweets he sent about taking Tesla private.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2NOET5w

Brexit: UK 'would forever regret' losing carmakers - minister

The business secretary says a no-deal Brexit could threaten the UK's status as a world-leading car maker.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2y3FPIs

Has 'dieting' become a dirty word?

"Wellness", not dieting, is the new buzzword when it comes to losing weight, but is it the right approach?

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2QkPBgL