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	in As-it-happens update ⋅ 14 April 2018
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	Germany closing in on deal to buy first weapons-capable drone CNBC The deal, worth nearly 900 million euros ($1.1 billion) including training and maintenance costs, has been politically contentious because of fears that having combat drones might make Germany more likely to participate in military action abroad. In a written response to questions from opposition Left ... Flag as irrelevant
	The funeral of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela - in pictures The Guardian An emotional and colourful service for the 'mother of the nation' was attended by thousands in Soweto. Sat 14 Apr 2018 07.32 EDT. The daughters of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, Zindziswa and Zenani Dlamini Mandela, speak at their mother's funeral in Orlando stadium in Soweto. Photograph: Mike ... Flag as irrelevant
	Jason Wu, Michelle Obama's favorite designer, wants to expand in Asia CNBC Jason Wu, Michelle Obama's favorite designer, wants to expand in Asia. 9 Hours Ago. Fashion designer Jason Wu talks designing dresses for Michelle Obama, robots taking over the fashion industry, and the clothing trends of today. Watch CNBC Live TV ... Flag as irrelevant
	Sega Mega Drive Mini announced in Japan Polygon To commemorate the console's upcoming 30th anniversary, Sega took the opportunity to unveil its own miniature "classic edition" version of the legendary 16-bit Genesis (or, as it was called in the rest of the world, the Mega Drive). The so-called "Mega Drive Mini" will be released in 2018, in Japan at ... Flag as irrelevant
	SoftBank is in talks to invest in data storage company Cohesity at a $1 billion valuation Recode SoftBank's Vision Fund is in late talks to fund a hot data storage company, Cohesity, in a deal that would value the company at about $1 billion. Investors would place at least $150 million into the company, people familiar with the matter say, in what would be the latest romp on a deal spree by the ... Flag as irrelevant
	In India, Modi government fumbles its response to gang-rape cases Washington Post On the same evening, a legislator accused in one of the rape complaints in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested. In the other case in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, two state ministers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were sacked for defending the suspected rapists. One of the ministers was on ... Flag as irrelevant
	First look at damage on the ground in Syria CNN Video shows the first look at the damage on the ground after the US, France and the UK launched coordinated strikes in Syria, hitting targets associated with the Syrian regime's chemical weapons program. Source: CNN. CNN Original Series on CNNgo. Watch Full episode on. Anthony Bourdain Parts ... Flag as irrelevant
	Eagles Score Big Win over Cougars in Series Opener SIUE Cougars Official Athletic Site EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Morehead State picked up a lopsided win over SIUE Friday in the opener of a three-game Ohio Valley Conference series. On a windy day at Simmons Baseball Complex, the Eagles banged out 24 hits, including four home runs on their way to defeating the Cougars 25-3. Flag as irrelevant
	Sebastian Vettel leads front-row lockout for Ferrari in F1 Chinese GP The Guardian Regardless of whether the British driver manages to manufacture an unlikely win from fourth on the grid in Shanghai, with Vettel having taken pole, Ferrari's strengths and some worrying Mercedes weaknesses are all too clear. Hamilton has an immense fight in front of him, perhaps the toughest of his ... Flag as irrelevant
	WEB
	25 new films by female directors you need to see in 2018 Little White Lies It's an oft repeated fact that there are far too few female directors being given a chance make films. You can roll out the numbers – that in 2016 female directors made up accounted for just seven per cent of Hollywood's total output. You could also peel away the imbalance for a moment and highlight the ... Flag as irrelevant
	Bit by Bit: Social Research in the Digital Age Statistical Modeling, Causal Inference, and Social Science Our longtime collaborator Matt Salganik sent me a copy of his new textbook, "Bit by Bit: Social Research in the Digital Age." I really like the division into Observing Behavior, Asking Questions, Running Experiments, and Mass Collaboration (I'd remove the word "Creating" from the title of that section). Flag as irrelevant

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