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Boat with migrants rescued off Libya looks for port to dock
Miami Herald - 20 Jan 2019 16:48
A private rescue boat with dozens of migrants aboard sought permission for a second day to enter a safe port Sunday, but said so far its queries to several nations …
'I've been robbed by the state:' Zimbabwe, in chaos, mourns
Miami Herald - 20 Jan 2019 16:36
Before the family of Kelvin Tinashe Choto knew he had been killed, social media in Zimbabwe was circulating a photo of his battered body lying on the reception counter of …
Pacquiao challenges Mayweather to rematch
CNN - 20 Jan 2019 20:30
It was almost three years ago that Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather fought in the "Fight of the Century" and now the 40-year-old Pacquiao wants to avenge his 2015 defeat.
Prestigious Vatican's choir gets new leader after fund scandal
New York Post - 20 Jan 2019 05:10
The world's oldest singing ensemble has a new leader after Pope Francis tapped a close aide to take over the Sistine Chapel Choir amid a scandal over mishandled funds. The Vatican announced that Monsignor Guido Marini --...
Former CIA officer portrayed by Ben Affleck in 'Argo' dies
CNN - 20 Jan 2019 04:53
Tony Mendez, a CIA operative who was portrayed by Ben Affleck in the 2012 Oscar-winning movie "Argo," died Saturday morning, his literary manager Christy Fletcher said.
Trump attends ceremony for ISIS attack victims
New York Post - 20 Jan 2019 04:11
President Trump attended a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware Saturday to receive the remains of four Americans killed last week by a suicide bomber in Syria. The remains included those of a Navy officer from u...
Facing a World of Trouble, Trump Tries Normal
Time - 20 Jan 2019 03:55
In past presidencies, Jan. 19’s events might have seemed normal. President Donald Trump began his Saturday on a bitterly cold tarmac in Delaware, paying his respects to the remains of four Americans killed in Syria. He...
To Save East River Park, the City Intends to Bury It
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2019 03:26
A plan to protect the Lower East Side from flooding was just rejected by the city, replaced with a drastic revision that costs twice as much but does not disrupt traffic.
Darkening Global Economic Outlook Greets Davos Forum
Time - 20 Jan 2019 16:53
Experts are downgrading their forecasts for global growth this year
Algerian ex-prime minister Benflis to run for presidency
Miami Herald - 20 Jan 2019 18:06
Algerian ex-Prime Minister Ali Benflis has announced he will run for president in next year's election. The 74-year-old Benflis was President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's campaign director in 1999 and was named …
Mexico fuel pipeline blast kills 73, witnesses describe horror
Reuters - 20 Jan 2019 03:50
At least 73 people were killed after a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves exploded in central Mexico, authorities said on Saturday, as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador defended the army despite its failure ...
Congo Calms After Court Confirms Presidential Election Victory of Felix Tshisekedi
Time - 20 Jan 2019 16:55
'It is Congo that won,' Tshisekedi said
Thousands protest against abortion in Paris
Miami Herald - 20 Jan 2019 16:48
Several thousand protesters have marched in Paris against abortion and medically assisted reproduction. The protesters, who claim to have received the support of Pope Francis and several French bishops, gathered …
Thousands protest in Athens against Macedonia name change
Al Jazeera English - 20 Jan 2019 16:28
Greece's agreement with Macedonia has angered Greek nationalists, who view Macedonia as an integral part of Greece.
Why are Republicans just now rebuking Steve King’s racism? Readers sound off
USA Today - 20 Jan 2019 16:14
From Steve King's comments to the government shutdown to helping caregivers, our readers sound off on recent headlines.
Rival militias negotiate truce in Libya's Tripoli
Miami Herald - 20 Jan 2019 15:52
Libyan security officials say a temporary cease-fire has taken hold in the capital of Tripoli, after deadly fighting between rival militias that dominate the city flared up last week. They …
Trump is achieving his goal of being the un-Obama, except on Middle East wars
USA Today - 20 Jan 2019 15:51
Trump is Mars and Obama is Venus, but both believe the USshould avoid starting new wars and get out of old ones in places like Syria and Afghanistan.
'Huge explosion' in Syria capital causes fatalities: monitor
Eyewitness News - 20 Jan 2019 09:54
It was unclear if the blast was caused by a bomb that was planted or a suicide attack, the monitor said, adding that shooting followed the explosion.
Fact-checking Trump's border speech
CNN - 20 Jan 2019 03:38
President Donald Trump laid out a broad immigration deal in an address from the Diplomatic Reception Room on Saturday that would fund his signature border wall in exchange for temporary protections for more than one mill...
Toews gets hat trick as Blackhawks beat slumping Caps 8-5
USA Today - 20 Jan 2019 23:47
Jonathan Toews scores 3 times as Chicago Blackhawks beat slumping Washington Capitals 8-5
Gaza fuel crisis reaches 'critical point'
Al Jazeera English - 20 Jan 2019 20:56
The ongoing fuel crisis in Gaza hospitals and primary care centres puts thousands of Gaza's sick at risk.
Canales leads Betis to 3-2 comeback over Girona in Spain
USA Today - 20 Jan 2019 19:24
Sergio Canales converted a penalty in injury time to lead Real Betis' 3-2 comeback over Girona in the Spanish league on Sunday