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Stories for November 15th 2017
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Wednesday, November 15th 2017 - 11:50 UTC
Did you have your pill? US approves first pill that can be digitally tracked through the body
US regulators have approved the first pill that can be digitally tracked through the body. The Abilify MyCite aripiprazole tablets - for treating schizophrenia and manic episodes - have an ingestible sensor embedded inside them that records that the medication has been taken, and a patch worn by the patient transmits this information to their smart phone.
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Wednesday, November 15th 2017 - 11:45 UTC
US cements position as the world's largest oil and gas producer
International energy markets are set for “major upheaval” as the US cements its status as the world's largest oil and gas producer, while China overtakes it as the biggest oil consumer. The predictions come from the International Energy Agency's annual energy forecast.
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Wednesday, November 15th 2017 - 08:57 UTC
Trump syndrome: US Congress examines president's authority to launch a nuclear attack
For the first time in over 40 years, Congress has examined a US president's authority to launch a nuclear attack. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing was titled Authority to Order the Use of Nuclear Weapons and some senators expressed concern that the president might irresponsibly order a nuclear strike; others said he must have the authority to act without meddling from lawyers.
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Wednesday, November 15th 2017 - 08:33 UTC
Chileans vote on Sunday and opinion polls point to ex president Piñera as the winner
The presidential and parliamentary elections in Chile will take place next Sunday, with the conservative candidate and ex president Sebastian Piñera, the favorite to win, according to surveys.
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Wednesday, November 15th 2017 - 08:22 UTC
Parliament begins marathon debate on EU Withdrawal Bill...and PM's May leadership
The British parliament started hours of debate on Tuesday by arguing over when the two-year negotiating period for Brexit should end and whether there should be a fixed time at all.
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Wednesday, November 15th 2017 - 08:15 UTC
Bloomberg trusts London will continue as the financial center of Europe
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg said on Tuesday that London would continue to be the financial centre of Europe for the foreseeable future and maintain its position alongside New York as one of the dominant trading capitals in the world though Brexit will reduce the city’s growth.
