Less than two years after victory was declared over ISIS-aligned militants in Marawi, the threat of extremism has returned to the southern Philippines.
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Denuclearization talks with North Korea 'got nowhere': sources
As President Donald Trump hails "progress being made," a source familiar with details of the high-profile visit of North Korea's top negotiator this month says those discussions -- at both the State Department level and with the White House -- "got nowhere" on denuclearization. A second source agreed with that assessment.
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Pro-Russian Twitter account posted court docs to try to discredit Mueller probe
A pro-Russian Twitter account used information from a criminal case that Robert Mueller's team brought against a Russian social media company as part of a disinformation campaign, according to a new filing from the Justice Department.
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Foxconn may drop plans to build flat screens in Wisconsin
Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn may drop plans to build flat screen panels at a Wisconsin plant for which it was promised $4 billion in state and local tax dollars.
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When it's this cold, Chicago sets its train tracks on fire
Chicago residents are a hearty bunch. They know how to keep things moving when the weather turns cold.
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Tesla shares sink after its CFO becomes the latest top exec to leave
Tesla rattled investors on Wednesday by reporting profit that fell short of expectations and revealing that its chief financial officer is leaving — the latest senior executive to exit the electric car company.
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US deep freeze threatens 'instant frostbite'
Even for the hardiest, cold-tested Americans, the deep freeze sweeping over the Midwest will be brutal.
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Authorities: Filipina domestic worker executed in Saudi Arabia
A Filipina domestic worker has been executed in Saudi Arabia, according to the country's Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
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Emiliano Sala: Seat cushions found believed to be from missing plane
Seat cushions believed to be from the plane carrying missing footballer Emiliano Sala have been found, according to Britain's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).
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This cave sheltered some of the first known humans 300,000 years ago
In the foothills of Siberia's Altai Mountains lies a cave that contains some of the keys to understanding the earliest humans to walk the Earth. Denisova Cave is the only place in the world where fossils have been found that belong to mysterious ancient humans called Denisovans.
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Bangkok deploying drones to ease toxic air that forced school closures
Thailand's Ministry of Education have ordered all schools in Bangkok and some surrounding provinces to close for the remainder of the week amid concerns over dangerous levels of air pollution.
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Trump's talk sounds like this movie
President Donald Trump continues to use unproven talking points to make his case for a US-Mexico border wall. CNN's Miguel Marquez notes the similarities between Trump's talking points and the movie, "Sicario."
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Undocumented worker fired from Trump's Bedminster club invited to State of the Union
An undocumented worker fired from President Donald Trump's New Jersey golf club will be in attendance at Trump's State of the Union address next week after being invited by a Democratic congresswoman.
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Venezuela opposition leader Juan Guaido says country must unite to end Maduro regime
Venezuela's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido has claimed that he has secretly met with some members of the country's armed forces, as the political crisis surrounding his challenge of incumbent Nicolas Maduro intensifies.
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Brazil dam was certified 'stable' weeks before it collapsed
In just over three years, two dams have collapsed in the same Brazilian state, leaving thousands of families in mourning. This time, some Brazilians say they fear that the country's monitoring system is deeply flawed.
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Palace asks social media firms for help with rising Meghan-Kate abuse
Kensington Palace has asked social media firms for help in combating a boom in abuse aimed at the British Duchesses Kate and Meghan.
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The scientist creating test tube penguins
African penguins are among the smaller breeds, known for their irregular markings and loud voices.
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Super Bowl player surprises janitor with tickets
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks surprised the team janitor with tickets to the Super Bowl.
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iPhone sales dip as Apple's growth in China slows
Apple reported holiday quarter earnings of $84.3 billion. That's down 5% from last year and driven by a drop in iPhone sales.
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Céline Dion on criticism she's too thin: 'Leave me alone'
Céline Dion doesn't much care if you think she's lost too much weight.
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Paltrow's rep disputes skiing hit-and-run lawsuit
Gwyneth Paltrow is firing back at a lawsuit that alleges she crashed into a skier and abandoned him on a Utah mountain.
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96-day church service saves asylum seekers from deportation
After holding religious services around the clock for 2,327 hours, a Dutch church declared victory Wednesday in its bid to prevent a family from being deported.
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A sinkhole turned out be an underground tunnel to a bank
Public works employees in Florida stumbled upon something they don't see every day: a small "claustrophobic " tunnel leading to a Chase bank, according to the FBI.
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Can e-cigarettes help you quit smoking?
A new study out of the UK shows e-cigarettes worked twice as well as other nicotine replacements in helping adults kick their smoking habit, but experts are concerned the results don't apply to the United States.
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Some hardy Chicagoans brave polar vortex to get to work, help others
January 31, 2019 1:54 PM
CHICAGO (DPA) - Armed with steaming hot coffee and hand warmers, multiple socks and layer upon layer of thermal gear, residents across the Chicago area steeled themselves against an arctic surge that gripped the upper Midwest on Wednesday (Jan 30) as dangerously cold conditions brought the city and suburbs to a near-standstill.
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CHICAGO (DPA) - Armed with steaming hot coffee and hand warmers, multiple socks and layer upon layer of thermal gear, residents across the Chicago area steeled themselves against an arctic surge that gripped the upper Midwest on Wednesday (Jan 30) as dangerously cold conditions brought the city and suburbs to a near-standstill.
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A big seal of approval: Elephant seals take over California beach during US shutdown
January 31, 2019 1:32 PM
SAN FRANSCISCO (REUTERS) - A herd of elephant seals took over a popular California beach while it was closed during the federal government shutdown and the animals show no sign of wanting to leave.
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SAN FRANSCISCO (REUTERS) - A herd of elephant seals took over a popular California beach while it was closed during the federal government shutdown and the animals show no sign of wanting to leave.
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Labour's 'fraying' Brexit compromise shows PM Theresa May a path to victory
January 31, 2019 1:27 PM
LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - One of Theresa May's most important victories on Tuesday (Jan 29) night was to block what she described as a "deeply misguided" attempt by Parliament to wrest control of the Brexit process from her government.
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LONDON (BLOOMBERG) - One of Theresa May's most important victories on Tuesday (Jan 29) night was to block what she described as a "deeply misguided" attempt by Parliament to wrest control of the Brexit process from her government.
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For Yemenis, shaky truce not much different from war
January 31, 2019 12:59 PM
AL-DURAYHIMI (AFP) - Yemeni medics scrambled to save a 20-year-old woman after a sniper's bullet tore a gash in her scalp in the port city of Hodeida, where a fragile ceasefire has brought limited respite to war-weary civilians.
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AL-DURAYHIMI (AFP) - Yemeni medics scrambled to save a 20-year-old woman after a sniper's bullet tore a gash in her scalp in the port city of Hodeida, where a fragile ceasefire has brought limited respite to war-weary civilians.
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Ice instruments melt musical boundaries in Italian Alps
January 31, 2019 12:44 PM
PASSO DEL TONALE (AFP) - When Mr Tim Linhart started making instruments from ice they were more likely to explode with a bang than produce music, but things have come a long way since then.
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PASSO DEL TONALE (AFP) - When Mr Tim Linhart started making instruments from ice they were more likely to explode with a bang than produce music, but things have come a long way since then.
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Francis in Arabia, the Muslim-friendly pope
January 31, 2019 11:57 AM
VATICAN CITY (AFP) - When Francis becomes the first pope to visit the Arabian peninsula on Sunday (Feb 3), he takes another important step in his efforts to build bridges with Islam and confirms interreligious dialogue as a keystone of his papacy.
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VATICAN CITY (AFP) - When Francis becomes the first pope to visit the Arabian peninsula on Sunday (Feb 3), he takes another important step in his efforts to build bridges with Islam and confirms interreligious dialogue as a keystone of his papacy.
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US Midwest freezes, Australia burns: This is the age of weather extremes
January 31, 2019 11:18 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - In Chicago, officials warned about the risk of almost instant frostbite on what could be the city's coldest day ever. Warming centers opened around the Midwest. And schools and universities closed throughout the region as rare polar winds streamed down from the Arctic.
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - In Chicago, officials warned about the risk of almost instant frostbite on what could be the city's coldest day ever. Warming centers opened around the Midwest. And schools and universities closed throughout the region as rare polar winds streamed down from the Arctic.
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Hospitals filling up in Europe's most polluted capital Skopje in Macedonia
January 31, 2019 11:03 AM
SKOPJE (AFP) - Children are missing school and hospitals are running out of beds as a noxious smog smothers Skopje, earning the small Macedonian city the grim distinction of being Europe's most polluted capital.
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SKOPJE (AFP) - Children are missing school and hospitals are running out of beds as a noxious smog smothers Skopje, earning the small Macedonian city the grim distinction of being Europe's most polluted capital.
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US lawmakers nominate jailed Uighur scholar Ilham Tohti for Nobel Peace Prize
January 31, 2019 10:20 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle said on Wednesday (Jan 30) they have nominated jailed Uighur scholar Ilham Tohti - sentenced to life in prison for "separatism" - for the Nobel peace prize.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - US lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle said on Wednesday (Jan 30) they have nominated jailed Uighur scholar Ilham Tohti - sentenced to life in prison for "separatism" - for the Nobel peace prize.
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Venezuela opposition leader Guaido calls for protests, while Maduro offers dialogue
January 31, 2019 9:59 AM
CARACAS, Venezuela (WASHINGTON POST) - Venezuelans took to the streets for lunch-hour protests on Wednesday (Jan 30), forming pockets of resistance outside military bases and on main streets across the country as the opposition movement seeks to force embattled President Nicolas Maduro to hand over power to an interim government.
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CARACAS, Venezuela (WASHINGTON POST) - Venezuelans took to the streets for lunch-hour protests on Wednesday (Jan 30), forming pockets of resistance outside military bases and on main streets across the country as the opposition movement seeks to force embattled President Nicolas Maduro to hand over power to an interim government.
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US Midwest gripped by deep freeze blamed for several deaths
January 31, 2019 8:46 AM
CHICAGO (REUTERS) - A blast of polar air brought dangerously low temperatures to much of the US Midwest, causing three more deaths on Wednesday (Jan 30), while halting the mail and forcing residents who pride themselves on their winter hardiness to huddle indoors.
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CHICAGO (REUTERS) - A blast of polar air brought dangerously low temperatures to much of the US Midwest, causing three more deaths on Wednesday (Jan 30), while halting the mail and forcing residents who pride themselves on their winter hardiness to huddle indoors.
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Canadians to get warning on foreign attempts to meddle in October vote
January 31, 2019 8:37 AM
OTTAWA (REUTERS) - Canada will set up a special panel to warn voters of any attempts by foreign actors to interfere with a federal election set for October, senior government officials said on Wednesday (Jan 30).
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OTTAWA (REUTERS) - Canada will set up a special panel to warn voters of any attempts by foreign actors to interfere with a federal election set for October, senior government officials said on Wednesday (Jan 30).
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White House press secretary tells TV network: God wanted Trump to be president
January 31, 2019 8:26 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told a Christian television station on Wednesday (Jan 30) that God "wanted Donald Trump to become president" so he could support "a lot of the things that people of faith really care about".
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - White House press secretary Sarah Sanders told a Christian television station on Wednesday (Jan 30) that God "wanted Donald Trump to become president" so he could support "a lot of the things that people of faith really care about".
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Beyond Trump's wall: US Congress tackles border security
January 31, 2019 8:06 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump's planned "great, great wall" began morphing into a physical barrier and an array of high-tech gadgets in congressional talks launched on Wednesday (Jan 30) to forge a compromise on security at the US border with Mexico.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump's planned "great, great wall" began morphing into a physical barrier and an array of high-tech gadgets in congressional talks launched on Wednesday (Jan 30) to forge a compromise on security at the US border with Mexico.
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EU considers proposals to exclude Chinese firms, such as Huawei, from 5G networks
January 31, 2019 7:40 AM
BRUSSELS/WARSAW (REUTERS) - The European Union is considering proposals that would effectively amount to a de-facto ban on Huawei Technologies Co. equipment for next-generation mobile networks, four senior EU officials said, adding to mounting international pressure on the world's largest maker of telecom gear.
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BRUSSELS/WARSAW (REUTERS) - The European Union is considering proposals that would effectively amount to a de-facto ban on Huawei Technologies Co. equipment for next-generation mobile networks, four senior EU officials said, adding to mounting international pressure on the world's largest maker of telecom gear.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 31
January 31, 2019 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Jan 31, 2019.
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Apple's reaction to FaceTime privacy flaw being probed by New York officials
January 31, 2019 5:12 AM
The probe will focus on what was allegedly Apple's failure to warn consumers about the bug and its slow response to one of the biggest privacy-related problems faced by the company.
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The probe will focus on what was allegedly Apple's failure to warn consumers about the bug and its slow response to one of the biggest privacy-related problems faced by the company.
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Cyber park key to Israel's economy: PM Netanyahu
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
A decision to allow graduates of its military intelligence unit to create companies and make money has turned Israel into a cyber-security powerhouse, and the country will continue to do so to grow its economic wealth, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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A decision to allow graduates of its military intelligence unit to create companies and make money has turned Israel into a cyber-security powerhouse, and the country will continue to do so to grow its economic wealth, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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US report warns of military build-up in South China Sea
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
An annual US intelligence assessment of global trends released on Tuesday warned that China is likely to continue boosting its maritime presence in the South China Sea and building military and dual-use infrastructure on the Spratly Islands.
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An annual US intelligence assessment of global trends released on Tuesday warned that China is likely to continue boosting its maritime presence in the South China Sea and building military and dual-use infrastructure on the Spratly Islands.
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North Korea may cut ICBMs for a deal but keep Nuclear arms
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
With a second summit between United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un imminent, a scenario that was once not open for discussion in Washington - that the international community will eventually have to accept North Korea as a nuclear power - seems more realistic than a denuclearised North Korea.
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With a second summit between United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un imminent, a scenario that was once not open for discussion in Washington - that the international community will eventually have to accept North Korea as a nuclear power - seems more realistic than a denuclearised North Korea.
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US report flags threat of China's growing influence
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
China is likely to continue increasing its maritime presence in the South China Sea as well as build military and dual-use infrastructure on the Spratly Islands to better control access and project power in the area, according to a newly released American intelligence assessment of global threats.
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China is likely to continue increasing its maritime presence in the South China Sea as well as build military and dual-use infrastructure on the Spratly Islands to better control access and project power in the area, according to a newly released American intelligence assessment of global threats.
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British vote ups risk of messy no-deal Brexit: EU
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
European Union leader Jean-Claude Juncker warned yesterday that the British Parliament's decision to demand changes to the Brexit withdrawal deal had increased the risk of a messy "no deal" divorce, as he insisted the deal cannot be renegotiated.
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European Union leader Jean-Claude Juncker warned yesterday that the British Parliament's decision to demand changes to the Brexit withdrawal deal had increased the risk of a messy "no deal" divorce, as he insisted the deal cannot be renegotiated.
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Polar vortex puts US in deep freeze
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
CHICAGO • A blast of Arctic air from the polar vortex brought dangerous, bone-chilling cold to a wide swathe of the United States, stretching from the Dakotas through Maine, with snow expected as far south as Alabama and Georgia.
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CHICAGO • A blast of Arctic air from the polar vortex brought dangerous, bone-chilling cold to a wide swathe of the United States, stretching from the Dakotas through Maine, with snow expected as far south as Alabama and Georgia.
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PM May buys time for party to decide on Brexit
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
LONDON • If Britain's Parliament were the final arbiter of Brexit, Tuesday night's vote would have been historic. It would have been a crowning achievement for Prime Minister Theresa May: Leavers and Remainers, Conservatives and Labour Party members debated for six hours and voted seven times before a majority finally said what they want to happen.
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LONDON • If Britain's Parliament were the final arbiter of Brexit, Tuesday night's vote would have been historic. It would have been a crowning achievement for Prime Minister Theresa May: Leavers and Remainers, Conservatives and Labour Party members debated for six hours and voted seven times before a majority finally said what they want to happen.
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Brrr, big chill hits US Midwest
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
The shores of Lake Michigan near Montrose Beach in Chicago was a sea of white after a blast of Arctic air from the polar vortex brought dangerous, bone-chilling cold to a wide swathe of the United States on Tuesday.
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The shores of Lake Michigan near Montrose Beach in Chicago was a sea of white after a blast of Arctic air from the polar vortex brought dangerous, bone-chilling cold to a wide swathe of the United States on Tuesday.
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Race to replace nuclear power, coal puts strain on Germany
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
Once a distant prospect, Germany is now increasingly facing the reality that it will have to transform itself as it seeks new energy supplies to replace nuclear power and coal.
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Once a distant prospect, Germany is now increasingly facing the reality that it will have to transform itself as it seeks new energy supplies to replace nuclear power and coal.
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Brexit: What's next for UK?
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
LONDON • With Prime Minister Theresa May saying she will try to renegotiate the Brexit deal she herself struck with the European Union, it remains unclear how or when Britain will leave the EU.
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LONDON • With Prime Minister Theresa May saying she will try to renegotiate the Brexit deal she herself struck with the European Union, it remains unclear how or when Britain will leave the EU.
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US urges China, Russia to be open on nuclear reporting
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
BEIJING • The United States called for more transparency yesterday as it accused Russia and China of not fully reporting their nuclear programmes amid US threats to withdraw from a key arms control treaty.
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BEIJING • The United States called for more transparency yesterday as it accused Russia and China of not fully reporting their nuclear programmes amid US threats to withdraw from a key arms control treaty.
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US intel chiefs at odds with Trump on N. Korea, ISIS and Iran
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • United States intelligence chiefs have contradicted President Donald Trump's statements that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group has been defeated and that North Korea can be convinced to forgo its nuclear weapons.
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WASHINGTON • United States intelligence chiefs have contradicted President Donald Trump's statements that the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) group has been defeated and that North Korea can be convinced to forgo its nuclear weapons.
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US, China begin talks amid deep differences over reforms
January 31, 2019 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • The United States and China launched a critical round of trade talks yesterday amid deep differences over Washington's demands for structural economic reforms from Beijing that will make it difficult to reach a deal before a March 2 US deadline to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.
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WASHINGTON • The United States and China launched a critical round of trade talks yesterday amid deep differences over Washington's demands for structural economic reforms from Beijing that will make it difficult to reach a deal before a March 2 US deadline to increase tariffs on Chinese goods.
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Venezuela opposition 'has met military', says Juan Guaidó
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change.
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Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states
At least eight people have died in the deep freeze, which has paralysed transport services.
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'American Dying' cooled Earth's climate
European settlement of the Americas killed so many people, it disturbed Earth's climate.
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Facebook users continue to grow despite privacy scandals
The number of people who logged into the site at least once a month rose 9% last year.
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Tom Brady 'cheater' slur costs TV producer his job
The New England Patriots quarterback was labelled a "known cheater" during a Pittsburgh broadcast.
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Sarah Sanders says 'God wanted Trump to be president'
In an interview, the White House press secretary says Donald Trump had divine support.
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Saudi Arabia ends major anti-corruption campaign
Hundreds of princes and billionaires were held and more than $100bn recouped by the state since 2017.
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Bastia attack: Gunman found dead in police raid
France's interior minister says "the fanatic committed suicide" after killing one and injuring five.
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Senator Rand Paul wins damages after neighbour attack
Senator Rand Paul was awarded more than $580,000 (£441,000) in damages after his neighbour attacked.
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Mystery illness sees Canada halve its Cuba embassy staff
A 14th employee at Canada's embassy in Havana falls ill, and the country cuts staff there by half.
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China's factory activity shrinks as slowdown worries rise
The data comes as several global firms warn China's slowing economy will hit their bottom line.
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Emiliano Sala: Missing Cardiff striker's former club Nantes pay tribute
Nantes pay tribute to missing former striker Emiliano Sala during their 1-1 draw with Saint Etienne.
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The story of a US raid on al-Qaeda in Yemen
The BBC has gained rare access to Athlan village, the site of a major US attack on al-Qaeda in Yemen.
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Polar vortex: What is it and how does it happen?
The deep freeze gripping much of the US has been blamed on a polar vortex. Here's what that means.
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Actor 'tasted brutality of hatred'
Stars support Empire actor Jussie Smollet, the victim of a suspected hate crime in Chicago.
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The Afghan Invictus athletes claiming asylum in Australia
The fears of six athletes who claimed asylum in Australia after the 2018 Invictus Games.
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Zimbabwe women raped as government crackdown continues
Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown.
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MP defends unmasking shot reporter
Kennedy Agyapong tells the BBC he regrets journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale’s death, but has a clear conscious.
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Richard E Grant in tears over Barbra Streisand's reply to 1970s fan letter
The actor and superfan was "overcome with emotion" when Streisand replied to his childhood letter.
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The Lord of the Ringos? Peter Jackson to direct a Beatles film
The Lord of the Rings director will use unseen footage of the tense sessions for their final album.
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Bulgarians decry ‘eco vandalism’ on coast
Social media outcry puts controversial construction on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast under scrutiny.
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Why some Japanese pensioners want to go to jail
Japan is in the grip of an elderly crime wave. Poverty and loneliness are two of the possible causes.
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How do you compost a human body - and why would you?
A US state could become one of the first places in the world to allow corpses to become fertile soil.
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The Indians sharing their villages with crocodiles
In most places, a crocodile would send people scurrying in fear. But not in this part of India.
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Maduro and Guaidó: Who is supporting whom in Venezuela?
The international community is split over who it recognises as the country's current president.
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Nastya Rybka: Model who got caught up in the Trump-Russia row
The story of Nastya Rybka, who was questioned in a Thai jail by the FBI about the Trump-Russia inquiry.
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Why Dutch fear Brexit no deal will leave onions to rot
Imagine onions - tonnes of them, rotting in a customs queue. It's a Dutch farmer's Brexit nightmare.
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Briton disappears before trial for 'slapping' immigration worker
A British woman accused of swearing at and slapping an Indonesian immigration official has disappeared from her hotel room hours before she was due in court.
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Eight die as polar vortex takes hold across US Midwest
At least eight people have died as life-threatening conditions - colder than Antarctica in some areas - hit America's Midwestern states.
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It might look pretty but this weather can kill
Goodness me, it's cold in Chicago.
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Facebook profits at all-time high despite year of scandals
Facebook recorded a strong fourth quarter as profits climbed to $6.9bn (£5.3bn) - an all-time record - despite a year of scandals plaguing the social media giant.
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Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn claims he is victim of 'plot'
Carlos Ghosn has said that the criminal charges against him are a plot to stop him from pursuing greater integration across the Nissan-Mitsubishi-Renault alliance he led.
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Venezuela's Maduro holds firm in face of widespread condemnation
The atmosphere in downtown Caracas had changed dramatically.
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20 tonnes of Venezuela gold - but where could it be going?
A Russian passenger plane has been flown to Venezuela amid speculation it could be there to transport 20 tonnes of gold bars out of the oil-rich country.
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Youngest Manson cult killer could be freed from jail
The youngest member of Charles Manson's murderous cult could be freed early from prison after the California parole board deemed her suitable for release.
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Children have tongues removed in 'witchcraft killings' in Tanzania
As many as 10 children have been abducted and murdered this month in Tanzania in killings believed to be linked to witchcraft rituals.
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Bangkok may close all schools amid 'unhealthy' smog
Toxic smog has forced more than 400 schools to close in the Thai capital of Bangkok.
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Deloitte fined £409k by Malaysian authorities
Deloitte has been fined RM2.2m (£409,000) by Malaysian authorities over a state investment fund embroiled in corruption charges.
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Carlos Ghosn says 'plot and treason' behind arrest
The ex-Nissan chairman says some executives were opposed to his plans for the Japanese carmaker.
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Russian Boeing 777 in Caracas set to haul 20 tons of gold from central bank, report says
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Thieves use crowbar to steal little blue penguins in New Zealand
Authorities are investigating the "premeditated" theft of little blue penguins from a burrow in New Zealand's Hawkes Bay region -- raising concerns criminals are smuggling the birds.
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Venezuela high court prevents opposition leader Guaido from leaving country
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Maduro regime launches investigation of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido
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UK Parliament shoots down bid to delay Brexit, says it could back May’s deal with changes
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Bolton's notes on '5,000 troops to Colombia' raise questions on military plans amid Venezuela tensions
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Michael O'Hanlon: Venezuela's future will be decided by Maduro and his army
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Public dog walking banned in Tehran: report
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Comedian says Border Patrol forced him off Greyhound bus and accused him of being illegal despite his legal documents
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UAE ceremony celebrating strides in gender diversity mocked for apparently having no women
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ISIS recruitment drive in Somalia could prove 'massive threat to the us presence' in the region
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China's greenhouse gas emissions rising, undermining Xi's climate push
Chinese methane emissions are rising at an alarming rate despite recent government regulations aimed at curbing the climate-changing pollutant, a new report has revealed.
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New report reveals the Mediterranean's rising death rate
New figures from the UN's refugee agency show a rising death rate for people trying to reach Europe's southern shores.
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Arrests after woman, 4 children killed for 'witchcraft' in India
Police in eastern India have arrested six men accused of battering a woman and her four young children to death and dumping the bodies down a village well because they suspected she was a witch casting spells.
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Roger Stone saga reveals flaws in Trump's 'no collusion' defense
Roger Stone is known for hyperbole, but his latest graphic warning should worry Donald Trump.
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James Ingram, R&B singing star, dead at 66
James Ingram, the soulful, smooth voice behind R&B hits like "Just Once" and "I Don't Have The Heart," has died at the age of 66.
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'Empire' star Jussie Smollett attacked in possible hate crime
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was attacked in the early morning hours on Tuesday in what Chicago police are calling a possible hate crime.
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Odell Beckham, Jr. is the style icon the NFL needs
Inside the halls of New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, a horror movie villain appeared. Hours before the New York Giants met the division rival Washington Redskins for a late October game, an upscale Jason Voorhees arrived to haunt the competition in a custom, all-over print Fendi mask, complete with matching bucket hat, jacket, and shirt. Halloween was the occasion, but it was barely more than any given Sunday for star receiver Odell Beckham, Jr.
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How to have a luxurious trip in India's largest city without spending a fortune
Travelers have plenty of enticing reasons to visit Mumbai, a city of 21.6 million people, and India's largest.
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Venezuelan president 'ready for talks' with opposition leader
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said he is ready for talks with opposition leader and self-declared interim president Juan Guaido.
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Asia Bibi to leave Pakistan after blasphemy acquittal upheld
Death row Christian Asia Bibi is allowed to leave Pakistan after the country's top court upheld her acquittal on blasphemy charges.
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Arrest made in Zimbabwe over beatings in Sky News report
A man has been arrested after Zimbabwe's president vowed to bring those behind the beating of a civilian by security forces during protests to justice.
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Vatican priest quits over claims of sexual advances during confession
The Vatican has confirmed that one of its top officials has quit after an ex-nun accused him of making sexual advances during confession.
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Landscaper who hid body parts in plant pots admits eight murders
A serial killer who dismembered his victims after meeting them within the largest gay community in Canada has admitted murdering eight men.
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Actor 'had rope wrapped around neck' in suspected racist assault
Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been targeted in a suspected racist and homophobic attack that saw two men wrap a rope around his neck and pour an unknown substance over him, police have said.
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Doctor's bid to save job after prescribing boy cannabis cookies
A doctor in California has launched a bid to save his licence after being struck off for prescribing cannabis cookies to a four-year-old boy.
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Trump ally Roger Stone pleads not guilty to Russia probe charges
An adviser to Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to seven charges over alleged Russian interference in the 2016 US election.
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Gwyneth Paltrow sued by man 'injured in ski collision'
Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow is being sued after an alleged crash at a Utah ski resort.
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In Critical Brexit Vote, Theresa May Survives
Lawmakers narrowly rejected an amendment that would have put Parliament in charge of the withdrawal from the E.U., overturning constitutional protocol.. via NYT World In Critical Brexit Vote, Theresa May Survives
Landscaper Pleads Guilty in Murders That Shook Toronto’s Gay Community
In a case that opened a rift between Toronto’s gay community and its police, a landscaper has pleaded guilty to eight murders in the city’s gay district.. via NYT World Landscaper Pleads Guilty in Murders That Shook Toronto’s Gay Community
Pakistani Woman Accused of Blasphemy Will Remain Free, Supreme Court Rules
A three-member panel dismissed a challenge to the top court’s October decision to free Asia Bibi, a Christian farmworker who had spent eight years on death row.. via NYT World Pakistani Woman Accused of Blasphemy Will Remain Free, Supreme Court Rules
‘World’s Loneliest Duck’ Dies on Tiny Pacific Island That Loved Him
His nickname was a little off, since Trevor, the only duck on the island of Niue, was beloved by its 1,600 residents. They mourned after he was killed by a stray dog.. via NYT World ‘World’s Loneliest Duck’ Dies on Tiny Pacific Island That Loved Him
Our Dreams of Peace: Envisioning an End to War in Afghanistan
Two New York Times reporters from Afghanistan find themselves suddenly dreaming of what they will do if peace comes — as are their friends, and even some Taliban.. via NYT World Our Dreams of Peace: Envisioning an End to War in Afghanistan
Opposition Leader, and Oil, Become Focus of Venezuela-U.S. Struggle
After Washington handed control of Venezuela’s assets in the United States to the opposition leader, the government of Nicolás Maduro struck back fiercely.. via NYT World Opposition Leader, and Oil, Become Focus of Venezuela-U.S. Struggle
5 Arrested After Brazil Dam Collapse That Killed Dozens
Those arrested were directly involved in and responsible for the mining enterprise and its licensing, as well as in recent testing that found the dam to be stable.. via NYT World 5 Arrested After Brazil Dam Collapse That Killed Dozens
The U.A.E. Handed Out Gender Equality Awards. All Went to Men.
The awards honored Emirati efforts to promote gender equality, but the visual impression created by the announcement prompted a wave of ridicule online.. via NYT World The U.A.E. Handed Out Gender Equality Awards. All Went to Men.
Cooper-Boles Amendment Challenges Theresa May’s Brexit Strategy
The Cooper-Boles amendment, on which lawmakers may vote on Tuesday, could delay Britain’s exit from the European Union.. via NYT World Cooper-Boles Amendment Challenges Theresa May’s Brexit Strategy
Singapore Says Records for 14,200 H.I.V. Patients, Held by an American, Were Leaked
The medical records were illegally disclosed online, the Ministry of Health said, in the second major breach of Singapore’s health records since July.. via NYT World Singapore Says Records for 14,200 H.I.V. Patients, Held by an American, Were Leaked
Venezuela top court curbs opposition leader Juan Guaidó
The country's Supreme Court approves a travel ban and an asset freeze on Juan Guaidó.
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North Korea nuclear: US intelligence report says regime to keep weapons
A US intelligence report to the Senate goes against Trump administration hopes of progress.
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US RnB singer-songwriter James Ingram dies aged 66
Grammy winner Ingram wrote Michael Jackson single Pretty Young Things with Quincy Jones.
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Darren Weir: Australian police raid top horse trainer's stables
The raids at Darren Weir's stables end in three arrests over allegations of racing industry fraud.
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Woman dies carrying pram down stairs on New York subway
Malaysia Goodson, 22, fell at 7th Avenue station while carrying her one-year-old's pram.
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US to shiver in 'once-in-a-generation' polar vortex
Weather officials in Iowa warn people to "avoid taking deep breaths, and to minimise talking".
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Apple hints at lower iPhone prices as sales fall
Revenue from the tech giant's signature iPhone fell 15% in the most recent quarter.
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Little blue penguins stolen from nest with crowbar in NZ
Thieves are believed to have used a crowbar to hook the birds out of the nest by their necks.
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Can the US and China reach a trade deal?
Top trade officials from both countries are meeting to try and defuse an escalating tariff war.
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Jussie Smollett: Empire star victim of suspected hate crime in Chicago
Empire star Jussie Smollett also suffered a beating, homophobic and racial taunts, Chicago police say.
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Stacey Abrams: Georgia Democrat to respond to Trump State of the Union
The rising Democrat star will give the party's response to Mr Trump's State of the Union.
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Chicago's frozen river from above
Much of the river has frozen as the US city experiences close to record low temperatures.
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Hundreds of strangers turn up to US veteran's funeral
Joseph Walker was thought to have no family, but a call-out attracted more than 1,000 to his burial.
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Mosul Museum partially reopens in Iraq after IS destruction
For the first time since the Islamic State group overran the city in 2014, its museum reopens.
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Guaidó on Venezuela's "abuse of power"
Self-declared interim leader, Juan Guaidó, says he's right to take over as president among political unrest and protests.
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Huawei: Will US charges sink the Chinese tech company?
The US Justice Department has filed criminal charges against Huawei - will this sink the Chinese telecoms giant?
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Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over
Dutch patients with dementia who want euthanasia are less likely to get it if their disease is advanced - so many request it very early.
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Murder in Accra: The life and death of Ahmed Hussein-Suale
A Ghanaian investigative journalist was shot dead. Police believe he was assassinated because of his work.
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Holocaust: How a US TV series changed Germany
A US TV drama made the horrors of Nazi genocide real for millions of Germans in 1979.
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Getting boats to children who have to swim to school
When getting to school means swimming through dangerous waters a single boat can make a difference.
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Kevin and Julia Garratt on their experience as detainees in China
The Canadian missionaries were arrested in 2014 and accused of espionage. Here is their story.
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George Fernandes: The man who threw out Coca-Cola and IBM from India
Veteran socialist George Fernandes, who has died at 88, was an anti-nuclear campaigner who became India's defence minister.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he is ready for talks with opposition
January 30, 2019 3:08 PM
MOSCOW (REUTERS) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Wednesday (Jan 30) he was ready to sit down for talks with the country's opposition and open to the possibility of third countries mediating, Russia's RIA news agency reported.
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MOSCOW (REUTERS) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Wednesday (Jan 30) he was ready to sit down for talks with the country's opposition and open to the possibility of third countries mediating, Russia's RIA news agency reported.
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No-deal Brexit could impact health, raise risks of cardiovascular death: Study
January 30, 2019 2:36 PM
LONDON (XINHUA) - A recent journal study has established a potential correlation between Brexit and extra cardio deaths from heart failures and strokes within the British population.
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LONDON (XINHUA) - A recent journal study has established a potential correlation between Brexit and extra cardio deaths from heart failures and strokes within the British population.
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Huawei arraignment in Seattle trade secret case set for Feb 28
January 30, 2019 2:25 PM
BROOKLYN (BLOOMBERG) - Huawei Technologies, China's largest technology company, and its US affiliate were ordered to appear in federal court in Seattle on Feb 28 to face charges the company engaged in a scheme to steal trade secrets of T-Mobile US Inc.
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BROOKLYN (BLOOMBERG) - Huawei Technologies, China's largest technology company, and its US affiliate were ordered to appear in federal court in Seattle on Feb 28 to face charges the company engaged in a scheme to steal trade secrets of T-Mobile US Inc.
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All the presidents' negotiators: Who are the key figures in the US-China high-level trade talks
January 30, 2019 2:15 PM
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (AFP) - The next round of US-China trade talks will resume on Wednesday (Jan 30) and Thursday in Washington to try to find a way out of the tariff battle between the two powers.
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WASHINGTON/BEIJING (AFP) - The next round of US-China trade talks will resume on Wednesday (Jan 30) and Thursday in Washington to try to find a way out of the tariff battle between the two powers.
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'I'm cold and I'm afraid': US Midwest homeless brace for frigid temperatures as polar vortex hits
January 30, 2019 1:59 PM
CHICAGO (NYTIMES) - As temperatures in Midwestern cities plunged to levels colder than parts of Antarctica and officials warned people not to step outside even for a few minutes, Mr Tony Neeley stood on a downtown Chicago street corner on Tuesday (Jan 29), wearing wet sneakers and clutching a hand warmer packet in each of his bare hands.
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CHICAGO (NYTIMES) - As temperatures in Midwestern cities plunged to levels colder than parts of Antarctica and officials warned people not to step outside even for a few minutes, Mr Tony Neeley stood on a downtown Chicago street corner on Tuesday (Jan 29), wearing wet sneakers and clutching a hand warmer packet in each of his bare hands.
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US, China face deep trade, IP differences in high-level talks
January 30, 2019 11:11 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States and China launch a critical round of trade talks on Wednesday (Jan 30) amid deep differences over US demands for structural economic reforms from Beijing that will make it difficult to reach a deal before a March 2 US tariff hike.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States and China launch a critical round of trade talks on Wednesday (Jan 30) amid deep differences over US demands for structural economic reforms from Beijing that will make it difficult to reach a deal before a March 2 US tariff hike.
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US dating show The Bachelor goes to Singapore and perpetuates nasty stereotypes about Asian food
January 30, 2019 10:52 AM
WASHINGTON (THE WASHINGTON POST) - People are rarely shown eating on The Bachelor. Throughout the history of the show, women have perched in picturesque settings with muscly, vacant-eyed dudes and untouched plates of food. But Monday night (Jan 28) was different.
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WASHINGTON (THE WASHINGTON POST) - People are rarely shown eating on The Bachelor. Throughout the history of the show, women have perched in picturesque settings with muscly, vacant-eyed dudes and untouched plates of food. But Monday night (Jan 28) was different.
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Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, TripAdvisor 'profiting' from Israeli settlements: Amnesty
January 30, 2019 9:32 AM
LONDON (AFP) - Digital tourism giants Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and TripAdvisor are profiting from "war crimes" by offering services in Israeli settlements, rights group Amnesty International said in a report published on Wednesday (Jan 30).
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LONDON (AFP) - Digital tourism giants Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia and TripAdvisor are profiting from "war crimes" by offering services in Israeli settlements, rights group Amnesty International said in a report published on Wednesday (Jan 30).
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Russia secretly offered North Korea a nuclear power plant, officials say
January 30, 2019 9:31 AM
(WASHINGTON POST) Russian officials made a secret proposal to North Korea last fall aimed at resolving deadlocked negotiations with the Trump administration over the North's nuclear weapons programme, said US officials familiar with the discussions.
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(WASHINGTON POST) Russian officials made a secret proposal to North Korea last fall aimed at resolving deadlocked negotiations with the Trump administration over the North's nuclear weapons programme, said US officials familiar with the discussions.
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Bribes given like 'Monopoly money' to South Africa leaders, panel hears in case implicating President Cyril Ramaphosa
January 30, 2019 8:41 AM
CAPE TOWN (NYTIMES) - Cash bribes were called "monopoly money", and handed out to high-ranking members of South Africa's governing party on monthly retainers. When that payoff was not enough, US$22,000 (S$29,736) was stuffed into a Louis Vuitton handbag and delivered to a close ally of the president at the time.
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CAPE TOWN (NYTIMES) - Cash bribes were called "monopoly money", and handed out to high-ranking members of South Africa's governing party on monthly retainers. When that payoff was not enough, US$22,000 (S$29,736) was stuffed into a Louis Vuitton handbag and delivered to a close ally of the president at the time.
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In critical Brexit vote, British PM Theresa May survives
January 30, 2019 8:36 AM
LONDON (NYTIMES) - Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain survived a critical vote in Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 29) that could have delayed Brexit, undermined her strategy for leaving the European Union and undercut the country's constitutional protocol.
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LONDON (NYTIMES) - Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain survived a critical vote in Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 29) that could have delayed Brexit, undermined her strategy for leaving the European Union and undercut the country's constitutional protocol.
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Polar vortex delivers Arctic blast to US Midwest, bringing record-setting cold
January 30, 2019 8:16 AM
CHICAGO (REUTERS) - A blast of Arctic air from the polar vortex brought dangerous, bone-chilling cold to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday (Jan 29), stretching from the Dakotas through Maine, with snow expected as far south as Alabama and Georgia.
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CHICAGO (REUTERS) - A blast of Arctic air from the polar vortex brought dangerous, bone-chilling cold to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday (Jan 29), stretching from the Dakotas through Maine, with snow expected as far south as Alabama and Georgia.
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Frost bite in 5 minutes: Cold hard facts about the polar vortex that has hit the US
January 30, 2019 7:53 AM
CAMBRIDGE (NYTIMES) - The polar vortex is bringing dangerously low temperatures to a wide swath of the Midwest, forcing schools and universities to close and leading the governors of Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin to declare emergencies.
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CAMBRIDGE (NYTIMES) - The polar vortex is bringing dangerously low temperatures to a wide swath of the Midwest, forcing schools and universities to close and leading the governors of Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin to declare emergencies.
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Bitter cold in US Midwest: What is the polar vortex and why is it so cold?
January 30, 2019 7:19 AM
CHICAGO (REUTERS) - Meteorologists have blamed a phenomenon called the polar vortex for the bitter cold that has descended on much of the central and eastern United States this week, forcing residents to huddle indoors, closing schools and businesses and cancelling flights.
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CHICAGO (REUTERS) - Meteorologists have blamed a phenomenon called the polar vortex for the bitter cold that has descended on much of the central and eastern United States this week, forcing residents to huddle indoors, closing schools and businesses and cancelling flights.
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British lawmakers vote to reopen Brexit deal: What next for Brexit?
January 30, 2019 7:08 AM
LONDON (AFP) - With Prime Minister Theresa May saying she will try to renegotiate the Brexit deal she herself struck with the EU, it remains unclear how or when Britain will leave the European Union.
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LONDON (AFP) - With Prime Minister Theresa May saying she will try to renegotiate the Brexit deal she herself struck with the EU, it remains unclear how or when Britain will leave the European Union.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 30
January 30, 2019 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Jan 30, 2019.
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EU's Donald Tusk says Brexit 'backstop' not renegotiable
January 30, 2019 5:50 AM
BRUSSELS (REUTERS) - European Council President Donald Tusk said the EU-UK divorce deal was not up for renegotiation after Britain's parliament on Tuesday (Jan 29) voted to replace the Irish "backstop" border arrangement contained in it with unspecified "alternative arrangements".
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BRUSSELS (REUTERS) - European Council President Donald Tusk said the EU-UK divorce deal was not up for renegotiation after Britain's parliament on Tuesday (Jan 29) voted to replace the Irish "backstop" border arrangement contained in it with unspecified "alternative arrangements".
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Probe into Russian meddling in US election nearly over: Acting A-G Matthew Whitaker
January 30, 2019 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • Special counsel Robert Mueller is wrapping up his investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign and whether the Trump campaign cooperated with Moscow's operation, the acting US attorney-general announced.
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WASHINGTON • Special counsel Robert Mueller is wrapping up his investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign and whether the Trump campaign cooperated with Moscow's operation, the acting US attorney-general announced.
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World Briefs: Faster progress in fake news fight needed, says EU
January 30, 2019 5:00 AM
BRUSSELS • The European Union (EU) urged US Internet giants and advertising firms to intensify the fight against disinformation campaigns before EU elections in May, or risk regulation.
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BRUSSELS • The European Union (EU) urged US Internet giants and advertising firms to intensify the fight against disinformation campaigns before EU elections in May, or risk regulation.
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Trump to deliver State of the Union next Tuesday
January 30, 2019 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to Congress on Feb 5, 10 days before the deadline for lawmakers in the House and the Senate to reach an agreement on a border security package to avert another government shutdown.
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WASHINGTON • President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to Congress on Feb 5, 10 days before the deadline for lawmakers in the House and the Senate to reach an agreement on a border security package to avert another government shutdown.
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Palestine government resigns in power gambit
January 30, 2019 5:00 AM
RAMALLAH (Palestinian Territories) • The Palestinian government submitted its resignation yesterday, a statement said, in a move seen as a bid by President Mahmoud Abbas to strengthen his position as a decade-old political split deepens.
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RAMALLAH (Palestinian Territories) • The Palestinian government submitted its resignation yesterday, a statement said, in a move seen as a bid by President Mahmoud Abbas to strengthen his position as a decade-old political split deepens.
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Cautious optimism of deal emerging as US-China trade talks begin
January 30, 2019 5:00 AM
Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He is in Washington for two days of crucial talks with the United States aimed at staving off a deeper phase in the trade war that could begin on March 1 if no agreement is reached by then.
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Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He is in Washington for two days of crucial talks with the United States aimed at staving off a deeper phase in the trade war that could begin on March 1 if no agreement is reached by then.
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Apple FaceTime bug allows people to eavesdrop remotely
January 30, 2019 5:00 AM
SAN FRANCISCO • A newly discovered FaceTime bug lets people hear and even see those they are reaching out to on iPhones using the video calling software, sparking privacy fears.
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SAN FRANCISCO • A newly discovered FaceTime bug lets people hear and even see those they are reaching out to on iPhones using the video calling software, sparking privacy fears.
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Avoid sugary food to fight fatty liver: Study
January 30, 2019 5:00 AM
NEW YORK • Overweight children with fatty liver disease sharply reduced the amount of fat and inflammation in their livers by cutting soft drinks, fruit juices and foods with added sugars from their diets, a rigorous new study found.
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NEW YORK • Overweight children with fatty liver disease sharply reduced the amount of fat and inflammation in their livers by cutting soft drinks, fruit juices and foods with added sugars from their diets, a rigorous new study found.
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May seeks to ask EU to reopen withdrawal agreement
January 30, 2019 5:00 AM
LONDON • Facing a series of critical votes in Parliament, Prime Minister Theresa May raised the stakes by promising to reopen Britain's withdrawal agreement with the European Union, putting her on a direct collision course with the bloc.
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LONDON • Facing a series of critical votes in Parliament, Prime Minister Theresa May raised the stakes by promising to reopen Britain's withdrawal agreement with the European Union, putting her on a direct collision course with the bloc.
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73-year-old Frenchman wins round-the-world race without modern technology
January 30, 2019 3:19 AM
LES SABLES-D'OLONNE, France (AFP) - A 73-year-old Frenchman won the round-the-world Golden Globe race without the help of modern technology on Tuesday (Jan 29) after 211 days at sea.
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LES SABLES-D'OLONNE, France (AFP) - A 73-year-old Frenchman won the round-the-world Golden Globe race without the help of modern technology on Tuesday (Jan 29) after 211 days at sea.
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Sound bombs explode in south-east Iran, police officers wounded
January 30, 2019 2:54 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - Two sound bombs exploded in front of a police station in the city of Zahedan in southeastern Iran, local officials told state media on Tuesday (Jan 29), causing minor injuries to three police officers.
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LONDON (REUTERS) - Two sound bombs exploded in front of a police station in the city of Zahedan in southeastern Iran, local officials told state media on Tuesday (Jan 29), causing minor injuries to three police officers.
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Huawei's Meng Wanzhou appears in court as Canada mulls US extradition
January 30, 2019 1:52 AM
VANCOUVER (REUTERS) - Huawei Technologies' chief financial officer, the central figure in a high-stakes dispute between the world's two largest economies, made her first appearance in a Canadian court in more than a month on Tuesday (Jan 29) as Ottawa weighs extraditing the Chinese executive to the United States.
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VANCOUVER (REUTERS) - Huawei Technologies' chief financial officer, the central figure in a high-stakes dispute between the world's two largest economies, made her first appearance in a Canadian court in more than a month on Tuesday (Jan 29) as Ottawa weighs extraditing the Chinese executive to the United States.
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China likely to step up militarisation in South China Sea: US intelligence report
January 30, 2019 1:44 AM
WASHINGTON - China is likely to continue to increase its maritime presence in the South China Sea and build military and dual-use infrastructure in the Spratly Islands to improve its ability to control access and project power, a newly-released American intelligence assessment of global threats warned.
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WASHINGTON - China is likely to continue to increase its maritime presence in the South China Sea and build military and dual-use infrastructure in the Spratly Islands to improve its ability to control access and project power, a newly-released American intelligence assessment of global threats warned.
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Canadian landscaper Bruce McArthur pleads guilty to eight murders
January 30, 2019 1:38 AM
OTTAWA (AFP) - A Canadian landscaper on Tuesday (Jan 29) pleaded guilty to the murders of eight men with links to Toronto’s gay community and the mutilation of their bodies, most of them chopped up and hidden inside planters.
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OTTAWA (AFP) - A Canadian landscaper on Tuesday (Jan 29) pleaded guilty to the murders of eight men with links to Toronto’s gay community and the mutilation of their bodies, most of them chopped up and hidden inside planters.
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Acting US attorney general: Mueller probe 'close to being completed'
Special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election is "close to being completed," acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker said Monday.
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Human 'hot pot' in China invites tourists to take a dip
A Lunar New Year promotion at a hotel in China's Zhejiang province will likely draw reactions of either horror or delight among fans of Chinese hot pot.
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Can Norway win the global race to build a 'floating tunnel'?
With majestic glaciers, fjords and mountains, Norway is famous for its dramatic natural landscape.
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When your iPhone lets you eavesdrop on others
A newly discovered bug in Apple's FaceTime software lets Apple users listen in on the people they are calling, and even see through their front-facing camera, without them picking-up the call.
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4-month-old baby falls from window
A milkman saved a 4-month-old after the baby fell out a window during an escape from a fire in China.
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Joe Biden says he is 'closer' to decision on 2020 presidential run
Former Vice President Joe Biden told a Florida audience Monday night he is nearing a decision on whether he'll run for president in 2020.
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Famous Russian painting recovered after brazen daytime heist
Russian police have detained a man who allegedly entered one of Moscow's top art galleries and casually walked out with a painting in his hand.
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Tom Brokaw 'truly sorry' for remarks about Hispanics and assimilation
Former "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Brokaw tweeted Sunday that he regrets saying on "Meet the Press" that Hispanics should "work harder at assimilation" into American culture.
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Understanding the messages in these Soviet-era postcards
Brutalism isn't renowned for being aesthetically pleasing. The architectural movement, popular from the 1950s to the early 1980s and generally considered an extension of early 20th-century Modernism, was perhaps best expressed through the soulless, gray concrete structures commissioned by Soviet planners for the underclasses.
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Abortion, Newly Legal in Ireland, Faces Old Roadblocks
Women say the entire process is still hush-hush, given an emboldened anti-abortion movement and a continuing stigma that has left doctors slow to sign up for the service.. via NYT World Abortion, Newly Legal in Ireland, Faces Old Roadblocks
Use of Force in France’s ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Fuels Anger
Thousands have been injured, including dozens seriously hurt by rubber projectiles. Critics call the police reaction excessive, but officials say officers have performed well.. via NYT World Use of Force in France’s ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Fuels Anger
The Brexit Amendment Process That Could Reshape Britain’s Future
British lawmakers are to vote on Tuesday on a series of changes in the prime minister’s plans for withdrawal from the European Union. Here’s what could happen.. via NYT World The Brexit Amendment Process That Could Reshape Britain’s Future
The Case of the Bumbling Spy: A Watchdog Group Gets Him on Camera
Citizen Lab has reported on surveillance software used to target dissidents around the world. Now it is being targeted by mysterious, if bumbling, spies.. via NYT World The Case of the Bumbling Spy: A Watchdog Group Gets Him on Camera
A Thai Singer Wore a Swastika. Was It Prejudice or Ignorance?
The episode is one of several Nazi-related controversies to crop up in Asia, where Holocaust awareness is patchy, swastikas resemble an ancient symbol, and some see Hitler as a model of strength.. via NYT World A Thai Singer Wore a Swastika. Was It Prejudice or Ignorance?
U.S. and Taliban Agree in Principle to Peace Framework, Envoy Says
The U.S. negotiator, Zalmay Khalilzad, says that finalizing a deal would hinge on a cease-fire and Taliban talks with Afghans, which they are discussing now.. via NYT World U.S. and Taliban Agree in Principle to Peace Framework, Envoy Says
ISIS Bombing of Cathedral in Philippines Shows Group’s Reach Into Asia
A deadly church bombing in the Philippines suggests that the extremist group is still able to fan the flames of distant militant movements.. via NYT World ISIS Bombing of Cathedral in Philippines Shows Group’s Reach Into Asia
Tornado Strikes Havana, Killing at Least 3
Photographs posted on Twitter by Cuban news outlets and residents of the capital showed cars crushed by fallen lampposts and cars trapped in floodwaters.. via NYT World Tornado Strikes Havana, Killing at Least 3
In Paris, ‘Red Scarves’ March to Counter Yellow Vest Protests
Thousands of protesters marched in the French capital to condemn the violence of the Yellow Vest movement. Some were wearing the red scarves as a symbol.. via NYT World In Paris, ‘Red Scarves’ March to Counter Yellow Vest Protests
‘The Nation Has Stood Up’: Indigenous Clans in Canada Battle Pipeline Project
On one side of a barricade in remote British Columbia, members of the Wet’suwet’en people hoped to stop a pipeline that would cross their traditional land. On the other side were heavily armed police.. via NYT World ‘The Nation Has Stood Up’: Indigenous Clans in Canada Battle Pipeline Project
A stronger pound? What forex traders should watch for as Brexit looms
January 29, 2019 3:34 PM
LONDON (Bloomberg) - Of all the permutations from another round of Brexit votes today, the most likely result for markets is a stronger pound.
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LONDON (Bloomberg) - Of all the permutations from another round of Brexit votes today, the most likely result for markets is a stronger pound.
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Potential global cyber attack could cause $115b-$261b worth of damage, says report
January 29, 2019 3:18 PM
BENGALURU (REUTERS) - A coordinated global cyber attack, spread through malicious e-mail, could cause economic damages anywhere between US$85 billion and US$193 billion (between S$115 billion and S$261 billion), a hypothetical scenario developed as a stress test for risk management showed.
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BENGALURU (REUTERS) - A coordinated global cyber attack, spread through malicious e-mail, could cause economic damages anywhere between US$85 billion and US$193 billion (between S$115 billion and S$261 billion), a hypothetical scenario developed as a stress test for risk management showed.
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iPhone FaceTime bug lets callers eavesdrop; Apple to release patch this week
January 29, 2019 1:36 PM
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - A newly discovered FaceTime bug lets people hear and even see those they are reaching out to on iPhones using the video-calling software, sparking privacy fears.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - A newly discovered FaceTime bug lets people hear and even see those they are reaching out to on iPhones using the video-calling software, sparking privacy fears.
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Kamala Harris emerges as frontrunner to oust Trump as rivals circle
January 29, 2019 1:30 PM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Early 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris introduced herself to American voters on Monday (Jan 28) by drawing a sharp contrast with Donald Trump, offering a robust defence of her progressive positions a day after formally declaring her White House bid.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Early 2020 presidential candidate Kamala Harris introduced herself to American voters on Monday (Jan 28) by drawing a sharp contrast with Donald Trump, offering a robust defence of her progressive positions a day after formally declaring her White House bid.
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Polar vortex to grip US Midwest with most extreme cold in a generation
January 29, 2019 11:56 AM
CHICAGO (NYTimes) - Two of the most dreaded words in a Midwestern weather forecast - "polar vortex" - returned this week, promising life-threatening low temperatures that could shatter records and plunge much of the region into its deepest freeze in decades.
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CHICAGO (NYTimes) - Two of the most dreaded words in a Midwestern weather forecast - "polar vortex" - returned this week, promising life-threatening low temperatures that could shatter records and plunge much of the region into its deepest freeze in decades.
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Syria and Iran sign strategic economic cooperation deal
January 29, 2019 11:05 AM
DAMASCUS (AFP) - Syria and Iran signed 11 agreements and memoranda of understanding late Monday, including a "long-term strategic economic cooperation" deal aimed at strengthening cooperation between Damascus and one of its key allies in the civil war that has torn the country apart.
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DAMASCUS (AFP) - Syria and Iran signed 11 agreements and memoranda of understanding late Monday, including a "long-term strategic economic cooperation" deal aimed at strengthening cooperation between Damascus and one of its key allies in the civil war that has torn the country apart.
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US federal employees return to backlog of work after 35-day shutdown
January 29, 2019 10:37 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - Hundreds of thousands of federal employees returned Monday (Jan 28) to their offices after more than a month away, slogging through long to-do lists as they worried that they could end up furloughed again in February if Congress and President Donald Trump cannot reach a border deal.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - Hundreds of thousands of federal employees returned Monday (Jan 28) to their offices after more than a month away, slogging through long to-do lists as they worried that they could end up furloughed again in February if Congress and President Donald Trump cannot reach a border deal.
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US-China trade talks: China can buy more from US, but deeper change may be hard to deliver - and enforce
January 29, 2019 9:24 AM
WASHINGTON - Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He has arrived in Washington for critical trade negotiations with the United States, slated on Wednesday (Jan 30) and Thursday, that is aimed at staving off a deeper phase in their trade war that could begin on March 1 if no agreement is reached.
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WASHINGTON - Chinese Vice-Premier Liu He has arrived in Washington for critical trade negotiations with the United States, slated on Wednesday (Jan 30) and Thursday, that is aimed at staving off a deeper phase in their trade war that could begin on March 1 if no agreement is reached.
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British PM May and Parliament fight for control over Brexit decisions
January 29, 2019 9:24 AM
LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May will return to Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 29) to face a House of Commons trying to wrest control of Brexit from her, as the clock ticks down toward Britain's departure from the European Union in just 60 days.
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LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May will return to Parliament on Tuesday (Jan 29) to face a House of Commons trying to wrest control of Brexit from her, as the clock ticks down toward Britain's departure from the European Union in just 60 days.
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Trump to deliver State of the Union address on Feb 5
January 29, 2019 8:41 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES)- President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to Congress on Feb 5, ten days before the deadline for lawmakers in the House and the Senate to reach an agreement on a border security package to avert another government shutdown.
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES)- President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union address to Congress on Feb 5, ten days before the deadline for lawmakers in the House and the Senate to reach an agreement on a border security package to avert another government shutdown.
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British PM's Brexit 'plan B': What happens next in parliament?
January 29, 2019 8:30 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - Lawmakers will on Tuesday (Jan 29) debate and vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May's response to the overwhelming rejection of her Brexit plan earlier this month.
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LONDON (REUTERS) - Lawmakers will on Tuesday (Jan 29) debate and vote on British Prime Minister Theresa May's response to the overwhelming rejection of her Brexit plan earlier this month.
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Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen to testify at closed US House hearing next week
January 29, 2019 8:16 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen will testify next week at a closed hearing of the US House Intelligence Committee after postponing an appearance before another congressional panel, citing threats from Trump.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - President Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen will testify next week at a closed hearing of the US House Intelligence Committee after postponing an appearance before another congressional panel, citing threats from Trump.
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Mueller probe 'close to being completed': Acting US attorney-general
January 29, 2019 8:10 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election is close to wrapping up, Acting US Attorney-General Matthew Whitaker told reporters on Monday (Jan 28).
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe of Russian meddling in the 2016 US election is close to wrapping up, Acting US Attorney-General Matthew Whitaker told reporters on Monday (Jan 28).
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US charges China's Huawei, CFO over Iran sanctions, stealing trade secrets
January 29, 2019 6:39 AM
The United States has charged Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei and its chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou with stealing trade secrets from an American competitor and defrauding banks to evade sanctions on Iran, possibly throwing a wrench into trade talks scheduled later this week.
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The United States has charged Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei and its chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou with stealing trade secrets from an American competitor and defrauding banks to evade sanctions on Iran, possibly throwing a wrench into trade talks scheduled later this week.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 29
January 29, 2019 6:00 AM
A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Jan 29, 2019.
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A selection of news stories that happened overnight, Jan 29, 2019.
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US imposes sanctions on Venezuela state oil firm PDVSA, escalating pressure on Maduro
January 29, 2019 5:22 AM
WASHINGTON/CARACAS (REUTERS) – The Trump administration on Monday (Jan 28) imposed sweeping sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA, aimed at severely curbing the OPEC member’s crude exports to the United States and at pressuring socialist President Nicolas Maduro to step down.
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WASHINGTON/CARACAS (REUTERS) – The Trump administration on Monday (Jan 28) imposed sweeping sanctions on Venezuelan state-owned oil firm PDVSA, aimed at severely curbing the OPEC member’s crude exports to the United States and at pressuring socialist President Nicolas Maduro to step down.
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'World's happiest country' faces job creation challenge
January 29, 2019 5:00 AM
HELSINKI • Finland is ranked the world's happiest country but its population is ageing faster than most.
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HELSINKI • Finland is ranked the world's happiest country but its population is ageing faster than most.
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Senator launches bid to be US' first black female president
January 29, 2019 5:00 AM
OAKLAND (California) • Lamenting that the American Dream and its democracy are under attack in President Donald Trump's United States, California Senator Kamala Harris formally declared on Sunday her candidacy to become the country's first black female president in 2020.
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OAKLAND (California) • Lamenting that the American Dream and its democracy are under attack in President Donald Trump's United States, California Senator Kamala Harris formally declared on Sunday her candidacy to become the country's first black female president in 2020.
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Misinformation woes could multiply with 'deepfake' videos
January 29, 2019 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • If you see a video of a politician speaking words he never would utter, or a Hollywood star improbably appearing in a cheap adult movie, do not adjust your television set - you may just be witnessing the future of fake news.
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WASHINGTON • If you see a video of a politician speaking words he never would utter, or a Hollywood star improbably appearing in a cheap adult movie, do not adjust your television set - you may just be witnessing the future of fake news.
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Malaysia to put $7.4b of homes on sale in March
January 29, 2019 5:00 AM
KUALA LUMPUR • Malaysia is planning a sale for US5.5 billion (S$7.4 billion) of real estate to bridge the gap between property oversupply and lack of affordable homes, with developers asked to offer at least 10 per cent discount.
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KUALA LUMPUR • Malaysia is planning a sale for US5.5 billion (S$7.4 billion) of real estate to bridge the gap between property oversupply and lack of affordable homes, with developers asked to offer at least 10 per cent discount.
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What pivotal US-China talks may yield
January 29, 2019 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • The United States and China will hold a pivotal round of talks this week in an attempt to end their trade war.
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WASHINGTON • The United States and China will hold a pivotal round of talks this week in an attempt to end their trade war.
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US faces a challenge, but effects remain to be seen
January 29, 2019 5:00 AM
It is often said that when America sneezes, the world catches a cold. But now it is China that is coughing. While this is not good news for the American or global economy, its effect on the United States remains to be seen. Nonetheless, it is clear that a slowdown in China means fewer opportunities for companies doing business in or exporting to China.
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It is often said that when America sneezes, the world catches a cold. But now it is China that is coughing. While this is not good news for the American or global economy, its effect on the United States remains to be seen. Nonetheless, it is clear that a slowdown in China means fewer opportunities for companies doing business in or exporting to China.
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Man nabbed over brazen theft from Moscow museum
January 29, 2019 5:00 AM
MOSCOW • A man who snatched a 19th century painting off the wall in a busy Moscow museum and calmly walked out has been arrested, the authorities said yesterday.
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MOSCOW • A man who snatched a 19th century painting off the wall in a busy Moscow museum and calmly walked out has been arrested, the authorities said yesterday.
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Anwar: PH needs to fulfil election promises
January 29, 2019 5:00 AM
PETALING JAYA • A top leader of Malaysia's ruling alliance Pakatan Harapan (PH) has stressed the importance of fulfilling its election promises, along with managing economic issues and racial ties in the aftermath of its first by-election defeat last week, since storming to power eight months ago.
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PETALING JAYA • A top leader of Malaysia's ruling alliance Pakatan Harapan (PH) has stressed the importance of fulfilling its election promises, along with managing economic issues and racial ties in the aftermath of its first by-election defeat last week, since storming to power eight months ago.
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Muddy setback for competitor in 'Tough Guy' event
January 29, 2019 5:00 AM
A competitor in a muddy pool during the Tough Guy endurance event near Wolverhampton, central England, on Sunday.
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A competitor in a muddy pool during the Tough Guy endurance event near Wolverhampton, central England, on Sunday.
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Trump adamant border wall will be built
January 29, 2019 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON • The committee of lawmakers crafting a plan for the southern United States border is expected to start meeting this week, even as a defiant President Donald Trump made clear he will not take "no" for an answer in his effort to construct a border wall.
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WASHINGTON • The committee of lawmakers crafting a plan for the southern United States border is expected to start meeting this week, even as a defiant President Donald Trump made clear he will not take "no" for an answer in his effort to construct a border wall.
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Brazil mining dam collapse hits indigenous water supply
January 29, 2019 4:38 AM
SAO PAULO (AFP) - Muddy waste from a ruptured dam at a mine in Brazil's southeast is reaching an indigenous community in the region, contaminating its water supply, a chief told AFP.
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SAO PAULO (AFP) - Muddy waste from a ruptured dam at a mine in Brazil's southeast is reaching an indigenous community in the region, contaminating its water supply, a chief told AFP.
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Canada foreign minister says former envoy's Huawei comments made job untenable
January 29, 2019 4:12 AM
BEIJING/OTTAWA (REUTERS) - Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Monday (Jan 28) that former ambassador to China John McCallum's comments on a Huawei Technologies executive's high-profile extradition case had made it untenable for him to stay in the job.
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BEIJING/OTTAWA (REUTERS) - Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Monday (Jan 28) that former ambassador to China John McCallum's comments on a Huawei Technologies executive's high-profile extradition case had made it untenable for him to stay in the job.
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Brazil President Bolsonaro has successful surgery
January 29, 2019 3:38 AM
SAO PAULO (AFP) - Brazil's new president, Jair Bolsonaro, underwent surgery Monday (Jan 28) to successfully remove a colostomy bag attached after suffering a serious abdominal wound in a knife attack while campaigning last year, his office said.
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SAO PAULO (AFP) - Brazil's new president, Jair Bolsonaro, underwent surgery Monday (Jan 28) to successfully remove a colostomy bag attached after suffering a serious abdominal wound in a knife attack while campaigning last year, his office said.
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Madrid police use cranes to clear road blocked by striking taxi drivers
January 29, 2019 2:34 AM
MADRID (AFP) - Spanish riot police used cranes on Monday (Jan 28) to clear a major thoroughfare in Madrid that was blocked by striking taxi drivers.
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MADRID (AFP) - Spanish riot police used cranes on Monday (Jan 28) to clear a major thoroughfare in Madrid that was blocked by striking taxi drivers.
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Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges
The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud.
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US hits 'corrupt' Venezuela oil firm PDVSA with sanctions
The US places sanctions on PDVSA and urges the military to back a peaceful power transfer.
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Elderly women die in Malaysian food coupons stampede
More than 1,000 people showed up to an event in Malaysia giving away just 200 coupons.
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Poland alarmed by sick cow slaughter at meat plant
Vets and police respond to shocking undercover film of sick cattle at a Polish abattoir.
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Singapore HIV registry data leaked online in health breach
More than 14,000 people are affected, including thousands of visitors, Singapore's health ministry says.
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Brumadinho dam: Anger grows towards Brazil mine firm Vale
Politicians say Vale SA must be held responsible for last week's disaster with hundreds feared dead.
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Trump sceptical a deal on border wall can be reached
The president says he doubts he would lower the sum he is prepared to accept for a border barrier.
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Taliban talks: Draft framework for Afghanistan peace 'agreed'
The US and Taliban agree in principle on a framework for a peace deal after 17 years of war.
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Six Tanzanian children killed 'for body parts'
Tanzanian authorities say the bodies were missing ears and teeth in deaths linked to witchcraft.
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Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's leader has colostomy bag removed
The Brazilian leader was injured in a knife attack while on the campaign trail in September.
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Armed gang free prisoner in south-eastern France
The gunmen knock a guard to ground to release the inmate, who was to face a judge for armed robbery.
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Brumadinho dam: 'She was ready to die'
José Antonio Pereira describes how his sister-in-law, who was airlifted by helicopter, barely survived.
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Yemen war: Where the fighting has stopped... but not the suffering
Warring parties are observing a fragile truce in Hudaydah - but fears of a famine remain.
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The PewDiePie Hackers: Could hacking printers ruin your life?
A popularity contest backing YouTube star, PewDiePie, got out of hand and two teenage hackers are in hiding.
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Nigerian Boko Haram militants are being given a chance to re-integrate into society.
A de-radicalisation scheme in Nigeria is helping former Boko Haram militants rejoin society.
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Love Sonia: Why Freida Pinto made a film about sex slaves
The Slumdog Millionaire star on why Love Sonia is her most challenging role yet.
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UAE mocked over gender balance awards tweet featuring only men
No women featured in the announcement celebrating the Gulf state's efforts to reduce the gender gap.
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A photographer's Trans-Siberian World Cup journey
A look back at photojournalist Peter Dench's journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway during the World Cup in Russia 2018.
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New York abortion law: Why are so many people talking about it?
A controversial new abortion law has been enacted in New York state, but why has it caused such a heated debate?
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Facebook and Google: The data guardians fight back
Tech giants have become rich on the back of our data. But some tech start-ups are fighting back.
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Venezuela crisis: Why the military is backing Maduro
The president's position looks shaky but the military has reason to keep him in power, experts say.
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‘Welcome to my high-fashion, trash shopping mall’
Anna Bergstrom runs a shopping mall in Sweden where everything for sale is recycled. Her goal is to make sustainable shopping fashionable.
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Bilal Hassani: Who is France's Eurovision entry?
Eurovision isn't until May, but young queer icon Bilal Hassani is already taking the world by storm.
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Democrats push theory that Trump is being blackmailed by Russia
"Democrats push theory that Trump is being blackmailed by Russia"
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Framework agreed to in US-Taliban peace talks to end America's longest war
"Framework agreed to in US-Taliban peace talks to end America's longest war"
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Pressuring Maduro: Notes on John Bolton's legal pad hint at troop deployment
"Pressuring Maduro: Notes on John Bolton's legal pad hint at troop deployment"
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Acting Attorney General Whitaker announces ‘China related law enforcement action’
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New worries about slowing global economy puts pressure on stocks
"New worries about slowing global economy puts pressure on stocks"
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How deep are cracks in Venezuelan military support for Maduro?
"How deep are cracks in Venezuelan military support for Maduro?"
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Trump administration unveils sanctions against Venezuela's state-owned oil company
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Stocks fall as companies report slow growth in China is hurting earnings
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Venezuelan opposition leader calls for more protests as Maduro remains defiant to mounting pressure
"Venezuelan opposition leader calls for more protests as Maduro remains defiant to mounting pressure"
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Meghan Markle accused of making Prince Harry more high maintenance
"Meghan Markle accused of making Prince Harry more high maintenance "
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