When it comes to remembering a special moment, sometimes the best way to do it is to catch it on camera. So when Susan Griego's daughter was about to get proposed to, she was ready to capture the surprise.
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What year is it?
While lots of people are celebrating the start of 2020, it's a different year altogether for some.
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The story of the aeroplane house in Nigeria's capital Abuja
Said Jammal has spent 20 years building the family's unusual home in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
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Are your friends bad for your health?
We tend to copy the way our friends and family behave, potentially leading us to put on weight or even divorce.
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Why mature dating apps are coming of age
An increasing number of older people are turning to dating apps for mature people, in a quest for love.
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What does it mean to be a black traveller?
Four millennials on being the first black person some people meet, and other issues for black tourists.
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The region which legislates who you can love
LGBT activists are mounting legal battles against the Caribbean's colonial-era homophobic laws.
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Pope Francis struggles to free himself from woman in St. Peter's Square, video shows
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Australia fires: More than 200 homes burn down on coast
Australia's fires have killed at least three in recent days and left hundreds homeless or displaced.
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Pope Francis smacks woman's hand to free himself from her grip
Pope Francis was happily greeting children and pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Tuesday when he slapped a woman's hand to free himself.
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Mariah Carey's Twitter account appears to have been hacked
Mariah Carey ended 2019 with an unfortunate surprise.
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The right response to cadets' revolting Nazi salute
Good riddance to them and kudos to the governor that canned them all, writes Jill Filipovic, but there's still a serious problem: firing the people who raised their arms in a Nazi salute does not root out any of the potential underlying rot among those in positions of authority that abetted the act.
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TV personality Stacy London introduces girlfriend on Instagram
Former "What Not to Wear" host Stacy London is ending 2019 full of "incredible joy," thanks, she says, to her girlfriend of more than a year.
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Mexico: 7 detained in drug-cartel massacre that killed 9 Americans
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US deploys 750 troops after attack on its embassy in Iraq
About 750 US soldiers are being deployed to the Middle East in response to violent protests at the country's embassy in Iraq, Defence Secretary Mark Esper has said.
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Roberts: Americans take democracy for granted
As the country faces unprecedented rancor between the branches of government in the midst of impeachment proceedings, Chief Justice John Roberts urged his fellow federal judges Tuesday to promote confidence in the judiciary and maintain the public's trust.
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The most anticipated buildings set to shape the world in 2020
The past year in architecture has been filled with milestones, from the completion of Africa's tallest building to the opening of Europe's first underwater restaurant. We also watched in horror as Notre Dame burned, gained new "supertall" skyscrapers and lost industry giants like I.M. Pei and César Pelli.
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Boy, 12, saves great-grandparents when his half brother allegedly stabbed them
A 12-year-old Texas boy saved the lives of his great-grandparents by wresting a knife away during a stabbing attack while driving Sunday.
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The 10 artists who transformed music this decade
What would the 2010s be without Beyoncé? Kendrick Lamar? Frank Ocean?
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The 10 biggest sports stars of the decade
As a memorable sporting decade draws to a close, we take stock of the men and women who've set the standard for others to follow, on and off the field.
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New Year’s Eve 2020: Pictures From Around the World
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North Korea Is No Longer Bound by Nuclear Test Moratorium, Kim Says
Kim Jong-un said North Korea was free of a self-imposed pause on testing nuclear weapons and long-range missiles, which President Trump had called a diplomatic victory.. via NYT World North Korea Is No Longer Bound by Nuclear Test Moratorium, Kim Says
North Korea will show 'new strategic weapon' soon - Kim
North Korea's leader said his country will continue developing nuclear programmes and introduce a "new strategic weapon" in the near future.
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Widespread winter storms in US leave 100,000 powerless, delays flights
December 31, 2019 9:53 AM
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG, NYTIMES) - Winter storms that delivered cold rain and ice to much of the Northeast and snow to the Midwest in the United States left more than 100,000 homes and businesses without power and caused more than 500 flight delays.
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US immigration official tweets, then deletes, accusation against Hanukkah stabbing suspect
December 31, 2019 9:31 AM
WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - A top immigration official in the Trump administration faced blowback on Monday (Dec 30) after saying the man accused of stabbing five Orthodox Jews in New York was the son of an "illegal alien" and came from a family lacking "American values".
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WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) - A top immigration official in the Trump administration faced blowback on Monday (Dec 30) after saying the man accused of stabbing five Orthodox Jews in New York was the son of an "illegal alien" and came from a family lacking "American values".
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A massive wind turbine in New York City crashes down onto a car
A recently installed wind turbine came crashing down in a New York City neighborhood, causing a chain reaction on Monday.
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They train 14 hours a day, 7 days a week, chasing million-dollar paydays. Meet China's new breed of e-sports athletes
In the basement of a huge townhouse on the outskirts of Beijing, young Chinese men are clustered in front of screens playing computer games 14 hours a day.
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Democracy has taken a detour this century. Can it get back on track?
Impeachment proceedings against an American president should be a serious democratic exercise aimed at finding the truth. But remarks from both sides of the aisle suggest the process against Donald Trump will be a futile vote along party lines.
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A 12-year-old got a magnifying glass for Christmas -- and set his lawn on fire
A family in Texas found themselves doing damage control on Christmas Day after their 12-year-old son accidentally set their lawn on fire with a magnifying glass.
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2019 in news: The alternative end-of-the-year awards
From the ridiculous to the more ridiculous, the weird stories that caught the eye this year.
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Citizenship Act protests: Why fear has gripped Muslims in this Indian state
The Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh is living in fear after a new citizenship law came into effect.
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China internet: Top talking points of 2019 and how they evaded the censors
From rebellious numbers to state-backed trends, China's internet was a noisy place in 2019.
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Tech 2019: Our biggest technology stories
Social media scandals dominate the list of the most-read news stories by the Tech desk this year.
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'Man on the Moon' moment - the year's big breakthroughs
The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine.
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Biden's retort to heckler draws applause
At a campaign stop in New Hampshire, Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden found himself getting repeatedly interrupted by hecklers.
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Masih Alinejad speaks out against Iran's crackdown on protesters
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Judge sidesteps decision over White House immunity while dismissing impeachment witness lawsuit
A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit that former Trump national security official Charles Kupperman had filed challenging a House subpoena for him to testify in the impeachment inquiry after the chamber withdrew their subpoena.
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Huawei's sales grew in 2019, but it says next year will be 'difficult'
A top Huawei executive says the Chinese tech company had a strong 2019. But next year promises to be "difficult" as it battles a prolonged American campaign against its business.
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14-year-old disappears on his way to school
A 14-year-old boy in Ohio disappeared on his way to school ten days ago and has not been seen since, the Port Clinton Police Department said.
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Huawei: 'Survival will be our priority' in 2020
The firm admits life will be "difficult" after the Trump administration banned the firm in the US.
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UK and US considered Nigeria naval blockade over Saro-Wiwa execution
The UK and US considered an oil embargo after activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was hanged, document reveals.
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The digital links of 2019's global protests
Protests in Hong Kong, Chile and the Middle East all shared an online presence which helped connect the movements.
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Volunteer firefighter killed when truck rolled over was expecting baby
A volunteer who was killed while tackling bushfires in Australia has been named as Samuel McPaul.
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Australia: Volunteer firefighter killed by 'freakish' wind
There are also concerns in Australia that "extraordinary fire behaviour" will increase the flames.
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Trump aides call US strikes on Iraq and Syria 'successful', warn of potential further action
December 30, 2019 10:14 AM
WASHINGTON/BAGHDAD (REUTERS, AP) - US officials said on Sunday (Dec 29) that air strikes in Iraq and Syria against an Iran-backed militia group were successful, but warned that"additional actions" may still be taken in the region to defend US interests.
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Kim Jong-un calls for 'positive and offensive' security policy
The North Korean leader was speaking to senior party officials at a meeting in Pyongyang.
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Autism diagnosis: 'I want 40 years of my life back'
People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien".
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The Syrian town with more cats than people
The few remaining inhabitants of a bombed-out Syrian town take comfort from hundreds, perhaps thousands, of cats.
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The best space images of 2019
With some blockbuster space missions underway, 2019 saw some amazing images beamed back to Earth.
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'We can give a lot of the power back to the fans'
How two friends created an online storytelling platform with more than 80 million global users.
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Hunting the missing millions from collapsed cryptocurrency
On the trail of almost half a billion dollars lost when the Wex exchange collapsed in 2018.
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Gay in Nigeria: 'Everybody sees me as an abomination'
Five years on from Nigeria's Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, discrimination seems to have worsened.
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Decade in Review: A look back at what happened in 2018
It was a year which saw two royal reasons to celebrate, with the birth of Prince William and Kate's third child and, of course, Prince Harry and Meghan's wedding.
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Photographer: I saw the semi and knew I had to run
A semi-truck in crashed into a multi-car pileup on a Texas highway, leaving several injured.
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US Hanukkah party stabbings shattered night of celebration, witnesses say, renewing fears of violence against Jews
December 30, 2019 9:25 AM
MONSEY (WASHINGTON POST) - Inside the rabbi's home on the seventh night of Hanukkah, the candlelight ceremony was winding down and the large crowd gathered there was filtering to the synagogue next door when a man with a covered face barged in through the front door.
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US launches drone strikes in Somalia after deadly car bombing
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Medieval combat: A Chinese knight fights for his dream
A Chinese teacher with a passion for medieval combat hopes to take his hobby to the next level.
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Synthetic opioids like fentanyl ravaged the US during the last decade. They may do even more damage to Asia in the next
Aroon's eyes rolled back into his head, his breath became fast and labored, and his body started to quiver.
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Ukraine, pro-Russian separatists swap prisoners in step to end 5-year war
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The U.N. Tried to Save Hospitals in Syria. It Didn’t Work.
Russian and Syrian forces have bombed sites on a flawed U.N. no-strike list with impunity. Relief groups are giving up hope.. via NYT World The U.N. Tried to Save Hospitals in Syria. It Didn’t Work.
Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis announces he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer
Civil rights icon and US Democratic Rep. John Lewis of Georgia has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, his office announced Sunday.
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1 dead after small plane crashes into Maryland homes, erupts in flames
One person was killed after a small plane crashed into two homes in Lanham, Maryland, on Sunday, officials said.
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Cincinnati Zoo's Walter the warthog has died
One of the Cincinnati Zoo's most beloved animals has died.
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This week more than 150 years ago, dozens of Native Americans were killed in largest mass execution in US history
On this week more than 150 years ago, dozens of Native American men were killed by the government in the largest mass execution in US history.
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Ukraine rivals to exchange prisoners in controversial swap
December 29, 2019 12:35 PM
KRAMATORSK, UKRAINE (AFP) - Ukrainian authorities and pro-Russian separatists in the war-torn east of the country are expected to swap dozens of prisoners on Sunday (Dec 29) in a frontline operation that stirred controversy in Kiev.
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KRAMATORSK, UKRAINE (AFP) - Ukrainian authorities and pro-Russian separatists in the war-torn east of the country are expected to swap dozens of prisoners on Sunday (Dec 29) in a frontline operation that stirred controversy in Kiev.
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Trump faces criticism after sharing tweet naming alleged whistleblower
The president retweets a post naming the alleged whistleblower whose complaint led to his impeachment.
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Monsey stabbing: Several wounded at home of New York rabbi
Reports say a man entered the home and attacked guests during a Hanukkah party.
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Thai Navy SEAL Dies of Blood Infection a Year After Cave Rescue
A SEAL who helped rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave has died of an infection contracted during the risky operation.. via NYT World Thai Navy SEAL Dies of Blood Infection a Year After Cave Rescue
‘The Pendulum Has Swung Back’: Latin America’s Corruption Fight Stalls
A drive against graft that started in Brazil left many hoping for a fairer, more equal region. That era is over.. via NYT World ‘The Pendulum Has Swung Back’: Latin America’s Corruption Fight Stalls
U.K. Arrests Man Who Sent £150 to Son Fighting With Kurds in Syria
The police arrested Paul Newey on suspicion of financing terrorism after his son, Daniel, traveled to Syria to fight with Kurdish-led forces.. via NYT World U.K. Arrests Man Who Sent £150 to Son Fighting With Kurds in Syria
Thousands sign petition to cancel NYE fireworks amid bushfires
Hundreds of thousands of people have signed a petition calling for Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks to be cancelled, using the money to instead fight the bushfires that are ravaging parts of the country.
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Costa del Sol deaths: Family lawyer calls for secondary investigation
Tributes have been paid to a pastor and two of his children who drowned during a holiday in the Costa del Sol, as a family lawyer said a secondary investigation should be opened if their cause of death is not clear.
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Five bodies found in 'ghost shipwreck' on Japan island
Five skeletal bodies and two human heads have been found inside a shipwreck on an island off the Japan coast.
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Why international rock stars are flocking to India
U2, who recently performed in Mumbai, are one among many bands lining up to tour India.
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Decade in Review: A look back at what happened in 2017
It was a year when the UK was hit by a string of deadly terror attacks - as well as a general election that didn't go according to plan.
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Iranians honor those who died in protests despite government clampdown
The Iranian government has banned the families of protesters killed during anti-government unrest in November from organizing any kind of funeral service or memorial for their children or loved ones.
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A final fundraiser for Peter Frates, the man who boosted ice bucket challenge
December 29, 2019 9:56 AM
GLOUCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS (AP) - Hundreds of people plunged into the chilly ocean at a Massachusetts beach on Saturday (Dec 28) to honour Peter Frates, the former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig's disease helped spread the ALS ice bucket challenge.
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Researchers are trying to teach computers to forecast traffic like the weather
December 29, 2019 9:41 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - Using movies of traffic in Berlin, Istanbul, and Moscow and big-data techniques seeking to mimic the brain, a digital mapping firm has been pushing researchers to learn how to forecast traffic sort of like we forecast the weather, with potential implications for drivers from the Washington region to Wisconsin and Warsaw.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - Using movies of traffic in Berlin, Istanbul, and Moscow and big-data techniques seeking to mimic the brain, a digital mapping firm has been pushing researchers to learn how to forecast traffic sort of like we forecast the weather, with potential implications for drivers from the Washington region to Wisconsin and Warsaw.
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How crowds toppled communism's house of cards in 1989
The BBC's John Simpson recalls witnessing the communist bloc's collapse in three revolutions.
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Why Canada's cannabis bubble burst
Justin Trudeau legalised cannabis in Canada. So why are people still breaking the law?
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China and Twitter: The year Chinese diplomacy went social
This year saw a marked changed in tone from China, as more diplomats began using Twitter.
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Model's selfie leaves viewers stunned with how much he and actress mom look alike
Actress Elizabeth Hurley and her model son Damian have stunned followers on Instagram with how much the two look alike. Damian shared a Christmas Day selfie of the duo wearing black beanie hats, winter coats and long, wavy brown locks.
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Iran says jailed Australian academic must serve time
December 29, 2019 9:19 AM
TEHERAN (AFP) - An Australian academic jailed in Iran for espionage must serve out her sentence, the foreign ministry in Teheran said Saturday (Dec 28), stressing it will not submit to "propaganda".
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TEHERAN (AFP) - An Australian academic jailed in Iran for espionage must serve out her sentence, the foreign ministry in Teheran said Saturday (Dec 28), stressing it will not submit to "propaganda".
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US saw highest number of mass killings on record in 2019, database reveals
Researchers say 41 mass killings claimed 211 lives this year, even as the overall homicide rate fell.
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Archeologists in Mexico discovered the ruins of an ancient Mayan palace
A Mayan palace dating back more than 1,000 years was discovered by archeologists in Mexico.
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Uruguay seizes record 4.4 tonnes of cocaine in Montevideo
The 4.4 tonne, £765m haul was found in the port of Montevideo bound for Togo in West Africa.
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Police chief arrested over massacre of Mormon family in Mexico
A police chief has been arrested in connection with the massacre of three women and six children in Mexico.
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Mexican Police Chief Arrested in Massacre of Mormon Family
The killings of three women and six children, members of a binational community that farms land in northern Mexico, reverberated worldwide.. via NYT World Mexican Police Chief Arrested in Massacre of Mormon Family
Video captures truck losing control at foggy Texas accident scene, leaving 2 hurt
A multi-vehicle pileup in Texas on Friday was partially captured in a dramatic video of an 18-wheel tractor-trailer slamming into the accident scene.
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Millions brace for snow and freezing rain across US
A complex winter storm is moving through the central United States, threatening to impact holiday travelers, according to the National Weather Service.
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Family making its own Lamborghini gets a surprise from the factory
What started out as a simple game between a father and son turned into a Christmas surprise of a lifetime from Italian supercar maker Lamborghini for a family from Erie, Colorado.
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Spain pulled into diplomatic spat between Bolivia, Mexico
December 28, 2019 11:20 AM
LA PAZ, BOLIVIA (AP) - A tense diplomatic feud between Bolivia's conservative interim government and Mexico expanded to include Spain on Friday (Dec 27) when a confrontation broke out as Spanish diplomats visited the Mexican ambassador's residence in La Paz, where members of the ousted leftist government have taken refuge.
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Mexico authorities arrest police chief on suspicion of link to cartel massacre that killed 9 Americans
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UN condemns human rights abuses against Myanmar's Rohingya
December 28, 2019 9:27 AM
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The UN General Assembly approved a resolution Friday (DEc 27) strongly condemning human rights abuses against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims and other minorities, including arbitrary arrests, torture, rape and deaths in detention.
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The UN General Assembly approved a resolution Friday (DEc 27) strongly condemning human rights abuses against Myanmar's Rohingya Muslims and other minorities, including arbitrary arrests, torture, rape and deaths in detention.
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Edward Gallagher: Navy Seals called platoon leader 'freaking evil'
Newly released video shows testimony against Seal accused of war crimes but championed by Trump.
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The CBC’s Cut of a Scene From ‘Home Alone 2’ Draws the Trumps’ Ire
The Canadian broadcaster said it removed the cameo for the sake of time five years ago. President Trump, his son and some supporters suggested the omission was politically motivated.. via NYT World The CBC’s Cut of a Scene From ‘Home Alone 2’ Draws the Trumps’ Ire
There's a Texas-size area of hot sea water off the coast of New Zealand
In the South Pacific Ocean east of New Zealand, satellite imagery shows a massive area of ocean water at well-above-average temperatures.
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Nasa's Mars 2020 rover set to hunt Martian fossils, scout for manned missions
December 28, 2019 9:20 AM
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA (REUTERS) - A Nasa robotic rover is nearing completion ahead of a journey next year to search for evidence of past life on Mars and lay the groundwork for the space agency's mission to send humans into deep space.
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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA (REUTERS) - A Nasa robotic rover is nearing completion ahead of a journey next year to search for evidence of past life on Mars and lay the groundwork for the space agency's mission to send humans into deep space.
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SA cyclist 'injured himself' during altercation, park rangers claim
A dramatic video has captured the moment South African road cyclist Nicholas Dlamini was roughly detained by rangers in a National Park - after which an X-ray showed he had broken his arm.
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'Where are the heroes?': People flee as Assad closes on final rebel-held stronghold
The streets of one of the first towns to rise up against the Syrian regime lie empty and broken after most of its residents fled an expected advance by Russia-backed Syrian forces.
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French government to scan social media for tax cheats
French court says government can comb profiles, posts and pictures for evidence of undeclared income.
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Jeffrey Epstein case: FBI 'investigating Ghislaine Maxwell'
The British socialite and others are part of an inquiry into "people who facilitated" the financier.
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Indians are right to protest against rape, but the fight must start at home
A typical scene unfolds in India: angry crowds flood the streets in a mass outcry after yet another woman or girl falls victim to sexual violence.
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Father and 2 kids drowned at pool in Spain because they couldn't swim; police rule out claim of victims being sucked underwater
December 28, 2019 12:35 AM
NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The deaths of a father and two children who drowned in a swimming pool at a resort in southern Spain this week were "a tragic accident" that came about because none of the victims knew how to swim, authorities said on Friday (Dec 27).
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NEW YORK (NYTIMES) - The deaths of a father and two children who drowned in a swimming pool at a resort in southern Spain this week were "a tragic accident" that came about because none of the victims knew how to swim, authorities said on Friday (Dec 27).
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India Citizenship Act protests: 'Our son was shot dead by police'
Muslims in India tell the BBC of police brutality, and why they fear losing their citizenship rights.
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Duchess of Cambridge praises the work of midwives
Photos of the Duchess of Cambridge's visit to a London maternity unit in November were released Friday along with an open letter addressed to midwives in which she praised their "amazing work" of improving "the lives of others."
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Recalling US ambassador over gay rights, corruption comments was cowardly move
Corrupt and bigoted leaders worldwide have learned an important lesson from President Donald's Trump administration: They may have a friend in America. And American civil servants have learned a lesson, too: they might not.
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Reddit user receives Secret Santa gift from Bill Gates
A Michigan woman got the Secret Santa gift of a lifetime this Christmas -- an 81-pound package from Bill Gates.
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Iraq ends year in political turmoil
A political crisis is roiling Iraq, as protesters remain on the streets despite a rising death toll.
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The mosque siege that changed Saudi history
An armed takeover of the Grand Mosque in Mecca put a halt to the modernisation of Saudi society.
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Smoking ban: Austria's cafe society calls time on cigarettes
Once dubbed the ashtray of Europe, Austria has finally banned smoking in restaurants, bars and cafes.
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Israel's embattled Netanyahu wins landslide in Likud leadership race, will lead country's March election
December 27, 2019 9:03 AM
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scored a landslide victory in a primary race for leadership of the ruling Likud party, giving the embattled leader an important boost ahead of the country's third election in less than a year.
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JERUSALEM (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scored a landslide victory in a primary race for leadership of the ruling Likud party, giving the embattled leader an important boost ahead of the country's third election in less than a year.
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Rwanda makes its own morphine, bypassing dangerous opioid trade
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Israel’s Netanyahu wins Likud party primary challenge in landslide
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Israeli PM Netanyahu claims 'giant victory' in party primary
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in the race for leadership of the Likud party.
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Inside China's child pop star factory
Young, mostly female, wannabe stars are trained for a booming industry worth billions of dollars.
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Is 'super coral' the key to saving the world's reefs?
Scientists in the Seychelles have started the world's first large scale coral reef restoration project.
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A reporter won the lottery and quit her job, live on air - only to find the payout was about US$5,500
December 27, 2019 7:37 AM
MADRID (WASHINGTON POST) - A Spanish television reporter appeared to celebrate and quit her job on live television after realising she had a winning lottery ticket. It was a decision for which she would later apologise.
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MADRID (WASHINGTON POST) - A Spanish television reporter appeared to celebrate and quit her job on live television after realising she had a winning lottery ticket. It was a decision for which she would later apologise.
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Trump said he was honored to be in 'Home Alone 2.' The same day, Canadian TV broadcast the movie without his cameo. Here's why.
On Christmas Eve, President Donald Trump told service members how he was honored to be in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," a movie he described as "one of the biggest" Christmas hits.
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Christmas passes with no 'gift' from N Korea, but US officials are still watching closely
Now that the Christmas holiday has passed without a "gift" from the North Korean regime, US officials are puzzled why Kim Jong Un chose not to conduct a weapons test so far.
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A giant red star is acting weird and scientists think it may be about to explode
A young, bright star has been acting a little erratic lately.
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Opinion: The Trump admin is hiding something
During the House Intelligence Committee's investigation of President Donald Trump's effort to pressure Ukraine into announcing an investigation of the Bidens, the committee issued 71 subpoenas and requests for information. The Trump administration, in response, produced nothing -- not a single piece of paper.
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Ruthless Liverpool goes 13 points clear in EPL with rout of Leicester City
Freshly crowned Club World Cup champion Liverpool took a giant stride towards its first English top flight title in 30 years with a 4-0 Boxing Day rout of closest challenger Leicester City.
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American University of Afghanistan could close next year if federal funding is cut
The American University of Afghanistan is drawing up plans to shut down next year, a casualty of anticipated US government budget slashing of the school's steady stream of funding, three sources familiar with the planning tell CNN.
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Driver repeatedly runs over package
Video shows a delivery driver placing a customer's package in the street and then repeatedly rolls over it before driving away.
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This 10-bedroom mansion in New York was offered for only $50,000, with one catch
A 6,000-square-foot, 10-bedroom Victorian mansion could've been yours for only $50,000, but there was one catch: You had to put together a restoration proposal for the historic property in order to be considered.
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Kim and Kanye give 6-year-old daughter a $65,000 gift
For Christmas, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West gave their daughter a jacket that Michael Jackson once wore during an appearance with Elizabeth Taylor. HLN's Susan Hendricks explains.
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Moroccan YouTube star sentenced to 4 years in jail for 'insulting the king,' lawyer says
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Japan's birth rate hits another record low in 2019
Japan's demographic crisis is getting worse, as the fast-graying nation experienced its biggest natural population decline and a record-low birth rate this year, government statistics show.
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British troops help relocate endangered black rhinos
British soldiers have helped to relocate critically-endangered black rhinos as part of efforts to protect the animals against poaching.
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Christmas in Hong Kong marked by demonstrations and tear gas
Anti-government protesters returned to the streets of Hong Kong over the Christmas holiday, clashing with riot police in malls and busy shopping districts across the semiautonomous Chinese territory.
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200 homes destroyed as forest fires tear through historic Chilean city
At least 200 homes have been destroyed after forest fires swept through a residential area in the Chilean port city of Valparaiso on Christmas Eve.
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Typhoon Phanfone: Philippines counts cost of deadly storm
Typhoon Phanfone, with gusts of close to 190km/h, hit an area devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
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The day the marathon miracle man 'went to the moon and back'
2019 delivered plenty of incredible sporting memories, but watching Eliud Kipchoge cross the finish line in Vienna to become the first runner in history to complete a marathon in under two hours was something I will never ever forget.
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Young people across Asia pushed for change in 2019. Meet five of them
2019 was the year of youth activism. Around the world, students and young adults took matters into their own hands, fighting for social issues like gender equality and climate action.
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What's behind Trump's nonsense on windmills and light bulbs
Did Donald Trump give you a lump of coal for Christmas? The President, after all, is doing everything possible to boost the production of coal, oil and natural gas. Yes, Trump's actions are helping to wreck the planet. But Trump and his cronies, notably Mitch McConnell and Rupert Murdoch, know full well what they are doing, making their actions all the more despicable.
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NBA player Nick Young gets engaged on Christmas
NBA player Nick Young hasn't played since 2018 -- but that doesn't mean he isn't winning.
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Toronto rapper Bvlly, 24, killed on Christmas Eve
Bvlly, a Toronto-based rapper, was shot and killed early Christmas Eve in what police are calling a homicide.
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Russian opposition campaigner press ganged into the military
Russian opposition campaigner Ruslan Shaveddinov has been press ganged into the military and posted to a remote air base in the Arctic, according to a leading anti-Putin politician.
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US contemplates information warfare to counter Russian interference in the 2020 election
December 26, 2019 9:15 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - US military cyber officials are developing information warfare tactics that could be deployed against senior Russian officials and oligarchs if Moscow tries to interfere in the 2020 US elections through hacking election systems or sowing widespread discord, according to current and former US officials.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - US military cyber officials are developing information warfare tactics that could be deployed against senior Russian officials and oligarchs if Moscow tries to interfere in the 2020 US elections through hacking election systems or sowing widespread discord, according to current and former US officials.
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Radio silence: The Syrian broadcasters in exile
Emma Jane Kirby meets exiled journalists who are now off air, and have nowhere that feels like home.
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The island struggling to secure its future
After being hit by a hurricane, Puerto Rico is seeking ways to counter years of economic decline.
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3 Family Members Drown in Swimming Pool Accident in Spain
A father and his 9-year-old daughter, both British, and another relative, an American teenager, died after getting trapped at a resort near Malaga. A faulty drainage pump was suspected.. via NYT World 3 Family Members Drown in Swimming Pool Accident in Spain
Disney Removes Same-Sex Kiss From ‘Star Wars’ Film in Singapore
The scene, which Disney cut to preserve a PG-13 rating in the conservative nation, was the first overt appearance of gay characters in the “Star Wars” franchise.. via NYT World Disney Removes Same-Sex Kiss From ‘Star Wars’ Film in Singapore
Christmas eve wildfire in Chile destroys dozens of homes
December 26, 2019 7:54 AM
SANTIAGO (NYTIMES) - A wildfire raged through a residential area on the outskirts of the Chilean city of Valparaiso, prompting evacuation orders and destroying more than 200 homes by Wednesday (Dec 25), Chile's interior minister said.
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SANTIAGO (NYTIMES) - A wildfire raged through a residential area on the outskirts of the Chilean city of Valparaiso, prompting evacuation orders and destroying more than 200 homes by Wednesday (Dec 25), Chile's interior minister said.
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Trump impeachment: Lisa Murkowski 'disturbed' over co-ordination
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has pledged "total co-ordination" with the White House.
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Ari Behn: Author and Norway princess's ex-husband dies aged 47
Author Ari Behn and the king's eldest child, Princess Martha Louise, divorced in 2017.
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The children at risk of eating themselves to death
"One sweet here, another one there - that could kill him," says a man whose son has Prader-Willi syndrome.
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The bakery in a mental health hospital
There’s a very unusual bakery in a mental health hospital outside Beijing where the patients are the bakers.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Travis Kalanick to step down from Uber's board
Travis Kalanick is finally letting go of the company he helped build.
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While house rehabbers weren't looking, burglars made off with 800 items
Police in St. Louis want to return hundreds of items -- including tools, stained glass panels and generators -- taken in burglaries targeting residential rehabbers.
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A $26M Cimabue masterpiece was found in an elderly woman's kitchen. Now France is blocking its export
France has blocked the export of a long-lost Italian masterpiece, which was found in an elderly woman's kitchen and sold for almost 24.2 million Euros ($26.8 million) at auction earlier this year.
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Climate change strikes at the heart of German identity: The woods
December 25, 2019 9:28 AM
SCHIERKE, GERMANY (NYTIMES) - Several retirees, a few millennials, a local couple and a technology specialist who saved overtime hours to take a day off from work gathered around a pile of birch twigs sprouting leaves on one end and a tangle of fine roots at the other.
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SCHIERKE, GERMANY (NYTIMES) - Several retirees, a few millennials, a local couple and a technology specialist who saved overtime hours to take a day off from work gathered around a pile of birch twigs sprouting leaves on one end and a tangle of fine roots at the other.
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Burkina Faso: Many women killed in jihadist attack
Burkina Faso has declared two days of national mourning after Tuesday's attack on a base and town.
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We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa
British doctors and nurses are battling to save children's lives from measles on Christmas Day.
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Executing a dictator: Open wounds of Romania's Christmas revolution
A bloody battle played out on the streets of Bucharest in 1989 as Romania's communist dictator fell.
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Pope Francis marks joyful Christmas Eve after less-than-joyful year
December 25, 2019 9:18 AM
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis assured the faithful on Christmas Eve that God loves everyone - "even the worst of us" - as he celebrated the joyous birth of Christ after a less-than-joyful year of scandals and opposition.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis assured the faithful on Christmas Eve that God loves everyone - "even the worst of us" - as he celebrated the joyous birth of Christ after a less-than-joyful year of scandals and opposition.
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Putin says Russia is leading world in hypersonic weapons
December 25, 2019 9:11 AM
MOSCOW (AP) - President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday (Dec 24) that Russia has got a strong edge in designing new weapons and that it has become the only country in the world to deploy hypersonic weapons.
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MOSCOW (AP) - President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday (Dec 24) that Russia has got a strong edge in designing new weapons and that it has become the only country in the world to deploy hypersonic weapons.
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US President Donald Trump and wife Melania attend music-filled church service on Christmas Eve
December 25, 2019 9:02 AM
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA (AP) - US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended a music-filled Christmas Eve service at Family Church in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA (AP) - US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended a music-filled Christmas Eve service at Family Church in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Justin Bieber is dropping new music and going on tour in 2020
Justin Bieber just gave a special gift to all his fans -- new music, a tour and a docuseries.
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A family needed to be rescued in Colorado's snowy mountains. Officials say it's a reminder to be prepared for anything
A family stranded in the snowy expanses of the Rockies was found safe on Christmas Eve after going missing for 24 hours.
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How families find joy in seeing a black Santa at Christmas
The first time Vivian Walker met a Santa the same color as she is, she was 41.
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As Protests Flare in India, Modi Plays a New Position: Defense
With unrest over a divisive new citizenship bill sweeping the country, the prime minister is losing some support, even in his strongholds.. via NYT World As Protests Flare in India, Modi Plays a New Position: Defense
Pope Francis marks Christmas Eve with reminder that God loves 'even the worst of us'
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Pope Francis: God still loves us all, even the worst of us
The comments at Christmas Eve Mass are seen as a reference to Church scandals, including sex abuse.
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The Christians helping Bethlehem shepherd families give birth safely
An ancient Christian order runs a maternity hospital in Bethlehem for people of all faiths and ethnicities.
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Turkish artisans hand-craft bespoke cymbals for drummers
Artisans in Istanbul have been hand-crafting cymbals the same way for more than 600 years.
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'I sent my seven-year-old across the border alone'
More parents are sending their children across the US-Mexico border alone to get around asylum rules.
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Rapper DaBaby cited on marijuana charge
Grammy-nominated and award-winning rapper DaBaby was given two misdemeanor citations by police in Charlotte on Monday, and the star took to social media to protest his treatment by law enforcement.
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Ed Sheeran says he began his weight loss journey after being fat shamed
Ed Sheeran revealed to losing more than 50 pounds after being trolled, and said he chose not to appear in his first music videos because "I never liked the way I looked."
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Compilation of celebs lip-syncing goes viral
A group of celebrities, including Tyler Perry, Kim Kardashian West and Katy Perry, recorded a lip-sync music video for Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You."
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In Asia Pacific the climate crisis is happening now, not in the future
The world's most disaster-prone region felt the harsh reality of the climate crisis in 2019.
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US stops sending sniffer dogs to Jordan and Egypt
The move follows the deaths of US-trained dogs due to negligence - one died of heat stroke.
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Trump promotes aide Robert Blair who defied House impeachment subpoena
December 24, 2019 9:15 AM
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) - President Donald Trump has promoted a White House aide who was subpoenaed in the House impeachment investigation but declined to testify.
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Queen Elizabeth II: Britain's 'bumpy' year in Christmas message
December 24, 2019 9:01 AM
LONDON (AFP) - Queen Elizabeth II will describe 2019 as a "bumpy" year for both her family and Britain in her traditional Christmas Day message on Wednesday (Dec 25).
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LONDON (AFP) - Queen Elizabeth II will describe 2019 as a "bumpy" year for both her family and Britain in her traditional Christmas Day message on Wednesday (Dec 25).
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US on high alert over North Korea Christmas missile threat
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New Zealand volcano: Police call off search for missing pair
Police said their decision "follows extensive shoreline and substantial aerial searches".
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Kashmir crisis 2019: Between a rock and a hard place
The BBC's M Ilyas Khan looks back at a year in Kashmir, from the Pakistani perspective.
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Meghan, Harry and baby Archie release their first Christmas card
Add a Christmas card from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and baby Archie to your holiday joy.
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Oil spill: Ecuador concerned about recovery of sunken barge in wildlife-rich Galapagos
December 24, 2019 8:05 AM
QUITO (REUTERS) - Ecuador's environment minister, Mr Raul Ledesma, said on Monday (Dec 23) that a situation involving a sunken barge in the Galapagos Islands which was carrying 2,270 litres of diesel is under control but added that authorities are "very concerned" about the vessel's recovery.
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QUITO (REUTERS) - Ecuador's environment minister, Mr Raul Ledesma, said on Monday (Dec 23) that a situation involving a sunken barge in the Galapagos Islands which was carrying 2,270 litres of diesel is under control but added that authorities are "very concerned" about the vessel's recovery.
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US recalls ambassador to Zambia after he criticized jailing of gay couple: Report
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Schumer pushes for Ukraine documents in Senate trial
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Monday ramped up his push for the Senate to pursue witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump after newly released emails raised questions about how aid to Ukraine was formally frozen on the same day of Trump's July call with the Eastern European country's leader.
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FDA approves new drug for migraine sufferers
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced the approval of a drug called ubrogepant for the acute treatment of migraine, which could be a new option for people who can't take or don't respond to migraine medications currently on the market.
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Harry Styles' 'Fine Line' album hits No. 1
Harry Styles has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season.
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Woman shames would-be porch pirate at neighbor's house
A would-be porch pirate in Glendale, California, was in for a surprise when he tried to steal a package from someone's porch and their neighbor intervened.
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Police spread Christmas cheer by giving out candy instead of tickets
Some drivers in Boise, Idaho, have gotten a jolly surprise after seeing flashing blue lights in their rear-view mirrors: police are giving out candy instead of tickets for some minor offenses.
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Russia's reluctant teen activist: 'Mum's house arrest changed my life'
Being a teenager isn't easy when you're standing in for your political activist mother.
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The US Ship of Miracles that saved 14,000 North Korean refugees
For thousands of refugees in North Korea, the ship was their only chance of survival.
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How is Australia tackling climate change?
As the country deals with deadly bushfires, focus is on the government's climate policies.
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Eleven Dead, 300 Treated After Drinking Coconut Wine in Philippines
At least 11 people have been killed and more than 300 treated in hospital after drinking coconut wine in the Philippines, including some who were celebrating at a Christmas party, health and local authorities said on Monday. . via NYT World Eleven Dead, 300 Treated After Drinking Coconut Wine in Philippines
Five sentenced to die over Khashoggi killing in Saudi Arabia
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US keeps eye on North Korea over Christmas missile threat
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Films lookahead: 20 movies not to miss in 2020
Top Gun, Wonder Woman, Mulan and Bond are just some of the cinematic treats heading our way.
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'Fashion industry's pollution made me cry'
Yael Aflalo on the trip to China that sparked the growth of her California-based Reformation chain.
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LGBT rights: The film about gay love shaking up Georgia
Protests from priests and the far-right greet a new film amid a Church scandal over homosexuality.
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US on high alert for possible ‘Christmas gift’ missile from North Korea
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She won a civil case against her alleged rapist. But Japan's rape laws need an overhaul, campaigners say
A Japanese court ruling in favor of a freelance journalist who publicly accused a high-profile broadcaster of raping her has been hailed as a victory by human rights campaigners -- but they say the country still has a long way to go on fighting sexual assault.
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Banksy unveils 'modified nativity' scene in Bethlehem
Banksy wants people celebrating Christmas to consider what's happening in present-day Bethlehem.
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From tinsel to turkey, shoppers dream of a 'guilt-free' Christmas with ethical buying
December 23, 2019 9:31 AM
LONDON (REUTERS) - Menstrual cups or wormeries may not top everyone's Christmas wish lists but with the rising tide of anti-consumerism, ethical businesses are hoping to boost sales this year.
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Aceh Christians forced to celebrate Christmas in a tent
Christians in Aceh, Indonesia, had their churches destroyed four years ago by Islamic vigilante groups and the police.
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Why so many Japanese children refuse to go to school
Can free schools solve the problem of "futoko", Japan's phenomenon of refusing to attend school?
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QVC founder Joseph Segel dies at 88
Joseph Segel, the founder of QVC, died on Saturday, according to a news release from the company that owns the shopping channel. He was 88 years old.
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Bill Cosby's spokesman calls Eddie Murphy a 'Hollywood slave' after SNL appearance
A spokesman for Bill Cosby has fired back at Eddie Murphy after the comedian made jokes at Cosby's expense during his opening monologue on Saturday Night Live.
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Rihanna teases fans about her latest album with a dog bobbing its head
Rihanna teased fans on Instagram on Sunday by posting a video of a dog bobbing its head to the song "Jump Around" by House of Pain -- and dropping a big hint about her upcoming album.
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Irish president in Christmas plea on migration and climate change
Ireland's president has used his annual Christmas message to appeal for hospitality towards immigrants and global action on climate change.
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A look back at what happened in 2011
The second year of the decade saw riots in England, the world's second-worst nuclear disaster and the death of Osama bin Laden.
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New Zealand's White Island eruption death toll rises to 17
The death toll from New Zealand's White Island volcano eruption earlier this month has risen to 17 after another person died Sunday, police said.
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Trump impeachment: White House withheld Ukraine aid just after Zelensky call
An email shows officials were contacted 90 minutes after Donald Trump and Ukraine's leader spoke.
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Syria war: Turkey can't handle new 'refugee wave', says Erdogan
Tens of thousands of Syrians have fled towards Turkey amid attacks on the rebel-held Idlib province.
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The 'real' Lyudmila from Chernobyl speaks for first time
The 'real' Lyudmila Ignatenko from the HBO/Sky Chernobyl series speaks for the first time about her life during and after the nuclear disaster.
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Trump impeachment inquiry sung by a Christmas choir
How President Trump's impeachment inquiry unfolded, sung by the Washington International Chorus.
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German teen missing for 2 years found in closet of suspected pedophile, police say
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US monitoring North Korea for possible 'Christmas present' missile
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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Take a look behind the 'small doors to imaginary spaces' within bookshelves
Artists share the inspiration behind the crafty creation of miniature scenery on their bookcases.
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Are US hunters becoming an endangered species?
Fewer Americans hunt now, partly due to growing urbanisation, leading some advocates to fear it's dying out.
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Internet shutdowns used to be rare. They're increasingly becoming the norm in much of the world
At the start of this year, as Zimbabwe cut off internet access across the country following anti-government protests, the internet pressure group Keep It On warned that such "shutdowns must never be allowed to become the new normal."
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21 killed in bus crash in Guatemala, officials say
At least 21 people were killed Saturday when a bus and truck crashed in Guatemala, the Guatemalan Public Ministry said.
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The year in protests: From Chile to Lebanon, what happened next?
Every continent including Antarctica saw demos this year, with many likely to spill over into 2020.
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Cuba names Manuel Marrero Cruz as first prime minister since 1976
Tourism minister Manuel Marrero Cruz is Cuba's first prime minister since Fidel Castro in 1976.
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Quilombo cuisine: Rescuing the ancient cuisine of African slaves
The Quilombo diet is organic, gluten-free and practically lactose-free. It has its roots in African traditions and uses fresh ingredients.
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'The closest thing on Earth to interplanetary travel'
Justin Rowlatt lands in a dazzling white and blue world to join scientists checking up on Antarctic ice.
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The most read BBC News stories of the last decade
From the 2011 riots to the last general election, we look back at the website's most popular pages.
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The studios teaching Trans women how to be more feminine
Nicole Thornbur goes to specialist studios in Manchester which teach Trans women how to be more feminine.
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Satellite images of North Korea reveal new work at military site linked to production of ICBMs
Fresh satellite images of North Korea obtained by CNN show new work and the expansion of buildings associated with the production of long-range intercontinental ballistic missile launchers in Pyongsong, North Korea.
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Trump signs spending bills, avoiding another holiday shutdown
President Donald Trump signed sweeping spending bills after he left Washington on Friday that allow the government to operate even as they do little to address the national debt, avoiding the dramatics of a shutdown crisis,
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US train derailed, two cars fall into Potomac River
Two freight cars fell into the Potomac River near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, early Saturday morning when part of a Maryland-bound train derailed, according to a CSX spokesman.
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Almost 100 arrested in MS-13 gang crackdown on Long Island
Authorities in New York have announced a wide-ranging investigation that resulted in criminal charges against 96 MS-13 gang members on Long Island.
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Nearly 16,000 pounds of frozen beef patties have been recalled because they may contain plastic
About 15,739 pounds of frozen beef patties are being recalled because they "may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically small, green, soft plastic," the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said.
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Las Vegas apartment building fire kills 6, injures 13
Six people died and 13 others were injured Saturday morning in an apartment fire in downtown Las Vegas, authorities say.
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Macao might be China's 'good kid.' But Hong Kong still has the financial clout
Chinese President Xi Jinping's praise of Macao this week stands in stark contrast to Beijing's irritation with the political turmoil in neighboring Hong Kong.
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8-year-old is YouTube's highest earner with $26 million
Ryan Kaji, who reviews toys on YouTube, has been named by Forbes as the platform's highest earner in 2019. His channel Ryan's World has 22.9 million subscribers and earned $26 million in 2019.
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To win reelection, Trump needs to zero in on Ohio
Does Ohio still matter in presidential elections? For years, both parties believed that winning the presidential election required winning Ohio. That belief faded for Democrats as Ohio's population growth failed to keep up with that of the rest of the nation, which dropped Ohio's electoral power from 25 votes in 1980 down to just 18 in 2020.
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NASCAR legend dead at 88
Robert Glenn "Junior" Johnson, one of NASCAR's earliest star drivers and a legendary figure in the auto racing garage, has died at age 88, according to NASCAR.
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The teenage activists taking after Greta Thunberg
These three teenagers are passionate about issues they see around them, and are training to be activists at The Advocacy Academy in London.
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Where Doctors Are Criminals
The Syrian government considers some health workers enemies of the state. We talked to four of them about why they risked their lives anyway.. via NYT World Where Doctors Are Criminals
Suspect in Harry Dunn Crash Is Charged, British Prosecutors Say
Anne Sacoolas, the wife of an American diplomat, was accused of killing the teenage motorcyclist when driving on the wrong side of the road in central England in August.. via NYT World Suspect in Harry Dunn Crash Is Charged, British Prosecutors Say
2 Firefighters Die in Australia Fires and Scott Morrison Ends Vacation
Facing harsh criticism for his absence, the prime minister said he would return from a Hawaii trip following the deaths of two volunteer firefighters.. via NYT World 2 Firefighters Die in Australia Fires and Scott Morrison Ends Vacation
Trump officially launches US military 'Space Force'
Mr Trump described space as "the world's newest war-fighting domain" as he signed off the funding.
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Trump signs US$1.4 trillion in spending, avoids shutdown
December 21, 2019 11:49 AM
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) - President Donald Trump signed off Friday (Dec 20) on nearly US$1.4 trillion (S$1.9 trillion) in spending that will keep the government funded through Sep 30, dodging the possibility of a shutdown ahead of what's expected to be a contentious election season.
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WEST PALM BEACH (AP) - President Donald Trump signed off Friday (Dec 20) on nearly US$1.4 trillion (S$1.9 trillion) in spending that will keep the government funded through Sep 30, dodging the possibility of a shutdown ahead of what's expected to be a contentious election season.
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Nord Stream 2: Trump approves sanctions on Russia gas pipeline
The Trump administration fears the Nord Stream 2 project will increase Russia's influence in Europe.
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Russia gas export pipeline in jeopardy as Trump signs sanctions bill
December 21, 2019 10:59 AM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Swiss-Dutch company Allseas said it had suspended work on building a major Russia-to-Germany natural gas pipeline in order to avoid US sanctions contained in legislation signed by President Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 20).
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - Swiss-Dutch company Allseas said it had suspended work on building a major Russia-to-Germany natural gas pipeline in order to avoid US sanctions contained in legislation signed by President Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 20).
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Facebook says group used computer-generated faces to push pro-Trump message
December 21, 2019 9:48 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (REUTERS) - Facebook Inc has taken down a well-financed campaign that used dozens of artificially generated faces to spread pro-Trump and anti-Chinese government messages, the company and outside researchers said on Friday (Dec 20).
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SAN FRANCISCO (REUTERS) - Facebook Inc has taken down a well-financed campaign that used dozens of artificially generated faces to spread pro-Trump and anti-Chinese government messages, the company and outside researchers said on Friday (Dec 20).
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Cruise ship smashes into another owned by same company
A cruise ship has smashed through another owned by the same company at a Mexican resort, injuring six passengers.
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Trump blasts Christian magazine that called for his removal
December 21, 2019 9:24 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump blasted a prominent Christian magazine on Friday (Dec 20), a day after it published an editorial arguing that he should be removed from office because of his "blackened moral record."
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WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump blasted a prominent Christian magazine on Friday (Dec 20), a day after it published an editorial arguing that he should be removed from office because of his "blackened moral record."
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Former White House staffers allege Putin influenced Trump's views on Ukraine
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How to cope with an eating disorder at Christmas
New advice is released to help those living with eating disorders over the festive season.
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Why is India passing more death sentences?
India is to hang four men for the 2012 Delhi gang rape - but globally there are now fewer executions.
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Why China could be football's biggest headache
How one post from Arsenal's Mesut Ozil led to Chinese TV pulling the club's Manchester City match.
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Son of Russian spies feels "relief" to be Canadian
Alexander Vavilov, whose parents were Russian spies, spoke out after a court ruled he is Canadian.
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Reunited siblings team up for family game show
A DNA test brought the Wheeler siblings back together after almost 50 years apart.
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Child prodigies: How geniuses navigate the uncertain journey to adulthood
Child prodigies are lauded for their gifts, but the road to adulthood can be harder than it seems.
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Brazil's president says journalist has a 'homosexual's face' at heated press conference
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Thursday, December 19, 2019
Indonesia Lets Plastic Burning Continue Despite Warning on Toxins
The Indonesian government pushed back on an international study that found high levels of dioxin in a village where plastic is burned to produce tofu.. via NYT World Indonesia Lets Plastic Burning Continue Despite Warning on Toxins
US to restrict visas for Iranian judges and officials
December 20, 2019 1:06 PM
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States said on Thursday (Dec 19) it will restrict visas for Iranian officials for their roles in repressing peaceful protests and imposed sanctions on two Iranian judges as Washington ramped up its pressure on the Islamic Republic.
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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - The United States said on Thursday (Dec 19) it will restrict visas for Iranian officials for their roles in repressing peaceful protests and imposed sanctions on two Iranian judges as Washington ramped up its pressure on the Islamic Republic.
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Puerto Rico cries foul over US Congress's cockfighting ban
December 20, 2019 1:02 PM
SAN JUAN (REUTERS) - An attempt by the US Congress to ban cockfighting in Puerto Rico has set off a debate about animal cruelty, put thousands of jobs at risk and sparked a possible power struggle between the US territory's government and Washington.
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SAN JUAN (REUTERS) - An attempt by the US Congress to ban cockfighting in Puerto Rico has set off a debate about animal cruelty, put thousands of jobs at risk and sparked a possible power struggle between the US territory's government and Washington.
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After rebuking Trump, democratic candidates attack one another
December 20, 2019 12:08 PM
LOS ANGELES (NYTIMES) - The Democratic presidential candidates voiced strong support for the impeachment of President Donald Trump in the sixth primary debate Thursday (Dec 19) night, but all of them seemed to accept the likelihood that he would remain in office after a looming trial in the Republican-controlled Senate and endure as their rival in the general election.
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LOS ANGELES (NYTIMES) - The Democratic presidential candidates voiced strong support for the impeachment of President Donald Trump in the sixth primary debate Thursday (Dec 19) night, but all of them seemed to accept the likelihood that he would remain in office after a looming trial in the Republican-controlled Senate and endure as their rival in the general election.
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Britain's new Parliament prepares to vote on PM Boris Johnson's Brexit deal
December 20, 2019 11:23 AM
LONDON (AFP) - Britain's freshly-elected Parliament prepared on Friday (Dec 20) to move past years of partisan wrangling and initially approve Prime Minister Boris Johnson's divorce deal with the European Union.
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LONDON (AFP) - Britain's freshly-elected Parliament prepared on Friday (Dec 20) to move past years of partisan wrangling and initially approve Prime Minister Boris Johnson's divorce deal with the European Union.
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Chinese government cuts US Democratic Debate feed during Xinjiang discussion
The live feed of the sixth Democratic presidential debate was cut without warning in China Thursday night during a discussion on allegations of human rights abuses in the country's western region of Xinjiang.
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Two firefighters die in Australia as bushfires continue to burn
Two volunteer firefighters in Australia have died during the ongoing operation to contain the devastating bushfires on the country's east coast.
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Boeing prepares to launch astronaut capsule for Nasa
If the Starliner vehicle's demonstration flight goes well, crew could start using it next year.
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See Putin's reaction to Trump's impeachment
Russian President Vladimir Putin echoed GOP talking points when discussing President Donald Trump's impeachment.
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Trudeau to US: Don't sign China trade deal unless Canadians freed
December 20, 2019 9:53 AM
MONTREAL (AFP) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Thursday (Dec 19) on the United States not to sign a trade deal with China unless Beijing agrees to release two Canadians detained since last year.
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MONTREAL (AFP) - Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called Thursday (Dec 19) on the United States not to sign a trade deal with China unless Beijing agrees to release two Canadians detained since last year.
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Poles raise money to buy new lorry for stranded Iranian
Fardin Kazemi was stranded in central Poland, after his lorry broke down and couldn't be repaired.
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US evangelical magazine calls for removal of 'grossly immoral' Trump
December 20, 2019 9:40 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Christianity Today, a leading US evangelical Christian publication, said Thursday (Dec 19) that President Donald Trump is "morally lost and confused" and should be removed from office.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) - Christianity Today, a leading US evangelical Christian publication, said Thursday (Dec 19) that President Donald Trump is "morally lost and confused" and should be removed from office.
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Impeachment trial plans in disarray as Congress heads home
December 20, 2019 9:34 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress has headed home for the holidays leaving plans and a possible timeline for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in disarray.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress has headed home for the holidays leaving plans and a possible timeline for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in disarray.
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Facebook says investigating data exposure of 267 million users
December 20, 2019 9:21 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Facebook on Thursday (Dec 19) said it is investigating a report that a database containing names and phone numbers of more than 267 million users was exposed online.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) - Facebook on Thursday (Dec 19) said it is investigating a report that a database containing names and phone numbers of more than 267 million users was exposed online.
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J.K. Rowling Criticized After Tweeting Support for Anti-Transgender Researcher
Ms. Rowling expressed support for a researcher whose views on transgender people were condemned by a court on Wednesday as “incompatible with human dignity.”. via NYT World J.K. Rowling Criticized After Tweeting Support for Anti-Transgender Researcher
Macau: China's other 'one country, two systems' region
Macau, known for its casinos, was also returned to China. It has taken a very different path from Hong Kong.
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Trump impeachment and a US state divided
In a country of more than 300 million, these three people tell us much about how polarised the US is right now.
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Moqtada al-Sadr: The 'firebrand' cleric who could calm Iraq
Radical, firebrand, maverick, mercurial - but Moqtada al-Sadr could hold the key to calm in Iraq.
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Questions over Uzbekistan's new era of 'openness'
Amid the first parliamentary elections under a new president, there are doubts reforms are genuine.
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Did Ethiopia plant four billion trees this year?
The Ethiopian government set a target of planting four billion trees in three months this year. Did they succeed?
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Why North Korea wants nothing to do with South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had nothing but praise for "the compatriots in the south" at the start of 2019, speaking of "the united strength of the fellow countrymen."
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New Zealand destroying military-style guns after ban
It will be illegal to possess rifles and military-style guns after 21 December in New Zealand.
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How Beitar Jerusalem's football club owner took on racism and won
For decades Israel's Beitar Jerusalem football club was known for violence and racism among some of its fans. So how did the new owner wipe out racism?
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Philippines awaits verdict in 'trial of the decade' over Maguindanao massacre
The Philippines is awaiting a verdict in a mass murder case which rocked the country's political establishment more than a decade ago.
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Four takeaways from Donald Trump's impeachment
December 19, 2019 11:00 AM
WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - President Donald Trump just became the third president in United States history to be impeached, with the House voting on Wednesday (Dec 18) to approve two articles of impeachment against him.
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WASHINGTON (WASHINGTON POST) - President Donald Trump just became the third president in United States history to be impeached, with the House voting on Wednesday (Dec 18) to approve two articles of impeachment against him.
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Chinese national arrested for illegally entering Mar-a-Lago
December 19, 2019 10:45 AM
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) - A Chinese national trespassed at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club Wednesday (Dec 18) and was arrested when she refused to leave, police said, the second time this year a woman from that country has been charged with illicitly entering the Florida resort.
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FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) - A Chinese national trespassed at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club Wednesday (Dec 18) and was arrested when she refused to leave, police said, the second time this year a woman from that country has been charged with illicitly entering the Florida resort.
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Key dates in the House impeachment inquiry into Trump
December 19, 2019 10:35 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Key dates in the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump:
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Key dates in the House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump:
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At campaign rally, impeached Donald Trump says Democrats are 'consumed with hatred'
December 19, 2019 10:10 AM
BATTLE CREEK, Michigan (AFP) - US President Donald Trump railed against a Democratic Party "consumed with hatred" after he was impeached for abuse of power and obstructing Congress.
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BATTLE CREEK, Michigan (AFP) - US President Donald Trump railed against a Democratic Party "consumed with hatred" after he was impeached for abuse of power and obstructing Congress.
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See Pelosi's stern message to party after impeaching Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) gave party members who cheered after impeaching President Trump a stern look of disapproval.
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Musharraf's death sentence carries enormous symbolic power
The treason case against Pakistan's former President and army Gen. Pervez Musharraf had languished for so long that it seemed that there would never be a verdict. On Tuesday, six years after the case had been filed, a Special Court in Islamabad finally delivered their verdict and sentenced Pervez Musharraf in absentia to death for high treason.
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Trump becomes third president to be impeached
Donald Trump has become the third US President to be impeached.
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U.N. Peacekeepers in Haiti Said to Have Fathered Hundreds of Children
Women and girls were left behind to face poverty, social stigma and single motherhood in the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country.. via NYT World U.N. Peacekeepers in Haiti Said to Have Fathered Hundreds of Children
Trump is impeached, becoming third US president to face Senate trial
After a day of bitter debates, the US president is impeached, sending him to a trial in the Senate.
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US House votes to impeach Trump on charge of abuse of power
December 19, 2019 9:23 AM
A bitterly divided US House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald Trump on a charge of abuse of power after a day-long debate in which Democrats called the president a threat to democracy and Republicans called the proceedings a partisan coup.
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A bitterly divided US House of Representatives voted to impeach Donald Trump on a charge of abuse of power after a day-long debate in which Democrats called the president a threat to democracy and Republicans called the proceedings a partisan coup.
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Eight-year-old is highest paid YouTuber, earned US$26 million in 2019
December 19, 2019 8:55 AM
NEW YORK (AFP) - Eight-year-old Ryan Kaji earned US$26 million (S$35 million) in 2019 on his YouTube channel, making him the highest-paid creator on the platform, according to a list published Wednesday (Dec 18) by Forbes magazine.
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NEW YORK (AFP) - Eight-year-old Ryan Kaji earned US$26 million (S$35 million) in 2019 on his YouTube channel, making him the highest-paid creator on the platform, according to a list published Wednesday (Dec 18) by Forbes magazine.
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Indian cities deny permits for marches against citizenship law
Police in the Indian capital of New Delhi and the southern city of Bengaluru have denied permission for civil marches set for Thursday, after protests against a controversial new citizenship law turned violent in recent days.
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Nadler's rebuke brings angry lawmaker back to mic
• GOP lawmaker: Jesus had 'more rights' before crucifixion than Trump
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YouTube burnout is real. Creators are struggling to cope
For eight years, Kati Morton, a mental health expert, has used YouTube to discuss sensitive issues ranging from eating disorders to anxiety. But Morton's own well-being took a hit from the demands of her work on the platform.
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John Legend forgot to tell Chrissy Teigen he invited his fellow 'The Voice' coaches over for a finale dinner
Chrissy Teigen loves to entertain. But when John Legend told her he invited his fellow coaches and contestants from "The Voice" over for a last minute dinner, she hit the roof.
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Man convicted in Israel of supporting Hamas may lose naturalized US citizenship
"Man convicted in Israel of supporting Hamas may lose naturalized US citizenship"
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