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Lenders cut mortgage rates to give a kick-start to 2019
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2019 10:00
As Brexit takes its toll on the property market, there is some good news for borrowers First-time buyers and homeowners remortgaging their properties have been given some good news at the start of the year as a number of...
Police speak to Philip for not wearing seatbelt
BBC - 20 Jan 2019 00:25
The duke was seen driving at Sandringham, two days after a crash that injured two women.
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 …
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.
Trump campaign says it will send 'faux bricks' to Dem leaders
New York Post - 20 Jan 2019 04:46
President Trump's re-election campaign has pledged to send "faux bricks" to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in exchange for donations of at least $20.20. "We have set a goal to send 10...
Spanish rescuers start drilling to reach boy trapped in well for six days
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2019 03:10
Julen Roselló, aged two, fell down the 100m borehole while out walking with his parents near Málaga Rescuers in southern Spain have began drilling in the hope of rescuing a two-year-old boy trapped in a deep well for s...
Zimbabwe protests: Crackdown is just a 'taste of things to come'
BBC - 20 Jan 2019 15:14
At least 12 people reportedly died in protests sparked by a sharp rise in fuel prices.
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.
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
Eight UN peacekeepers killed in attack on Mali's Aguelhoc camp
Al Jazeera English - 20 Jan 2019 16:14
At least eight killed, several injured in attack on UN peacekeepers camp in Mali's northern Kidal region.
Buddhist poker player to give his $600,000 winnings to charity
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2019 15:32
Scott Wellenbach says he can only rationalise gambling by donating winnings to those in need A Buddhist poker player has said he will give away more than $600,000 of his winnings to charity. Scott Wellenbach's third plac...
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 …
Turkish employee of US Consulate indicted for espionage
Miami Herald - 20 Jan 2019 16:47
Turkish prosecutors are seeking a life sentence for a local employee of the United States consulate in Istanbul accused of attempting to overthrow the government and espionage. A 78-page indictment …
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.
US shutdown: Trump angered by Democrat rejection of 'compromise'
BBC - 20 Jan 2019 16:26
The president says they dismissed his plan to end a government shutdown before he even presented it.
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 …